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BBC business newsCoronavirus: More than half of furloughed staff 'back at work'
A think tank suggests 4.5 million are currently furloughed as employers begin contributions today. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XhdYSv via IFTTT
Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US
Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319pccW via IFTTT
Dr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus
"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319geMO via IFTTT
BBC business newsHow basketball could revive African economies
NBA Africa is looking to launch the African Basketball League in order to boost the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30geiTp via IFTTT
Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd via IFTTT
Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners
Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r via IFTTT
BBC business newsJob-hunting: 'I apply everywhere - few firms reply'
The pandemic has created a desperate hunt for jobs in an increasingly competitive market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PaXWp3 via IFTTT
BBC business newsJet2 to refund customers returning early from Spain
The airline says it will refund cancelled return flights from Spain and unused holiday dates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3feR6cJ via IFTTT
BBC business newsBA staff and plane fanatics hunt for 747 souvenirs
The retirement of British Airways' fleet of 747s has triggered a bout of nostalgia from its fans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30hHyJN via IFTTT
Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government
A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fi6QLZ via IFTTT
US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate
Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339acyu via IFTTT
India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy
As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4 via IFTTT
Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president
Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339JHZM via IFTTT
Trudeau: 'no preferential treatment' for WE Charity
Canada's PM denies playing a role in picking a charity tied to his family for a federal programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jU5P01 via IFTTT
South Africa's apartheid-era statues 'should be put in a theme park'
South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310CQze via IFTTT
BBC business newsUniversal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers
Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jZeD4G via IFTTT
BBC business newsBurberry and Tencent team up for concept stores
The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gfPZe3 via IFTTT
Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies
Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3xm via IFTTT
Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager
The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7P via IFTTT
Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast
The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcBm3s via IFTTT
Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning
Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bOnfN via IFTTT
What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?
To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gioFf9 via IFTTT
The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind
The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ezIn via IFTTT
Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggIC6b via IFTTT
The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream
Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Wk6b via IFTTT
BBC technology news
The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9ib6s via IFTTT
BBC technology news
The one-tonne vehicle will search for signs of Martian life and prepare rocks to send home to Earth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X81UDa via IFTTT
BBC business news'I recorded fraudsters stealing my money'
Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic for gain, according to one leading investigator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jVgNlS via IFTTT
Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet
Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Ce4ZU via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand
The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P9ib6s via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand
The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P9ib6s via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump
The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g78UaR via IFTTT
Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash
"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jX2Dky via IFTTT
Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says
Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8r1w via IFTTT
What's next after flood of US racial equity donations?
The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOwJ9P via IFTTT
'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president
How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335R2JE via IFTTT
India and China race to build along a disputed frontier
The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P6Jxdp via IFTTT
Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates
Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL via IFTTT
The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender
Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning
Japan's second largest carmaker had already been struggling to cut costs and return to profitability. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hHLObh via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive
More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X3nKre via IFTTT
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By Ralph Blumenthal and Leslie Kean from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/305y8AV via IFTTT
US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality
The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307qs0O via IFTTT
Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches
Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9le99 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker
The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CWOLpE via IFTTT
Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'
Australia's love of beachside living will become more precarious as wave movements change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BCDr1a via IFTTT
BBC business news'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England
Social media users complain they can't access the government website to get a £50 bike repair voucher. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/335fD1u via IFTTT
Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands
Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9jixw via IFTTT
Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'
Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffpzYI via IFTTT
Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?
Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7k7s4 via IFTTT
'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'
Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dcnn6M via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Business rescue package has 'delayed the inevitable'
Insolvencies slow during lockdown, but experts say the worst is yet to come. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jRQ3Tg via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia
Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7LHEi via IFTTT
Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures
Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dgw000 via IFTTT
BBC business newsGoogle's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall
The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f7MfK2 via IFTTT
Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals'
The recent bushfires were "one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history", conservationists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hCYrEg via IFTTT
BBC technology news
The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f7MfK2 via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X40c5A via IFTTT
Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall
The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7MfK2 via IFTTT
BBC business newsBritish Airways strike threat over job cut plan
The head of the trade union Unite warns the airline that it plans to move towards industrial action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3352Trt via IFTTT
BBC business newsNajib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial
Tuesday's verdicts centred on $10m transferred from a wealth fund to Najib Razak's private accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BBQmk7 via IFTTT
Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial
Tuesday's verdicts centred on $10m transferred from a wealth fund to Najib Razak's private accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BBQmk7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Emirates covers Covid-19 medical and funeral costs
The world's biggest long-haul carrier is making the offer to get people flying again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DdWrDy via IFTTT
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By Nicole Hong, Mihir Zaveri and William K. Rashbaum from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3hFboh6 via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Spanish PM says UK's travel restrictions 'unjust'
Pedro Sanchez says he hopes there will be a rethink, and most parts of Spain are safer than the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g4I03i via IFTTT
Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings
In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jI3ipI via IFTTT
New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty
The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CT45n9 via IFTTT
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'
British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6dgih via IFTTT
Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora
Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G via IFTTT
Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit
Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGHoBh via IFTTT
BBC business newsWorking from home: How to cut your tax bill
Home workers can claim tax allowances for their lighting, heating and other expenses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fZBMSm via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f2pS8M via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea
The suspected patient crawled through a drain then swam to North Korea, the South says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39uQMoR via IFTTT
The millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires
A $600 boost to unemployment benefit is set to expire soon, leaving many people worried about money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sENIv via IFTTT
BBC business newsRyanair still flying to Spain despite quarantine
The airline says it will continue flights to Spain as normal, despite the UK's 14-day quarantine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g4JYkn via IFTTT
BBC technology news
The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WYEiRe via IFTTT
BBC technology news
The home secretary says anti-Semitic posts should be taken off Twitter and Instagram more quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OWsryN via IFTTT
BBC technology news
The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f3zznE via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hBdyhC via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months
The four locally transmitted cases in Da Nang prompt a tourism ban and renewed prevention measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3036YdQ via IFTTT
BBC business newsHuawei holds summit as global pressure grows
The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f3zznE via IFTTT
BBC business newsHong Kong launches share index of technology giants
Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hBdyhC via IFTTT
Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks
More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWed0H via IFTTT
Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows
The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f3zznE via IFTTT
Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants
Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBdyhC via IFTTT
