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Palestinian militants fire a barrage of rockets after some of their commanders die in air strikes.
The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the reasons behind the increased hostilities in the region.
One in four hospitals sees long waits balloon, as NHS warned backlog will take years to tackle.
Hugely disappointing results mean ovarian-cancer screening remains more than a decade away.
At 170m long, "Florence" is the largest ever tunnelling machine to be used on a UK rail project.
The initial decision made by Tesla in March to accept bitcoin caused an outcry from environmentalists.
Researchers are still analysing whether injecting two different vaccines leads to better protection.
China has targeted Muslim religious leaders, according to a new report, charging many with extremism.
The EPA says for the first time that climate change is being driven at least in part by humans.
Nine-year-old Jordan Banks was "the brightest star" and "our everything", his family says.
Under the plans judges could treat offenders caught in stings the same as those who harm real children.
The former prime minister will be asked about his messages to ministers on behalf of the finance firm.
Pictures of destruction in Gaza and Israel feature on the front pages of several papers.
What happens when vaccines are slow to arrive - and what it means for ending lockdowns.
When Paul Harvey's piano playing went viral, it inspired a donation of £1 million to charity.
Navy veteran David reaches out to other survivors of an event that killed 12 crew members.
Naima-Ben Moussa, who offers her services for free, believes more needs to be done to support victims.
The actress pays tribute to her mother Gloria, who died in a care home on Tuesday.
This is the first time a social media moderator has testified to a parliamentary committee.
The actress will soon be back on stage in London as theatres reopen with lockdown restrictions easing.
"As great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it's just not a challenge any more," she explains.
The Arthur Beale store, which sells specialist marine supplies, says the pandemic has forced its closure.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle commemorates those who died when a Luftwaffe attack destroyed the Commons chamber.
For young Muslim footballers like Omar and Rahma, it's vital that faith and football go together.
Politicians debated the government's plans - set out in the Queen's Speech - and made a series of claims on subjects including hospital waiting lists and social care.
Italy appeals for EU help as 2,000 arrivals within days fill Lampedusa's migrant camp.
With the pandemic shutting down Hollywood over the past year, actors have been starting companies.
Inspired by her father's release from prison, St Vincent says her new album feels like a lifeline.
The Only Way Is Essex star Tommy Mallet opens up about the challenges he has faced with literacy and dyslexia.
But officers' representatives are concerned the roles of police and paramedics are becoming blurred.
The militant group possesses thousands of missiles of varying ranges that it can fire towards Israel.
Fans say they loved seeing live music again, but weren't so keen on the pre-taped performances.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says he takes full responsibility for his side's home defeat to Arsenal after making seven changes for the game.
Rangers are one game away from completing an unbeaten Scottish Premiership season after scoring in each half to beat Livingston.
Manchester City have reclaimed the Premier League title in style - but where will they strengthen this summer and can they dominate next season?
Formula 1's governing body launches a clampdown on flexible rear wings amid suspicions some teams are bending the rules.
Manchester United Women head coach Casey Stoney is to step down at the end of the season.
Conor McGregor was the world's highest paid athlete over the past 12 months, according to the annual Forbes list, earning just shy of £128m.
Stories of genuine experiences shared online have been followed by a wave of anti-vaccine disinformation.
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
People travelling abroad from England will be able to use the NHS app to prove their Covid vaccination status.
People aged 38 and 39 in England are now being offered a Covid vaccine as the rollout continues.
Everyone in England and Scotland is being encouraged to take rapid coronavirus tests regularly.
An independent public inquiry has been announced, but how will it work?
People in England, Scotland and Wales will soon be able to drink inside a pub.
Guidance on hugging close friends and family is being relaxed in England and Scotland from 17 May.
Lockdown restrictions will ease in England, Scotland and Wales from Monday 17 May.
Scotland is to adopt the same "traffic light" system for foreign travel as England.
Secondary school pupils in England will no longer be required to wear them in class from next week.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
The rules on having a holiday in the UK have been relaxed - but restrictions remain.
The threat of Covid-19 in England is ranked through a five-level, colour-coded alert system.
As lockdown restrictions ease gradually across the UK, what are the rules about returning to work?
The logistics of vaccinating millions of people across the country, as more than 35 million people receive at least one dose.
Quarantine-free overseas holidays will be possible after 17 May, but what rights do you have if plans or rules change?
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1. How to avoid blunders when feeling overwhelmed. People who feel overwhelmed often “double down” on behaviours that can make their situations appear worse. There are a series of steps people should take instead of employing their default behaviours, isolating themselves, not seeking help and thinking they’re weak. READ MORE 2. Jobs crisis for older workers. The Covid pandemic has caused the biggest annual fall in employment for older workers since the 1980s, according to a leading think tank. The decline in the employment rate for the over-50s has been twice as big as for those aged between 25- and 49-years-old. The Resolution Foundation is calling on the government to tailor retraining opportunities for over-50s after it found that after losing work, older workers take the longest to return. BBC 3. Biggest house price surge since 2004. House prices rose at their fastest pace in more than 17 years last month, according to a report by Nationwide. Property prices increased by 2.1% in April, the biggest monthly rise since February 2004, with prices 7.1% higher than in April last year. The rises, which came after the government extended stamp duty relief on property purchases, suggest that the market is regaining momentum. The Daily Mail 4. Sleaze responsible for cut in Tory lead. Labour has halved the Conservatives’ lead, according to the latest Opinium poll for The Sunday Times. The survey shows the Tory lead has fallen from 11 points to five points after Boris Johnson faced allegations of sleaze and reports claiming he would rather see “bodies pile high” than order another lockdown. According to a separate poll for the i newspaper, 50% of UK adults agree with the statement: “There is a culture of sleaze in the UK Government.” 11% disagree, and 29% neither agree nor disagree. Tory voters are more likely to agree than disagree. Editor 5. Pandemic hits mental health. People who saw sudden and massive drops in household income during the pandemic recorded the sharpest increases in mental illness, according to a new study. The National Centre for Social Research found that previously comfortable people forced to become dependent on universal credit and self-employment grants experienced the most spectacular decline in emotional wellbeing. The report found that the pandemic “took people who had been for decades living on a comfortable income into a totally different world overnight”. Want to improve your wellbeing? We have it covered in 10/10, our acclaimed and government supported leadership development and mentoring programme. READ MORE |
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6. Give your brain some breaks. Since many companies introduced the work-from-home model during the pandemic, millions of workers have become grudgingly familiar with "Zoom fatigue" as the boundaries between work and life evaporated. One way to avoid feeling like you're always "on" is to take breaks. And the next time you feel guilty asking for one, don't be. Data actually show you'll be more productive afterward. In addition to downtime, having shorter, more intentional meetings helps maintain engagement, according to a new Microsoft study. Here are three main takeaways: [1] Breaks between meetings give the brain an opportunity to reset. [2] Continuous meetings decrease focus. [3] Transitions between meetings can result in periods of high stress. Editor 7. Mastermind crowns youngest winner. A 24-year-old student from Glasgow has become the youngest ever champion of the BBC’s Mastermind. Jonathan Gibson won the final by four points - scoring a perfect 11 out of 11 in his specialist subject, the comedy song-writing duo Flanders and Swann. Last night’s grand final was John Humphrys’ final episode after 18 years as host. Humphrys has presented 735 episodes of the quiz show and asked more than 80,000 questions. The Daily Express 8. Apple does not 'let bad guys use iPhones on screen’. Star Wars director Rian Johnson revealed that Apple doesn't allow bad guys in movies to use iPhones. “Apple… they let you use iPhones in movies but - and this is very pivotal if you're ever watching a mystery movie - bad guys cannot have iPhones on camera.” Johnson, whose other credits include Looper and Knives Out, revealed in a video recorded for Vanity Fair. The Guardian 9. Idea of the week. There is a difference between spending time and investing time. Even though we understand how precious time is, we often frame it with language that devalues its use. Words like 'spend,' allude to the fact that we’re exhausting this valuable commodity without the expectation of a return. Editor 10. The bottom line. London will be the “biggest employment casualty of the pandemic”. The end of the furlough scheme coupled with “the impact of the Brexit deal” will cost the capital over 150,000 jobs by the end of the year, with employment dropping 3.9% to 3.7 million. The city has the highest unemployment rate of any UK region, at 7.2%. The Daily Telegraph |
Western Isles and Shetland health boards have given more than 86% of their eligible populations their first Covid jab.
Acclaimed author George Mackay Brown paid for 300 copies of "The Storm and other poems" to be printed in 1954
Live coverage followed by match report of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Aberdeen and Hibernian.
Officers were called following the report of the sudden death of the man on Great Northern Road in Aberdeen.
Scotland's national clinical director urges people to be cautious when making physical contact.
Ryan Houghton was previously suspended by the Conservatives in Aberdeen over inappropriate comments he allegedly made.
One of the few clues to the soldier's identity is a scrap of paper with the name Keller Len Scott written on it.
He was struck on the head by a scallop dredge towing bar while the vessel was off Aberdeen in 2019.
Elgin Academy has been one focus of the outbreak which is likely to see the area remaining at level three.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the changes will come into effect in most of the country from Monday.
Police say the convictions for using the post and dark web to distribute class A drugs are the first of the kind in Scotland.
Alistair Greig, who used investors' money for his "personal slush fund", has had his jail term reduced to 10 years.
Lerwick has been selected as a host port for the European-wide event for a third time.
When Paul Harvey's piano playing went viral, it inspired a donation of £1 million to charity.
At 170m long, "Florence" is the largest ever tunnelling machine to be used on a UK rail project.
The actress pays tribute to her mother Gloria, who died in a care home on Tuesday.
Navy veteran David reaches out to other survivors of an event that killed 12 crew members.
Naima-Ben Moussa, who offers her services for free, believes more needs to be done to support victims.
The actress will soon be back on stage in London as theatres reopen with lockdown restrictions easing.
Big winner Dua Lipa joined other stars including Little Mix and Arlo Parks for the in-person ceremony.
Meliza and Kendall are dedicated football fans but say they experience abuse because of their gender.
Didn't catch Her Majesty outlining the government's plans for the year? Don't worry, we got you.
The first report by Freemasons in 300 years shows it is popular with young people.
In the UK more than two million people experience furniture poverty yet it’s rarely spoken about.
There were some notable breaks with tradition this year as the Queen formally opened Parliament.
Dua Lipa, Little Mix and other music stars are at the ceremony, which is going ahead without social distancing.
The Labour leader says it is 657 days since the PM announced he had a "clear plan we have prepared" to "fix" social care.
The Queen has carried out her first major engagement since the death of Prince Phillip.
Queen Elizabeth ll opens Parliament, setting out the government's plans.
Bangladeshi men in the UK are being encouraged to talk about the effects the pandemic has had on them.
The government is updating guidance in England on personal contact, such as hugging, from next Monday.
Panorama filmed officers trying to disrupt networks of dealers transporting drugs worth millions of pounds.
The Queen recalls becoming the first young person in the Commonwealth to receive a junior lifesaving award.
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