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BBC business newsAsos buys Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands

The online retailer buys the brands, not their shops, suggesting the £295m deal will cost jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36xL4T0 via IFTTT

Huge snowstorm heads for US east coast

Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3apGaIE via IFTTT

Collingwood: Australian Football League club 'guilty of systemic racism'

Collingwood - one of Australia's biggest sporting clubs - has overseen "profound" harm, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tdt5e1 via IFTTT

Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'

Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39AFcu8 via IFTTT

BBC business newsBusiness leaders call for a post-Covid economic roadmap

The CBI employers' group tells the government a post-Covid economic strategy will unlock investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pALW0p via IFTTT

BBC business newsSilver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities

The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MdHir2 via IFTTT

Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era

After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6Tf15 via IFTTT

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals

Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36wW6YG via IFTTT

Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women

In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tf9HgH via IFTTT

Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort

Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csyfNB via IFTTT

Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers

See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t7olXo via IFTTT

BBC business newsBrexit: How much disruption has there been so far?

It has been a month since the rules changed in the UK's relationship with the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aj1uQ1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsImpostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'

An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39BlLkK via IFTTT

Saba Sahar: 'I survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban'

Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rcmXRo via IFTTT

Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'

British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j5ZBu7 via IFTTT

Have US police departments become too militarised?

President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39yminu via IFTTT

Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'

An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39BlLkK via IFTTT

UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP

If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tbATNz via IFTTT

Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77

The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j2s7N0 via IFTTT

Covid: Australian city of Perth goes into snap lockdown after guard tests positive

Schools, bars and gyms close in the Australian city after a guard at a quarantine hotel tests positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36sKiqf via IFTTT

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Donald Trump 'parts with lawyers' before impeachment trial

Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YuvNxL via IFTTT

Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa

From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5wGe5 via IFTTT

Russia braces for latest Navalny protests

Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ouKVG5 via IFTTT

Covid vaccination: LA Dodgers stadium closed by protests

Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ptYGGd via IFTTT

Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers

"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Migy8F via IFTTT

Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death

The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3osnoFG via IFTTT

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BBC business news'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'

Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j0BYmy via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36rYCiE via IFTTT

Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'

Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r72FsJ via IFTTT

Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?

Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aebLNs via IFTTT

Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'

Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3osm1qw via IFTTT

Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years'

The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t9HGax via IFTTT

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Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín

The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t8PPvI via IFTTT

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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican

Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pwwOkF via IFTTT

Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day

Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39y6scJ via IFTTT

Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour

Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mym4Uq via IFTTT

Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest'

Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3taryW3 via IFTTT

Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes

The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3afEmBV via IFTTT

Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid

Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MxruPv via IFTTT

Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?

Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YtsHKs via IFTTT

Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize

Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0mJNV via IFTTT

Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest

A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r7KlPY via IFTTT

The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads

Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YsbIrU via IFTTT

Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach

The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ae3rxb via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Crowds torch government building as lockdown unrest continues

More than 100 people are reportedly injured in the city of Tripoli in a fourth night of protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YngCWW via IFTTT

Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96

She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3adBw0n via IFTTT

Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies

Nunuk Nuraini invented Indomie's "mi goreng" noodle, which has fans across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36hNkO3 via IFTTT

Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine

They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yr9Gbm via IFTTT

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BBC business newsCan striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?

The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3asKo2v via IFTTT

China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US dismisses comments

The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ct1f7A via IFTTT

Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?

The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3asKo2v via IFTTT

BBC business newsFord to start building electric Mustangs in China

The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36ph63g via IFTTT

Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China

The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36ph63g via IFTTT

NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by thousands

The report directly undercuts Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has boasted about his pandemic response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MDIaoI via IFTTT

US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village

Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a8GkUK via IFTTT

Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iV6sq0 via IFTTT

UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?

The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cjRrwM via IFTTT

Why roller skating is making a comeback

It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MwoN0K via IFTTT

Navalny defiant as judge dismisses appeal

The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r5Bpef via IFTTT

BBC business newsGameStop: Meet the amateur traders fighting Wall Street

They're young, they're financially savvy and they're angry at being shut out of GameStop share trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YlKTFK via IFTTT

BBC business newsKlarna: 'I got a £30 bill - but I've never used it'

There are concerns that fraudsters are signing up for buy now, pay later services in others' names. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3clCHNS via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe pilots forced to change career completely

With airlines grounded due to Covid, we speak to three former pilots who have left the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YiXCZF via IFTTT

Daniel Pearl: US 'outraged' after Pakistan's court acquits men accused of murder

The American journalist was abducted and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan in 2002. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MAkZLG via IFTTT

Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today'

Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cdPrGq via IFTTT

The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance

Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t4QZbG via IFTTT

Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YphrPm via IFTTT

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Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis

Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mateym via IFTTT

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BBC business newsBritish energy firm threatens to seize India government assets

Cairn Energy could take planes and ships from the Indian government after winning a $1.2bn legal dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3olngb3 via IFTTT

Teen held for Christchurch-inspired mosque plot

The 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ys2U57 via IFTTT

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John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'

The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36iTIEx via IFTTT

Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained

Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YouNLm via IFTTT

Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays

China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home to see family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39p46fX via IFTTT

Antony Blinken: Who is America's new top diplomat?

The 58-year-old is on home turf in the state department, vowing to restore trust after the Trump era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39qCEPc via IFTTT

Sani Abacha - the hunt for the billions stolen by Nigeria's ex-leader

A phone call in the middle of the night led one Swiss lawyer to pursue Nigeria's stolen money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t1AWeI via IFTTT

What tech can the US president use?

From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NHUiW9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK car production tumbles to 'worst in a generation'

Output tumbled almost 30% last year as Covid forced factory closures and a fall in consumer demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mtr2lh via IFTTT

BBC business newsStaycations: Bookings 'coming in thick and fast'

With new hotel quarantine rules for arrivals from abroad, many people are seeking UK holidays instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36iF00C via IFTTT

Covid-19: US regulators issue warning over 'toxic' Mexico hand sanitisers

Dangerous levels of toxic ingredients are found in many alcohol-based sanitisers imported to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUUugo via IFTTT

German Lübcke trial: Far-right defendant faces killing verdict

Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYxCzb via IFTTT

Biden: 'Time to act' on climate crisis

President Joe Biden signs executive orders on climate change, saying the US has waited too long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qXJFN7 via IFTTT

Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic

Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYy4xn via IFTTT

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BBC business newsChina opens door to Ant Group's stock market debut

Regulators suspended the tech giant's planned listing before ordering a shake-up at the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39jhWQX via IFTTT

BBC business newsGoldman Sachs boss gets $10m pay cut for 1MDB scandal

David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39ZQuXy via IFTTT

Goldman Sachs boss takes $10m pay cut for 1MDB

David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ZQuXy via IFTTT

Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner

The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iPkSIa via IFTTT

BBC business newsCovid crisis: 'I've been excluded from any help'

Millions of people have been shut out of government schemes designed to help, a new study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j118BP via IFTTT

BBC business newsVictims lose average of £45,000 in investment scams

Lockdown led to a surge in reports of fraudsters imitating genuine investment firms, regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qT1GfB via IFTTT

BBC business newsJoe Biden: The team he hopes can fix the US economy

The new US president has called on a team of Ivy League-trained economists and lawyers to "heal" the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3alYWkr via IFTTT

BBC business newsCEO Secrets: 'We tried paying everyone the same salary. It failed'

As part of the CEO Secrets series, Calvin Benton discusses his firm Spill's "open" salary policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qQVJzR via IFTTT

California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?

The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YjTSqR via IFTTT

Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline

President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cdik5u via IFTTT

When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out

Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQXbml via IFTTT

How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring

Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39pJ5SF via IFTTT

The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia

Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36itG4i via IFTTT

Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?

BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a59Qea via IFTTT

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'

Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3po8Hob via IFTTT

BBC business newsCoronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’

Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iTZhP6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCovid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue

Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39hF0zG via IFTTT

BBC business news'A spike in pandemic-related investments'

EY Africa's Sandile Hlophe tells the BBC how foreign direct investment in Africa is faring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sYEgHq via IFTTT

Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue

Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39hF0zG via IFTTT

Harvey Weinstein: Court agrees $17m payout for accusers

The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NxwTqd via IFTTT

BBC business newsHarvey Weinstein case: Court okays $17m payout for accusers

The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NxwTqd via IFTTT

Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca

The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQxz9i via IFTTT

Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak

Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iT3u5t via IFTTT

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Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans

The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39hT8c5 via IFTTT

Coronavirus in Zimbabwe: 'We need vaccines now'

Zimbabwean doctor Dixon Chibanda explains why it's so vital that Zimbabwe gets vaccines urgently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oiA41M via IFTTT

Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?

Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iKb6Hx via IFTTT

BBC business newsCo-op and Morrisons see queues over payments issue

The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iKmseu via IFTTT

Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris

The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phs7Lu via IFTTT

BBC business newsJanet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary

The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a3iE47 via IFTTT

BBC business newsBrexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift'

It's not just shoppers facing surprise costs when EU parcels arrive, but what is behind the charges? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sRsxKZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsDeloitte Football Money League: Pandemic set to cost top clubs over £1.7bn

The coronavirus pandemic will cost Europe's 20 richest football clubs over £1.7bn by the end of this season. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39jDrkA via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhy your face could be set to replace your bank card

Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3og8TEE via IFTTT

Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary

The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a3iE47 via IFTTT

Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help

Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a2QZAm via IFTTT

Covid vaccines: Why some countries will have to wait until 2022

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Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks

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Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30

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China takes new foreign investment top spot from US

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BBC business newsChina takes new foreign investment top spot from US

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Covid-19: Mexican President López Obrador tests positive

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, announces he is receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pjUgBG via IFTTT

Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger

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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'

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Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far

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Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'

People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39e5aU4 via IFTTT

Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men

A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YnLxTn via IFTTT

Zuckerberg's Biden problem

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: 'My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid'

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BBC business newsBoohoo 'set to buy Debenhams brand and website'

The fast fashion retailer is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c8TRy3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsKickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled

About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qLthiM via IFTTT

BBC business newsBoeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'

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BBC business newsBarclaycard customers face higher minimum payments

The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qNETBY via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow Covid turbocharged the QR revolution

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Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment

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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East

Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39bSDAg via IFTTT

Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'

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Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?

It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pj6Ot1 via IFTTT

McGregor v Poirier 2: Irishman shocked in UFC rematch at Fight Island

Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier wins their rematch at UFC 257 by technical knockout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a2SiPT via IFTTT

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China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media

A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iExWjN via IFTTT

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In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests

Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/368dwuf via IFTTT

Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam

Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iKmyCP via IFTTT

The homeless drug addict who became a history professor

Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3658sXA via IFTTT

Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring

Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iHLta1 via IFTTT

Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US

President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3peBHyH via IFTTT

Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy

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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qAAvWV via IFTTT

A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2vo5D via IFTTT

Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out

A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXmpNw via IFTTT

Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack

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BBC business newsFirms planned record 800,000 redundancies last year

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BBC business newsCoronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy

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Vissarion: Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?

A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/398fxIR via IFTTT

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