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6 July 2020
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At least 78 people died and more than 4,000 were injured after a huge explosion at the city's port.
Eyewitnesses describe the power of the deadly explosion that rocked Beirut.
The body of John Hume, a key architect of the NI peace process, is brought back to Derry.
A Commons committee said ministers were slow to recognise the risk of importing Covid-19 from Europe.
England's children's commissioner says the fundamental right to an education should be prioritised ahead of pubs.
Nasa astronaut Bob Behnken describes the powerful moment of splash down.
They "face greater barriers" when trying to protect themselves from coronavirus, a report says.
Knocking down defunct structures sends a wrecking ball through carbon targets, architects say.
The 99-year-old will appear on large screens across the country in a photo montage on 15 August.
UK adults spent double the usual amount of time watching small screens, research shows.
At the same time Virgin Australia's new owner Bain Capital is cutting around 3,000 jobs at the airline.
The storm caused flooding and tornadoes and has resulted in at least four deaths on the East Coast.
Fulham beat Brentford to secure an immediate return to the Premier League as Joe Bryan scores two extra-time goals in the Championship play-off final.
The Duchess of Cambridge's appearance in PPE and a deadly explosion in Lebanon make the front pages.
A search from space discovers new colonies of the Antarctic bird that has an uncertain future.
Poetry will become an optional subject area in GCSE English literature exams next year.
The superhero will appear exclusively in the PlayStation version of Marvel's Avengers.
The luckless lover lit hundreds of candles before leaving to collect his girlfriend.
Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app.
The BBC follows the journey of an A&E doctor who recently recovered from Covid-19.
The BBC's Stacey Dooley meets mothers, babies and midwives at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Leroy Smith and James Seymour returned to the place where the shooting happened 26 years ago.
Seven months ago Merdan Ghappar disappeared in Xinjiang. Then his family started getting messages.
Nearly 200 people died last month in a jade mine landslide. Now the survivors are going back to work.
Estate agents say demand has soared for tours of houses using virtual reality headsets.
Victims of dance teacher Neil Harris, convicted of sexually assaulting pupils, share their stories.
Scotland's class of 2020 get their results, but for the first time they are not be based on exams.
Women in Iran are often too scared to speak about domestic abuse - now a podcast gives them a voice.
Astrophysicist Katie Mack has been researching The End of Everything.
Amid a global pandemic and diplomatic tensions, Chinese students in the US are feeling anxious.
Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie hit centuries as Ireland shock England to win a thrilling third one-day international.
Manchester City complete the signing of Spain Under-21 winger Ferran Torres from La Liga side Valencia.
Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund remain far apart in their valuation of England forward Jadon Sancho.
World number 89 Jamie Clarke causes a huge shock by beating Mark Allen 10-8 on a day of upsets at the World Championship in Sheffield.
Watch the best of Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie's superb stand of 214 as Ireland stun England in a thrilling third one-day international.
Kevin O'Brien hits the winning run as Ireland beat England by seven wickets in the third ODI at the Ageas Bowl.
England captain Eoin Morgan hits 106 off 84 balls including 15 fours and four sixes against Ireland in the third ODI at the Ageas Bowl.
Where can I go and what can do on a holiday in the UK?
What are the tests for coronavirus, who are they for and how do they work?
New rules mean face coverings are now mandatory in England in all shops.
People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are now being traced.
Almost 10 million people have accessed the scheme, which closes in October.
Thousands of venues will take part in a discounting scheme to help boost the hospitality industry.
Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?
As lockdown restrictions are eased further, people across the UK can now set up support bubbles.
The aim is to help people who've been cut off from friends and family.
Those inside a support bubble count as one household and do not have to socially distance from one another.
A bubble is defined as a group of people with whom you have close physical contact. The idea was first introduced in New Zealand.
Single adults living alone - or single parents whose children are under 18 - can now form a support bubble with one other household.
The second household can be of any size and can now include people who are shielding.
The independent advisory group Sage has been asked to examine if, when and how people might safely be allowed to expand their bubbles.
Support bubbles must be "exclusive". Once in one, you can't switch and start another with a different household.
People in each bubble can stay in each other's homes and do not have to socially distance. They count as one household, which means that in England a further household is now allowed to stay overnight with them.
Anyone in the bubble contacted as part of England's test and trace programme must stay at home. If they develop coronavirus symptoms, everyone in the bubble must self-isolate.
Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office.
Zippos Circus prepares to resume shows after being supported by a charity during lockdown.
A man and a woman were rescued from the car after it crashed into a tree.
With thousands of vines to prune and not enough staff, the owners put out a plea for help on social media.
The Spitfire is touring hospitals around the country throughout summer to say thank you to the NHS.
Four people were arrested in raids where police found guns, crossbows and knives.
Derek Jennings hit the horse during a confrontation between Portsmouth and Southampton supporters.
Be 'tick alert' say health officials, following the diagnosis for the first time of a rare illness.
Sagar Bhatti's family asked prosecutors to review a decision not to bring charges over his death.
George Allison was found with fatal stab wounds at a house in Havant, Hampshire.
It calls for mandatory testing of removed moles following the death of an Isle of Wight woman.
A woman was arrested on suspicion of murdering Louise Smith, 16, who was found dead in woods.
A 22-year-old woman was approached and attacked in the early hours of 9 January, police said.
Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Loss of taste and smell have been added to the UK's list of coronavirus symptoms.
Social distancing and lockdown rules are changing in England - but what can you now do?
What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated?
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.
How health bosses decide whether a town should go back into lockdown if Covid-19 cases rise.
More than four million people in northern England face new restrictions, but what does a local lockdown mean?
How will social and work life be different after the easing of more restrictions?
Thousands of venues will take part in a discounting scheme to help boost the hospitality industry.
What do you need to know if you're planning to fly during the Covid-19 pandemic?
People who lost their sense of smell because of Covid-19 are being helped to retrain it by a charity.
A "fact-finding train" ran from Southampton to Fawley on a branch line that was closed in 1966.
Roy Kharbanda retires from his corner shop after spending 40 years at the heart of his community.
Jessie and Archie turned lockdown-learning projects into new businesses.
Two friends say they were amazed to be surrounded by as many as 100 dolphins in the Solent.
Members of the public have complained riders using Hayling Island beach could cause an accident.
Detectives who view child abuse images online could be at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Parents say they have not seen their children for months because of a backlog in family courts.
Portsmouth sign centre-back Sean Raggett on a two-year deal following his release by Norwich City.
Sussex become the first team to win a Bob Willis Trophy game as they beat Hampshire by 94 runs at Hove.
West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards' career at Hampshire looks set to be over after his contract for 2020 is cancelled.
County cricket returns on Saturday with the start of the Bob Willis Trophy - a new competition for the shortened season.
A new race held on public roads, The Diamond Races, are set to be run over a 12.4-mile course in The Isle of Wight in October 2021.
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1. Johnson threatens national lockdown as he pauses reopening. Boris Johnson has threatened a new national lockdown as he slammed the breaks on new freedoms due this past weekend amid fears of a full-blown resurgence of Covid-19. People shielding against coronavirus can now leave their home and return to work but a further easing of lockdown restrictions in England is postponed. England's chief medical officer warned the UK may have reached the limit on lifting lockdown as cases rise. BBC 2. Female executives boost profits. The nation's top companies are more profitable when more than one in three executive roles are held by women. That's according to new research from diversity and inclusion specialists The Pipeline, which suggests profit margins are more than 10 times greater at firms where at least a third of bosses are female. Currently, just 14 of FTSE 350 companies are led by women, while 15% have no female executives at all. The Times 3. Sun, sea and Skegness. Some 14 million adults in Britain intend to take a holiday in the country before the end of September as hopes rise for a new lease of life in England’s seaside resorts. Tourist board VisitBritain reports rising interest in domestic travel from families with young children, who — prior to the pandemic — would have gone abroad. In the first half of July, lastminute.com reported that Skegness had an 800% increase in bookings on its site year-on-year. Last week, Tui extended its cancelation of trips to Spain and its islands in response to government quarantine measures. Daily Mail 4. Changes in lifestyle could delay or even prevent dementia, according to a new report. Experts say that excessive drinking, exposure to air pollution and head injuries all increase a person’s risk of dementia, adding that up to 40% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 12 lifestyle practices. Dementia is potentially preventable, and we reveal how in the wellbeing lesson of 10/10. LEARN MORE |
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5. Study finds men are performing more domestic tasks. Men are performing more domestic duties than ever, according to new research. The study found that men are spending an extra five-and-a-half hours a week on childcare and housework compared to 40 years ago, while women do nearly three hours less of domestic work. However, women still do 80% more cooking, cleaning and caring than men. Daily Exprewss 6. Leisure time has dropped since 1970s. UK workers have less leisure time compared to 40 years ago, though average working hours have fallen, reports The Resolution Foundation. The thinktank found that the amount of time spent socialising has fallen due to a rise in unpaid work and active childcare. Men do more unpaid work than 40 years ago and less paid, while women do more paid, though still do more unpaid work than men on average. The report also warned of a disparity between income brackets, with paid work falling for those in lower income-households, who were also more likely to say they wanted more work. Daily Mail 7. Study finds Dominic Cummings scandal hit national unity. The scandal over Dominic Cummings’ trip to Durham damaged trust and caused the breakdown of national unity during lockdown, according to new research. The report from the thinktank British Future found that a new community spirit dissipated as the Cummings scandal emerged. It says the Cummings scandal was “a highly salient issue that appeared to damage trust in politicians”. The Telegraph 8. What the papers say today. Game-changing" is how the Daily Mail describes new coronavirus tests that can give results in 90 minutes. For the Times, they are a "significant boost" to control the virus as winter approaches, while the i says the quicker analysis should help schools reopening in September. Meanwhile, the Daily Express focuses on anger at the government for considering what campaigners call an "ageist" policy that could see people aged over 50 being asked to stay at home in order to prevent a second wave of the virus. Other potential "nuclear" options include London being sealed off, with the M25 ring road used as a "border", the Metro says. BBC 9. The bottom line. A poll has found that 42% of Brits fear their work-life balance has worsened because working from home means they find it difficult to switch off and they miss talking to their colleagues. The pandemic has left one-fifth longing for their commute as it gave them a chance to unwind before arriving at home in the evening. Metro |
British Vogue's Edward Enninful says it was a "no-brainer" that the September issue would be about activism.
Ben runs in the Peak District to boost his mental health after a suicide attempt two years ago.
The BBC follows the journey of an A&E doctor who recently recovered from Covid-19.
The BBC's Stacey Dooley meets mothers, babies and midwives at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
British scientist James Lovelock says population growth means something like the virus is "almost inevitable".
The London grandmother who wants her grandchildren to return from Kurdish-run camps in Syria.
Phillip Witcomb speaks about his infamous father and how he grew up not knowing his true identity.
Former BBC Ireland Correspondent Denis Murray picks out key moments in the life of one of Northern Ireland's foremost political leaders.
without a screen! Primary school teacher Jade Williams has some handy advice for the summer break.
A woman with incurable cancer is reunited with her mother for the first time since March.
With thousands of vines to prune and not enough staff, the owners put out a plea for help on social media.
Meet the extreme savers who live for an end of the nine-to-five.
Watch the highlights of a very different Bafta TV Awards, where awards were accepted virtually.
India Atkinson's videos address misconceptions about a condition that left her without fingers on one hand.
Best friends, Ayaan and Mikaeel, aged six, want to help children suffering in the Yemen crisis.
Boris Johnson says casinos, bowling alleys and skating rinks must remain closed for two more weeks.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock on what households can and can't do in affected areas of northern England.
One year on, we return to the Derbyshire town almost swept away after a dam collapsed.
Matty Hatton, 15, has received messages from astronaut Tim Peake and TV presenters Ant and Dec.
The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus.
Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support.