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

Many papers lead with proposals to send recuperating NHS patients to Airbnb-style accommodation. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2xoO9RP

Guatemalan first to be sentenced in US Fifa scandal

An ex-head of Guatemala's football federation was sentenced to eight months in prison for fraud. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2izL1zZ

Rock and roll legend Fats Domino dies

We take a look at some of the most interesting and surprising points about the rock 'n' roll star. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2yMLqmy

Donald Trump notes Xi Jinping's 'extraordinary' rise

The US president congratulates the Chinese leader by phone after he cements his hold on power. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2hbaKey

Southend hospital set to pilot Airbnb-style scheme

A healthcare firm aims to recruit people with spare rooms in a bid to tackle hospital "bed blocking". from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2h8fDol

Harvey Weinstein faces losing CBE amid sexual assault allegations

The Honours Forfeiture Committee is actively considering the move, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2gJeI0W

Thai king funeral: Thousands gather in Bangkok streets

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes meets people waiting in the streets ahead of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's cremation. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2xnBtdQ

Kenya's repeat election gets green light after court collapses

Opposition candidate Raila Odinga calls on his supporters to join him in boycotting the poll. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2h8BkVm

Japanese police arrest 74-year-old ninja thief suspect

The suspect reportedly told police "if I were younger, I wouldn't have been caught". from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2h8Jtt5

EU Parliament members demand action on sexual harassment

A parliamentary assistant says she has a record of 50 cases involving herself and colleagues. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2zOX5S5

Brexit: Is a last-minute deal possible?

David Davis says Parliament's vote on a deal may come after the UK leaves the EU in March 2019. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2lfOpRp

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

The pair achieved the feat on the same hole, on the same day, in consecutive strokes while playing with friends. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2yQzouh

'Incredible' editing of life's building blocks

The studies could lead to new treatments for inherited diseases. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2i46pJL

Are these 00s singers still relevant?

Kate Nash took to Twitter to criticise the music industry for how they "dispose" of artists. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2yJyYXd

Amazon service will let couriers open front doors

Users of Amazon Key will need a smart lock and Cloud Cam camera to let couriers open their door. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2z6izNd

Apple hires ex-BBC and Channel 4 executive Jay Hunt

Jay Hunt is expected to help the US tech firm take on digital rivals Netflix and Amazon. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2y6sBc7

Why are businesses taking a stand on political debates?

Is fashion label Jigsaw's latest campaign simply opportunism, or part of a wider business trend? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2gAn6fs

Consumers and businesses 'paying too much for energy'

Government-backed review calls for a new default tariff to cap energy company profits. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2yN54QZ

George Bush Senior apology to Heather Lind after sex assault claim

The 93 year old apologises for any distress caused after an accusation by actress Heather Lind. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2yNLAvx

Rock and roll legend Fats Domino dies

Fats Domino, one of most influential rock and roll performers of the 1950s and 60s, has died aged 89. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2y6Sk3T