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The Papers: 'NHS Airbnb' and 'remainer universities'

The Papers: 'NHS Airbnb' and 'remainer universities' http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Many papers lead with proposals to send recuperating NHS patients to Airbnb-style accommodation. Author -- October 26, 2017 at 04:18AM

Guatemalan first to be sentenced in US Fifa scandal

Guatemalan first to be sentenced in US Fifa scandal http://ift.tt/eA8V8J An ex-head of Guatemala's football federation was sentenced to eight months in prison for fraud. Author -- October 26, 2017 at 03:17AM

Rock and roll legend Fats Domino dies

Rock and roll legend Fats Domino dies http://ift.tt/eA8V8J We take a look at some of the most interesting and surprising points about the rock 'n' roll star. Author -- October 26, 2017 at 01:48AM

Donald Trump notes Xi Jinping's 'extraordinary' rise

Donald Trump notes Xi Jinping's 'extraordinary' rise http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US president congratulates the Chinese leader by phone after he cements his hold on power. Author -- October 26, 2017 at 02:15AM

Southend hospital set to pilot Airbnb-style scheme

Southend hospital set to pilot Airbnb-style scheme http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A healthcare firm aims to recruit people with spare rooms in a bid to tackle hospital "bed blocking". Author -- October 25, 2017 at 09:14PM

Harvey Weinstein faces losing CBE amid sexual assault allegations

Harvey Weinstein faces losing CBE amid sexual assault allegations http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Honours Forfeiture Committee is actively considering the move, the BBC understands. Author -- October 26, 2017 at 02:09AM

Thai king funeral: Thousands gather in Bangkok streets

Thai king funeral: Thousands gather in Bangkok streets http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Rupert Wingfield-Hayes meets people waiting in the streets ahead of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's cremation. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 11:12PM

Kenya's repeat election gets green light after court collapses

Kenya's repeat election gets green light after court collapses http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Opposition candidate Raila Odinga calls on his supporters to join him in boycotting the poll. Author -- October 26, 2017 at 12:09AM

Japanese police arrest 74-year-old ninja thief suspect

Japanese police arrest 74-year-old ninja thief suspect http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The suspect reportedly told police "if I were younger, I wouldn't have been caught". Author -- October 25, 2017 at 10:38PM

EU Parliament members demand action on sexual harassment

EU Parliament members demand action on sexual harassment http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A parliamentary assistant says she has a record of 50 cases involving herself and colleagues. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 09:55PM

Brexit: Is a last-minute deal possible?

Brexit: Is a last-minute deal possible? http://ift.tt/eA8V8J David Davis says Parliament's vote on a deal may come after the UK leaves the EU in March 2019. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 11:15PM

Golfers hit back-to-back holes-in-one in Berkshire

Golfers hit back-to-back holes-in-one in Berkshire http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The pair achieved the feat on the same hole, on the same day, in consecutive strokes while playing with friends. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 11:45PM

'Incredible' editing of life's building blocks

'Incredible' editing of life's building blocks http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The studies could lead to new treatments for inherited diseases. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 10:00PM

Are these 00s singers still relevant?

Are these 00s singers still relevant? http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kate Nash took to Twitter to criticise the music industry for how they "dispose" of artists. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 10:12PM

The moment a US man's heroic tackle stops bank robber

The moment a US man's heroic tackle stops bank robber http://ift.tt/eA8V8J After the tackle, the bank customer directed police cars to the fleeing robber. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 09:01PM

Government U-turn on housing benefit cap for social tenants

Government U-turn on housing benefit cap for social tenants http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Social housing tenants will not now see their benefit cut to the same level as private tenants. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 09:19PM

Clinton team and Democrats 'bankrolled' Trump dirty dossier

Clinton team and Democrats 'bankrolled' Trump dirty dossier http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president tweets he is the "victim" of a sordid opposition research file compiled about him. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 07:46PM

Amazon service will let couriers open front doors

Amazon service will let couriers open front doors http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Users of Amazon Key will need a smart lock and Cloud Cam camera to let couriers open their door. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 05:59PM

Apple hires ex-BBC and Channel 4 executive Jay Hunt

Apple hires ex-BBC and Channel 4 executive Jay Hunt http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jay Hunt is expected to help the US tech firm take on digital rivals Netflix and Amazon. Author -- October 25, 2017 at 08:54PM

Why are businesses taking a stand on political debates?

Why are businesses taking a stand on political debates? http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Is fashion label Jigsaw's latest campaign simply opportunism, or part of a wider business trend? Author -- October 25, 2017 at 07:31PM