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BTS: K-pop group reacts with 'tears' after making Billboard history

The group's first ever English single has made history as a Billboard Hot 100 chart topper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jvhuS4 via IFTTT

JEE: India holds crucial college exam amid Covid-19 fears

A hugely competitive college exam in India kicks off after weeks of heavy protest from students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jD5MoF via IFTTT

Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content

Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxexCt via IFTTT

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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content

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The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DhBl7V via IFTTT

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BBC business newsFacebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DhBl7V via IFTTT

BBC business newsCoronavirus: Portugal return to quarantine list would cause 'chaos and hardship'

The head of BA's parent company warns against new measures, as coronavirus cases in Portugal rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EIATAe via IFTTT

Saudi king sacks defence officials

Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34RIkzx via IFTTT

Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EOY2AE via IFTTT

Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015

Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QEZRme via IFTTT

Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34QT9Sw via IFTTT

Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lzayFi via IFTTT

Prashant Bhushan: India finds an unlikely hero in lawyer-activist

Prashant Bhushan refused to apologise to the Supreme Court and got a symbolic one-rupee fine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lBalla via IFTTT

Covid: Venezuela seeks testers for Russian vaccine

President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Russia's, will ask for volunteers in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EN5eNG via IFTTT

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Belarus opposition leader 'to address UN Security Council'

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya will reportedly brief the Security Council on Friday as protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jyfokv via IFTTT

French magazine condemned for showing MP Danièle Obono as slave

A right-wing magazine accused of racism apologises to black socialist MP Danièle Obono. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DepveJ via IFTTT

China launches second Australian wine probe amid tensions

Australia has denied allegations of subsidising or dumping wines in China, as bilateral tensions grow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jmkJey via IFTTT

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India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QzYB3W via IFTTT

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Cambridge University Library adds high-resolution images of its collection to a free culture site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34OmpcQ via IFTTT

India accuses China of 'border violation'

China is yet react to the allegation which comes after several rounds of peace talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lBnjPB via IFTTT

Israel and UAE set for historic direct flight following peace deal

The first commercial flight marks a major step in normalising ties between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hVboK8 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCoronavirus: 'Covidiots' criticised on Tui quarantine flight

Mask rules were ignored on a Zante flight where everyone was told to self-isolate, a passenger says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QCAiCi via IFTTT

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AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes is expanding into banking, music and e-payments to help tackle the travel slump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31HAbMf via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe airline founder building Asia’s next super app

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes is expanding into banking, music and e-payments to help tackle the travel slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31HAbMf via IFTTT

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BBC business newsPrice of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year

The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gDVWRf via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg via IFTTT

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Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg via IFTTT

Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lyzLje via IFTTT

Europe's migrant crisis: The year that changed a continent

More than a million people arrived in Europe in 2015. Five years on, we reflect on what's changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ET2wpK via IFTTT

The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg via IFTTT

Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans are no longer cheering their constitution

It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3baM8wW via IFTTT

BBC business newsMoss Bros considering closing stores in rescue deal

The suit maker has been hit by Covid-19 restrictions on events such as Royal Ascot and large weddings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34LgYLr via IFTTT

French spying: Senior army officer investigated

The officer is stationed with Nato in Italy and is suspected of spying for Russia, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b84vTg via IFTTT

Woman arrested for naked video on India's Lakshman Jhula bridge

The woman faces charges under India's internet law over the incident on the Lakshman Jhula bridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b85nYh via IFTTT

Split emerges among top male tennis players

Novak Djokovic quits as president of the ATP player council to front a new association aiming to increase the power of the players. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b843EF via IFTTT

Belarus: Heavy security for anti-Lukashenko rally in Minsk

Riot police cordon off the main square in the centre of Minsk as columns of people march towards it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jtErFm via IFTTT

Montenegro election: Long-ruling party faces tough challenge

An alliance of opposition parties wants the country to have closer ties with Serbia and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31IAu9L via IFTTT

Germany coronavirus: Anger after attempt to storm parliament

Far-right activists broke away from a large protest in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jtFxRq via IFTTT

Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as protesters clash

One person has been shot dead in Oregon as a large procession of supporters of President Trump clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hCehzz via IFTTT

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Restaurant in China Collapses During Birthday Party, Killing 29

Rescue efforts ended at a two-story restaurant in a northern China village that collapsed during an 80th birthday celebration for a resident, leaving 29 dead, authorities said Sunday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lAxtAi

Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest

A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YHv64L via IFTTT

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Canada statue of John A MacDonald toppled by activists in Montreal

John A MacDonald was accused of letting famine and disease decimate indigenous Canadian communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hH6uQR via IFTTT

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US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31E157G via IFTTT

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Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FQFoj via IFTTT

Mercy Beguma's family cancels memorial service

The father of a Ugandan woman found dead in Glasgow says the family is awaiting more information about her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hK4XcY via IFTTT

Chadwick Boseman: How Black Panther inspired children and adults

Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther film helped many find their inner superhero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32FnUHD via IFTTT

Chadwick Boseman: Five things to know about the Black Panther star

US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing Black Panther in the hit Marvel superhero franchise, has died of cancer aged 43. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QxM1ST via IFTTT

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Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G9niSV via IFTTT

March on Washington 2020: 'Change is slow in America'

The BBC spoke to attendees at the March on Washington 2020 to see how far the country has come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Een3t via IFTTT

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Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43

US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role in Black Panther, has died of cancer, his family say from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DcZ2ya via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists

A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b5onXc via IFTTT

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Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US

Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D9vAsJ via IFTTT

Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?

Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FfZuC via IFTTT

Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?

Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EN8etf via IFTTT

Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EC3ZB5 via IFTTT

Bihar: Destroyed lives and submerged homes in flood-hit India

Homes and livelihoods have been swept away by monsoon rains in India's Bihar state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YJnfDw via IFTTT

BBC business newsCoronavirus: Renters need financial help, campaigners warn

A charity says families are behind with rent after being "punched unexpectedly into debt" due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gBA8pp via IFTTT

BBC business newsCoronavirus: Back-to-work message to be aired as schools reopen

A government campaign starting next week will urge people to go back to the workplace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hChv6a via IFTTT

BBC business newsBenefits claimants face landlord discrimination despite ruling

Thousands of listings on a property website are not available to people on benefits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EBxOS5 via IFTTT

Shinzo Abe, Japan's PM, to resign for health reasons

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign for health reasons, officials from his party say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gAWtnb via IFTTT

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BBC business newsTough times to continue for Chinese firms in the US

It doesn't matter if Trump or Biden wins, the anti-Chinese sentiment will remain on the White House agenda. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YGdV3s via IFTTT

BBC business newsNZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks

The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3loGTP9 via IFTTT

RNC 2020: Trump warns Biden will 'demolish' American dream

Addressing his party convention, the president lashed his opponent as "the destroyer of American greatness". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32uECcB via IFTTT

UAE implicated in lethal drone strike in Libya

BBC finds evidence that a UAE drone killed 26 unarmed cadets in Libya’s capital Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YH20ma via IFTTT

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Melbourne storm: Three killed as winds cause widespread damage

A four-year-old boy is among the victims as a storm fells trees and contaminates drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QyqjOG via IFTTT

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NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks

The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3loGTP9 via IFTTT

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Tough times to continue for Chinese firms in the US

It doesn't matter if Trump or Biden wins, the anti-Chinese sentiment will remain on the White House agenda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YGdV3s via IFTTT

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Some customers are still paying full price for contracts even after they paid off expensive phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hChqiK via IFTTT

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Neuralink is working on ways to connect the human brain to machines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31A1FDu via IFTTT

Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths

Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EBnlGh via IFTTT

Delhi 2020 religious riots: Amnesty International accuses police of rights abuses

Amnesty International finds police beat protesters and rioted with Hindu mobs against Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34ENDlZ via IFTTT

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RNC 2020: Pence warns Americans 'won't be safe' if Biden wins

The US vice-president depicts November's vote as a choice between law-and-order and lawlessness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32vfnql via IFTTT

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Coronavirus: Vaccine front-runner China already inoculating workers

Chinese health officials say they used emergency powers to secretly test unapproved vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32rg6ZW via IFTTT

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