Japan's commercial whaling fleet sets sail
The five ships are the first to hunt whales for profit in Japanese waters in more than 30 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xksyeJ via IFTTT
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BBC business newsTory leadership: Jeremy Hunt pledges £6bn for farmers in no-deal Brexit
The Tory leadership hopeful likens it to a banks' bailout as Boris Johnson vows a public sector pay rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KO3V2Q via IFTTT
Glastonbury: Thank you for going plastic-free, says Attenborough
The 93-year-old naturalist tells crowds the use of a million plastic bottles has been avoided . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LuelE8 via IFTTT
Syria war: Israeli jets ‘hit Iranian targets in Homs and Damascus’
Syrian state media say Israeli warplanes have targeted military bases near Damascus and Homs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RLPnBB via IFTTT
Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'in a good place' ahead of tournament
The 23-time Grand Slam champion talks to the BBC about motivation, motherhood and recovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YrG1gS via IFTTT
New York Pride: Huge crowds attend New York Pride march
Hundreds of thousands of people have been watching or taking part in WorldPride in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xoe7GA via IFTTT
Japanese whalers set sail for commercial hunting
Five ships will hunt up to 227 hunt whales for profit, ending a three-decade pause despite criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YxshAU via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XGGA9g via IFTTT
Texas plane crash: 10 killed after 'aircraft veers into hangar'
The light aircraft veered into a hangar shortly after take-off at an airport near Dallas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xmwhIF via IFTTT
Hong Kong: Police and protesters clash on handover anniversary
Riot police use batons to repel protesters on the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover to China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XjNXE6 via IFTTT
Trump in North Korea: KCNA hails 'amazing' visit
Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea in Sunday's historic trip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/305ul3P via IFTTT
BBC technology news
A "digital charter" aims to foster a "positive atmosphere" online, the Archbishop of Canterbury says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XcO3J4 via IFTTT
Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara
Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQxjW2 via IFTTT
US Officials Attend Opening at Controversial Jerusalem Dig
American officials looked on Sunday as Israel opened a newfound Roman-era street at a divisive archaeological site in east Jerusalem, a move that deepened Palestinian animosity toward the White House’s mediation efforts. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FVmo9N
What's happening in the news this week?
This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FJcIPc via IFTTT
Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate
Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xc75iK via IFTTT
Hong Kong protests: Thousands rally in support of police and Beijing
The pro-Beijing protesters waved Chinese flags to oppose the city's huge anti-extradition rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NCnrlh via IFTTT
Electric cars: New vehicles to emit noise to aid safety
The EU rule for new models follows concerns cars put pedestrians at risk because they are too quiet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YmvWSj via IFTTT
Delay to rule allowing US medics to refuse procedures on moral grounds
The rule will make it easier for medical workers to refuse to carry out procedures on moral grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YkkRkp via IFTTT
ICYMI: Huge hot dog and Klitschko rescue
Busy week? Here are four stories you may have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RIGQPP via IFTTT
BBC business newsNetwork Rail bids for part of British Steel
The train track firm wants to take over the railways division of the insolvent UK steelmaker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZYOk44 via IFTTT
BBC business newsElectric cars: New vehicles to emit noise to aid safety
The EU rule for new models follows concern cars put pedestrians at risk because they are too quiet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YmvWSj via IFTTT
Trump and Kim Jong-un meet at Korean demilitarised zone
The US president and North Korean leader meet at the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yo4rHV via IFTTT
BBC business news'Rescue train' sent to passengers of cancelled Caledonian Sleeper
The overnight service to London Euston was cancelled shortly after it left Fort William. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FGE4Wx via IFTTT
Lagos 'snake man' on his conservation battle
Nigerian veterinarian Mark Ofua is on a mission to rescue snakes and other wild animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XFRxbg via IFTTT
Albania set for tense local election stand-off
With the main opposition boycotting the poll, there are fears of disruption and violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KNWfOa via IFTTT
Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ
Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XhzlFf via IFTTT
A handy guide to becoming US president
Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2hs8w via IFTTT
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa: The wartime strongman who wants to run Sri Lanka
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former defence chief who crushed the Tamil Tigers, is eyeing a return to power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IYwZlV via IFTTT
The teenager with Down's syndrome swimming in the Arctic
Trym is the first person to live on the Svalbard Islands with Down's syndrome and he isn't letting it hold him back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xb19Xg via IFTTT
The online LGBT magazine blocked in its own country
How one man is seeking to break down gender taboos in Jordan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JiuPwn via IFTTT
Your pictures on the theme of 'pathway'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "pathway". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yg8INp via IFTTT
Sudan: Dying for the revolution
Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RHu443 via IFTTT
'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan
Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JbRTwZ via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RIFYL5 via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZWN29M via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FH74gF via IFTTT
G20 summit: Trump and Xi agree to restart US-China trade talks
The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XgdKgp via IFTTT
South African teens: 'How we built a plane in 10 days'
These South African teenagers built their own plane and are flying it from Cape Town to Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JbVqLD via IFTTT
Italy migrants: Rescue ship captain arrested at Lampedusa port
The ship, carrying dozens of rescued migrants, entered Lampedusa port despite being banned by Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcSCmJ via IFTTT
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Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?
EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FGebWH via IFTTT
BBC business newsEndgame nears for British Steel bids
Bids for the stricken company should be submitted before a Sunday deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FGtrTm via IFTTT
Abiy Ahmed's reforms in Ethiopia lift the lid on ethnic tensions
Just a few weeks ago, Abiy Ahmed was feted across Africa but deadly attacks threatens his reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RHXrTG via IFTTT
Ebola: The impact of militant attacks in DR Congo
The deadly Ebola virus has spread, but are attacks and insecurity affecting the response? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YqiYDa via IFTTT
Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion
Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FH74gF via IFTTT
Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ
"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XhppM4 via IFTTT
Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters
Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RIFYL5 via IFTTT
Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults
Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZWN29M via IFTTT
Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry
Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XGXy7m via IFTTT
Jean-Claude Romand: Fake French doctor who killed family is free
Jean-Claude Romand murdered his wife, children and parents in 1993 as he was about to be exposed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RH3cBi via IFTTT
Putin: Russian president says liberalism 'obsolete'
Speaking before the G20 summit, the Russian leader says the political ideology has "outlived its purpose". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FD1wUu via IFTTT
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Genoa bridge: Towers to be demolished with explosives
Residents are told to leave as experts prepare to demolish what remains of Italy's Morandi bridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nl0kLF via IFTTT
European heatwave: Temperature may reach highest on record in France
The current record stands at 44.1C (111.4F), reached in southern France in a 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Xqd7K via IFTTT
Italy migrants: Pressure builds over Lampedusa rescue ship
It comes as Italy tries to clamp down on migrant rescue boats entering its territorial waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9j23y via IFTTT
AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world
Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RL8bko via IFTTT
Assam NRC: Are India’s ‘unwanted people’ being driven to suicide?
Citizens facing deportation are taking their lives, say activists who warn of a humanitarian disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JbIrtt via IFTTT
What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?
What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RHBpQR via IFTTT
Why is an African chief's skull mentioned in the Versailles Treaty?
Chief Mkwawa died 16 years before WW1 began but his skull was mentioned in the treaty that ended the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KIgbBS via IFTTT
Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world
It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NfEj0F via IFTTT
Africa's top shots: 21-27 June 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RHwCPn via IFTTT
Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XzHGUo via IFTTT
Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders to duel
Ten hopefuls will be on stage, but all eyes will be on two heavyweights battling for the party's soul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jo96Ub via IFTTT
'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'
When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320hgdB via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Denver drivers rushing to the airport took a GPS detour to avoid an hour-long traffic delay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZViqpb via IFTTT
'Hero' 17-year-old catches falling toddler
Feuzi Zabaat was working nearby when he caught a two-year-old girl as she fell out of a window. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FzQNKs via IFTTT
US election 2020: The biggest moments in Democratic debate
There were policy disagreements, interruptions and some unexpected lines on the debate stage in Miami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XDv66g via IFTTT
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By REID J. EPSTEIN, SYDNEY EMBER, SHANE GOLDMACHER and KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2RCoOyt via IFTTT
Donald Trump hits out at 'unacceptable' India tariffs
The US president says he "looks forward" to bringing up tariffs with India's PM Narendra Modi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQY2pa via IFTTT
Venezuela crisis: Maduro says 'fascist' coup foiled
The socialist leader said the attempt involved Juan Guaidó backed by the US, Colombia and Chile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LoAlAf via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Facebook's system took too long to flag a doctored video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, its CEO says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J819lB via IFTTT
BBC business newsFacebook boss admits 'mistake' in handling of Pelosi clip
Facebook's system took too long to flag a doctored video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, its CEO says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J819lB via IFTTT
US father gets life for India child death
Sherin Matthews was found in a drain two weeks after disappearing from her Texas home in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ni7Qah via IFTTT
Australian student arrested in North Korea, reports say
Media reports have identified him as Alek Sigley, a 29-year-old masters student living in Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NaHpTB via IFTTT
Libya crisis: UN-backed government 'retakes' key town of Gharyan
Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YhnKmb via IFTTT
Appeals over Russia holiday camp deaths
Three years ago, tragedy struck for a group of children out on boats at Lake Syamozero in Russia's Karelia region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQ67Ku via IFTTT
Rio Grande drowning: 'I knew it was the last time I would see my son'
The mother of a man who drowned trying to cross into the US recalls the moment he set out on the journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IQsMRd via IFTTT
Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise
Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FxgT0A via IFTTT
The tropical islands that fell into ruin
A picture of decline mars Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where a number of island resorts lie derelict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lk5u89 via IFTTT
Why Morocco could be next for revolution, after Sudan and Algeria
Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FAv1WK via IFTTT
BBC business news£2bn rail upgrade proposal put forward for Midlands
The Midlands Rail Hub said it wanted to create space for 24 extra passenger trains an hour by 2033. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZKBar9 via IFTTT
Migrant children crisis: Democrats agree $4.5bn aid for migrants at border
A bid to ease the crisis, which has seen migrants dying on the border, faces a tough Senate battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XtcVjX via IFTTT
US migrant children 'hungry, dirty, sick and scared'
A lawyer says migrant children are being held in Texas in "the most degrading and appalling conditions". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5YY1X via IFTTT
BBC business newsBonmarché seeks rescue bid after 'poor' trading
The struggling fashion chain has reversed its stance on Philip Day's takeover as trading deteriorates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YehDiy via IFTTT
'Triple whammy' threatens UN action on climate change
Efforts by Saudi Arabia, the EU and Japan are seen as part of a backlash against UN climate action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X5dIYR via IFTTT
Sheryl Crow: Universal Studios fire destroyed all my master tapes
The star says all her master tapes were destroyed in an "apocalyptic" 2008 blaze at Universal Studios. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XxajkY via IFTTT
Over 100 migrant children returned to 'horrific' border station
The Texas facility reportedly made changes to alleviate its overcrowding in order to house the children. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZPdIJd via IFTTT
Kim Kardashian West's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash
The shapewear range is touted as inclusive, but Japanese people say the name disrespects tradition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZO7w4w via IFTTT
BBC business newsChina suspends some Canadian pork imports as tensions rise
China halted imports of some Canadian pork products as tensions between the countries rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X6jZ6L via IFTTT
Lula: Brazil court rejects request to free ex-president pending appeal
Judges dismissed a request to free the ex-president and delayed a decision on his latest appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ILzMPq via IFTTT
Westerners 'fuelling Philippine child sex video rise'
Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZVwajN via IFTTT
Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'
Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KBDE7N via IFTTT
Trump says sexual assault accuser E Jean Carroll 'not my type'
Donald Trump has denied allegations he sexually assaulted columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LelFnt via IFTTT
Israel Folau: Rugby star recoups donations in sacking row
Israel Folau draws new support for his fight against Rugby Australia over his anti-gay online posts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZF9gg4 via IFTTT
Rhino release: European parks bring animals to Rwanda
Five critically endangered rhinos from European zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31Srj4l via IFTTT
BBC business newsSouthern Water handed £126m punishment
The regulator says the firm failed to operate sewage treatments properly and misreported performance. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2X5jU3c via IFTTT
BBC business newsDutch emergency services hit by KPN telecoms outage
The four-hour disruption was the largest in recent Dutch history, and the cause is still unclear. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2xf7LsM via IFTTT
BBC business newsPrivate school and Oxbridge 'take top jobs'
Top professions are still dominated by the privately educated, a social mobility report says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KyulFP via IFTTT
BBC business newsChangi Airport: Drones disrupt flights in Singapore
A rise in drone use has created growing security concerns for airports around the world. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Ycc582 via IFTTT
Gangnam: The scandal rocking the playground of K-pop
The BBC hears shocking allegations of drugging and rape inside South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XyvfIj via IFTTT
Malaysia air pollution: Schools shut after illness hits children
The same part of Malaysia was hit by toxic air pollution in March, making more than 4,000 people ill. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31PuYQy via IFTTT
South Korea's Gangnam rocked by rape scandals
South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene has been hit by allegations of drugging and rape. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J4aj2x via IFTTT
