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United Arab Emirates jails activist for 10 years 'for defaming nation'

Award-winning Ahmed Mansoor was convicted of spreading "false information" on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6n2RN via IFTTT

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The revenue raised is also intended to help pay off of the country's growing national debt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LO0438 via IFTTT

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Uganda's parliament passes controversial tax on social media users

President Yoweri Museveni says the revenue collected will help the country "cope with gossip". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LO0438 via IFTTT

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The smartphone giant will not be forced to provide regular software updates for its handsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J4cgej via IFTTT

BBC business newsPensions regulator head Lesley Titcomb to step down

The head of The Pensions Regulator, Lesley Titcomb, will leave in February at the end of her contract. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H6YDZO via IFTTT

Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid boss stands down five days after Champions League win

Zinedine Zidane announces he is stepping down as manager of Real Madrid, days after leading them to Champions League victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7u3BU via IFTTT

BBC business newsDeloitte and former Autonomy finance chiefs face action

The accountancy watchdog is taking disciplinary action against former Autonomy finance chiefs and its auditors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xvians via IFTTT

Harvey Weinstein indicted on rape and sex offence charges

A grand jury decides there is enough evidence to pursue a prosecution of the disgraced film producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JiFLfC via IFTTT

BBC business newsJonathan Haskel appointed to Monetary Policy Committee

The latest appointment to the Bank of England committee means it still has only one female member. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IYOIvs via IFTTT

Lithuania and Romania allowed US torture - European court

European judges say Lithuania and Romania assisted CIA ill-treatment of al-Qaeda suspects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6O0GC via IFTTT

'Manhattanhenge': Photographers flock to capture solar phenomenon

The spectacular solar phenomenon sees the sun set in alignment with New York City's grid system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqSYIU via IFTTT

US preacher asks followers to help buy fourth private jet

Jesse Duplantis, 68, said God told him to "believe" for his fourth plane, which is set to cost $54m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWTPw9 via IFTTT

Korean Air raided as 'nut rage' family investigated

Raid is reportedly part of a probe into suspected tax evasion by members of airline's founding family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXTedv via IFTTT

Taliban officials 'in talks with Afghan government', US says

The US says secret meetings have been held to discuss a potential ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4k5R6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsFirstGroup boss departs after £327m loss

The bus and train operator says the annual results 'fell short' of its ambitions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J4mhYQ via IFTTT

Double marriage proposal video goes viral

Jessa Gillaspie and Becky McCabe proposed to each other at Michigan Zoo in Memphis, Tennessee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6qJ7u via IFTTT

BBC business newsKorean Air raided as "nut rage" family investigated

Raid is reportedly part of a probe into suspected tax evasion by members of airline's founding family. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IXTedv via IFTTT

Key North Korea official meets Pompeo in New York

Talks on preparing a summit with the US are under way in New York, Singapore and on the Korean border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LMYDBR via IFTTT

Arkady Babchenko: Ukraine condemned for faking journalist's murder

Ukraine says it acted to foil a Russian plot to assassinate journalist Arkady Babchenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sju3Yw via IFTTT

Melania Trump tweets 20 days after last public appearance

"Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family," a tweet posted on her account says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JkrG1h via IFTTT

Australian minister Greg Hunt accused of misogyny

Greg Hunt has not responded to that assertion, but apologises for swearing at a town mayor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZSa4U via IFTTT

US military renames Pacific Command

It will now be called the US Indo-Pacific Command to mark the growing importance of the Indian Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbPW39 via IFTTT

Kim Kardashian asks Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson

The star meets the president on behalf of a 63-year-old woman jailed for a first-time drug offence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LJ4yI0 via IFTTT

Trump tariffs: Europe braced for US tariffs on steel and aluminium

The White House reportedly plans to let a temporary exemption granted to European steel and aluminium expire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H31QJT via IFTTT

Algeria seizes 700kg of cocaine on container ship

More than 20 people are arrested over the haul, which was hidden in boxes marked "halal meat". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skUdtL via IFTTT

White House comes out fighting on Roseanne racism row

President Trump weighed in after ABC cancelled Roseanne's show over the tweet about an ex-Obama aide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J3jteH via IFTTT

Roxana Hernandez: Anger over transgender migrant's death in US

Roxana Hernandez, 33, was being held by immigration authorities in New Mexico when she fell ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kDheEg via IFTTT

Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB via IFTTT

Liege shootings: Gunman 'had killed day before attack'

A man shot dead by police after a murder spree is also suspected of killing a man he met in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srvkvX via IFTTT

Arkady Babchenko: Russian journalist 'back from the dead'

Ukraine staged Arkady Babchenko's murder in Kiev on Tuesday to "foil a Russian assassination plot". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LLM4a0 via IFTTT

The mystery of Russia's missing IS brides

More than 2,000 Russian women who lived under the Islamic State group have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IYarUh via IFTTT

Do these photos change your view of pigeons?

This photographer has been on a 10-year mission to teach people that pigeons are beautiful. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF0gBH via IFTTT

Liège shooting: Belgium gunman caught on camera

Footage of the man who shot dead two police officers and a civilian in Liège shows him with two guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J01Pbz via IFTTT

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H1DOza via IFTTT

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISl7Ua via IFTTT

Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H29p3F via IFTTT

Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding

The long-running soap will air Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka's nuptials in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xpDr1y via IFTTT

Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption

Archaeologists find a man who, fleeing the initial Vesuvius eruption, was hit by a giant boulder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2stRP3s via IFTTT

Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple

Faith movement based on ancient Sumerian gods attracts thousands of registered followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srGq3N via IFTTT

Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage

Choreographer puts on football ballet to celebrate Russia's World Cup from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xqYvVr via IFTTT

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHpdwj via IFTTT

Why Ghanaians are so slow to bury their dead

Bodies are not buried for months, sometimes years, in Ghana as families bicker over funeral arrangements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ssWORA via IFTTT

Chile transgender: 'Growing up here is torture'

Why members of Chile's transgender community are lobbying for a change in the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2slCemY via IFTTT

Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF via IFTTT

How Sweden is preparing for Russia to hack its election

Will a "Facebook hotline" and propaganda lessons keep polls free and fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6xOoK via IFTTT

The story of Pakistan's 'disappeared' Shias

Activists say they are detained without due process over suspected links to a secretive militia in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqPgQv via IFTTT

Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L8yjRA via IFTTT

BBC business newsCrackdown on high-interest lending announced by FCA

Rent-to-own sector faces a cap on prices but the regulator rules out an immediate limit on cost of overdrafts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J18Ngn via IFTTT

BBC business newsTop 10 worst excuses for not appointing women executives

A report on boardroom diversity reveals the top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IYnbtZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsBrexit: Time is running out, big business warns May

Major European firms warn the Prime Minister they may cut investment without clarity on Brexit customs plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J0g2VR via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrump tariffs: Europe braced for US tariffs on steel and aluminium

The White House reportedly plans to let a temporary exemption granted to European steel and aluminium expire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H31QJT via IFTTT

BBC business newsOcado elevated to the FTSE 100, while M&S avoids the drop

Ocado joins the blue chip shares index after a year of dealmaking, while M&S escapes the drop. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IVadgo via IFTTT

BBC business newsNew car models drive UK production growth in April

Car output rises on the back of investment in new models, but the industry's trade body repeats Brexit concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kFJYMJ via IFTTT

BBC business newsFootball urged to tackle single-use plastics problem

Leagues in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are urged to stop using single-use plastic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2snjJ0E via IFTTT

BBC business newsProfile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS economy grows at a slower 2.2%

The US economy grew by 2.2% in the first quarter, slightly more slowly than first reported. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGZG6m via IFTTT

BBC business news'Don't buy Viagogo tickets'

Digital minister Margot James tells consumers not to use the Geneva-based ticket reseller. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L9xFn5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsThameslink compares poor service to Poundland chocolate

Thameslink is threatened with legal action for comparing its poor service to Poundland chocolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LbyGuS via IFTTT

BBC business newsProtectionist racket?

The EU is not the freest trader, but on many measures it is near the liberal end of the spectrum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xtOTta via IFTTT

BBC business newsVaping's rise in five charts

Spending on e-cigarettes is increasing. The BBC looks at what's behind the rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LMfzIO via IFTTT

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A photo of a Dallas police officer holding a three-month-old baby in his arms, giving comfort after surviving a rollover crash has gone viral. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2J1liZm via IFTTT

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A group of former homosexuals and ministry leaders rallied on the steps of a California courthouse Tuesday to protest a bill that threatens to ban Christian books and resources which address issues of homosexuality and gender identity. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JhtLuQ via IFTTT

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As the 2018 hurricane season approaches, a new study reveals that more may have died in the aftermath of 2017's Hurricane Maria than previously thought.  Ministries in hard-hit Puerto Rico say the study could generate more attention and help an island that still has not recovered. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xtQAqF via IFTTT

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LGBT activists are subpoenaing two prominent faith leaders – Family Research Council President Tony Perkins and National Day of Prayer Task Force President Dr. Ronnie Floyd – in the lawsuit against the Trump administration's transgender military ban. Meanwhile, Perkins isn't taking the matter lying down... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LHSRBs via IFTTT

You Won't Believe Everything Philippine Boxer-Politician Manny Pacquiao's Did for an Ice Cream Vendor

World champion boxer Manny Pacquiao is a devout Christian and has displayed his heart for the needy, including his love of the Filipino people many times.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2kCwq4x

Newly Released Manuscript is Earliest Known Fragment from the Gospel of Mark

The earliest fragment of the Gospel of Mark, dating between A.D. 150 - 250, was recently published by the Egypt Exploration Society from a Greek papyrus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2H8oVew

'I Know I'm Going to Get Killed': The UK's Stunning Punishment for a Man Who Protested Radical Islam

The arrest and imprisonment of Stephen Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, has set off protests around the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2L5L4wc

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The iPlayer service will offer 29 matches in higher-than-normal quality, but access will be limited. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L8vvnz via IFTTT

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Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JgoOlT via IFTTT

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An energy expert said that the tool "is a good way" to make information more accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2aYjP via IFTTT

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The driver said her Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2srr3IG via IFTTT

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Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB via IFTTT

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The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXtm1q via IFTTT

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A video games expert said that the releases are likely to "broaden the appeal" of the console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1FE4W via IFTTT

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The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2siEWd0 via IFTTT

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Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2Z3m5 via IFTTT

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Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn via IFTTT

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They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrvk4D via IFTTT

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A group of more than 100 Ohio pastors sent a letter to state lawmakers asking that judges be held accountable for prejudice against Christians.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2L8P7Ig via IFTTT

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For years the courts and media have championed free speech, whether it was the right to burn the flag or to promote pornography. But today there's a belief those same elites have a different priority: silencing the "politically incorrect." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2J16rOK via IFTTT

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"As the world knows, the magnitude of this tragic disaster caused by Hurricane Maria resulted in many fatalities.  We have always expected the number to be higher than what was previously reported," said Carlos Mercader, executive director of Puerto Rico's Federal Affairs Administration. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2skpsoR via IFTTT

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Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEvb0K via IFTTT

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The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXH5kD via IFTTT

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Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xprQjg via IFTTT

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A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L4gcwg via IFTTT

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A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHd2PS via IFTTT

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The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sgLqt6 via IFTTT

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A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xwLREK via IFTTT

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YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J0Wj8D via IFTTT

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Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LJMZrl via IFTTT

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London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrOnfn via IFTTT

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The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJNgp via IFTTT

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Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xsPGuk via IFTTT

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Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xnTM6U via IFTTT

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Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7AVIt via IFTTT

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A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1UfNw via IFTTT

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Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGvKHC via IFTTT

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Organisers say they hope hosting the event in Birmingham will drive more UK players to compete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xzOFB1 via IFTTT

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Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJMsR via IFTTT

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Test your knowledge of how the EU's data protection law could affect you. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IYQmZE via IFTTT

BBC business newsMarkets steady as Italian fears ease

An auction of Italian government bonds will test investor confidence in the eurozone's third-biggest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sgLuZS via IFTTT

BBC business newsSSE to raise gas and electricity prices

The company becomes the last of the "big six" energy companies to announce early summer price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sr03sK via IFTTT

BBC business newsDon't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK strikes reach all-time low in 2017

The number of stoppages and the number of workers involved in labour disputes hit a record low last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J1ny30 via IFTTT

BBC business newsRBS finance chief quits the bank

The man tipped to be the next chief executive of RBS leaves after four years as chief financial officer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H3u8nI via IFTTT

BBC business newsSorrell set for comeback with new advertising venture

Sir Martin Sorrell, who left WPP in April after misconduct claims, plans a new advertising business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sj1NW3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPutin critic Bill Browder freed after brief arrest in Spain

The man credited with the creation of the US Magnitsky Act was held in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sofvpG via IFTTT

BBC business newsNuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xrvk4D via IFTTT

BBC business newsComplaints about loans see sharp rise

Lenders' treatment of customers with high-cost loans is questioned by the Financial Ombudsman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xnkL2F via IFTTT

BBC business newsStandard Life Aberdeen to return £1.75bn to shareholders

Standard Life Aberdeen put forward the proposal on the day of its annual general meeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H3u6fA via IFTTT

BBC business newsDixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide

Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJMZrl via IFTTT

BBC business newsAnti-Brexit tycoon George Soros says EU faces 'existential crisis'

Brexit is "immensely damaging" and must be stopped but the EU also must change, says George Soros. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JeZvAY via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrump's China tariffs could be imposed in June

The White House says tariffs on Chinese imports could come in June, despite the start of more trade talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sjdyeS via IFTTT

BBC business newsEU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IZsaGR via IFTTT

BBC business newsParis moves to improve air quality

Paris is leading the move to cut pollution by banning some vehicles from its streets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIE6OJ via IFTTT

BBC business newsSeeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kAgjEz via IFTTT

BBC business newsExotic mushrooms help Kashmir

In the troubled region of Kashmir, a rare type of mushroom is giving locals a chance to earn money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J2QzLK via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow Starbucks hopes to end staff racism

The coffee chain is giving all US staff "unconscious bias" training. We explain what that involves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIErAZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsOrla Kiely: 'Stem pattern was a very quick design'

Orla Kiely reveals the secrets behind the designs she's created over the past 20 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqU4tS via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe strawberry-picking robots coming to a farm near you

Strawberry producers say they can't find enough humans to pick their fruit, so are robots the answer? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGvPeo via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow the light bulb became a million dollar idea.

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the light bulb became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqPr2X via IFTTT

BBC business newsNigeria's reservation on Africa's free trade deal

Why President Buhari of Nigeria is reluctant to sign the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LEvKaS via IFTTT

BBC business newsStarbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sj1z19 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPret a Manger staff to get £1,000 bonus after takeover

The sandwich and coffee chain will give 12,000 staff a bonus if a deal to sell the chain goes through. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xnka0V via IFTTT

BBC business newsParis in the smog

Could the French capital provide a template for cutting pollution in other cities? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LKBGz4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsWeather warning

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2spwLuS via IFTTT

BBC business newsFinancial high

Meet some of those hoping to capitalise in the world's biggest cannabis market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHdcGY via IFTTT

BBC business newsBitter on Twitter

Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGJMsR via IFTTT

BBC business newsRural rides

A double-decker serving the North Yorkshire Moors has been named Britain's "most scenic" bus route. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqPsE3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsSartorial spat

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IUrB4V via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK strikes reach all-time low in 2017

The number of stoppages and the number of workers involved in labour disputes hit a record low last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J1lc4a via IFTTT

BBC business newsStarbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LDwZaq via IFTTT

BBC business newsBill Browder arrested in Spain on Russian warrant

The man credited with the creation of the US Magnitsky Act is held in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kB0EVe via IFTTT

Liege shootings: Gunman 'killed day before attack'

The man shot dead by police in Liège after killing three people had killed the day before, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7wxAa via IFTTT

BBC business newsSSE to raise gas and electricity prices

The company becomes the last of the "big six" energy companies to announce early summer price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H2Slub via IFTTT

BBC business newsRBS finance chief quits the bank

The man tipped to be the next chief executive of RBS leaves after four years as chief financial officer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H1HIYS via IFTTT

Bill Browder arrested in Spain on Russian warrant

The high-profile critic of President Vladimir Putin is arrested in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kB0EVe via IFTTT

Catholic Church joins sex abuse compensation scheme

The Catholic Church says it is "keen to participate" in the programme for victims in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWWnKq via IFTTT

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The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H25h3I via IFTTT

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Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L3ys8O via IFTTT

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2svkVzt via IFTTT

Key Italy talks amid fears of snap poll

Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kB2CVY via IFTTT

Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xteXoo via IFTTT

Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwM4yi via IFTTT

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns amid sex scandal

The former Navy Seal has been under criminal investigation this year and faces impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L5CkGB via IFTTT

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JiPsLi via IFTTT

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sp0ILx via IFTTT

Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xvEAEO via IFTTT

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3wgOC via IFTTT

'Don't toast marshmallows on Hawaii volcano' says US government

The USGS has responded to a query on whether it is safe to roast marshmallows over a volcanic vent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xmhDEk via IFTTT

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sgHJmT via IFTTT

The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JhSZJu via IFTTT

South Africans' anger over land set to explode

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kCP5gh via IFTTT

Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes

Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3ys8O via IFTTT

BBC technology news

Margot James tells consumers to boycott ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kBvNbn via IFTTT

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They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jhr1Ob via IFTTT

BBC business newsDon't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

Margot James tells consumers to boycott ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kBvNbn via IFTTT

BBC business newsNuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jhr1Ob via IFTTT

BBC business newsItalian political crisis hits Asian stocks

Investors globally are worried about how a possible snap election could affect markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LK4yaG via IFTTT

BBC business newsComplaints about loans see sharp rise

Lenders' treatment of customers with high-cost loans is questioned by the Financial Ombudsman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L6AIfA via IFTTT

BBC business newsParis moves to improve air quality

Paris is leading the move to cut pollution by banning some vehicles from its streets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J1lhEV via IFTTT

BBC business newsSeeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L3wgOC via IFTTT

BBC business newsParis in the smog

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You may have heard of Cowboy Church or Drive-Through Church.  Now, you can add Church at In & Out Burger to the list.  And yes, you can add a side of fries with that.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LEShV6 via IFTTT

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Jesse Duplantis, a televangelist based in St. Charles Parish, Louisana, is asking his followers to donate money for a new $54 million private jet, "so we can go anywhere in the world in one stop." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LIxRdN via IFTTT

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On Tuesday, Dr. James Dobson announced the addition of Dr. Tim Clinton to the leadership team of Family Talk, a ministry Dobson founded in 2010. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LF8Ss0 via IFTTT

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Employees at a Sacramento-based Chick-Fil-A are about to get a big pay raise.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IUO423 via IFTTT

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'No Words,' Must See Image: What an Atlanta Braves Fan Did for a JROTC Marine from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2sokOFO via IFTTT

BBC business newsWeather warning

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kwM4yi via IFTTT

Paris plans to cut pollution

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BBC business newsAnti-Brexit tycoon George Soros says EU faces 'existential crisis'

Brexit is "immensely damaging" and must be stopped but the EU also must change, says George Soros. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sn3wJ1 via IFTTT

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A Texas ice cream shop hires only special needs employees, which not only provides meaningful employment to workers with Down Syndrome and other disabilities but makes good business sense. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xq1AFv via IFTTT

BBC technology news

Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IV13wq via IFTTT

ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "abhorrent, repugnant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7mDyt via IFTTT

BBC business newsEU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ky1J08 via IFTTT

EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ky1J08 via IFTTT

Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JfIuq0 via IFTTT

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A new video game that lets players re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills is being condemned by parents and lawmakers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IVB9IZ via IFTTT

Organ donation: Why you may wait longer if you're black

Ashley suffers from kidney failure but a lack of BAME organ donors means her doctors have not found a match. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVxM4N via IFTTT

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More and more college campuses are adopting the idea of safe spaces including a Utah university, which recently built a crying closet to help students cope with the emotional stress of college exams. However, there is now a push for churches to create safe spaces for their congregants.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JgLz9x via IFTTT

Roseanne Barr sorry for comparing Obama aide to ape

Valerie Jarrett looks as if the Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes "had a baby", she tweeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xlmMMU via IFTTT

Libya rivals agree 'historic' election plan

The French president, who hosted the talks, says it is an essential step towards reconciliation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L2hdoA via IFTTT

Portugal parliament to vote on euthanasia decriminalisation

The proposals pit left-leaning parties in the parliament against the Catholic church and authority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IUd7ST via IFTTT

Joshua Holt: American held in Venezuela returns home to Utah

The ex-missionary had travelled to Venezuela to marry a woman he met online, but was arrested in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2snf0fB via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrump's China tariffs could be imposed in June

The White House says tariffs on Chinese imports could come in June, despite the start of more trade talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xnTUUh via IFTTT

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'God Helped Me': Viral Video Shows Mali 'Spiderman' Scaling Building to Save Dangling Child

A man who's now being called a real-life 'Spiderman' rescued a child dangling from a balcony in Paris this weekend.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JbA1En

BBC technology news

The space simulation game's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JcnsJ7 via IFTTT

BBC technology news

A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H0en0L via IFTTT

Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

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Starbucks will close more than 8,000 stores nationwide on Tuesday to conduct anti-bias training, the next of many steps the company is taking to try to restore its tarnished image as a hangout where all are welcome. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2L75dCj via IFTTT

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A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H3vyPe via IFTTT

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A Utah man is finally home after spending two years in one of Venezuela's worst prisons.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LHjbvt via IFTTT

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Seventh-grade science teacher Jason Seaman is being praised for what many are calling selfless actions and quick thinking. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2kw2XJh via IFTTT

'Name and Shame': Brownback's Plan to Wipe Out Religious Persecution Around the World

Most here in the United States consider religious freedom a cherished American value and a universal human right. But that is not the case throughout the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2smO4fZ

Service dog gives birth to eight pups in Florida airport

A service dog unexpectedly went into labour just before her owners were due to board their flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF58qg via IFTTT

'Stolen' golf buggy stopped at McDonald's drive-thru

A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft and driving while unfit through drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3wOUE via IFTTT

BBC technology news

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHieDE via IFTTT

Mozambique 'jihadists behead' villagers

Security has been stepped up recently after Islamist militant attacks in the resource-rich region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6D2n0 via IFTTT

CBN US news

Subtropical Storm Alberto made landfall Monday afternoon in the Florida Panhandle.  Tropical rains extended to the Carolinas where a local news crew covering the storm was killed after a falling tree struck their vehicle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ITRNsA via IFTTT

Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0JaMD via IFTTT

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

The government will crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHieDE via IFTTT

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smOnay via IFTTT

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOMxH1 via IFTTT

Swedish sheep breaches royal protocol

Sweden reopens a military base, and its sheep mascot interrupts the King's speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GZsHGN via IFTTT

BBC business newsFortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kyBLKb via IFTTT

Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xtDgCm via IFTTT

BBC technology news

The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kyBLKb via IFTTT

BBC technology news

The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xmolKx via IFTTT

Hungary to criminalise migrant helpers in migrant crackdown

Draft laws envisage jail terms for people who help those in the country illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISRp1q via IFTTT

The grassroots movement that shut down an Indian copper plant

After more than 20 years of protest, an Indian state has ordered the shut down of a controversial plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwmhGl via IFTTT

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BBC business newsIvanka Trump wins trademarks for products in China

An ethics group has said the granting of the trademarks "raised potential ethics issues". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GYeVV2 via IFTTT

Italy political crisis hits European stock markets

European shares slump over continuing Italian political unrest, with new elections in the pipeline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GY5UeH via IFTTT

BBC business newsItaly political crisis hits European stock markets

European shares slump over continuing Italian political unrest, with new elections in the pipeline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GY5UeH via IFTTT

BBC business newsExotic mushrooms help Kashmir

In the troubled region of Kashmir, a rare type of mushroom is giving locals a chance to earn money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHaBwG via IFTTT

Gaza mortar barrage fired at Israel heaviest in years

The heaviest volley of mortars in years is launched, with one landing in a kindergarten's grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITBYWU via IFTTT

Liege shooting: Gunman 'kills two policemen' in Belgium

A man has shot dead two police officers in the eastern Belgian city of Liege, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skFy16 via IFTTT

Ivanka Trump wins trademarks for products in China

An ethics group has said the granting of the trademarks "raised potential ethics issues". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GYeVV2 via IFTTT

BBC technology news

The retailer is shutting 92 Carphone Warehouse stores with profits set to fall by about 20% this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JfjpeW via IFTTT

Storm Alberto: Journalists killed while covering US storm

Two journalists are found dead by the fire official they interviewed just 10 minutes earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GZCgp5 via IFTTT

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3xUzT via IFTTT

BBC technology news

YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L5QaZB via IFTTT

BBC technology news

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kpGHAG via IFTTT

BBC business newsDixons Carphone shares dive on profits warning

The mobile phone and electrical goods retailer predicts profits will fall by about 20% this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JfjpeW via IFTTT

Paris balcony boy's family thank Mali 'Spiderman' Mamoudou Gassama

The boy rescued from a balcony had been left unattended by his father before, his mother says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sjqiS5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPret A Manger sold to private equity firm JAB

UK High Street sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger is to be sold to Luxembourg-based JAB Holdings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IRRLFA via IFTTT

French Prosecutor: 40 Terrorism Convicts to be Released Soon

France's anti-terrorism prosecutor says about 40 convicted terrorists are due to be released from French prisons this year and next, calling the entry back into society of the unrepentant ones a "major risk."    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2kuRfPd

US child migrants: Ivanka's mother and child photo sparks backlash

She has been accused of insensitivity amid anger over separation of migrants from their children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISjAxx via IFTTT

Roman Abramovich 'eligible to become Israeli citizen'

The Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC had faced delays in renewing his UK visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9smX9 via IFTTT

Solo Star Wars film underwhelms at box office

The standalone film took an estimated $103m at the North American box office, way below projections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwcAYn via IFTTT

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BBC business newsSerge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93

The French industrialist and politician was one of the nation's richest men. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IRbaGE via IFTTT

Serge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93

The French industrialist and politician was one of the nation's richest men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRbaGE via IFTTT

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A teacher who was shot while tackling and disarming a student at an Indiana school said Monday that his swift decisions “were the only acceptable actions” to save his seventh-grade classroom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IQHsSa via IFTTT

Orphan's Promise Helps Give Special Needs Children in Vietnam a Second Chance at Life

In rural Vietnam, Orphan's Promise is partnering with a local partner, Orphan Voice Ministries, to serve children with special needs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2slEaes

Austria unveils plan to cut benefits for immigrants

The country's right-wing coalition government unveils payment plans aimed at deterring new arrivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2si3fah via IFTTT

China Mao impersonator at blockchain conference causes furore

China's law prohibits using the names and images of party leaders for commercial purposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xkktcJ via IFTTT

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One million French smokers quit in a year amid anti-smoking measures

France sees the steepest drop in daily smokers for over a decade as anti-smoking regulations bite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GUzbqx via IFTTT

Mamoudou Gassama: Migration in the genes of Malians

Mamoudou Gassama is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVb3Wy via IFTTT

Head of Kenya youth agency arrested in $78m corruption scandal

The head of a government youth agency is among those held over a scheme allegedly involving fake sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skYWuD via IFTTT

S Africa name first black rugby Test captain

Flanker Siya Kolisi will become South Africa's first black Test captain in the three-match series against England next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L047Ig via IFTTT

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Though the Atlantic hurricane season doesn't officially start until Friday, Alberto has become the first named storm this year, throwing disarray into long holiday weekend plans up and down Florida's Gulf Coast. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IQmCSW via IFTTT

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After flash floods sent cars floating down Main Street in historic Ellicott City, Maryland, local officials said they were heartbroken to see the community so severely damaged again less than two years after a devastating flood killed two people and caused millions in damages. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GUAGFa via IFTTT

High heels raise the odds in China slacklining contest

Women slackliners take up the challenge in high heels in a competition in Hunan Province, China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWNWZY via IFTTT

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The solemn display of tens of thousands of U.S. flags that first appeared on Boston Common for Memorial Day a decade ago, honoring service members who have died defending the nation, is slowly becoming a national movement. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JcOZda via IFTTT

BBC business newsEU proposes ban on straws and other single-use plastics

The European Union wants to reduce the sale of single-use plastics in supermarkets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L3vph5 via IFTTT

EU proposes ban on straws and other single-use plastics

The European Union wants to reduce the sale of single-use plastics in supermarkets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3vph5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEx-IMF man is Italy's stop-gap PM

Carlo Cottarelli is asked to form a government but his time in office is likely to be short-lived. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ITn7HE via IFTTT

BBC business newsYouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests

The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GVK3EE via IFTTT

Carlo Cottarelli: Italy president names stop-gap PM

Carlo Cottarelli is asked to form a government but his time in office is likely to be short-lived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITn7HE via IFTTT

BBC technology news

The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GVK3EE via IFTTT

Kylie Minogue turns 50: From Neighbours to pop stardom

The teenage soap icon turned global popstar has sold over 80m records in her three-decade career. Now she's celebrating her 50th birthday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDFLVN via IFTTT

Coca-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink in Japan

The US giant wants a sip of Japan's alcopop market and launches its first alcoholic drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9itsC via IFTTT

Anger as Syria heads global disarmament body

The country, which is accused of chemical attacks, takes the helm of global forum on arms control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWWj7B via IFTTT

BBC technology news

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L1VzAD via IFTTT

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1VzAD via IFTTT

BBC business newsBTS become first K-pop band to top US album charts

The boy band with a devoted global fan base are the first K-pop export to crack the US top spot. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L2Byd5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsSartorial spat

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IQhNco via IFTTT

Alberto: Tropical storm sees thousands from Florida coast

Thousands are evacuated from the coast of Florida ahead of subtropical storm Alberto. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2shWDbS via IFTTT

LeBron makes eighth NBA finals in a row

LeBron James admits he is "trying to squeeze this orange until there's no more juice left" as the Cleveland Cavaliers clinch the Eastern Conference finals series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYzXW0 via IFTTT

Figures reveal art auction gender imbalance

Of the top 100 artists whose works fetched the highest amounts at auction in 2017, 13 were women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0AS8p via IFTTT

The gay mayor shaking up politics in Catholic Poland

Robert Biedron is one of Poland's rising political stars and tipped to run for president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj0nKa via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK engineer Smiths starts merger talks with US rival

Smiths has held initial discussions with US listed ICU Medical about merging their medical businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Je2Z6D via IFTTT

CBN US news

Former President George H.W. Bush was hospitalized Sunday in Maine after he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue, a spokesman said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ksTane via IFTTT

CBN US news

Two atheist groups have filed a lawsuit against the state of Arkansas for a Ten Commandments monument erected in April after a man destroyed the first one by ramming it with his car last summer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GVlWG7 via IFTTT

BBC technology news

A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ktL0Lo via IFTTT

CBN US news

A California judge has handed down his final judgment in the case of a Bakersfield Christian baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a homosexual couple, ruling that cakes celebrating events are a form of speech. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GUwFjX via IFTTT

US Officials Are Meeting with North Koreans in DMZ

The U.S. State Department says American officials are meeting with North Korean officials at the border village of Panmunjom as talks continue over a potential summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2INkeMG

Italy's Conte gives up bid for government

Giuseppe Conte renounces his attempt to become PM amid reports the president vetoed his economy pick. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXMo4a via IFTTT

US and North Korea preparing Trump-Kim summit

The two sides hold talks in the latest sign that the on-off Trump-Kim summit will be held after all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sbiVNi via IFTTT

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Retired Marine Edgar Harrell, who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in July 1945, tells his miraculous story. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xi7Cb2 via IFTTT

Berlin far-right supporters outnumbered by counter-protest

Supporters of far-right party AfD were met by at least twice as many counter-protesters, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYkiG0 via IFTTT

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London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LA9wqM via IFTTT

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BBC business newsBusking goes cashless 'with a world first' for London

London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LA9wqM via IFTTT

Huge fire at Germany's largest theme park

Thousands of visitors were evacuated when a blaze engulfed part of Europa-Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8JXia via IFTTT

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Evangelist Franklin Graham took to Facebook to celebrate the museum's milestone and announce an upcoming exhibit dedicated to the late Billy Graham. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KX6s6Y via IFTTT

Colombia votes in first presidential poll since Farc deal

The first election since a 2016 peace deal with Farc rebels is held amid sharp political divisions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GRC1wt via IFTTT

Bangladesh anti-drug operation leads to dozens of deaths

More than 70 people are killed by security forces as part of an operation under way in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9LEf2 via IFTTT

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Advocates say the charge was really a battle over the First Amendment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IRgaLD via IFTTT

Syria war: Russians killed in militant raid in Deir al-Zour

At least four military personnel died in the attack in Deir al-Zour province, Moscow says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sh9E5x via IFTTT

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Seventh-grade science teacher Jason Seaman is being praised for what many are calling selfless actions and quick thinking. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GTzySb via IFTTT

BBC business newsLightning strike causes Stansted Airport disruption

Flights are cancelled or delayed after its aircraft fuelling system was damaged by a thunderstorm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xjZ3fW via IFTTT

Irish abortion referendum: How it all unfolded

The Republic of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4% to 33.6%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXZZbS via IFTTT

Ivanka Trump Tweets About Rule Penalizing Serena Williams at French Open for Having a Baby

Ivanka Trump has joined the chorus of voices protesting a Women's Tennis Association's rule which denies Serena Williams a seeding at the French Open. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IRasoE

France wine auction: 1774 Vin Jaune fetches record price

A bottle of Vin Jaune dating back to 1774 sells for €103,700 at auction in eastern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saR7sx via IFTTT

Irish abortion referendum: 'Today we say no more'

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar praises the "historic" vote to end the country's abortion ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INkJqd via IFTTT

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Irish abortion result a seismic shift

The vote for liberalisation marks a significant break away from the influence of the Catholic Church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smgKG7 via IFTTT

Irish abortion referendum: Ireland overturns abortion ban

The Republic of Ireland votes to overturn its abortion ban with 66.4 % backing reform of the constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaxmuL via IFTTT

Harvey Weinstein: What next after first charges filed

The disgraced film mogul is charged with rape and sexual abuse after handing himself in to police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GToV1C via IFTTT

Migrant crisis: Smugglers 'shot escaping migrants' in Libya

People smugglers opened fire on 100 migrants trying to flee their clutches, an aid agency reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xem7wx via IFTTT

What will director Danny Boyle bring to James Bond?

Will it be a case of Bond, James Bond or will 007 find his Martini both shaken and stirred? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqkDWF via IFTTT

Ireland abortion referendum: Quiet revolution - Irish PM

Leo Varadkar was speaking after exit polls suggested a landslide vote in favour of reforming the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saZ0gC via IFTTT

Korean leaders in ‘Hollywood’ meeting

South Korea's movie-style video shows its president meet Kim Jong-un for only the second time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JazG4O via IFTTT

US Team Heading to Singapore to Work on Summit

The White House says a team is still heading to Singapore this weekend to work on logistics for a possible summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2sbhFK1

Irish Voters Say 'Yes' to Legalizing Abortion: Pro-Life Groups Grieve

Ireland has decided to legalize abortion, despite its reputation as one of the staunchest Catholic countries in the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2sgLSXe

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kpGHAG via IFTTT

Family Grateful for Utah Man’s ‘Miracle’ Venezuela Release

A Utah man jailed in Venezuela on weapons charges nearly two years ago was released Saturday after U.S. officials and his family pressed for his freedom from the South American country. “We are grateful to all who participated in this miracle,” Joshua Holt’s family said in a statement. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GSXAMV

Kilauea volcano: Hawaii homes destroyed by lava

Helicopter footage shows lava destroying dozens of houses on Hawaii's Big Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sfLOHo via IFTTT

Joshua Holt case: Venezuela freed US 'hostage', says Trump

Joshua Holt and his Venezuelan partner, held for two years, are expected in Washington on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INeu1u via IFTTT

Sri Lanka Cricket back match-fixing investigation ahead of Al Jazeera documentary

Sri Lanka Cricket will extend their "fullest cooperation" over allegations of match-fixing, which are set to be made in an Al Jazeera documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqkl23 via IFTTT

Uganda bus crash kills at least 22, including children

Children are among the dead after a bus hit a tractor that was driving at night without lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqZiMR via IFTTT

North Korea’s Kim Meets with South’s Moon for 2nd Time

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met for the second time in a month on Saturday to discuss carrying out the peace commitments they reached in their first summit and Kim’s potential meeting with President Donald Trump, Moon’s office said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IQ9Uzu

BBC business newsBoots owner denies overcharging NHS for cancer mouthwash

A Times newspaper investigation found the NHS was charged £3,220 for a mouthwash used by cancer patients. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xieGEI via IFTTT

Irish abortion referendum: Why people voted how they did

A vote for Yes was pro-choice; a vote for No was anti-abortion. So how did Irish people vote, and why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IPjOkT via IFTTT

Powerful Cyclone Lashes Oman, Yemen; 5 dead, 30 Missing

Cyclone Mekunu blew into the Arabian Peninsula early Saturday, drenching arid Oman and Yemen, cutting off power lines and leaving at least five people dead and more than 30 missing, officials said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IMLgUD

Michel Platini: No criminal charges, claims ex-Uefa president

Ex-Uefa president Michel Platini says he has been told he will not face any criminal charges following a corruption investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LwiBkf via IFTTT

'It's Just Deeply Wrong, Immoral, Unjust': Secretary of State Pompeo Goes to Bat for Imprisoned American Pastor

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke out this week on behalf of imprisoned American pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been behind bars in Turkey for more than 19 months. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xbWj4d

Ireland abortion referendum: PM hails 'quiet revolution'

Leo Varadkar hails "quiet revolution" as early results point to "resounding" vote for overturning abortion ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYHCUj via IFTTT

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Pastor and author James Emery White doesn't just think homeschooling is important – he believes it's critical.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2s9XRXy via IFTTT

BBC business newsEd Sheeran 'not trying to stitch fans up' over UK tour tickets

Speaking about a row over tickets for his UK tour, the star says he wants to stop fans getting "ripped off". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KVhlWD via IFTTT

Sesame Street sues over violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders film

Its creators say the violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders movie violates its good name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LyAper via IFTTT

Korean leaders meet in surprise summit

Leaders of both Koreas meet in border zone as efforts continue to reschedule Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong-un from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s9XPyV via IFTTT

Irish abortion referendum: A warm welcome #HomeToVote in Dublin

Well-wishers greeted people returning home with a warm welcome at Dublin airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GSyCgM via IFTTT

University head quits amid gynaecology scandal

The resignation follows allegations of sexual misconduct by a university doctor and a cover-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LvM2D3 via IFTTT

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Snapchat has put an end to a controversial channel on its "Discover" section after facing heavy backlash for its pornographic content.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ksfC02 via IFTTT

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Evangelical leaders respond to a Pew Research Center poll that shows self-identified evangelicals demonstrate weak support for welcoming refugees. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KSd9XI via IFTTT

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A federal appeals court panel ruled this week that a Pennsylvania school district can continue allowing transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LxbdFk via IFTTT

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This summer, NASA will launch the Parker Solar Space Probe which will fly within 3.7 million miles of the sun's surface, more than eight times closer than any other spacecraft and more than eight times closer than Mercury, to study how heat and energy move through the sun's atmosphere. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IO9Rsd via IFTTT

BBC business newsTSB crisis: No end in sight for customers

Five weeks into the IT crisis, the bank says experts from IBM will remain "for as long as it takes". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IO0ZP8 via IFTTT

Irish abortion referendum: Exit polls suggest landslide for repeal

Referendum exit polls suggest a landslide in favour of liberalising the law, as counting is due to begin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IME8U7 via IFTTT

Harvey Weinstein released on $1m bail over rape and abuse charges

The former film mogul was charged with rape and sexual abuse after turning himself in to New York police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JbrEcd via IFTTT

Trump says 'productive' talks held on reinstating N Korea summit

The US president issues an optimistic statement on possibly reinstating the cancelled meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5ok26 via IFTTT

Cameroon military court jails Anglophone activists

Radio presenter Mancho Bibixy is among seven people convicted of rebellion and terrorism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xfevK7 via IFTTT

Cyclone Mekunu kills girl of 12 in Oman

Thousands of residents in coastal areas are moved to shelters amid high winds and rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KU8jsZ via IFTTT

Armed bystanders gun down Oklahoma City restaurant shooter

The duo confronted the shooter in the car park outside of the Oklahoma City eatery and shot him dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KW6P1z via IFTTT

Mussels test positive for opioids in Seattle's Puget Sound

"It's telling me there's a lot of people taking oxycodone in the Puget Sound area," a researcher says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtFyVb via IFTTT

Afghan diplomats in Pakistan targeted by 'state-backed hackers'

Embassy sources in Pakistan tell the BBC that staff members received warnings from Google this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IOEucS via IFTTT

Cycling through Africa: Turkish Hasan Söylemez's adventure of a lifetime

Turkish journalist Hasan Söylemez is cycling across Africa asking people about their dreams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISegWE via IFTTT

Harvey Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan reacts to his arrest

The actress, one of the movie mogul's accusers, says it's 'a slap in the face of abusive power'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sdD1Ww via IFTTT

Coming home after 130 years

A family of Syrian refugees returns to the island that their great-grandparents fled 130 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GPGC2i via IFTTT

Zhao Kangmin: The man who 'discovered' China's terracotta army

Zhao Kangmin was the first expert to identify the ancient warriors, one of China's cultural treasures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KVwzLq via IFTTT

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One of this year's major US Supreme Court cases might appear to be a fight over abortion, but it goes much deeper... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xcrvAa via IFTTT

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A male student opened fire at a suburban Indianapolis middle school Friday morning, wounding another student and a teacher before being taken into custody, authorities said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2kqwbJt via IFTTT

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Gospel recording artist Blair Monique Walker recently took to social media to announce the miraculous birth of her new baby boy Noah Alexander. Doctors had diagnosed Walker with uterine cancer but later said her tumors disappeared and were replaced with a baby.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2scvsiB via IFTTT

Ireland's Referendum on Abortion Could Be a Major Blow to Pro-Lifers

Exit polls in Ireland project a landslide victory for those seeking to repeal the nation's pro-life Eighth Amendment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Lq8NZ7

Week in pictures: 19 - 25 May 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sfaMGI via IFTTT

Liverpool-Real Madrid: How Mo Salah fever has gripped Africa

Africans have been overcome by Mo Salah fever, ahead of the Liverpool-Real Madrid showdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sgoc5v via IFTTT

British men 'increasingly' targeted by sextortion

Experts say that Ivory Coast in West Africa has become a hotspot for the scammers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMJeUo via IFTTT

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Organisers say they hope hosting the event in Birmingham will drive more UK players to compete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kr4fFG via IFTTT

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A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sdFvDZ via IFTTT

'Wolf-like' creature shot on Montana ranch puzzles experts

State wildlife experts are seeking DNA analysis to pinpoint the mysterious creature's species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtLZaZ via IFTTT

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Champions League final: Madrid's Liverpool supporters

A group of Reds-supporting ex-pats and Spaniards look forward to the Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INkKX4 via IFTTT

Tragic tale of nursing mother's snakebite shocks India

The death of a toddler who drank poisoned breastmilk draws attention to a global health priority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LvSgD2 via IFTTT

Brazil short on basic goods as fuel strike grinds on

Shortages of basic goods have been reported across the country and airports are running out of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s89WfJ via IFTTT

BBC business newsMining group Vedanta 'should be delisted'

Deaths of 13 protesters in India prompts shadow chancellor to call for action by the London Stock Exchange. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ILv45V via IFTTT

Oleg Deripaska resigns from Rusal amid US sanctions row

The Russian oligarch leaves the aluminium producer to try shield it from US sanctions against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIPXie via IFTTT

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMSdVL via IFTTT

Trump: North Korea summit could still happen on 12 June

The US president says the talks could still be held as planned - a day after cancelling them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sdfB3d via IFTTT

Barbados elects Mia Mottley as first woman PM

Mia Mottley will lead the Caribbean island after leading her party to a crushing election victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2schFc2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsTJ Hughes sued after selling fake Fred Perry polo shirts

Discount store TJ Hughes has paid damages after selling about 2,500 of counterfeit polo shirts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ILlOPh via IFTTT

BBC business newsTetra Pak says plastic straws are vital

Tetra Pak thinks plastic straws should not be banned, but instead disposed of properly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2INsLPF via IFTTT

BBC business newsFiat Chrysler recalls 4.8 million US cars

The Italian-American car maker says no injuries or crashes are related to the large recall campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KTZHTi via IFTTT

BBC business newsEssential bill arrears 'more likely among women'

A charity estimates that three million people - primarily women - were in arrears on a priority bill last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IIEUW0 via IFTTT

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A man armed with a pistol walked into an Oklahoma City restaurant at the dinner hour and opened fire, wounding two customers, before being shot dead by a handgun-carrying civilian in the parking lot, police said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xaPgZv via IFTTT

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Harvey Weinstein charged with rape in New York

The Hollywood mogul faces a number of charges in New York relating to two separate women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sdASej via IFTTT

Spanish rapper on the run after 'terror lyrics' prison sentence

Valtonyc's sentence for glorifying terrorism raises debate about freedom of speech in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IJNGDf via IFTTT

Harvey Weinstein: No comment as Hollywood mogul surrenders

The Hollywood mogul enters NY police station, where he is expected to face sexual misconduct charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtrGKD via IFTTT

The 'underground lair' that turned out to be a loo

The BBC went to investigate an underground lair used as a hideout in India - only to find that it wasn't a bunker at all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lww5wa via IFTTT

BBC technology news

The fantasy game will be taken offline due to outdated software and an increasing number of bugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xaOfAK via IFTTT

BBC business newsLuton Airport baggage handlers postpone Bank Holiday strike

"Productive talks" took place and a new pay deal has been offered, Unite officials say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J2G3Hl via IFTTT

Mississauga restaurant bomb: Canada police hunt two suspects

Investigators want public help to identify the men behind the "horrendous act", which injured 15. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKiqA1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsYours for a pound

As the owner of Homebase sells the troubled DIY chain, what other firms have been bought for £1? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xf1Ery via IFTTT

BBC business newsNigeria's reservation on Africa's free trade deal

Why President Buhari of Nigeria is reluctant to sign the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KVjp15 via IFTTT

BBC business newsTSB left man on hold as his wedding savings were stolen

A customer took more than four hours to get through to TSB by which time most of the money had gone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sdo9am via IFTTT

F1 'should not objectify women'

Boxer Stacey Copeland says it is wrong to objectify women after Lewis Hamilton hailed the return of "beautiful" women to the F1 grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9YVo9 via IFTTT

Vatican enters prestigious architecture event

The world's most prestigious architecture event touches on hot topics such as immigration and integration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GNEd8l via IFTTT

BBC business newsOleg Deripaska resigns from Rusal amid US sanctions row

The Russian oligarch leaves the aluminium producer to try shield it from US sanctions against him. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IIPXie via IFTTT

BBC business newsGoogle and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IMSdVL via IFTTT

DR Congo boat sinking: River disaster kills 50 people

River transport is common in DR Congo as there are few roads but the boats are often overloaded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xbfviv via IFTTT