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Last updated on Friday 19th April 2019 21:01:18 GMT

BBC News - UK
Lyra McKee: Murdered journalist's 'dreams snuffed out'
Lyra McKee, who was shot dead during rioting in Londonderry, was a "tireless activist", says her partner.
Extinction Rebellion: Police move in on London protesters
Officers dismantle the Extinction Rebellion pink boat from the centre of Oxford Circus in London.
BTS become first Korean artists to top UK chart
The South Korean boyband land their first UK number one album with Map of the Soul.
Wolverhampton shooting: Boy, 6, hurt as shots fired on house
A group of men opened fire on the house with a shotgun while the child was inside, police said.
Joshua opponent fails second drug test
Jarrell Miller returns a second "adverse finding" from a drugs test and will now be replaced as Anthony Joshua's next opponent, says Eddie Hearn.

BBC News - Science & Environment
David Attenborough climate change TV show a 'call to arms'
The BBC's Climate Change - The Facts, presented by Sir David Attenborough, is praised by TV critics.
Climate change: Sir David Attenborough warns of 'catastrophe'
The veteran naturalist's BBC programme on climate change is his strongest warning yet on the threat of rising temperatures.
Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests 'diverting' London police
Police rest days are cancelled as more than 1,000 officers are deployed in London.
'Giant lion' fossil found in Kenya museum drawer
The bones of the huge creature belong to a new species which roamed east Africa 20 million years ago.
Evidence of rabbits in UK in Roman times, say academics
Tests on a bone, found in West Sussex, show for the first time the animal was alive in the first century AD.

BBC News - Business
Stagecoach calls for inquiry after rail bid document leak
The firm wants an investigation into how rail franchise bid documents were sent to a rival.
Pet insurance payouts hit record of £785m
The rising cost and sophistication of veterinary treatments is pushing up the size of claims.
National Enquirer sold to US magazine distributor
The tabloid has been embroiled in recent high-profile scandals involving Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos.
Debenhams boss Bucher steps down
He says it is "time to move on" following the takeover of the struggling retailer by its lenders.
Pinterest shares soar in stock market debut
Shares in the online scrapbook company surge 28% on its first day on the New York Stock Exchange.

BBC Sport - Sport
Anthony Joshua v Jarrell Miller off after American's second 'adverse finding'
Jarrell Miller returns a second "adverse finding" from a drugs test and will now be replaced as Anthony Joshua's next opponent, says Eddie Hearn.
Leeds United 1-2 Wigan Athletic: 10-man Latics stun promotion-hunting Whites
Gavin Massey scores twice as 10-man Wigan come from behind to stun Marcelo Bielsa's promotion-chasing Leeds United at Elland Road.
Con de Lange: Scotland all-rounder dies aged 38 after brain tumour
Scotland all-rounder Con de Lange dies aged 38, months after it was announced he was being treated for a brain tumour.
Bolton 0-2 Aston Villa: Wanderers relegated from Championship as Villa equal club record
Bolton are relegated from the Championship as Aston Villa claim a record-equalling ninth successive win
Man City v Tottenham: How does Pep Guardiola pick players up? Alan Shearer analysis
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola cannot afford any more stupid mistakes or missed opportunities from his side against Tottenham on Saturday, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.

BBC News - Technology
Facebook bans UK far right groups and leaders
A dozen named groups and individuals will be purged from the social network, it said.
Robot news presenter causes a stir on Russian TV
The humanoid, named Alex, causes a stir as he makes his debut on state news channel Rossiya 24.
Facebook copied email contacts of 1.5 million users
The social network was grabbing email contacts of some new users for almost three years, it says.
Samsung's folding phone breaks for reviewers
Several outlets reviewing Samsung's ground-breaking new folding smartphone have reported major problems with its screen.
TED 2019: The online campaign that ended a beard ban
The woman aiming to build "a labour movement for the 21st Century" shares her plan at TED.

BBC News - Health
Sore knee? Maybe you have a fabella
A little bone scientists thought was being lost to evolution seems to be making a comeback, say experts.
People with learning disabilities 'trapped' in hospitals as target missed
More than 2,200 people with learning disabilities are still being treated in hospitals, figures show.
Mother 'felt suicidal' after baby death news reports
Holly Eastall says she felt suicidal after being falsely accused of abuse following her baby's death.
HIV used to cure 'bubble boy' disease
All eight infants now have fully functioning immune systems after undergoing treatment, say experts.
Pig brains partially revived four hours after death
The study could aid medical research and fuel debate about the difference between life and death.

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