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US ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick defrocked over abuse claimsTheodore McCarrick is the most senior Catholic figure to be removed from the priesthood in modern times.
Chancellor Philip Hammond's visit to China not going aheadIt comes amid reports a speech by the UK's defence secretary has caused upset in China.
Shamima Begum: Family of pregnant IS teen plead for returnShamima Begum's family urge her return to the UK, as she tells of fears her baby will be taken away.
Is there a suicide crisis for British veterans?Military charities say they are not coping with the increased demand for mental health support.
Birmingham college stabbing: Student dies in hospitalPolice said the boy's life support system was switched off and he died with his family around him.
Emiliano Sala: Mourners arrive for wake and funeralA service for the Cardiff City player, who died in a plane crash last month, will be held in Argentina.
Exeter triple murder suspect remanded in custodyAlexander Lewis-Ranwell is accused of three murders and will appear in Exeter Crown Court on Monday.
Nigeria election 2019: Poll halted in last-minute dramaThe country's electoral commission announces the move just hours before voting was due to begin.
Reality Check: Thefts of catalytic convertersWhat is the scale of the problem and what may be done to discourage thieves?
Only Fools and Horses: From Peckham to West EndDel Boy, Rodney and Grandad swap Peckham for the West End stage as a musical adaptation of the sitcom opens.
Baroness Falkender, Harold Wilson's powerful ex-secretary, diesBaroness Falkender, dubbed the Duchess of Downing Street, was thought to wield more influence than ministers.
Short bursts of intense exercise 'better for weight loss'Researchers suggest bursts of high intensity workouts, like sprinting, are more effective for weight loss.
Bruno Ganz, who played Hitler in Downfall, dies aged 77The Swiss was an accomplished actor whose portrayal of Hitler spawned thousands of parodies online.
Ligue du LOL: Secret boys’ club cyber-bullying shakes French mediaLéa Lejeune was harassed by a group known as Ligue du LOL in a scandal that has shaken French media.
Hiker takes on mountain lion, and winsTravis Kauffman was hiking in Colorado when he came toe-to-toe with a young mountain lion.
'I'd rather have my son than a hero'Thirty years after Soviet troops pulled out of Afghanistan, the BBC went to meet the mother of a soldier killed in the disastrous war.
The Papers: IS teen's baby plea, and Trump Brexit 'boost'The papers discuss UK teenager Shamima Begum, who joined the Islamic State group, and promises of a post-Brexit trade deal with the US.
'My daughter has my disability and I'm OK with that'Ouch podcast: Actor Jack Binstead knew there was a chance Daisy would have brittle bones like him
Last real life Great Escape prisoner dies aged 99Sqn Ldr Dick Churchill was one of 76 airmen who escaped from prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III.
Week in pictures: 9 - 15 February 2019A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.
BBC News ChannelBBC coverage of latest developments
'I had my daughter taken away over an EpiPen'A mother ran up lawyers' bills of £60,000 fighting to stop her daughter being taken into care.
The community that rejected AmazonAmazon's plans for a campus in Long Island City bitterly divided a community grappling with rapid change.
Medicinal cannabis: Why has it taken so long to get to patients?Medicinal cannabis was legalised in November 2018.
Meet The Favourite's Bafta-winning working mumsProduction designers Fiona Crombie and Alice Felton discuss combining work, motherhood and creating the set for The Favourite.
Long-nosed lover Cyrano returns to woo Paris in hit play EdmondA half-British actor is the toast of Paris with his comedy Edmond - a new take on big-nosed Cyrano.
Cash-strapped Pakistan rolls out red carpet for SaudisImran Khan needs Saudi money to stave off an economic bail-out - but this is not a one-way relationship.
FA Cup: Five fifth-round ties to look out for this weekendThere are eight FA Cup fifth-round ties taking place between Friday and Monday. Here, BBC Sport takes a look at five of them.
Gordon Banks: Gary Lineker pays tribute to 'true hero'Gary Lineker looks back on the career of England World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks, who has died at the age of 81.
Ascot, Gowran Park, Haydock, Wincanton: Cornelius Lysaght previews horse racing's 'Super Saturday'King George VI Chase winner Clan Des Obeaux aims for victory, Waiting Patiently returns, plus more on a bumper day of racing.
Fairy princess: How I created my dream jobHayley Marie Ashley created her dream business by dressing up as princesses for children's parties.
Mugshots of Scotland's Victorian criminals to go on showA collection of pictures of criminals jailed during the 1870s and 80s is to go on show in Aberdeen.
Skydiving 'makes me feel normal', 85-year-old MS patient saysGlen Mills, who has multiple sclerosis, found a new lease of life through indoor skydiving.
Why are whelks caught in Wales popular in South Korea?They are related to snails, "taste like nan's toenails" and, in Wales, you cannot give them away.
ICYMI: Babies, birds and base jumping...From cheeky monkeys and tiny triplets to daring deeds, here are a few stories you might have missed.
London's secret billion-pound guildsLondon's trade guilds date back a thousand years and have billions of pounds in assets. But have they forgotten their original purpose?
El Chapo guilty: Will his jailing change anything?The trial and conviction of the notorious Joaquín Guzmán tells us much about the multi-billion drugs trade.
Cameron Kasky: How being a student gun control activist took its tollCameron Kasky was a leader of the youth movement against gun control after the Parkland school massacre. Eventually the strain caught up with him.
My disabled son’s amazing gaming life in the World of WarcraftRobert and Trude thought their son Mats lived a lonely life, but they discovered this was far from true.
Trowbridge Tesco car park stabbing: Three boys arrestedThe victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains there in a "serious but stable" condition.
Schools' climate strike: 'Why we skipped school to protest'Young people explain why they walked out of schools across England to protest over climate change.
Couple hopes to find lost teddy's owner after 26 yearsA couple is hoping to reunite a teddy bear with its owner 26 years after they found it in Swindon.
Skripal poisoning: Bellingcat names 'third man' in Salisbury caseHe is claimed to be a Russian intelligence officer who was in the UK at the time of the 2018 attack.
Injured boxer Nick Blackwell trains for half marathonThe former champion boxer had to learn to walk and talk after suffering head injuries.
Tiger deaths: Charity calls for zoo regulation reform"Centralised licensing" is needed for zoos in Britain after the deaths of two tigers, an animal charity says.
Wedding appeal for terminally ill brideNatasha Adkins, 23, has skin cancer and had to postpone her wedding due to brain surgery.
Rare Amur tiger dies in fight at Longleat Safari ParkThirteen-year-old Amur tiger, Shouri, had lived at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park since 2006.
Queen Elizabeth I coronation glove to go on showGloves worn by both Queen Elizabeths at their coronations nearly 400 years apart feature in an exhibition.
Sir James Dyson: From barrows to billionsOne of the most high-profile businessmen in favour of Brexit, Sir James Dyson's biggest idea started with cardboard and sticky tape.
Secondary tables - poor pupils behind for next 70 yearsLeague tables go live and the BBC reveals how long it could take for poorer pupils to do as well as the rest.
Nick Blackwell: Ex-boxer 'learned to eat, talk and walk again' after comaFormer British middleweight champion Nick Blackwell says he is "just happy to be here" after being injured in a sparring session in 2016.
Premiership: Bath v Newcastle FalconsTeam news as Bath host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (15:00 GMT).
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EDITION 752 As another week slips by, here are 10 things which caught my attention and may have escaped yours. This newsletter is sent to 50,000+ subscribers each Monday. Please share on social media and forward to your colleagues and friends so they can subscribe, learn and engage. I'd be very grateful if you did. 1. How to determine if you should confront a colleague. It can be hard to know what to do if you’re having problems working with a colleague. Should you confront the issue head-on, or is it better to stay quiet? Ask yourself these questions to decide the best way forward: [READ MORE] 2. Psychopaths drink their coffee black. If you like your coffee black, you may be someone who prefers strong flavours, takes good care of their health, or just wants to drink their coffee the way it’s supposed to be drunk. Or, you may be a psychopath. At least, that’s according to a new study carried out by researchers at the University of Innsbruck which found a correlation between a love of black coffee and sadist or psychopathic tendencies. Appetite 3. Carney says one-in-four chance of 2019 recession. The Bank of England said there is a one-in-four chance of recession by the summer because of uncertainty over Brexit. Governor Mark Carney blamed the “fog of Brexit” as he forecast that the economy would grow this year at its slowest rate since the financial crash of 2008. As expected, the Bank kept interest rates on hold at 0.75%. Metro 4. BBC Radio 4 loses 750,000 listeners. Speech station BBC Radio 4 lost 750,000 listeners last year, while commercial rivals have boomed, new figures show. Audience figures for LBC, where presenters include Nigel Farage and former Radio 4 stalwart Eddie Mair, have climbed to 2.2 million a week. By contrast, BBC 5 Live has lost 10% of its audience, which is now less than five million. The Guardian 5. Women victims in 63% of romance scams. Victims of romance scams - the majority of whom are women - lost an average of £11,145 each last year. The data, from police reporting centre Action Fraud, showed that £50m was lost in these scams in 2018 when fraudsters pretend to be romantically attached. Fraudsters trick victims into sending money or gather enough personal information to steal their identities. These scams of the heart are being highlighted ahead of Valentine's Day. BBC 6. Illegal electronic waste: UK worst in EU. Britain is the worst offender in Europe for illegally exporting so-called electronic waste – used circuitry and broken electronic devices – says environmental watchdog the Basel Action Network. The rubbish is being sent from recycling facilities to third-world countries, even though such exports are banned under EU law because the waste contains mercury, lead and other toxins. euronews 7. Magnetic north pole ‘moving fast’ to Russia. The Earth’s magnetic north pole is drifting faster than anticipated, forcing scientists to revise the data used in consumer electronics and navigation systems. Magnetic north - the point that a compass recognises as north - is drifting at about 34 miles a year and is now leaving the Canadian Arctic and heading towards Siberia. GPS navigation is not affected because it relies on satellites. The Independent 8. Nearly half of bus routes 'under threat due to cuts'. Nearly half of bus routes are in danger of being scrapped due to a funding crisis. Some 12,700 services are at risk because their funding may have to be diverted to deal with a £652m shortfall for the free bus pass scheme. Town hall leaders say older people could end up “having a free bus pass but no bus to travel on” as a result. The Mirror 9. How beer before wine will not leave you fine. Researchers in Germany have found that the order in which alcoholic drinks are consumed makes no difference to the calibre of the resulting hangover - putting the lie to the old saying: “Beer before wine, you’ll feel fine.” Volunteers were tested under lab conditions, with one in ten throwing up the next day. The researchers said they only tested beer against white wine. Daily Mail 10. The bottom line. Legacy banks are worried about the digital insurrection. The market share for current accounts of the big four legacy banks – Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland/NatWest, HSBC and Lloyds – is shrinking rapidly, from 92 per cent of all bank customers a decade ago to around 70 per cent today. The horsemen of the fintech revolution are Monzo, Revolut, N26, Atom and Starling Bank. Wired |
Is there a suicide crisis for British veterans?Military charities say they are not coping with the increased demand for mental health support.
Climate march students: 'We need change and we need it now'Students have protested across the UK to air their views on the issue of climate change. We talked to some of those in Manchester.
Only Fools and Horses: From Peckham to the West EndDel Boy, Rodney and Grandad swap Peckham for the West End stage as a musical adaptation of the sitcom opens.
Father of teen IS bride Amira Abase: 'Let the teenagers into UK'The father of one of the girls who travelled to Syria in 2015 to join IS says they were 'vulnerable'.
Does Bethnal Green want IS teenager to return?Shamima Begum says she has no regrets about going to Syria. BBC News asked residents in the part of London where she attended school whether she should be allowed to return.
Car used to break into Wallsend's Forum Shopping CentreCCTV shows the burglars driving in and then ransacking an O2 store in North Tyneside.
Tilly Lockey: 'I can paint with my bionic arms'Tilly Lockey, 13, has bionic arms that are so sophisticated she can now use a paintbrush and apply make-up.
Children learn secrets of performing stand-up comedyComedian Jay Lafferty teaches the youngsters how to make an audience laugh
PM defeat over Brexit strategy announcedTheresa May has suffered a fresh defeat in a Commons vote on her Brexit strategy, losing by 303 to 258.
Jacob Rees-Mogg comments on concentration campsThe Tory MP compares the death rate in Boer War concentration camps to that of Glasgow at the time.
The robot helping a seven-year-old boy go to schoolSeven-year-old Sam, who is being treated for leukaemia, gets to 'be' in the classroom with the help of a robot.
Down's syndrome: Parents help Michael and Alison find loveA couple who both have Down's syndrome open up about their relationship.
Dilly the Declutterer: London's Marie KondoDilly the Declutterer says mindfulness is key when it comes to helping her clients.
Man puts gun 'inch' from shopkeeper's face in ClactonThe newsagent said robberies had become a part of life in his store.
How being celibate affects my relationshipsBlogger and mum Amina Habeeb explains why she decided to abstain from sex – and how it's affected her relationships.
The twins who have different dadsAlexandra and Calder are 19-month-old twins who have two different biological dads.
Gordon the Nayland goose has a secret ValentineWe hope he is not being led on a wild goose chase.
Hebburn Helps share the love on Valentine's Day"It's cost next to nothing to do that and we're putting smiles on people's faces today."
Strictly Come Dancing: Pasha's Strictly highlightsPasha Kovalev announced he is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after "eight fantastic years".
Knife crime: Tougher sentences would have stopped meRobert Bragg, who started carrying a knife when he was 12, says tougher sentences would have stopped him.
Exeter murder neighbours 'in complete shock'Three people who live close to the twin men in their 80s who were found dead give their reaction.
'One of the greatest' - Gordon Banks obituaryThe football world pays tribute to England's 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks, who has died aged 81.
Starmer: May's deal or no deal?Sir Keir Starmer says Parliament would force the prime minister to delay Brexit.
Spina bifida: Keeping fit when you are in a wheelchairAmelia Taylor-Ash trains at the gym with personal trainer Joe and isn't looking back.
Should boys be allowed to play netball with girls?A mixed-gender netball team is told it is not allowed boys in its team for an upcoming competition.
Tech Take-back: Hove pop-up shop for recycling old techA pop-up recycling shop in Hove collects unwanted tech items, erases the data and recycles them.
Grey squirrel lasagne gets taste testedA restaurant owner at London's Borough market describes how he uses culled grey squirrels to produce a sustainable white meat.
Skydiving 'makes me feel normal', 85-year-old MS patient saysGlen Mills, who has multiple sclerosis, found a new lease of life through indoor skydiving.
Top Gear presenter crashes during Mansfield filmingFreddie Flintoff was racing an electric car around Mansfield town centre.
Gordon Banks describes wonder save from PeleArchive: Gordon Banks describes his famous wonder save to deny Pele at the 1970 World Cup.
Minicab assault victim: 'You are completely vulnerable'As taxi drivers face the prospect of extra criminal checks, one woman tells of being assaulted by her driver.
No deal Brexit: 'Food businesses facing extinction'The CEO of the Food and Drink Federation gives a dire warning of the impact of a no deal.
British Army Apaches in first Arctic Circle missionBritish Army helicopters on exercise in Norway learn how to operate in some of the harshest weather in Norway.
Would you swap your smartphone with a brick phone?Michaela Community School sells "brick phones" to students to stop them from being distracted.
Bafta Film Awards 2019: Highlights from the ceremonyKey award moments, including a heartfelt speech, Rami Malek's British thank-you and Spike Lee in purple.
Fairy princess: How I created my dream jobHayley Marie Ashley created her dream business by dressing up as princesses for children's parties.
Brexit: How could it affect the fashion industry?Brexit may mean buying your favourite brand could cost you more. Here's why.
Tom Watson: 'I know one MP who changed their vote because they were frightened'Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson has told the BBC's Andrew Marr that MPs are feeling increasingly intimidated.
Calls for change in law on PTSD related deathsFamily and friends of a former soldier who took his own life say more support is needed for those with PTSD.
Milton Keynes: CCTV shows 'one-minute keyless car theft'The men positioned themselves close to the front door of a house in Milton Keynes.
Codilia designs false lashes for cancer patients.After Codilia Gapare was diagnosed with breast cancer, there was one problem she decided to try to fix herself.
Gruffalo artist Axel Scheffler's Zog transformed for the stageZog, the dragon who won a golden star, is flying around the country on a theatre tour. But how he has gone from page to stage?
Tinnitus: What it is like living with the conditionWhat's it like living with tinnitus and what are the best ways of managing the condition.
The battle for lipoedema surgery: 'I'm in constant pain'Often mistaken for obesity, lipoedema is a life-changing condition that causes causes swollen limbs.
Plane struggles to land in strong winds at Heathrow AirportA British Airways plane faced difficulties when attempting to land at Heathrow Airport.
Esports gamers battle at event in NorthamptonshireAbout 650 esports gamers and 100 spectators are battling it out to win thousands of pounds.
Seals at RSPCA East Winch need to pile on the poundsThe seals need to pile on the pounds before they can be released back into the wild.
Refugee 'Saigon Sam' and his Teesside takeawayTakeaway owner Sam is reunited with his rescuer 40 years after fleeing Vietnam in a boat
Eurovision Song Contest: What's the best way to pick UK contestant?As the UK picks its Eurovision contestant, how successful has the public been in the past?
Albert Finney, the star of Erin Brockovich and Murder on The Orient Express, has diedActor Albert Finney has died at the age of 82. Here's a look back at his 60 year career.
Hangovers tips: Does mixing your drinks make a difference?Mixing drinks may not actually make your hangover worse. So here are some tips to help you the morning after the night before.
Two teenagers, one fierce grime rivalryTwo white teenagers. One seaside town. Millions of views … this is the story of YouTube's most unlikely beef.
'I invite Jacob Rees-Mogg to a naked debate!'Dr Victoria Bateman campaigns against Brexit by writing messages on her naked body.
Dashcam footage shows driver narrowly miss 14-year-old boyA driver has been given a suspended sentence after he nearly hit a teenager by jumping a red light.
Premature baby 999 caller reunited with paramedicsLucy Knight gave birth to Eli at home when she was only 27 weeks pregnant.
The problems of dating with Asperger’s SyndromeDamian Littlefair has spent years looking for a relationship but says people "don’t want to know" when they find out he has a disability.
What would you do if you were financially independent?Could you live frugally so that you could be financially independent by your 40s?
Police officer 'almost crushed' by cash machine thievesTwo people have been sentenced after driving at police while trying to steal a cash machine.
Assisted dying: 'I just wish the law would allow me to have him for a little longer'Ann Whaley travelled to a Swiss clinic with her husband Geoff, who has ended his life there.
What it's like to be a professional decluttererLizzie Grant gave up her job as a lawyer to become a professional organiser.
Vanellope Hope Wilkins: Home for girl born with heart outside bodyVanellope Hope Wilkins has been discharged from hospital after 14 months and three operations.
Newport County goalkeeper didn't know wife had given birthJoe Day's daughters were born at about 20:20 GMT on Tuesday night.
Menopause: 'Cold water swimming helped us'The Gower Bluetits can be seen running into the waves in a group of up to twenty.
Netball player with alopecia 'bald and proud'Alice Austin - who has alopecia - says she wants to be a positive role model for her daughter
Penguins visit Windsor care home to make dream come truePenguins Charlie and Pringle visited residents at a care home in Windsor.
Molly Russell: 'Why can't I see my daughter's data?'The parents of Molly Russell hope to gain access to her social media data to help understand her suicide.
Stansted 15 activist: 'Relieved we're not going to prison'Protesters who delayed flights and closed a runway at Stansted airport have avoided immediate jail sentences
Katie Price: 'I'm trying to get on with my life'Katie Price on her drugs problems and a campaign to get online abuse made a criminal offence.
Witches of the social media generationRowan, Thea and Stephen are modern witches, with 55,000 followers on social media.
Air pollution: 'Our children are suffocating'The UN agency Unicef says around one in three British children live in areas with unsafe levels of pollution
RAF Tornado jets make final return to RAF MarhamThe fighter jets, used in the fight against the Islamic State group, return to RAF Marham in Norfolk.
John Humphrys: 'I should have gone years ago'As he announces he's leaving the Today programme, John Humphrys says he stayed for 32 years because he loves it so much.
HMV: A brief history of the record storeWith HMV being brought out of administration, BBC Rewind looks back on the changing fortunes of the high street music retailer.
Drone captures Southrepps 'radiation fog' daybreakDrone flight captures spectacular views of countryside church wrapped in swirling fog.
'I won't stop injecting tanning aids despite warnings'A man who injects an unregulated drug to boost his tan says he will not stop despite health warnings.
Hampshire sexting victim felt she was 'in a zoo'Megan Hinton works with the police to highlight the dangers of sending compromising photos.
Chinese New Year: Lai see tipsLai see, also known as hong bao and ang pao, are given to celebrate the Chinese New Year
Rail staff issued with body cameras to record assaultsRail staff are being issued with body worn cameras in a bid to cut abuse and assaults towards them.
Kirsty Meakin: Nail artist on YouTube successIt's not just a quick coat of red gloss when Kirsty Meakin does her nails.
Thousands raised to revive Birmingham's Sarehole MillBirmingham's famous Sarehole Mill could be producing flour again by Easter.
'If you hire the wrong people they can bleed you dry'The start-up that nearly went bust after hiring big-spending directors.
Women put hair in Sunderland pub pizza for refundThe women got a refund, but CCTV footage later showed they put their own hair in the food.
'Moth busters' take on unwanted residents of a 17th Century houseMoths with very expensive tastes are getting -36C "chill" time at Newhailes House.
Lake District may become dark sky reserveFriends of the Lake District hope to achieve Dark Sky Reserve status in the region.
Cat's pitch invasion gets purrfect commentaryListen to Final Score reporter John Acres' brilliant commentary of Goodison Park's pitch-invading black cat during the Premier League match between Everton and Wolves.
Jaden Moodie death: 'Why did he have to go like that?'Family and friends pay tribute to 14-year-old Jaden Moodie who was stabbed to death in London.
Can you pass the UK citizenship test?Meghan Markle may have to take a test in order to become a UK citizen. So we asked Londoners some sample questions from the exam to see if they could pass.
How does someone with autism go shopping?Zak Aabe has severe autism but his mum is helping him learn how to shop and make himself a meal.
Being a bookshop in a digital ageIndependent bookshops across the country have fought back from the brink.
Sajid Javid says alternative Brexit backstop arrangement 'can be done'The home secretary insists Brexit without the backstop doesn't mean a physical border for Northern Ireland.
Meghan's inspirational banana messagesMeghan has a fruitful idea while being shown around a charity that helps street sex workers in Bristol.
UK weather: Snow causes disruption across the UKPlenty of animals enjoyed the snow - but not everybody was pleased with the disruptive weather.
Norwich market named 'best large outdoor market in Britain'The city's bustling focal point scoops top gong at the Great British Market Awards 2019.
Jeremy Hardy's comedy highlightsThe comedian told stories about everything from parenthood to politics, before his death at 57.
Fighting the Fenland hare coursersPolice and farmers have spoken of the ongoing battle to stop illegal hare coursing in the Fens.
UK Snow: 'Carnage' on Cornwall roadsPaula Martin was stuck in her car on the A30 at Bodmin for ten hours.
Snow getting you down? Try mindfulness and scienceIt can all get a little stressful when snow starts. But here's some science and psychology to explain why we should relax instead.
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