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- Sri Lanka attacks: Mass funerals held as nation mourns April 23, 2019The death toll from Sunday's bomb attacks rises to 310 and a state of emergency is in effect.
- Sri Lanka attacks: British dad's tribute to 'amazing' family April 23, 2019Ben Nicholson's "wonderful" wife and two "amazing" children were among eight Britons killed in Sunday's bombings.
- Lyra McKee killing: 'New IRA' admits responsibility April 23, 2019The dissident republican group offered "full and sincere apologies" to the journalist's family and friends, the Irish News reports.
- Prince Louis: Kate's pictures mark first birthday April 22, 2019The Duchess of Cambridge took the photographs in the grounds of the family's home in Norfolk.
- Climate change activist Greta Thunberg: 'Listen to climate scientists' April 23, 2019Teenage activist Greta Thunberg has an uncompromising message on climate change.
- Billy McNeill: Former Celtic captain & manager dies aged 79 April 23, 2019Former Celtic captain and manager Billy McNeill - the first Briton to lift the European Cup - has died aged 79.
- Brexit: Cross-party talks to resume April 23, 2019The government will meet Labour for further discussions, as a Tory MP calls on the PM to stand down.
- Donald Trump 'set for June state visit to UK' April 23, 2019Buckingham Palace is expected to announce the US president will visit in early June.
- Change UK to launch European election campaign April 23, 2019The pro-Remain party that backs a second referendum prepares for European Parliamentary elections.
- 'I feel refreshed': Brits embrace multiple careers April 22, 2019More than 320,500 self-employed people in Britain are working two or more jobs, new analysis suggests.
U.S. National
- Donald Trump 'set for June state visit to UK' April 23, 2019Buckingham Palace is expected to announce the US president will visit in early June.
- Herman Cain withdraws bid for Federal Reserve seat April 23, 2019President Trump tweeted that he would respect Mr Cain's wishes and not pursue the nomination.
- Roman Polanski sues Oscars Academy after 2018 expulsion April 23, 2019The director admitted unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977 and was expelled from the Academy last year.
- Supreme Court to hear LGBT workplace discrimination cases April 22, 2019The court will determine if job discrimination laws apply to sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Top climbers die in Canadian avalanche April 22, 2019The group had been missing since last Wednesday whilst climbing Howse Peake in Banff National Park.
- Tesla's Elon Musk expects 'robotaxis' to start in US next year April 23, 2019The electric carmaker entrepreneur makes a new promise on driverless vehicles.
- Iran oil: US to end sanctions exemptions for major importers April 22, 2019The move, which could affect five countries, is intended "to bring Iran's oil exports to zero".
- US vegan food-maker Beyond Meat eyes $1bn valuation April 23, 2019Beyond Meat says it wants to tap into the growing popularity of veganism.
- University student creates first aid kit for mental health April 22, 2019Tina Chan developed the kit after experiencing anxiety and depression while at university in Canada.
- US arrests 'member of border militia' in New Mexico April 22, 2019The arrest comes days after a video emerged of armed men detaining migrants in the desert.
Middle East
- Iran oil: US to end sanctions exemptions for major importers April 22, 2019The move, which could affect five countries, is intended "to bring Iran's oil exports to zero".
- Algeria protests: Police 'detain top businessmen' April 22, 2019The four are being held in connection with a corruption investigation, state TV says.
- Bahrain's king reinstates citizenship of 551 tried in courts April 22, 2019Some 900 people have reportedly lost their citizenship since 2012, leaving most effectively stateless.
- Morocco protests: Thousands demand release of activists April 22, 2019It come weeks after jail sentences were upheld for political activists who organised demonstrations.
- Egypt referendum: Voters urged to back extended Sisi term April 20, 2019Rights groups fear the referendum, which was organised in just a few days, won't be free or fair.
- Libya crisis: Clashes erupt south of capital Tripoli April 20, 2019The UN-backed government says it launched a counter-offensive against Gen Khalifa Haftar's forces.
- Syria war: IS 'kills 35' government troops in desert attacks April 20, 2019Reports say dozens of troops loyal to the government have been killed by militants since Thursday.
- Syria war: Kosovo brings back 110 citizens including jihadists April 20, 2019More than 100 Kosovans, including mothers, children and several suspected IS fighters, are flown home.
- Israeli scientists ‘print 3D heart using human tissue’ April 15, 2019Israeli scientists say they have created the world’s first 3D-printed heart using human tissue.
- IS children: ‘These children's lives are at risk' April 12, 2019The BBC's Quentin Sommerville on conditions inside al-Hol camp in Syria.
Business
- 'I feel refreshed': Brits embrace multiple careers
- Tesla's Elon Musk expects 'robotaxis' to start in US next year
- Which? survey reveals customers' least favourite mobile network
- US vegan food-maker Beyond Meat eyes $1bn valuation
- More than half of British firms 'report cyber-attacks in 2019'
- Crossrail boss 'urged to quit' over handling of delays
- Britain breaks coal-free power record over Easter weekend
- Asos billionaire loses three children in Sri Lanka attacks
- Herman Cain withdraws bid for Federal Reserve seat
- Iran oil: US to end sanctions exemptions for major importers
Politics
- Brexit: Cross-party talks to resume April 23, 2019The government will meet Labour for further discussions, as a Tory MP calls on the PM to stand down.
- Change UK to launch European election campaign April 23, 2019The pro-Remain party that backs a second referendum prepares for European Parliamentary elections.
- Donald Trump 'set for June state visit to UK' April 23, 2019Buckingham Palace is expected to announce the US president will visit in early June.
- Greta Thunberg: Teen tells UK politicians 'listen to climate scientists' April 23, 2019Teenage activist Greta Thunberg, who will meet UK politicians, also praises climate change protesters.
- The Queen attends an Easter service on her 93rd birthday April 21, 2019Meanwhile, the PM uses her Easter message to call for freedom of religion to be protected.
- Brexit: Labour must back another referendum - Tom Watson April 21, 2019Labour's deputy leader says the move would counter a challenge from Nigel Farage's new Brexit Party.
- Huge increase in Public Spaces Protection Order fines April 18, 2019A lawyer fears some council wardens are "acting with incentives to issue as many fines as possible".
- Facebook bans UK far right groups and leaders April 18, 2019A dozen named groups and individuals will be purged from the social network, it said.
- Crossrail 'could be delayed until 2021' April 17, 2019The start date for London's new Elizabeth Line could be pushed back again, sources tell the BBC.
- UKIP's Carl Benjamin not sorry for MP rape comments April 18, 2019Carl Benjamin refuses to apologise as local party members call for him to be deselected.
Health
- Parkinson's results beyond researchers' wildest dreams April 22, 2019Previously housebound patients are now able to walk more freely as a result of electrical stimulation to their spines. Researchers say the small trial of the treatment has gone 'beyond their wildest dreams'.
- Campaign to tackle 'botched' cosmetic procedures April 22, 2019The use of self-injected dermal and lip fillers is rising, along with dangerous cosmetic surgery.
- Innovative child malaria vaccine to be tested in Malawi April 22, 2019The treatment, developed over 30 years, is the first to give partial protection to children, WHO says.
- Older women exploited by IVF clinics, says fertility watchdog April 22, 2019Clinics are using "selective success rates" to target older women, the fertility watchdog warns.
- Athletes risking their health by 'under-fuelling' April 22, 2019Distance runner Gina Paletta warns how "under-fuelling" during training left her on crutches.
- The profoundly deaf girl who found her voice after brain surgery April 20, 2019Leia was born profoundly deaf but pioneering surgery and therapy has enabled her to hear sounds.
- Sore knee? Maybe you have a fabella April 18, 2019A little bone scientists thought was being lost to evolution seems to be making a comeback, say experts.
- Targeted checks 'prevent one-in-10 heart attacks' April 19, 2019Around 5,000 heart attacks and strokes a year could be prevented by personalising heart health checks.
- People with learning disabilities 'trapped' in hospitals as target missed April 18, 2019More than 2,200 people with learning disabilities are still being treated in hospitals, figures show.
- Mother 'felt suicidal' after baby death news reports April 18, 2019Holly Eastall says she felt suicidal after being falsely accused of abuse following her baby's death.
Technology
- New cars will try to stop you speeding April 22, 2019Drivers will find it harder to break speed limits, thanks to "intelligent speed assistance" systems.
- Notre-Dame fire: How gamers are getting 'inside' the cathedral April 20, 2019Players return to a 2014 video game to visit a digital version of the cathedral, untouched by fire.
- Robot dogs pull truck and other tech news April 19, 2019BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories.
- Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold April 15, 2019The BBC's Chris Fox tries Samsung's folding smartphone to find out what it can do.
- Axiom soccer indie game takes a shot at goal April 17, 2019Marc Cieslak reviews the game Axiom Soccer - a mashup between football and a third person shooter.
- The robot that tidies up bedrooms April 16, 2019Robots are good at repetitive tasks but struggle with new objects. Can they be trained to overcome that?
- Plane with the largest wingspan in the world takes flight April 13, 2019Its wingspan measures 117m - the length of an American football field.
- The robot supermarket shelf scanner and other news April 12, 2019BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories.
- Colourful bin bags help robots sort trash April 11, 2019A city with impressive recycling credentials has a unique waste system involving seven coloured bags.
- Singapore airport: Tallest indoor waterfall opens April 12, 2019Thousands are flocking to Singapore's Changi Airport to see the world's tallest indoor waterfall.
Science & Environment
- Extinction Rebellion: How might ministers win over the protesters?
- Greta Thunberg: Teen tells UK politicians 'listen to climate scientists'
- David Attenborough climate change TV show a 'call to arms'
- Britain breaks coal-free power record over Easter weekend
- Climate change: Sir David Attenborough warns of 'catastrophe'
- SpaceX capsule suffers 'anomaly' during tests in Florida
- Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests 'diverting' London police
- 'Giant lion' fossil found in Kenya museum drawer
- Evidence of rabbits in UK in Roman times, say academics
- Pig brains partially revived four hours after death
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