Trudeau pays respects to Canada heatwave victims
Dozens have died as Canada sees a new record - 49.6C (121.3F) - for the third day in a row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w59Bsl via IFTTT
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Obituary: Donald Rumsfeld
Ruthless, resilient and divisive - he served as Secretary of Defense twice in a career spanning decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcXmxb via IFTTT
BBC business newsGap to close all 81 stores in UK and Ireland
The fashion chain says it will be online-only from the end of September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3w6gqdd via IFTTT
Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction overturned
The decision by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court paves the way for the former comedian's release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dvSU2L via IFTTT
US embassy in Warsaw publishes video condemning LGBT hate
A video titled #WordsMatter highlights hateful messages left under posts about equality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AgmiDR via IFTTT
Covid in Namibia: Mortuaries at capacity
President Hage Geingob says the country faces a "sombre moment" as coronavirus deaths rapidly rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Abullw via IFTTT
Bangladesh elephants rescued after fleeing into Bay of Bengal
The pair were separated from their herd in Myanmar and rescued by local authorities and fishermen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hnM68I via IFTTT
BBC business newsGreen Saving Bond details revealed - except for one key factor
Savers' money will go to the government for environmental projects, but the interest to be paid remains unknown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3y6pQH2 via IFTTT
BBC business newsBank of England's Andy Haldane voices 4% inflation fear
The Bank of England's departing chief economist warns that the risk of high inflation is "rising fast". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3w74MPl via IFTTT
BBC business newsTrump Organization expected to be charged over tax
The firm and its chief financial officer are set to be charged with tax-related crimes, reports say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xbTj2q via IFTTT
Tour de France spectator arrested over sign crash
The woman's sign brought down dozens of cyclists during the first stage of the race on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xbfeXe via IFTTT
HMS Defender: Russia's Putin accuses UK and US of military provocation
Russia's president says last week's naval incident off Crimea was co-ordinated to assess Moscow's response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y8gydM via IFTTT
Paris threatens e-scooter ban after woman's death
Electric scooter providers in the French capital could lose licences if safety issues are not tackled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jpuXOx via IFTTT
Canada weather: Canadians enduring 'unbearable' heatwave
Dozens of people have died in Canada as temperatures reach a record-breaking 49.6C (121F). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tl883S via IFTTT
Yemeni model facing unfair trial by rebel authorities - rights group
Intisar al-Hammadi, who denies the charge, was detained by the rebel Houthi movement in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xcvBTy via IFTTT
Covid-19: Huge crowds seek vaccine as Indonesia cases soar
Thousands of people surround an Indonesian vaccine centre as the country faces a severe outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AdVfta via IFTTT
BBC business newsTradespeople shortages develop as EU workers leave
The founder of Homeserve says there aren't enough tradespeople EU workers leave and demand rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3y3htvK via IFTTT
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Recovered Picasso painting slips on to the floor
The Picasso artwork Head of a Woman was being shown off during a news conference when this happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w1dw9C via IFTTT
Tucker Carlson: NSA denies spying on Fox News host
Carlson accused the US security agency of planning to force him off air, citing a whistle-blower. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w7nsOM via IFTTT
BBC business newsPandemic opened people's eyes to the value of tech - Dixons boss
Alex Buldock says the pandemic and working from home opened people's eyes to the value of tech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TkLclk via IFTTT
BBC business newsTeneo PR firm boss quits over drunken misconduct claims
Declan Kelly steps down over what he called "an inadvertent, public and embarrassing mistake". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3w5tiAc via IFTTT
BBC business newsUnited Airlines bets on travel boom with big plane order
The US airline announces its largest aircraft order to date, for 270 Boeing and Airbus planes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3y4K5or via IFTTT
Kim Kardashian's Skims to design Team USA underwear
The reality TV star says her shapewear company will supply the female members of the US Olympic team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y6wME0 via IFTTT
Black Widow: Japanese serial killer loses death sentence appeal
Chisako Kakehi was found guilty of murdering three romantic partners in Japan for insurance payouts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZ5P3K via IFTTT
Miami building collapse: What could have caused it?
The search for survivors continues but experts must now piece together what caused a Miami apartment block to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y1rxph via IFTTT
China pressure 'undermining Australian universities', report says
Human Rights Watch says China pressure is undermining academic freedom at Australian universities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcHT00 via IFTTT
Most Indians oppose interfaith marriage, survey shows
A study said members of India's major religious communities often don't feel they have much in common. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35XCiwK via IFTTT
BBC business newsForeign business leaders may get quarantine exemption
Executives visiting England from amber-list countries will not need to isolate if trip is a big economic benefit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jpbcXf via IFTTT
Colombian anti-government protesters topple Columbus statue
The statue of the explorer is the latest to be pulled off its pedestal during anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jpCTiB via IFTTT
French lesbians and single women to get IVF rights
After years of heated debate France is to extend fertility treatment to lesbians and single women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UP95lr via IFTTT
Rare black hole and neutron star collisions sighted twice in 10 days
Separate collisions of a neutron star and a black hole are detected in a short space of time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/360TiSU via IFTTT
Lebanon banks close in solidarity after assault on staff
Dozens of men stormed Lebanese Swiss Bank's HQ on Monday, trying to access closed accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dq3E2L via IFTTT
Vicky Hernández: Court says Honduras to blame for trans woman's murder
In a landmark court decision, Honduras is ordered to make changes to protect its LGBT community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcbC9m via IFTTT
BBC business newsBrewdog: Watchdog urged to probe solid gold can prize claim
The brewery company could be in hot water as winners dispute the value of the "solid gold" beer cans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jpG5Lh via IFTTT
BBC business newsMakeup firm Revolution Beauty plans share sale
The move comes eight years after the firm behind brands such as Makeup Revolution was founded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/364mxE8 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCharities say energy choice needed in poorer homes
People with prepayment meters should get priority for new, money-saving energy technology, charities say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qwwAeE via IFTTT
Jamie Lynn Spears: I'm so proud of Britney for using her voice
Britney Spears' younger sister backs the singer after her powerful appearance in court last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UFSEYs via IFTTT
BBC business newsFirms urged to give staff time off for England game
Sir Keir Starmer says workers should be allowed to finish work early to watch England play Germany. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35YUYMD via IFTTT
Elvis Costello defends Olivia Rodrigo over Brutal plagiarism claim
"It’s how rock and roll works," says Costello, after the pop star is accused of copying his music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35YNDN5 via IFTTT
Canada Heatwave: Bears take a dip in record breaking temperatures
Three mischievous bears have a pool day as Canada reaches record breaking temperatures in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vYMO1v via IFTTT
South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ta9C0Y via IFTTT
BBC business newsUK must take action on electric car technologies, says SMMT
SMMT is urging investment into charging points and battery factories to safeguard car industry jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hdxN6E via IFTTT
Climate change: Courts set for rise in compensation cases
As links between climate change and extreme weather events increase, experts predict more lawsuits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h7m1KI via IFTTT
Milos Zeman: Czech president calls transgender people 'disgusting'
President Milos Zeman made the comment in an interview in which he said sex-change was "self-harm". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djjufu via IFTTT
Miami building collapse: Rescuers search air pockets
More than 150 people remain missing, five days after the Florida apartment block collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A6oq0V via IFTTT
Mixing Covid vaccines gives good protection, study suggests
Any combination of Pfizer or AstraZeneca for first and second doses works, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gYmhNt via IFTTT
North Korea: Citizens ‘worried’ by Kim Jong-un weight loss
State media air unprecedented footage of one citizen expressing concern for the leader's weight loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dmbASO via IFTTT
Fortune found in trinket left on pavement in southern France
A man in south-western France discovers €85,000 (£73,000) in cash inside an elephant-shaped trinket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jlREDb via IFTTT
Lázaro Barbosa: Brazil murder suspect dies in police shootout
After a 20-day manhunt, Lázaro Barbosa, who is suspected of killing a family of four, is shot dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h3w1pu via IFTTT
Sri Lanka v England: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella sent home from tour
Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h2xQDr via IFTTT
France elections: Tough lessons for presidential rivals
Fragmented politics and voter apathy: France's regional elections are troubling for party leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gX7ann via IFTTT
Australia lockdown: Nude sunbathers fined for breaching Sydney Covid rules
They were fined for breaking rules banning those in greater Sydney from travelling outside the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyPFk0 via IFTTT
India Covid: Covishield not eligible for EU travel pass
The EU-wide travel pass, known as a digital Covid certificate, allows tourists into member states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gZinUo via IFTTT
BBC business newsNissan to create thousands of UK jobs as it expands battery production
The carmaker is to announce a major expansion of battery production in Sunderland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jnyNI2 via IFTTT
BET Awards: Black women in music, film and sports celebrated
Queen Latifah won a lifetime achievement award at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) ceremony in LA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZ8dL0 via IFTTT
Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles
Lytton in British Columbia breaks an 84-year-old record, as the US Pacific north-west also sizzles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qzheq2 via IFTTT
Hong Kong pro-democracy media buckles under China pressure
A journalist's arrest and changes at a pro-democracy website show 'chilling' impact on media freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hgGbCp via IFTTT
Cardi B reveals pregnancy at BET Awards
The star announced she was expecting her second child as she picked up two awards for rap anthem WAP. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UztBWX via IFTTT
BBC business newsPortugal to make UK travellers quarantine
UK travellers to Portugal will have to quarantine for 14 days from today from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xV4sEs via IFTTT
BBC business newsGreggs' sales recovery stronger than expected
The bakery chain says sales have continued to grow, while car dealership Lookers also enjoys strong trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jh0vGh via IFTTT
BBC business newsGreensill auditor under investigation by watchdog
Saffery Champness's work for Sanjeev Gupta's financial backer is being probed by the FRC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3y102ME via IFTTT
BBC business newsSmall businesses urgently call for more Covid support
Payments on VAT and loans kick in from next week but many companies cannot operate until 19 July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3x6iXW8 via IFTTT
BBC business news'Black rainstorm' warning suspends Hong Kong trading
It is the city's first 'black rainstorm' warning of 2021 with more than 70mm of rain forecast. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3w2UL5H via IFTTT
Outbreaks emerge across Australia in 'new phase' of pandemic
For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXtHWJ via IFTTT
BBC business newsPandemic work stress: How I learnt to deal with it
The disruption caused by the pandemic has raised fears of burnout, but workers are finding solutions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U9CeqV via IFTTT
Wuhan lab-leak theory fuels Trump comeback rally
Supporters say the former president was "dead on", as the theory about the origins of Covid gains respectability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWQZ9A via IFTTT
Climate change: Why action still ignites debate in Australia
Climate change has ended political careers in Australia and action over it remains widely debated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dkhB1Y via IFTTT
Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria
The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZ81tv via IFTTT
Papua's sacred forest for women only
For generations women have gathered clams and shared stories in a forest that is now threatened by pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A4Gl8o via IFTTT
Palestinian protests: Crowds clash with police after death of activist
Protests took place in Ramallah after the death of an activist and critic of the Palestinian Authority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UbiFyQ via IFTTT
France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states - poll
Marine Le Pen's National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnXEeD via IFTTT
Florida building collapse: More than 150 missing, nine dead
Days into the search for survivors in Florida, 150 people remain missing, with nine confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qspXtO via IFTTT
Tour de France: Police seek spectator after crash
A spectator holding a sign causes a multi-rider pile-up during the first stage of the race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tb2wsW via IFTTT
Somalia's Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters
It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in the semi-autonomous state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWvM5f via IFTTT
Pet lion confiscated in Cambodia after TikTok videos
The 18-month-old animal, weighing 70kg, is discovered at a villa in the capital Phnom Penh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U46pjp via IFTTT
US heatwave: Pacific Northwest sees record temperatures
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hb9NRt via IFTTT
BBC business newsBT and OneWeb sign rural broadband deal
The telecoms firm and satellite company explore ways of providing rural broadband in remote areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jjwGVC via IFTTT
Sudan agrees to hand over Darfur war crimes accused
The decision to surrender ex-officials to The Hague comes after a visit from the ICC's top prosecutor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dfhu80 via IFTTT
BBC business newsBrexit: NI business disruption needs to be fixed, says Lewis
The NI secretary calls on the EU to show more flexibility in implementing the NI Protocol. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3djhHHk via IFTTT
Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim
Drugs firm to pay to settle claims it fuelled opioid painkiller addiction crisis in New York State. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xUN3fe via IFTTT
BBC business newsJohnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim
Drugs firm to pay to settle claims it fuelled opioid painkiller addiction crisis in New York State. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xUN3fe via IFTTT
Ready to party? Ibiza's dance experiment
Key workers were able to dance in Ibiza's nightclubs this weekend, to test if they can reopen safely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U4ecOm via IFTTT
BBC business news'I spent £70,000 on pilot training but can't get a job'
Newly qualified pilots are indebted and jobless as airlines reel from the pandemic, says the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jevd2M via IFTTT
More churches burn down on Canada indigenous land
In total four Catholic churches have burned down in western Canada over the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Sg27F via IFTTT
A billion new trees might not turn Ukraine green
The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w2frdY via IFTTT
Pride month: Five stories from around the world
From Canada to Uganda, people are celebrating Pride, both as a protest for LGBT rights and as a party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qtIBBx via IFTTT
Khurshedben Naoroji: The singer who preached nonviolence to bandits
Khurshedben Naoroji gave up her singing career to preach nonviolence to bandits in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Z8ekc via IFTTT
Jack Savoretti takes us on a guided tour of his new musical genre, Europiana
The star says he's created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djlDYv via IFTTT
China's changes through one man's lens
Yan Zhigang has spent four decades photographing the streets, and the people, of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZHevB via IFTTT
Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting
President Iván Duque's helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdCobv via IFTTT
Germany knife attack: Three killed were all women
The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35SY18W via IFTTT
Turkey LGBT: Police use force to break up Gay Pride rally in Istanbul
Police in riot gear used tear gas to disperse people at a banned Pride march in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UFOX5c via IFTTT
Covid-19: Crowds flee Dhaka ahead of strict Bangladesh lockdown
Cases of Covid-19 in Bangladesh have surged since May, largely because of the Delta variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xVIrW9 via IFTTT
Hot air balloon crash kills four in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The balloon is reported to have hit a power line, before the basket detached and fell to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gVyOkM via IFTTT
Florida building collapse: Report from 2018 warned of 'major damage'
A survey flagged "major structural damage" at the complex which collapsed on Thursday near Miami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35V7TPO via IFTTT
LAX: Man jumps from plane after trying to access cockpit
The man, who fled via the emergency slide, was detained on the taxiway at Los Angeles Airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y9KNB9 via IFTTT
'We got justice, but not enough justice'
People in Minneapolis reacted to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qoCpLi via IFTTT
ICYMI: Spider-Man meets the Pope
A nuisance bear, overheated otters and a special guest for the Pope, some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xVQeU1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsHairdressers fear staff crisis after apprentice shortage
The pandemic caused the already decreasing number of apprentices to fall further, hairdressers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h6FV8H via IFTTT
Covid: Australia extends Sydney lockdown as Delta outbreak grows
Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UHCQob via IFTTT
BBC business newsAfricrypt brothers deny involvement in Bitcoin 'heist'
Investors accuse South African firm of absconding with Bitcoin valued at billions of dollars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gZYzza via IFTTT
Germany passes new citizenship law for descendants of Nazi victims
The move closes loopholes that denied citizenship to some whose ancestors had fled persecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SuK1iQ via IFTTT
German knife attack: Several dead and wounded in Würzburg
A man is arrested after the attack in the city of Würzburg, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWAG49 via IFTTT
UFO Pentagon report: Do Americans believe something's out there?
A highly anticipated US government report on UFOs is due to be released before the end of June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gXoJny via IFTTT
Scientists hail stunning 'Dragon Man' discovery
Chinese researchers unveil an ancient skull that could belong to a completely new species of human. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h3zwvb via IFTTT
US Justice Department sues Georgia over election laws
Democrats have likened the new voting restrictions to racist policies of the US 20th century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vQIPE4 via IFTTT
Katty Kay: How 100 days turned into five years of fun
Katty Kay leaves the BBC after nearly three decades of service, including five years on Beyond 100 Days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaNduU via IFTTT
Valérie Bacot: French woman who killed abuser husband should go free, says prosecutor
Valérie Bacot should be shown clemency and allowed to leave jail, a French court is told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gUOO6v via IFTTT
Euro 2020: Uefa launches second investigation into Hungary fans
Uefa is investigating "potentially discriminatory incidents" in Germany's 2-2 draw with Hungary at Euro 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wWIpNP via IFTTT
Ringo Starr drops trademark fight over Ring O sex toys
The Beatles drummer had challenged the trademark, saying it's too similar to his name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35RYaJS via IFTTT
Is Windows 11 the beginning of the end for Skype?
Windows 11 will not have Skype installed by default - favouring Microsoft Teams instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xStjZL via IFTTT
Miami building collapse: Fearful relatives hunt news of missing
Details emerge of the scores unaccounted for in the Florida building collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SqgW86 via IFTTT
BBC business newsGreen list change prompts holiday pricing chaos
Prices for some destinations doubled overnight but others are falling as demand and supply flip flops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qrHtOM via IFTTT
France's young voters turned off by key regional election
Abstention rates were very high in the first round, so what will happen in Sunday's run-offs? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8dDe0 via IFTTT
Miami building collapse: Firefighters search rubble
Firefighters are scouring what was once the basement for any survivors of the Surfside apartment tower collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T8whuh via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Israel reimposes masks amid new virus fears
It comes just days after the last restriction was lifted, as concerns grow over a spate of cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dcseUM via IFTTT
Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews
UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbvNOI via IFTTT
Britney Spears wants her conservatorship to end: What happens next?
As lawyers analyse the latest developments, the singer apologises for keeping fans in the dark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T89vmh via IFTTT
BBC business newsAmazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews
UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jbvNOI via IFTTT
Roman Protasevich: Belarus jet drama dissident moved to house arrest
Opposition journalist Roman Protasevich was seized from a Ryanair plane with his girlfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UDrCRC via IFTTT
BBC business newsU-turn over Premium Bond prizes paid by cheque
NS&I scraps plans that would have seen an end to prizes being posted to winners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gSNWiU via IFTTT
Jammu and Kashmir: Narendra Modi meets regional leaders
It is first such meeting since Delhi revoked the region's special status in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35T45hG via IFTTT
Away goals rule scrapped in Uefa competitions including Champions League
The away goals rule in European club football is to be abolished from the start of next season, Uefa has confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gZrvap via IFTTT
Astronomers work out when the first stars shone
Called the "cosmic dawn", this period happened between 250 and 350 million years after the Big Bang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zSPYa4 via IFTTT
Belarus opposition head Tikhanovskaya condemns 'sham trial' of husband
Opposition head Svetlana Tikhanovskaya calls the trial of her husband and five others act of "revenge". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wO9JO9 via IFTTT
Covid-19: Europe braces for surge in Delta variant
Germany says Europe is "on thin ice" amid warnings Delta could make up 90% of cases by late August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jd2Hyq via IFTTT
Miami building collapse: 'It's the craziest thing I ever heard in my life'
This video was sent by one of the first eyewitnesses on the scene of the Miami building collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQ1jGc via IFTTT
BBC business newsBank of England shrugs off inflation fears
Bank policymakers keep rates steady despite concerns of an inflation surge in the wake of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xRO33B via IFTTT
BBC business newsCiti bank boss says staff work better in the office
James Bardrick says most UK staff at bank Citi will working from the office three days a week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d4WbGf via IFTTT
BBC business newsEE to reintroduce Europe roaming charges in January
The mobile operator EE is to charge new customers to use their phones in Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xJu8Us via IFTTT
Mariam Thompson, love-struck US army linguist, jailed for 23 years
Mariam Thompson, 62, shared the names of US informants in Iraq to a man linked to Hezbollah. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d8pfg7 via IFTTT
Activist critical of Palestinian Authority dies after arrest
The family of Nizar Banat, a critic of the Palestinian Authority, says he was beaten during a raid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qoHDGE via IFTTT
Adriana Rivas: Pinochet-era suspect loses extradition appeal
Adriana Rivas, who lives in Australia, is suspected of kidnappings during Pinochet's rule in Chile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35O9B5j via IFTTT
'Goodbye Apple Daily': Tears in Hong Kong paper's final hour
Hundreds of supporters chanted slogans and cried as the Hong Kong tabloid prepared its last run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h1QA4t via IFTTT
BBC business newsCathay Pacific crew told to get vaccine or risk losing job
The airline says crew must get the Covid vaccination by 31 August or it will review "future employment". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gPoV8c via IFTTT
BBC business newsAnti-obesity drive: Junk food TV adverts to be banned before 9pm
Ministers say children must cut down on products high in fat, salt and sugar, amid rising obesity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xTMHWp via IFTTT
Multi-storey building partially collapses in Miami
A huge rescue operation is under way, with reports that at least some people were injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9jNth via IFTTT
Cathay Pacific crew told to get vaccine or risk losing job
The airline says crew must get the Covid vaccination by 31 August or it will review "future employment". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPoV8c via IFTTT
Vice-President Kamala Harris to make first trip to border
The vice-president has faced repeated questions about why she has not visited the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j4t75l via IFTTT
Canada: Hundreds of unmarked graves found at indigenous school
It is the most significant such discovery to date, a First Nation group in Saskatchewan says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdgzbZ via IFTTT
Benigno Aquino III: The quiet son of Philippine democracy icons
The former Philippine president known as "Noynoy" and scion of the Aquino family has died aged 61. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j8YAUg via IFTTT
Harrison Ford injures shoulder on Indiana Jones 5 film set
The 78-year-old actor injures his shoulder while rehearsing a fight scene in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gN1NHg via IFTTT
US cheerleader wins free speech case against her former school
Brandi Levy was kicked off her cheerleading squad after sharing a profanity-laden social media post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j1zWoq via IFTTT
US migrant camp 'kids feel like they're in prison'
More than 2,000 migrant children are being detained in an overcrowded camp in Texas ridden with disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gQWo0M via IFTTT
BBC business newsTravel industry protests against Covid restrictions
Airline and travel firms want more help from the government amid tight rules on international travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SR9x24 via IFTTT
The trainer boss who even has a pair for funerals
Richard Johnson of Foot Locker has a pair of trainers for every occasion - even weddings and funerals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35NDF0S via IFTTT
BBC business newsLego aims to make bricks from recycled bottles on sale in two years
Firm says challenge is to make more environmentally friendly bricks strong enough to build Hogwarts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SklbC3 via IFTTT
UK denies Russia fired warning shots near British warship
The Ministry of Defence says no shots were directed at HMS Defender and no bombs dropped in her path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6bIt2 via IFTTT
Missing Italian toddler found by reporter sent to cover disappearance
The 21-month-old boy was found after a reporter covering his disappearance heard noises near a road. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35SNbzL via IFTTT
Hungary PM 'scraps Euros visit' amid German LGBT row with Uefa
The decision comes amid anger that Uefa will not allow the Munich stadium to light up in rainbow colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j45olZ via IFTTT
BBC business newsLloyds to close another 44 bank branches
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy casualties reported after airstrike
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Eight on trial for burglaries on Paris celebrities
The gang is suspected of targeting the Paris homes of stars including footballer Thiago Silva. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wQflaP via IFTTT
Mexico prison: Six killed in fight between rival gangs
Security forces say they have regained control of the prison in Tabasco following the deadly fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d5Nnjv via IFTTT
BBC business newsInflation fears grow as UK factory prices surge
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New York mayoral election: Yang out as ex-police officer leads primary
The winning Democratic candidate is likely to become the city's next mayor in a November vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNxiAY via IFTTT
Giant panda gives birth to twins at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo
The cubs, which have not yet been named, are the first ever twins to be born at the zoo in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zNmBWF via IFTTT
Chris Brown accused of hitting woman in LA
Police will now consider whether to bring any charges against the R&B star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j8XDeq via IFTTT
Apple Daily: Hong Kong pro-democracy paper announces closure
The paper's closure - days after its assets were frozen - is a blow to media freedom in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ulz03O via IFTTT
The Nigerian priest saving Igbo deities from the bonfires
Reverend Paul Obayi preserves artefacts burnt by preachers who see them as symbols of idolatry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j48kiz via IFTTT
BBC business newsLeasehold firms agree changes after watchdog investigation
Persimmon and Aviva commit to change in light of competition watchdog inquiry into sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qhSTEM via IFTTT
BBC business newsFirms reassured over post-Covid debts
The government says it will take a "cautious approach" to firms that owe it money after the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SqyZew via IFTTT
BBC business newsMillions become millionaires in Covid pandemic
Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wQGM3Z via IFTTT
Millions become millionaires in Covid pandemic
Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wQGM3Z via IFTTT
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy fighting reported
Rebel forces claim to have seized several towns, which the army has dismissed as "fake news". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35QZNY9 via IFTTT
BBC business newsWeetabix workers suspend strike action at Northamptonshire sites
Unite calls off strikes and says talks with management at the cereal manufacturer will continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zO8ksQ via IFTTT
Angela Merkel receives Moderna as second jab after AstraZeneca shot
Experts believe mixed dosing of Covid vaccines could be a good idea but it's too early to say for sure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vNoXSf via IFTTT
BBC business newsGoogle investigated over 'dominance' in ad market
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Vatican protests against 'unprecedented' Italian bill on homophobia
The Church says the bill would stifle Catholic freedoms, but advocates say safeguards are in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cYiWeX via IFTTT
Turkmenistan's capital tops list of most expensive cities for expats
The annual report ranks 209 cities based on the cost of expenses such as housing, transport and food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zLAk0e via IFTTT
Gabon is first African country paid to protect its rainforest
It is the first African country to get money for reducing carbon emissions through forest protection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6TxDB via IFTTT
BBC business newsCardboard 'in people's garages causing shortage'
Packaging firm DS Smith is working with local councils to increase the amount of cardboard for recycling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gMWhVb via IFTTT
Spain pardons Catalan leaders over independence bid
Nine separatists were jailed over a failed 2017 independence bid, but the pardons are controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j0mocC via IFTTT
Roma street death was 'No Czech Floyd' say police
The Czech government backs police after a video shows an officer subduing a man by kneeling on his neck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xLNxo3 via IFTTT
Greece killing: Helicopter pilot appears in Athens court
Babis Anagnostopoulos wears a bullet-proof vest to court after admitting suffocating his wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Un9HOR via IFTTT
Egypt detains female TikTok star after human trafficking conviction
Haneen Hossam appealed for clemency after being sentenced to 10 years in jail for human trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0c1Sm via IFTTT
Euro 2020: Uefa declines request to light up Allianz Arena in rainbow colours
Uefa declines a request to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours before Germany's Euro 2020 match against Hungary on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2STafM6 via IFTTT
Myanmar army clashes with anti-junta militia in major city
Four members of the opposition militia are reported dead in the first such clashes in a major city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMzz5n via IFTTT
BBC business newsAston Martin sues car dealer in cash wrangle
The luxury carmaker accuses a Swiss dealership of not handing over deposits for its £2.5m Valkyrie model. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xI2abK via IFTTT
US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains
The Pentagon says September is still its withdrawal target as the Taliban seizes land and weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sg8FU6 via IFTTT
Billie Eilish sorry for mouthing anti-Asian slur in resurfaced video
The singer said she's "appalled" by a clip which has been shared recently on TikTok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qoTo04 via IFTTT
Singaporean who tortured and killed Myanmar maid gets 30 years in jail
The 24-year old maid from Myanmar was tortured and starved before her death in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wP94fg via IFTTT
Australian mouse plague: Thousands of inmates moved from infested jail
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Canada: Fire destroys two Catholic churches on indigenous land
Police are treating the two blazes in the western province of British Columbia as suspicious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Upyx0G via IFTTT
US Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA
The country's top court examined whether caps on benefits to student athletes violated federal law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gTAlGE via IFTTT
India Covid vaccination: New policy to speed up delivery
PM Modi praises its strong start but will the new vaccine rollout plan will have a long term impact? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zewVGM via IFTTT
BBC business newsFlexible ticket 'will only save me £7 a year' on my commute
New flexible train tickets are aimed at commuters doing few days in office - but first impressions are muted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gPQc9k via IFTTT
James Michael Tyler: Friends' Gunther reveals cancer diagnosis
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California man arrested over theft of 42,000lbs of pistachios
The 42,000lbs of pistachios went missing from a plant in Central California this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Shtv5J via IFTTT
BBC business newsGupta-owner Jaguar Land Rover supplier in talks with lenders
Liberty Aluminium Technologies employs 250 people across sites in Coventry, Witham and Kidderminster. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gNodHj via IFTTT
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Abiy Ahmed denies reports of hunger
The UN says 350,000 people are living in famine conditions after eight months of war in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35FSliH via IFTTT
Jordan tries ex-royal adviser and minor royal over alleged coup plot
An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal deny plotting to destabilise the kingdom, a lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNaOPC via IFTTT
Tasmanian devils devastate penguin population on Australian island
A conservation group says a project to protect the predators has dealt a "major blow" to seabirds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cYSge0 via IFTTT
BBC business newsGerman watchdog probes Apple's market dominance
Facebook, Amazon and Google have all faced similar scrutiny from the Federal Cartel Office. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xAFSc0 via IFTTT
Spain confirms plans to pardon Catalan separatists
The nine leaders were jailed over a failed 2017 independence bid, but the pardons are controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgiZrV via IFTTT
Iran nuclear deal: President-elect Raisi issues warning over talks
Ebrahim Raisi promises he will not allow negotiations on reviving a 2015 deal to be dragged out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xBmvQ3 via IFTTT
Princess Latifa: Photo appears to show Dubai ruler's daughter in Spain
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Valerie Bacot: French woman goes on trial for murder of abuser
A petition is calling for Valerie Bacot's release, despite her admitting the killing in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0Bon5 via IFTTT
BBC business newsThe FBI launches new mission to 'disrupt' cybercrime
$350m was paid out in cryptoransoms to hackers in 2020, according to analysts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35GZb7G via IFTTT
Pakistani lawyer who represented Asia Bibi says he faces threats to his life
Saif ul Malook, who represented Asia Bibi and overturned blasphemy cases, describes death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gTeP57 via IFTTT
Swedish government toppled in no confidence vote
Prime Minister Stefan Lofven loses the vote following a dispute over rent controls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcvkxj via IFTTT
BBC business newsMorrisons' share price soars 30% on takeover offer
The supermarket has rejected a proposal from a US private equity firm valuing the firm at £5.5bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35JRrS4 via IFTTT
BBC business newsHotel Chocolat pays £4 for beauty firm Rabot 1745
The confectioner pays less than its cheapest box of chocolates for full control of the joint venture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dgetVd via IFTTT
Tokyo 2020: Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Olympic venues
Up to 10,000 Japanese fans - or 50% capacity - will be permitted at venues at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, despite warnings from health bosses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iXC4O4 via IFTTT
France regional election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll
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Usain Bolt welcomes newborn twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo
The Olympic champion and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett announced the births on Instagram. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TPBKGq via IFTTT
North Korea's attempted $1bn bank hack
In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wMfOup via IFTTT
Joe Biden: My surprise claim to be the US president's English cousin
Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UnBper via IFTTT
French court dog helps soothe anxious victims of crime
How one Labrador has helped the victims of violent crime in southern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SN2irL via IFTTT
Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia's electoral board chairperson
Birtukan Mideksa, a former opposition leader who went into exile in the US, says "shortfalls are inevitable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ql8P9y via IFTTT
BBC business newsOnline shopping trend makes warehousing hot property
The logistics industry has been building at breakneck speed, but we still haven't reached "peak shed". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j1YQ7v via IFTTT
BBC business newsPost Office scandal: 'I just forgot how to laugh'
Anjana and Baljit Sethi ran two successful Post Office branches - then they fell victim to the Horizon scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xAwYLt via IFTTT
South Korea: Swapping Seoul megacity isolation for village life
Some South Korean families are abandoning Seoul and swapping megacity isolation for rural village life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xymUTi via IFTTT
US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial'
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South Africa announces gems found are not diamonds
Thousands of people rushed to KwaHlathi village after a man found what turns out to be quartz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xzfJKt via IFTTT
One dead after driver crashes into Florida Pride parade
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Alabama storm: Nine children and one adult killed in crash
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BBC business newsMcDonald's to hire 20,000 staff and open 50 outlets
The burger giant's UK and Ireland boss tells the Sunday Telegraph it is becoming "harder to recruit". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cTyDUs via IFTTT
Iran nuclear deal: Israel attacks Iran as talks progress
Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcZEYr via IFTTT
Message in a bottle from 2018 found after Atlantic voyage
The note was found on a Portuguese island, three years after it was sent by a teenager from the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ScE9uj via IFTTT
Deputy PM defends timing of Irish unity comments
The Irish deputy PM says for some it will "always be the wrong time" to talk about Irish unification. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iRtssd via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan
The Ugandan was part of a nine-member squad which were fully vaccinated, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zHyRrC via IFTTT
Belgium: Body of fugitive far-right soldier found
The shooting instructor went missing in May after taking weapons from a base, sparking a huge manhunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUM4HR via IFTTT
Trans US veterans to be offered gender surgery for first time
Veterans Affairs officials announce they will cover surgery for trans veterans for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wMyqKP via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a look at how the athletes' village hopes to mitigate the risk of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cV7wIZ via IFTTT
Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reflect on the role of women in film at an anniversary screening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWWT8l via IFTTT
In pictures: 1,000 Dreams to mark World Refugee Day
Refugees across Europe set out to record the lives of those who have also fled persecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGEd4w via IFTTT
'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over?
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K-wave: How fans are supporting their favourite idols
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Ethiopia elections: The misinformation circulating online
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Troubled US teens left traumatised by tough love camps
Paris Hilton is among thousands who allege abuse at programmes aimed at reforming US teenagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBFDPM via IFTTT
BBC business newsShipping disruption: 'We're doing our best - but this is crippling'
Disruption in the shipping industry is creating a shortage of goods - and consumers face higher prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gEZAgV via IFTTT
Arizona police shoot driver who crashed into charity bike ride
Six cyclists and the suspect are critically injured after the incident at a charity bike ride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iTIu0D via IFTTT
'World's oldest' alligator Muja celebrates 85th birthday at Belgrade Zoo
From surviving World War Two to becoming a hit on TikTok, Belgrade Zoo star Muja has been through a lot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TPDbEY via IFTTT
Iran election: Israel voices 'grave concern' over Ebrahim Raisi
Israel says Ebrahim Raisi has nuclear ambitions and is Iran's most extremist president yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SKQwy5 via IFTTT
Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation
Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gLCJiH via IFTTT
Iran election: Wariness and welcome for Ebrahim Raisi
Ebrahim Raisi's win in the country's presidential election has prompted mixed reactions across the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Au2CI via IFTTT
BBC business newsUS private equity firm considers bid for Morrisons
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has 28 days to formally bid for the UK's fourth-largest supermarket group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35DCIs4 via IFTTT
Mike Pence: Hecklers brand ex-VP 'traitor' at conservative conference
Mike Pence draws jeers, apparently for his refusal to overturn the results of the 2020 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8TRDt via IFTTT
Paris police search for two e-scooter riders after pedestrian killed
Two women on an electric scooter hit a pedestrian and did not stop to provide help, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j0QpZM via IFTTT
Joe and Jill Biden announce death of 'beloved' dog Champ
Champ, a German Shepherd, had been with the couple for 13 years and lived at the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gLBBNv via IFTTT
Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path
The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vGQbd5 via IFTTT
Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave
Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCKkXA via IFTTT
Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off
Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iNVJzQ via IFTTT
Valuable 350-year-old oil paintings found in skip
German police say the gold-framed artworks had been dumped at a motorway rest stop in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCg3rU via IFTTT
Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to become president
Cleric Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has received most of the votes counted so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SNqLNF via IFTTT
Why Ethiopia’s 'alphabet generation' feel betrayed by Abiy
PM Abiy Ahmed swept to power after mass protests, but his Oromo community still feel like outsiders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SaHpGJ via IFTTT
France's Le Pen on track for regional power with an eye on presidency
France's far-right National Rally party looks set to top Sunday's first round regional vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vCV9HR via IFTTT
Armenia's war defeat prompts bitter vote on rebuilding country
After a fierce campaign, the election will decide the country's post-war future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wHotya via IFTTT
BBC business newsFake ads on Facebook spoil real life fairy story
A firm making wire fairy sculptures has been hit by scammers using adverts on the social media network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gzTXkd via IFTTT
BBC business newsSome furloughed workers do not want to return, Andrea Leadsom says
But the ex-business secretary says there is also a mental health issue, with some fearful of returning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q72AG2 via IFTTT
Lisbon gave protesters' data to foreign embassies
Data was illegally shared in 52 cases in 2018-19, with reports citing embassies of China and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9BpKN via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Setback for EU in legal fight with AstraZeneca
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Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden
US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gANWnt via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Setback for EU in legal fight with AstraZeneca
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Portland riots: Police crowd-control team resigns after officer indicted
The officer in the Portland crowd-control team faces an assault charge after last year's race riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TKUvL2 via IFTTT
Shanghai gallery removes exhibit ranking women 'prettiest to ugliest'
The gallery in Shanghai pulls the video piece "Uglier and Uglier" after a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S7srB8 via IFTTT
Covid: Israel to send one million vaccines to Palestinians in swap deal
Under the deal, the Palestinians will give Israel a reciprocal number of doses later in the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vAciBX via IFTTT
Apple Daily: Hong Kong police raid sparks rush on newspapers
The pro-democracy newspaper printed a bumper 500,000 copies after police arrested five senior staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iR5JIE via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: No spectators is 'least risky' option
Japanese medical experts warn that allowing domestic spectators will lead to a spike in Covid cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vD7agu via IFTTT
Foo Fighters to release disco album as the Dee Gees
Dave Grohl's band rename themselves the Dee Gees and cover five 1970s hits by the Gibb brothers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iNuHsk via IFTTT
BBC business newsBloomsbury staff must be vaccinated before office return
The Harry Potter publisher will require all staff to be vaccinated before they return to offices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zFmZGS via IFTTT
Crocodile attack: 'I was beating on its snout'
Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vChMw7 via IFTTT
California heatwave: State declares state of emergency
Parts of the US south-west report dangerously high temperatures, with excessive heat warnings in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCLEK7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsMSC Cruises cancels passenger trips after overbooking
MSC Cruises had sold tickets for its trips assuming that Covid restrictions would be lifted on the 21 June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gEhdNS via IFTTT
Alieu Kosiah: Liberian convicted of war crimes in Swiss court
Alieu Kosiah is the first Liberian to be convicted for acts committed during the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q7Gfbw via IFTTT
Alex Harvill: US daredevil dies during world record attempt
Alex Harvill died trying to break the record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump in Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gy4LPU via IFTTT
Scarlett Johansson criticises Black Widow's 'hyper-sexualisation' in Iron Man 2
Scarlett Johansson says her character was treated like "a possession or a thing" in Iron Man 2. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iSliQm via IFTTT
Ethiopia election: A sham or democratic rebirth?
Why the stakes are so high in the nation's first attempt at free and fair elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8KYtE via IFTTT
Gaza fire balloons draw renewed Israel air strikes
Arson attacks and retaliatory air strikes put further strain on a fragile ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gBitBt via IFTTT
Obamacare: US Supreme Court upholds affordable healthcare law
The law, known as Obamacare, gives millions of low-income Americans access to medical insurance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDqO6F via IFTTT
India Covid pandemic: Girl, 5, reunited with mother in Australia
Stuck in India, Johannah was separated from her family in Australia because of border closures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wAJL0x via IFTTT
Kenneth Kaunda: Zambia's first president dies aged 97
Kaunda was one of Zambia's founding fathers who helped achieve independence from Britain in 1964. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wNlx3n via IFTTT
BBC business news‘My firm was taken to court over unpaid rent'
Many firms face county court judgements for unpaid rent despite the moratorium on commercial evictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U9eZgN via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Employers can put self-isolating staff on furlough
The Treasury was "reluctant" to say the scheme could be used this way, emails from a civil servant suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cNIonj via IFTTT
BBC business newsCryptoassets: Fears that investors are taking too many risks
A shrinking proportion of buyers see it as a gamble, but the regulator warns they could lose the lot. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TDPC6L via IFTTT
Girls to break centuries-old German male choir school tradition
The Regensburger Domspatzen boys' church choir will open its school to girls next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMVoxe via IFTTT
BBC business newsUK and US announce deal after Boeing-Airbus truce
The agreement means tariffs on goods, such as Scotch whisky, will remain suspended for five years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wB8cuD via IFTTT
Christian Eriksen to have heart-starting device fitted after collapse
Denmark's Christian Eriksen will be fitted with a heart-starting device following his collapse on the pitch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvQ2MJ via IFTTT
Ganges river: India boatman praised for saving baby girl floating in a box
The 21-day-old baby girl was found in a wooden box in the Ganges river and is now in hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d6DmTd via IFTTT
Italy cable car: Outrage as video of the crash shown on TV
Italy's public broadcaster showed the footage of last month's cable car crash that killed 14 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wB1y7B via IFTTT
Diana Ross reveals first album in 15 years, Thank You
The legendary Motown singer recorded every track on Thank You in her home studio. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TG9fuC via IFTTT
Shenzhou-12: Chinese astronauts dock with new space station
Shenzhou-12 docked with the new Tiangong space station as part of China's longest crewed mission to date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gu7lGx via IFTTT
Ivory Coast's ex-President Gbagbo to return home after ICC acquittal
Laurent Gbagbo was taken to the ICC in 2011 on charges of crimes against humanity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gtLjno via IFTTT
Giant Buddhist statue gets Covid face mask in Japan
Temple managers plan to keep the face covering on the figure until the pandemic is brought under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2THrCzj via IFTTT
Strong-Willed Pig: Animal that survived Sichuan earthquake dies
Zhu Jianqiang, or "Strong-Willed Pig", was seen as a symbol of hope and resilience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ud4dWZ via IFTTT
Shenzhou-12: China launches three astronauts to space station
China successfully launches the Shenzhou-12 capsule, containing crew for the country's new space station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cPJE9n via IFTTT
BBC business newsHalfords faces 'acute' bike supply challenges amid Covid disruption
The retailer says sales have surged amid travel restrictions but lockdowns have hampered manufacturers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xkkszM via IFTTT
When Biden met Putin: Decoding the world leaders' body language
A body language expert unpacks the postures and gestures of the two world leaders at their summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wxJGuD via IFTTT
Biden lashes out at CNN reporter
The president snaps at a female correspondent before apologising later on for being "a wise guy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gwLT3R via IFTTT
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Biden and Putin praise Geneva summit talks but discord remains
The US and Russia agree to nuclear arms control talks but progress at the Geneva summit is limited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vtQFmH via IFTTT
BBC business newsLina Khan: The 32-year-old taking on Big Tech
The new Federal Trade Commission chair has Big Tech in her sights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wsujDw via IFTTT
Berlin squat riot leaves dozens of police wounded
Sixty police officers are hurt as squatters riot over a planned fire inspection at 94 Rigaer Straße. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UdwTiz via IFTTT
Mexico missing students: Remains of third victim identified
Almost seven years after 43 students disappeared, the remains of a third victim are identified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vzEBjY via IFTTT
Lina Khan: The 32-year-old taking on Big Tech
The new Federal Trade Commission chair has Big Tech in her sights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wsujDw via IFTTT
Peruvians reweave Incan 'living bridge' over river
Communities literally came together to recreate the historic rope bridge, meeting in the middle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pYeMZR via IFTTT
BBC business newsEviction ban on firms behind on rent is extended by nine months
The government's ban on landlords evicting companies in rent debt will now end in March 2022 from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vw9xS4 via IFTTT
BBC business news'Mediocre' male managers are stopping women's rise
A survey of women in finance finds men are progressing because they are better at office politics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cKxnDl via IFTTT
BBC business newsJohn Lewis boss says young staff lack basic numeracy skills
Chairwoman Dame Sharon White says that new recruits' literacy and numeracy are weak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wJ40cB via IFTTT
Germany withdraws platoon from Nato mission in Lithuania
The army is investigating reports of sexual coercion and anti-Semitic songs at a party in Lithuania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pZkb2B via IFTTT
Taishan nuclear plant: China admits damage to fuel rods
The Chinese government says the issue at the Taishan facility is "common" and did not cause a leak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gSYtth via IFTTT
BBC business newsGoldman Sachs delays return to office for workers
The investment bank, along with NatWest, is reviewing plans for staff to come back to the office. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35o8hpL via IFTTT
BBC business newsFuneral firms are ordered to make prices clearer
The Competition and Markets Authority says funeral directors and crematoriums could risk court action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35F48Op via IFTTT
BBC business newsShops recall pet food linked to rare cat disease
Dry pet food from Sainsbury's, Pets at Home and other brands recalled after rise in fatal cat disease. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35pNi5J via IFTTT
Spanish man jailed for killing and eating his mother
The 28-year-old was arrested after body parts of his mother were found scattered in her Madrid flat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xkSUKo via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Cash and card use dived in lockdown, says report
Most payments by consumers are spontaneous but options were limited by the Covid crisis., say banks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pWXOLn via IFTTT
BBC business newsMade.com targets £775.3m valuation in London float
The online furniture firm, founded a decade ago with £2.5m, is set to sell shares in the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gtqW9R via IFTTT
BBC business newsGB News: Piers Morgan attacks Ikea for pulling advertising from news channel
The Swedish giant is among a number of companies who are pausing adverts on the new news channel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gzVCoO via IFTTT
Biden-Putin summit: US and Russian leaders set for tense Geneva talks
The first meeting between the leaders comes as relations between the US and Russia are at rock bottom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gtGJ8x via IFTTT
Police investigate death of Indonesian critic who died during flight
An initial post mortem in Indonesia found Helmud Hontong had died of natural causes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vpbEHt via IFTTT
Ahmad Al K: Dutch court tries refugee over Syria murder video
Ahmad Al K sought asylum in the Netherlands but is accused of shooting an unarmed Syrian officer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gAnysD via IFTTT
Indian students get bail in Delhi riots case
Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita took part in protests against a contentious citizenship law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cJXaeJ via IFTTT
Belarus plane: Ryanair boss says pilot had no choice but to land in Minsk
Michael O'Leary says the crew was warned that a bomb would explode if the plane stayed on course. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cI8HeE via IFTTT
Illinois chemical plant fire being left to burn out to stop spillage into river
Fire crews in Illinois are managing the blaze to avoid water laced with chemicals running into the nearby river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gwilDz via IFTTT
BBC business newsBoeing-Airbus trade row set to end after 17 years
The agreement, after 17 years, means taxes on $11.5bn of goods will be removed for five years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35mFfqr via IFTTT
Boeing-Airbus trade row set to end after 17 years
The agreement, after 17 years, means taxes on $11.5bn of goods will be removed for five years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35mFfqr via IFTTT
BBC business newsWeb founder Berners-Lee to auction source code as NFT
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web, is auctioning off a digital certificate for his code. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wvpU2H via IFTTT
BBC business newsBoohoo boosted by demand for summer clothing
The fashion chain sees sales growth continue and takes further steps to improve scrutiny of suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xouIqA via IFTTT
BBC business newsIkea France fined €1m for snooping on staff
The ex-CEO of Ikea France gets a suspended term, as private detectives and police spied on staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zml5ux via IFTTT
Airlines report 3,000 unruly passengers this year in US
Most of the cases involved passengers who refused to wear masks, as airlines enforce tougher rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gsfKKO via IFTTT
In The Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda sorry for lack of Afro-Latinos
In The Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda says his film "fell short" in the diversity of its cast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wqWYsx via IFTTT
South Africa: Unidentified stones spark 'diamond rush'
Many of those digging in KwaHlathi village believe the crystal-like stones are precious jewels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pT4MAQ via IFTTT
Ikea France fined €1m for snooping on staff
The ex-CEO of Ikea France gets a suspended term, as private detectives and police spied on staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zml5ux via IFTTT
Runner blames burrito for failing drugs test
Shelby Houlihan says she has been banned for four years after testing positive for a prohibited substance - which she blames on a burrito. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBJDzV via IFTTT
Footballer Eriksen 'fine under the circumstances'
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen says he is "fine under the circumstances" as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyOjFT via IFTTT
Liz Chicaje: Activist whose fight created a national park
Liz Chicaje, who fought for the creation of Yaguas National Park, has been awarded the Goldman prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xoktm6 via IFTTT
Goma volcano: ‘I don't know what happened to my family.’
Several children are missing after becoming separated from their family while fleeing the lava flows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vqnYaz via IFTTT
Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threat
It comes after a summit of alliance leaders described China's behaviour as a "systemic challenge". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cH8Df7 via IFTTT
Three things to watch as Joe Biden meets Vladimir Putin
The US president is set to talk to the Russian leader in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUilij via IFTTT
Italian marines: India closes criminal cases in 2012 shooting
The two marines are accused of killing two fishermen off the coast of India's Kerala state in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xohkTy via IFTTT
World War II: Hideki Tojo's ashes scattered by US, documents reveal
Newly uncovered documents reveal US dropped Hideki Tojo's remains into the Pacific Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SptSvb via IFTTT
Yemen: Dozens of migrants feared dead after boat sinks
Yemeni fishermen have reportedly recovered 25 bodies, but the fate of dozens more remains unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wu5nvC via IFTTT
BBC business newsGrenfell Tower: Survivor warns lives are still in danger
On the fourth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, a former resident fears another disaster will happen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gBiYul via IFTTT
Johnny & Jugnu: Fast food staff arrested for not giving police free burgers
All 19 workers at a Johnny & Jugnu fast food restaurant in Lahore were detained for hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gkqwm4 via IFTTT
Wrong seat: Netanyahu sits in PM's chair after loss
After a vote installing a new government, Benjamin Netanyahu sat back down, but in a seat that was no longer his. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iBv0Xb via IFTTT
BBC business newsVodafone picks Samsung for 5G network
South Korean firm's contract win called a market "breakthrough" by one analyst. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wzYGI4 via IFTTT
Irish police to be given powers over passwords
New legislation in the Republic of Ireland will compel suspects to give police their details. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziFNv8 via IFTTT
IS Badoush prison massacre: Iraq exhumes bodies from mass grave
DNA taken from victims found in a mass grave near Mosul will be compared with possible relatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vjze8p via IFTTT
BBC business newsSerco in new boost to profits from coronavirus services
Outsourcer says profits will outperform amid high continuing demand for coronavirus services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U4iPYF via IFTTT
BBC business newsCarlos Ghosn: US father and son admit role in Nissan chief's escape
Michael and Peter Taylor are accused of helping ex-Nissan boos Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35fLcp0 via IFTTT
Nato summit: Nato must face up to China's rise, alliance chief says
The alliance is expected to brand China a security risk at President Biden's first summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xhcEPa via IFTTT
Aung San Suu Kyi: Trial of ousted Myanmar leader begins
Aung San Suu Kyi faces a range of charges including owning unlicensed walkie-talkies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RQaKWE via IFTTT
Carlos Ghosn: US father and son admit role in Nissan chief's escape
Michael and Peter Taylor are accused of helping ex-Nissan boos Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35fLcp0 via IFTTT
BBC business newsDelaying lockdown easing will have 'critical impact' on business
Plans to keep Covid rules in place for an extra month will hurt clubs and restaurants, say trade groups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35k0Akq via IFTTT
China denounces G7 after statement on Xinjiang and Hong Kong
The country's embassy in the UK hits out after a statement criticised Beijing over a range of issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pS3TZt via IFTTT
Headache and running nose linked to Delta variant
People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zrgyqI via IFTTT
Ned Beatty, Deliverance, Superman and Toy Story 3 actor, dies aged 83
Dubbed the busiest actor in Hollywood, he was also seen in Nashville, Network and many other films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghw0Ot via IFTTT
Ziona Chana: Head of 'world's largest family' dies in India's Mizoram state
Ziona Chana, the head of a religious sect that practiced polygamy, had 38 wives and 89 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pP3JC5 via IFTTT
'We hope it's the beginning of a new Israel'
Many Israelis celebrate as a new coalition government ends 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iBGuK3 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Cardiff Airport saw biggest drop in passengers in UK
It had a further blow after Aer Lingus' operators Stobart Air went into liquidation on Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iB4n4r via IFTTT
Madrid protests: Thousands rally against Catalan pardons
Right-wing Spanish parties say plans to pardon separatist leaders are a threat to national unity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gmLz7M via IFTTT
G7: World leaders promise one billion Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations
PM Boris Johnson rejects criticism the donation is not enough, saying "we are going flat out". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TrBoWc via IFTTT
Netanyahu out as new Israeli government approved
Benjamin Netanyahu loses his 12-year hold on power as a new Israeli government is approved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TleAaJ via IFTTT
French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic outlasts Stefanos Tsitsipas for 19th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic wins his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wpt2NI via IFTTT
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: G7 calls for access for aid workers
The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vfMZVz via IFTTT
Netanyahu: A shrewd leader who reshaped Israel
Loved and loathed, Israel's ousted long-term PM made his mark on the country at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnk974 via IFTTT
G7: Macron responds to criticism over 'offensive' NI comments
French President Macron responds to the furore around his reported comments on Northern Ireland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TrXUhG via IFTTT
G7 leaders pledge 1bn doses of vaccines for poorer countries - Johnson
G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U4Atvm via IFTTT
Biden: US could 'work with Russia' over Covid, cyber crime and conflict
Joe Biden says the US could "work with Russia" on issues such as Covid, cyber crime and conflicts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iDrBXV via IFTTT
G7 summit: Leaders pledge climate action but disappoint activists
The plan renews a promise to raise $100bn a year but environmentalists say it lacks detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35gJAvg via IFTTT
BBC business newsJD Sports faces investor backlash over boss's bonus
Peter Cowgill was awarded £4.3m despite the retailer accepting Covid support from the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tmh34K via IFTTT
G7 summit: How significant are group's climate pledges?
G7 leaders make new pledges to combat climate change, but campaigners say they lack detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xnEidv via IFTTT
Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder suffered cardiac arrest, says team doctor
Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed in Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, says Danish team doctor Morten Boesen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zq7aDu via IFTTT
Covid spike delays return of Lumumba's remains
Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pPGM1q via IFTTT
Malaysia deports French conspiracy theorist wanted for abduction
French conspiracy theorist Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann is wanted over the kidnapping of a child in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zo7t1J via IFTTT
G7 summit: China says small groups do not rule the world
The G7 leaders, who are meeting in England, have sought a unified position over China's rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vempwh via IFTTT
BBC business newsDisruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders
Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35cRdmo via IFTTT
Israel's Netanyahu poised to lose power to new government
Israel's long-term leader is set to be unseated by a coalition of parties which united against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pOcfkJ via IFTTT
Swiss to vote in pesticide ban referendum
Supporters say pesticides damage the environment, but farmers warn they could lose their livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cFJ9P4 via IFTTT
Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders
Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35cRdmo via IFTTT
BBC business news'We'll lose thousands if wedding rules don't change'
Rules on weddings were to be relaxed on 21 June, but a rise in Covid cases could ruin 'the big day'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vh3bpO via IFTTT
Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon's Bezos
The mystery auction winner will be part of the the first human flight by space company Blue Origin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zimOkB via IFTTT
E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals
A new game based in James Cameron's movie, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and Rainbow Six started off E3. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vgV5gU via IFTTT
G7 in Cornwall: Environmental protesters take to streets and sea
About 200 protesters paddled out into the bay from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pNzhIn via IFTTT
Euro 2020: Kieffer Moore equalises for Wales against Switzerland in 1-1 Euro opener
Kieffer Moore cancels out Breel Embolo's opener as Wales come from behind to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in their opening match of Euro 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xc1UBJ via IFTTT
SLS: First view of Nasa's assembled 'megarocket'
Nasa has assembled the key elements of its powerful SLS rocket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xfjuom via IFTTT
G7 summit: Joe Biden gifts Boris Johnson custom-made bike
The red, white and blue machine was built in record time by a Philadelphia business with four staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TWbyKd via IFTTT