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'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California

Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QXgWLO via IFTTT

Google pushes start button for reopening offices

The online giant is keen to get more people back into the office while promoting bringing dogs to work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqy0Bu via IFTTT

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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests

The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wcwoE5 via IFTTT

Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March

Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zRXo6 via IFTTT

Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief

WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cF3GnB via IFTTT

Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39wJQZC via IFTTT

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BBC business newsRunway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39wJQZC via IFTTT

BBC business newsMicrosoft to sell augmented reality goggles to army

The tech giant will provide around 120,000 headsets to the US army in a 10-year deal worth $21.9bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PQvdcM via IFTTT

BBC business news'I have put everything into my winery'

South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fwymZK via IFTTT

George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pg1p9z via IFTTT

Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u8Dpnq via IFTTT

Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC via IFTTT

Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fvn8EV via IFTTT

How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rGBIvE via IFTTT

Volvo goes global with its Swedish family values

The Chinese-owned carmaker will offer its generous parental leave scheme to 40,000 employees globally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dlEul1 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsChinese-owned Volvo takes on Sweden's family values

The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dlEul1 via IFTTT

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Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90

G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sDH506 via IFTTT

Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sESPzl via IFTTT

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BBC business newsGoogle Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sESPzl via IFTTT

BBC business newsXiaomi to invest $10bn in electric vehicle race

The Chinese phone maker is entering a competitive market to build electric cars of the future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3czbqY7 via IFTTT

Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal

The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maw5Vt via IFTTT

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Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cB5Wfq via IFTTT

BBC business newsBrexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3warOpI via IFTTT

A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frzlKK via IFTTT

The cost of speaking up against China

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31uIev4 via IFTTT

Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers

A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFHP1h via IFTTT

China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal

The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnY9JU via IFTTT

Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle

President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dxLED1 via IFTTT

Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31sQQSZ via IFTTT

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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cAyAx2 via IFTTT

Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood

Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m42gpt via IFTTT

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BBC business news'Finding work feels impossible for my generation'

Young people could see rising levels of unemployment even as the crisis eases, warns Prince's Trust. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PDUc2T via IFTTT

Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QTw50N via IFTTT

Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?

Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39pR1Tw via IFTTT

BBC business newsNike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'

Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m42gpt via IFTTT

BBC business newsAstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?

AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3syIdCg via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fqqrx2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsIs this the future for international business deals?

A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31w4N2s via IFTTT

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frkzE2 via IFTTT

Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PJusSr via IFTTT

How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fqqrx2 via IFTTT

India Covid-19: PM Modi 'did not consult' before lockdown

A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cutMcE via IFTTT

Suez canal: Stuck Ever Given container ship now free from shoreline

The stranded Ever Given has been partly moved but efforts to fully refloat it will continue later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u4a0Le via IFTTT

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Australia PM shifts rape-accused minister in cabinet reshuffle

Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sAF30A via IFTTT

Ever Given: Stranded Suez container ship reported freed

The Ever Given, which was blocking one of the world's busiest trade routes, has now been refloated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wiltsu via IFTTT

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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ct5MXw via IFTTT

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BBC business newsChina's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut

Shares of Bilibili opened 2.2% below their issue price before slipping further in early trade from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cwbXdq via IFTTT

BBC business news'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rClIuY via IFTTT

The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m1NyPK via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fmiBo9 via IFTTT

Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39F1fzx via IFTTT

'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rClIuY via IFTTT

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