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ABS News
By Mike Baker, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Karen Weise from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3cmV0zN via IFTTT
Into the Wild: Why tourists are risking their lives to visit a bus
Five more tourists were rescued trying to reach a bus made famous by Into the Wild. Why do they do it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ce16b via IFTTT
War of words as Nigerian English gets Oxford recognition
Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ik1dyZ via IFTTT
US election: Is this the best way to pick Trump's challenger?
The way Democrats pick a nominee takes months, costs a fortune and doesn't even lead to high turnout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ib6Uig via IFTTT
Setomaa: The Estonia-Russia border tearing apart an ancient people
The Setos' ancestral home straddles Estonia's border with Russia and has become difficult to cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I4dlE3 via IFTTT
Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "railways" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vvwab1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsNorthern rail: Government takes over after chaos
The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I8uJr6 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Italian economy takes a body blow
Could Italy's health crisis be the factor that tips the country into another recession? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vuDBEJ via IFTTT
South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win
It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PALoaR via IFTTT
Afghan conflict: What will Taliban do after signing US deal?
A sense of cautious optimism is rising, but Afghanistan's political future is yet to be decided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32BUtFX via IFTTT
US-Taliban deal could see US pullout in 14 months
The US vows to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan if the Taliban uphold a deal to be signed soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ckT4be via IFTTT
Syria war: Turkey says thousands of migrants have crossed to EU
President Erdogan "opened the doors" for them to exit, saying his country can no longer host them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vfLiyJ via IFTTT
Three die in dry-ice incident at Moscow pool party
Dry ice was poured into the baths at an Instagram influencer's birthday party, media reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39cezZB via IFTTT
Snake eats towel: A vet explains her strangest day at work
Dr Olivia Clarke saved the life of Monty, an 18-year-old jungle carpet python who had managed to swallow a whole beach towel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32CwyWF via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Trump calls criticism Democrat 'hoax'
The president said criticism of his reaction to the coronavirus outbreak is a Democrat-led "hoax". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TaiwbV via IFTTT
Coronavirus: South Korea sees its largest rise in coronavirus cases
The country has almost 600 new confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 2,931. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/399d4M1 via IFTTT
Slovakia election: Double murder haunts voters
The murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée convulsed Slovak politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/387Vgj4 via IFTTT
Free transport in Luxembourg, but what's the cost?
One aim is to get cars off the road and ease traffic congestion but critics see it as a PR stunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TrFeem via IFTTT
BBC business newsOne in five of UK's top FTSE 350 firms warned over gender diversity
A review into gender balance at senior levels of FTSE firms singles out 63 companies for criticism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VuAase via IFTTT
Fish oil supplements offer 'little or no benefit' against cancer
Research suggests omega-3 supplements may not be as beneficial as previously suggested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32A9LuI via IFTTT
The boss who put everyone on 70K
A tech boss introduced a $70,000 minimum salary for all his staff - by cutting his own wages. Five years, on he has no regrets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/384Yh3z via IFTTT
Delhi riots: Muslim women recall horror of Molotov cocktails and arson
Religious violence in the Indian capital has left thousands staring at a bleak future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2voxhP2 via IFTTT
Syria war: Refugees eye Europe as Turkey hits breaking point
Turkey says it is no longer preventing Syrians from leaving for Europe - and the refugees want to move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3chvUT4 via IFTTT
Five reasons why Canada's 'shutdown' is a big deal
Justin Trudeau is under pressure, companies are getting spooked and farms are running low on fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I6nmk4 via IFTTT
Kizito Mihigo: The Rwandan gospel singer who died in a police cell
Rwandan genocide survivor Kizito Mihigo, hailed as a national talent, was later accused of treason. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cfcoGF via IFTTT
BBC technology news
A consultancy that makes business training videos is advertising for a "deepfake expert". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3acMuBv via IFTTT
Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February?
People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TcbZ0p via IFTTT
Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars
The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wikSfz via IFTTT
Latvia railway: Why I love living in an old train station
Milda Romanova's home is an old rail station, and at 88 she still loves all things trains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VvjX6j via IFTTT
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By Annie Karni, Michael Crowley and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/382yU2b via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis
Asian stock markets continue falling, as the coronavirus spreads across the globe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vmNnsz via IFTTT
Jimmy Lai: Pro-democracy media tycoon arrested
The 71-year-old multi-millionaire is the founder of Apple Daily, a critic of the Hong Kong government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vmPnkz via IFTTT
Scientists detect biggest explosion since Big Bang
The blast in the Ophiuchus galaxy cluster left a cavity 15 times bigger than our Milky Way galaxy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VrPNRm via IFTTT
Plans for first US 'safe injection site' derailed again
The addiction management method used in Europe and Canada has met determined opposition in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vs8C6P via IFTTT
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By Emily Cochrane, Noah Weiland and Margot Sanger-Katz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ciS0ES via IFTTT
BBC technology news
The West Midlands gigabit switch-on is the largest in the UK, says Virgin Media, but comes at a price. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3anhCyD via IFTTT
Philippines volcano: Residents return to visit island
Philippines residents who briefly return to homes near the Taal volcano find haunting scenes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uBigcm via IFTTT
How making a violin brought these two together
When Nashville musician Amanda asked violinmaker Ray to make her one, little did she know where it would lead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vdb2vF via IFTTT
Afghanistan conflict: US-Taliban deal raises hope for peace
A long-awaited accord between the US and the Taliban is greeted cautiously by a war-weary population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T5ieCX via IFTTT
The crisis forcing mothers to give away their babies
Venezuela's economic crisis is driving some mothers unable to feed their children to drastic measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3afX4Yr via IFTTT
Greta Thunberg: Who is the teenage climate change activist?
The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OuG3C8 via IFTTT
Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean
Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/389xJy2 via IFTTT
Leap years and why we need them
It's a leap year which means there's an extra day in the calendar - 29 February 2020. But why do we need it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T4hbmU via IFTTT
BBC business newsThe boss who put everyone on 70K
A tech boss introduced a $70,000 minimum salary for all his staff - by cutting his own wages. Five years, on he has no regrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/384Yh3z via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/389xJy2 via IFTTT
BBC business newsRoad schemes may face Heathrow-style court action
Environmentalists could try to block new road plans if they fail to take climate targets into account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vpDx9f via IFTTT
BBC business newsGambling industry 'needs tougher regulation'
The government is being urged to do more to tackle problem gambling by beefing up oversight of the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T5IWvn via IFTTT
BBC business newsNew 'east-west divide' splitting north start-up economy
New research shows more start-up business are thriving on the west of the Pennines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a8tGn9 via IFTTT
BBC business news'After the coral ban, I lost everything'
Thousands of Indonesian coral farms had to close after an export ban, but a policy U-turn offers hope. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aeiHIZ via IFTTT
Coronavirus: On the front line in Wuhan
The BBC speaks to a Chinese doctor who has been on the front line of fighting Coronavirus in Wuhan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3950UDG via IFTTT
Burst water main leaves drivers stranded
Flooding in Houston led to cars being submerged and people having to take refuge on their roofs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tm0Mcf via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Microsoft warns of hit to computer sales
Microsoft is the latest tech firm to warn of disruption as suppliers are hit by coronavirus shutdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tm4ouL via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel guests 'horrified' by conditions
Selina Lund said fellow guests were not following hygiene rules to prevent the spread of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vnHg7p via IFTTT
BBC technology news
The iPhone maker lags behind competitors in the world's second largest mobile phone market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VqMzxi via IFTTT
Trump names VP Pence man in charge of coronavirus response
The US President held a press conference to reassure the public amid infection fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3acvU4H via IFTTT
Tasmania snow: Cold snap concludes Australia's summer of extremes
A cold snap in Tasmania adds a final chapter to Australia's summer of dramatic weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cbo0dU via IFTTT
'Scent of terror' created in protest against Moscow perfume store
A team in Moscow has created the putrid scent, in a protest against plans for a perfume store in a historic building with a terrible past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32xnrGF via IFTTT
Afghan peace talks: The woman who negotiated with the Taliban
Fawzia Koofi's life changed under the Taliban and they tried to kill her - but she talked to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TjOlOb via IFTTT
Bernie Sanders: 17 things the Democratic front-runner believes
The Democratic candidate has promised a political revolution. But what actually are his stances? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vs2Jqb via IFTTT
'After the coral ban, I lost everything'
Thousands of Indonesian coral farms had to close after an export ban, but a policy U-turn offers hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aeiHIZ via IFTTT
Forced sterilisation in South Africa: They removed my uterus
Bongekile Msibi is one of 48 women forcibly sterilised at state hospitals in South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PuePLN via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus prompts buyers to look closer to home
Manufacturers have seen a spike in inquiries as the coronavirus disrupts supply lines from China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cbR9FP via IFTTT
BBC business newsTim Cooke says Apple's first Indian store to open 2021
The iPhone maker lags behind competitors in the world's second largest mobile phone market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VqMzxi via IFTTT
CBN US news
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has partnered with the National Education Association (NEA) to teach children about same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vjhAJ1 via IFTTT
BBC business news'Go big' to tackle regional inequalities, report urges
Levelling up disadvantaged parts of the UK will require long-term thinking and investment, a new report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HWfdi0 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCourt may upset Heathrow third runway plans
A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uDNjo4 via IFTTT
BBC business newsBuy now, pay later 'growing fast' amid debt fears
A report says services such as Klarna are booming among online shoppers despite concerns for young consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/381v75n via IFTTT
BBC business newsHow a serious accident led to business success
After a terrible skiing crash, Susanne Najafi embarked on her path as a serial entrepreneur. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37W3Px7 via IFTTT
Greek island protests move into second day
Police and protesters clashed on the Greek island of Lesbos over plans to build new migrant camps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PqIzZY via IFTTT
At least five dead in Milwaukee shooting at Molson Coors beer company
The gunman was also killed during the shooting in the mid-western state of Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a7icjF via IFTTT
Teenager's remains found in lion enclosure at Pakistani zoo
Muhammad Bilal's relatives said he went missing while searching for grass to use as cattle fodder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VrvUtM via IFTTT
Weinstein's lawyer Donna Rotunno: 'The fight is not over'
Harvey Weinstein will appeal a guilty verdict in the rape and sexual assault cases against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a9ymJv via IFTTT
Sydney baboons go on the run before vasectomy
Three baboons - one on his way to a vasectomy - fled an Australian hospital, stunning onlookers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SXmmoG via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Chinese workers offered free transport
Planes, trains and buses are being put on to help Chinese workers quickly return to factories. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c915zT via IFTTT
Who wants to follow in Merkel's footsteps?
Three rivals are vying to take over as head of the centre right CDU in a race to lead Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a2Zg5E via IFTTT
How fear set in overnight in Sri Lanka
Many fear Gotabaya Rajapaksa's return to power will re-open old wounds, but most are too afraid to speak out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c89gfE via IFTTT
Underwater Photographer of the Year
The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cbuaui via IFTTT
Viewpoint: Why a Texas county had a radical rethink on crime
A congressman's presidential run helped boost efforts in Texas to reform their criminal justice system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VoO7rI via IFTTT
How did companies sell 'unmentionable' sanitary towels?
How do you build a market for a product society considers unmentionable? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w1NYA3 via IFTTT
Solari boards: The disappearing sound of airports
Inside airports, old-school departure boards are falling silent. Outside, it's a different story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HXtAmk via IFTTT
How a serious accident led to business success
After a terrible skiing crash, Susanne Najafi embarked on her path as a serial entrepreneur. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37W3Px7 via IFTTT
CBN US news
History tells us they charged through blood and fire so that the nation might live. However, at the time of their military service, they were not even recognized as citizens of the country they fought so valiantly to defend. They were the men who comprised the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry. Their regiment compiled a proud campaign record in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and the Indian Territory during the Civil War. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2w90cXi via IFTTT
BBC business news'We cancelled our holiday because of coronavirus'
Peter and Jill Baker have been left out of pocket over their decision to cancel a holiday in Italy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3804nlI via IFTTT
BBC business newsHow did companies sell 'unmentionable' sanitary towels?
How do you build a market for a product society considers unmentionable? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w1NYA3 via IFTTT
BBC business newsWould you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?
3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HSqYpS via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy
Cases have emerged in several countries involving travellers from Italy, but borders remain open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SYbeHU via IFTTT
Could North Korea handle a Covid-19 outbreak?
So far, the country claims to have no cases of Covid-19 - but that has been questioned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uuBVdY via IFTTT
Six-year-old girl arrested at Florida school
Police bodycam footage captured the moment a visibly distressed child was arrested at her school in Orlando. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tap1Kw via IFTTT
Climate change: Why are tomato prices in Africa increasing?
The price of tomatoes have skyrocketed in East Africa in recent weeks after floods ruined crops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/385tdAQ via IFTTT
Outdoor heaters: Paris campaigners want them banned
A campaign is underway in Paris to ban heaters due to concerns about their electricity use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/390gIaT via IFTTT
Harvey Weinstein accusers welcome rape and sexual assault conviction
Lawyers for the ex-movie mogul, who is taken to hospital with reported chest pains, vow to appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c6cbpi via IFTTT
Gui Minhai: Chinese court sentences Swedish bookseller to 10 years jail
Hong Kong based Gui Minhai published books on the personal lives of Chinese Communist Party leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32n83gd via IFTTT
Weinstein legacy: Life after #MeToo
More than two years after the movement went viral, has anything changed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TaHzKF via IFTTT
Japan shares slump as Asia reacts to global sell-off
Tokyo shares drop sharply while Asian stock markets trade cautiously following big falls in US and UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HOTkRN via IFTTT
Canada opens door to expanding assisted dying
Patients would no longer after to prove their natural death is "reasonably foreseeable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SUbebW via IFTTT
BBC business newsJapan shares slump as Asia reacts to global sell-off
Tokyo shares drop sharply while Asian stock markets trade cautiously following big falls in US and UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HOTkRN via IFTTT
China Reports 508 More Virus Cases, South Korea Has 60 More
China reported 508 new cases Tuesday in an outbreak of a viral illness that has spread to the Middle East and Europe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HT5IA4
BBC business newsGreat Australian Bight: Equinor abandons controversial oil drilling plans
Environmentalists say it is a "huge win" for safeguarding the seas of the Great Australian Bight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39Ze1GA via IFTTT
Africa grapples with clean energy conundrum
The continent desperately needs more power but it also wants to avoid damaging the environment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ma10a via IFTTT
What happens when the internet vanishes?
During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/380bN8l via IFTTT
Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?
3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HSqYpS via IFTTT
BBC technology news
During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/380bN8l via IFTTT
BBC business newsHousing: The Yimbys who want to shake up suburbia
BBC News meets a pressure group called London Yimby which thinks it has a solution to the housing crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37XQ68Y via IFTTT
Brazil: Murder rate spikes in Ceará state as police strike
Nearly 150 people have been killed in the north-eastern Ceará state in the first days of the strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c7XKkm via IFTTT
France rock riddle contest gives meaning to mysterious inscription
Two winners split a €2,000 prize for deciphering a riddle on a rock on a beach in western France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39YjGNd via IFTTT
Coronavirus: The race to find the source in wildlife
From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the scientific evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pnvv7F via IFTTT
Hungary's new patriotic education meets resistance
The right-wing government aims to instil national pride - but teachers criticise a new curriculum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HOr7up via IFTTT
BBC technology news
3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HSqYpS via IFTTT
BBC business newsYoung drivers 'let down over insurance app faults'
Carrot uses phone data to measure braking and acceleration - but some say it often fails to work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c4oulZ via IFTTT
BBC business news'I'm the boss and part time, don't call me slacker'
About a million people in senior-level jobs work part time, according to official figures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32stTif via IFTTT
BBC business newsThe boss putting an end to empty homes
Katharine Hibbert is the founder of UK property guardianship company Dot Dot Dot. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VfBGhS via IFTTT
Donald Trump in India: US president begins first official trip
The US president's visit is expected to focus on ties between the world's two largest democracies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37WP7Wx via IFTTT
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By Kim Barker, Catherine Porter and Grace Ashford from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HKt3DV via IFTTT
Coronavirus: North Korea quarantines foreigners amid fears
Meanwhile, South Korea has quarantined 7,700 troops after an outbreak in the military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w3LGjB via IFTTT
Virus credit crunch hits millions of Chinese firms
Prolonged shutdowns for businesses in China are bringing many firms to the brink of survival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TaswAI via IFTTT
Komla Dumor Award 2020: Seeking a rising star of African journalism
BBC seeks future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VkmwIb via IFTTT
BBC business newsVirus credit crunch hits millions of Chinese firms
Prolonged shutdowns for businesses in China are bringing many firms to the brink of survival. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TaswAI via IFTTT
Israel says it struck Islamic Jihad sites in Gaza and Syria
The Israeli military says it launched the air strikes in response to rocket fire from Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2v9xAx9 via IFTTT
Canary Islands sandstorm: Flights disrupted as dust cloud strands tourists
Flights to and from the Spanish islands have been disrupted, leaving tourists stranded at airports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HLpnlD via IFTTT
New questions over Farah's relationship with Salazar
Fresh questions over Mo Farah's relationship with his disgraced former coach Alberto Salazar are raised in a new BBC Panorama investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Smknw via IFTTT
What Donald Trump gets out of his trip to India
The US president's first official trip to the world's largest democracy will be a photo-op and a half. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37O6etD via IFTTT
How Africa hopes to gain from the 'new scramble'
The continent's leaders have been globe-trotting to attend Africa-themed summits, but do they have a plan? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UjBbY via IFTTT
Tyson Fury: 'Maverick Fury can do no wrong but Anthony Joshua fight will seal immortality'
After his seventh-round defeat of Deontay Wilder, a unique place in sporting history awaits Tyson Fury if he secures a unification fight against Anthony Joshua. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vXDem2 via IFTTT
Earth Harp: The man behind the unique instruments 'epic' sound
The inventor of the world's longest string instrument explains its unique and majestic sound. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39XD3G1 via IFTTT
'My journey to accept being a childless woman' in Niger
Filmmaker Aicha Macky from Niger is on a journey to determine her role in society as a childless woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w0DUac via IFTTT
BBC business news'Women cocoa farmers paid as little as 23p a day'
Campaigning group, Fairtrade, is calling on the government to back a new global equality initiative. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PgKTCE via IFTTT
BBC business newsPublic redundancy bill hits seven-year high
Taxpayers are facing a £346m bill after a spate of high-profile business failures on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c123y7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCan computer translators ever beat speaking a foreign tongue?
Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tech, but others are not so sure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37Qt7Nn via IFTTT
BBC technology news
"Mad" Mike Hughes, 64, wanted to launch himself into space to prove that the Earth was flat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VdBccb via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Ministers and their officials are staking a claim for what they need to stave off several crises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38VisSA via IFTTT
BBC business newsBrexit: Emmanuel Macron 'not sure' of UK-EU trade deal by end of year
The French president's doubts come as the UK government is set to publish its demands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37QVgn6 via IFTTT
Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder in world title fight in Las Vegas
Tyson Fury wins the WBC world heavyweight title after producing a sensational performance against Deontay Wilder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TbPCGW via IFTTT
'Mad' Mike Hughes dies after crash-landing homemade rocket
"Mad" Mike Hughes, 64, wanted to launch himself into space to prove that the Earth was flat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VdBccb via IFTTT
ABS News
By Julian E. Barnes, Adam Goldman and Nicholas Fandos from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37MUMys via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Italy imposes strict lockdown in outbreak hotspots
PM Giuseppe Conte announces "extraordinary measures", as two infected Italians die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Sy0VS via IFTTT
Brexit: Emmanuel Macron 'not sure' of UK-EU trade deal by end of year
The French president's doubts come as the UK government is set to publish its demands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37QVgn6 via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Russia denies spreading US conspiracy on social media
US officials accused “malign” Russian actors of promoting unfounded theories about the virus online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39UTAus via IFTTT
Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury II: Fight preview and all you need to know
As Tyson Fury prepares for his rematch with Deontay Wilder, BBC Sport takes you through all you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37QJ6dX via IFTTT
Kobe Bryant: How basketball legend inspired young players
Three young basketballers from different corners of the world tell us how important Kobe Bryant was to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vTzXUS via IFTTT
Nevada caucuses: Bernie Sanders leads in early results
Bernie Sanders looks set to cement his status as the Democratic front-runner to take on Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37S8K2e via IFTTT
Hip-hop's iconic photos go on display
The International Center of Photography is showcasing photos of hip-hop's greatest stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39TTVxq via IFTTT
Dead within three hours of arrival at a Russian prison
Despite claims that Russian prisons are cleaning up their act, inmates and their families tell a different story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PgqJsq via IFTTT
Dubs or subs? Parasite renews debate on how to watch foreign films
Subtitles are the film connoisseur's choice - but Netflix is sounding the dub-a-dub-dub for dubbing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HOeKhS via IFTTT
We will 'fight to the death' to save the Amazon rainforest
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What will Trump's visit do for US-India ties?
This visit is a genuine opportunity to explore how the two countries can shape the 21st Century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37QBs3B via IFTTT
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Nevada caucuses: What to expect in the next step to take on Trump
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US election 2020: What do young voters want in Nevada?
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Crash Landing on You: The defector who brought North-South Korean romance to life
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Hanau shooting: Why Germany’s far-right AfD is blamed over racist violence
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Wallis Simpson's hard lessons for Harry and Meghan
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Politics and protest at São Paulo's street parties
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Trump in India: A brief history of US presidents' trips
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Crossing Divides: What happens when pen pals reunite
Girls from very different backgrounds reconnect after three years to address India's divisions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pb0OT6 via IFTTT
Why your new work colleague could be a robot
Better sight, better hands and more intelligence are allowing robots to take on more and more jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Dikae via IFTTT
Fair Isle: The remote island where jumpers are always in fashion
Photographer Chris Morphet travelled to Fair Isle 50 years ago to document designs which are still influencing fashion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T9907N via IFTTT
BBC business newsEmail address charges branded 'daylight robbery'
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BBC business newsWaitrose named best supermarket by Which?
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