Tokyo Olympics: Charlotte Worthington wins BMX freestyle gold for Great Britain
Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington wins a thrilling gold in the women's BMX park freestyle Olympic final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vo2tKU via IFTTT
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BBC business newsTaxi and food discounts offer to boost youth jabs
The government's latest vaccine drive comes as 67% of 18 to 29-year-olds in England have had a first jab. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37bOL0v via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: One in five firms plan job cuts as furlough tapers - survey
From Sunday, government payments reduce to 60% towards salaries, with employers paying 20%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xhcg2X via IFTTT
BBC business newsHeatwave risk from plans to convert shops to homes
Turning more commercial property into homes raises fears of sub-standard conditions, says a report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j62I5H via IFTTT
BBC business news‘Lenders won’t touch us - my home’s worth nothing'
Campaigners say government attempts to unlock parts of the property market paralysed by the cladding crisis have stalled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3C2Zp7N via IFTTT
Anti-eviction lawmaker camps overnight on US Capitol steps
Cori Bush fears millions of US tenants could be at risk if an eviction freeze is allowed to expire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ifQfgp via IFTTT
Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene
Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C4WOKy via IFTTT
The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria
Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xjkS97 via IFTTT
Kris Wu: K-Pop star arrested on suspicion of rape
The Chinese-Canadian star denies allegations made online by several women in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhjLRj via IFTTT
SolarWinds: Top US prosecutors hit by suspected Russian hack
It is feared hackers may have accessed sensitive legal files during last year's SolarWinds breach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rLiHdk via IFTTT
Double GB gold in new mixed events
Great Britain kick off a golden Saturday by winning two of the new mixed relay events but there is disappointment for Dina Asher-Smith. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WG6kUs via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: The medal winners' flowers that pay tribute to 2011 disaster
More than 5,000 bouquets are being handed to athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games - and have a special significance, with flowers from areas devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A8Y0Lx via IFTTT
Dressel sets world record to win third Tokyo gold
American Caeleb Dressel gains his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a 100m butterfly world record, while Katie Ledecky and Kaylee McKeown also win golds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TOOLAy via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Elaine Thompson-Herah defends 100m title
Elaine Thompson-Herah became the second-fastest woman in history as she beat fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to defend her Olympic 100m title. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGIKab via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Georgia athletes removed from Games after sightseeing trip
Two Georgian silver medallists are told to leave the Olympic Games for taking a sightseeing trip in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbRDjB via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Fighting rages as Taliban besiege three key cities
Fears rise of a humanitarian crisis as Islamist militants seek to capture major Afghan urban areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V0Fnuk via IFTTT
Billie Eilish opens up on internet trolls
Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary to be broadcast on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37icUlT via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic loses to Pablo Carreno Busta in bronze-medal match
Novak Djokovic throws one racquet and smashes another as his bid for an Olympic medal ends in defeat by Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fbeZ7N via IFTTT
ICYMI: Decoding feline feelings and a breathtaking bungee jump
A round-up of the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j2pewe via IFTTT
Australia Covid: Brisbane lockdown after Delta variant cases
Millions of Australians in parts of Queensland enter a snap lockdown from Saturday afternoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ieEeI7 via IFTTT
Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly
A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3feQYN4 via IFTTT
Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed
Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37f2zak via IFTTT
Amanda Knox claims Matt Damon film Stillwater profits from her life
The director of Stillwater said he was fascinated by Ms Knox's wrongful murder conviction in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UYnPPu via IFTTT
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta criticises 'vaccine nationalism'
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta says vaccine nationalism is why he wants his country to move towards vaccine production. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rKO6fK via IFTTT
Deadly oil tanker attack in Arabian Sea
Two crew members, a British and a Romanian citizen, are killed in an incident off the coast of Oman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V9thyK via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Who are the contenders for Usain Bolt's 100m crown?
For the first time since 2004 an athlete other than Usain Bolt will win the men's Olympic 100m - but who are the contenders for gold? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ff2WGp via IFTTT
BBC business newsAmazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach
The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/376WPzy via IFTTT
Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach
The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376WPzy via IFTTT
Australia to return 14 artworks of disputed provenance to India
The National Gallery says their repatriation will "close a very difficult chapter of our history". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6CCPU via IFTTT
China nuclear: Taishan reactor shut down over damaged fuel rods
The operator says the EPR reactor at Taishan in China is "under control" despite fuel rod concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3leu9g7 via IFTTT
Critics praise 'defiant' Billie Eilish album
The teen megastar's second album, Happier Than Ever, gives an unflinching portrayal of global fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ff9eGe via IFTTT
BBC business newsEurozone out of recession after economy grows 2%
Data suggests all economies in the 19-country bloc expanded in the last three months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3icWPEH via IFTTT
Turkey fires: Blazes threaten Marmaris and other coastal resorts
Villages and hotels are evacuated as firefighters attempt to put out dozens of blazes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zLUnKY via IFTTT
Djokovic's 'golden Grand Slam' bid thwarted
Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning a 'Golden Slam' are over after losing to Alexander Zverev in the Olympic tennis semi-finals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vnn7e7 via IFTTT
Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike
The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zRYJR6 via IFTTT
BBC business newsBritish Airways owner IAG to ramp up flights
IAG, which also owns Iberia, says it plans to run at 75% of its 2019 passenger capacity by the end of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lbjRgV via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Kenya's runners form 'mum's club'
Top Kenyan female athletes have been juggling parenting and training for the Tokyo Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iYhZ8B via IFTTT
Hong Kong: First person sentenced under security law gets nine years jail
Tong Ying-kit is the first to be convicted under Hong Kong's controversial national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WCsPtq via IFTTT
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow
The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VjG7u6 via IFTTT
BBC business newsRobinhood has a muted stock market debut
Shares in the online trading platform fell in its first day of trading in a lacklustre debut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V12t3P via IFTTT
BBC business newsShareholder dissent grows over Morrison's takeover bid
More shareholders are coming out against a proposed £6.3bn deal for the supermarket chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WzoCqp via IFTTT
Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery
Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zMnUV2 via IFTTT
BBC business newsBumble to give staff unlimited paid leave
The dating app's policy is subject to manager approval and comes after the firm shut down for a week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BTKfBV via IFTTT
American Lee takes gold as Biles watches on
American Sunisa Lee takes gymnastics all-around gold at the Olympics as defending champion Simone Biles watches from the stands after withdrawing to prioritise her mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9evPD via IFTTT
Afghanistan Taliban: Flash flooding kills dozens in remote province
At least 60 people die and many are missing in a remote area controlled by Islamist militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/375ao2s via IFTTT
Johnny Ventura: Dominican merengue legend dies aged 81
The Dominican Republic singer, whose career spanned six decades, is seen as a Latin music legend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WzTqaz via IFTTT
BBC business newsUS economic growth 'disappoints' as Covid surges
The world's largest economy grew by 6.5% in the second quarter but fell short of forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/376o0ua via IFTTT
Hushpuppi: Nigerian influencer pleads guilty to money laundering
Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, posted photos of his lavish lifestyle to 2.5m Instagram followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l9Ru2w via IFTTT
Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta responsible for journalist death - inquiry
A report quoted by Maltese media says officials could have prevented Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jgWMXN via IFTTT
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fighting escalates despite ceasefire
Forces in Amhara are battling rebels on three fronts along the border with Tigray, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BUql9J via IFTTT
Israel investigating shooting of Palestinian boy in West Bank
Palestinian officials say soldiers shot the 12-year-old as he travelled in a car in the West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iaXLsX via IFTTT
Global education summit targets pandemic-hit schooling
A summit in London is raising aid to support 175 million children in the poorest countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lc85CW via IFTTT
Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor 'stable' after 'heart-related incident' during filming
The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ybpu2g via IFTTT
Netflix US cast and crew must be vaccinated to work
The online streaming firm is the latest company to make Covid jabs mandatory for workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l6bB1H via IFTTT
China interest in Afghanistan could be 'positive', says US Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l8B5M0 via IFTTT
BBC business newsDrug firm fined for huge price rise that hit NHS
Advanz pushed up the price of thyroid tablet packs more than 10-fold, says the competition watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zMGT1Q via IFTTT
BBC business newsAustralia house prices soar at 'unsustainable' rate
Six state capitals have seen record prices for the third quarter in a row, the survey said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l4b801 via IFTTT
I am more than my accomplishments, Biles says
US gymnast Simone Biles reacts to the widespread support she has received after withdrawing from Thursday's all-around final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/374fwnu via IFTTT
BBC business newsUS economic recovery 'making progress', says Fed
Widespread vaccinations have helped boost the economy and employment, the US central bank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j25B7H via IFTTT
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and his love of Bugattis and Michael Jackson
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, tipped as Equatorial Guinea's next leader, is under sanctions in the UK and France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TLhZ3i via IFTTT
Bosnian Serbs defy top UN official Inzko over genocide denial
Ethnic Serb leaders, accused of playing down the Srebrenica massacre, will now boycott parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l2ielH via IFTTT
Pedro Castillo: The primary school teacher who became Peru's president
The meteoric rise of leftist Pedro Castillo has shaken Peru's political and business elite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BQw4gZ via IFTTT
Man on scooter steals millions from upmarket Paris jeweller
The middle-aged armed robber targets a store in an upmarket area of the French capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zQ2giR via IFTTT
Remington: US gunmaker offers $33m to Sandy Hook shooting victims
Victims' families from Sandy Hook elementary school sued Remington for the sale of the rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yfS0jm via IFTTT
Shamook: Star Wars effects company ILM hires Mandalorian deepfaker
The artist, who uses the online alias Shamook, has been recruited by Industrial Light and Magic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BOHK3D via IFTTT
Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan gets Covid jab in policy reverse
After the Covid scepticism of her predecessor, Tanzania's President Samia launches a vaccine campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iU3Lp7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsOculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes
Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3i66nB4 via IFTTT
Sweden charges man over 1988 Iran prison massacre
Hamid Nouri faces trial over the mass execution of detainees during the Iran-Iraq war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i6waJx via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Why 'superhuman' Simone Biles could change attitudes to mental health in sport
Athletes discuss Simone Biles' decision to prioritise her mental health at the Tokyo Olympics and how she could change attitudes in sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376moRm via IFTTT
BBC business newsHousing market cools as stamp duty break withdrawn
UK house prices still rose by 10.5% compared with a year ago, Nationwide building society says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zHVbk1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsSheffield Forgemasters: Ministry of Defence to acquire steel firm
Sheffield Forgemasters will see up to £400m of investment in the next decade, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iYhqvo via IFTTT
China building nuclear missile silo field, scientists say
A new report based on high-quality satellite images says the site could hold up to 100 silos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x3VWlS via IFTTT
Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul star collapses on set of Breaking Bad spin-off
The US actor was reportedly rushed to hospital in Los Angeles after being taken ill in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UNskfD via IFTTT
BBC business newsCannabis part of the future says tobacco giant
British American Tobacco says its future lies in getting people to switch to nicotine alternatives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UVhwfm via IFTTT
Petrol bombs thrown at Cuban embassy in Paris
Cuba's foreign ministry has released surveillance footage of the attack at its embassy in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f46gEk via IFTTT
BBC business newsHonda workers in Swindon to face 'reality check' after it closes
Swindon car plant prepares to stop production on July 30 after 35 years of production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lbNpea via IFTTT
Star gymnast Biles withdraws from all-around final
American gymnast and four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles withdraws from the individual all-around final Tokyo Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCH50F via IFTTT
Leverkusen blast: German chemical plant explosion leaves one dead
Officials in Leverkusen say four people are missing and 16 were injured in the blast on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iVv02v via IFTTT
Man in contraption washes up in Florida after trying to run on water
Reza Baluchi was trying to "run" 1,000 miles north, but ended up 30 miles south of his start point. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TB31fY via IFTTT
Britney Spears officially requests new conservator to replace her father
The star's new lawyer says her father's control of her career is "insane and depressing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iPKQM9 via IFTTT
Dad builds robotic 'exo-skeleton' to help son walk
The French robotics engineer said he was inspired to build the suit after his son asked him to. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l5ME6v via IFTTT
BBC business newsTesco offers £1,000 joining bonus for HGV lorry drivers
The supermarket chain is deploying the recruitment tactic amid a shortage in lorry drivers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j96USn via IFTTT
BBC business newsBid for better bailiffs as pandemic debts rise
A plan is agreed to reduce aggressive debt collection, although charities still want statutory regulation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f1qWg1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsActivision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims
About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UWON9T via IFTTT
DaBaby's HIV and gay comments 'perpetuate discrimination'
The rapper made false claims about the life expectancy of people with HIV at a US festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zAAGWo via IFTTT
Wright wins first ever Olympic surfing medal
Australian surfer Owen Wright marks his comeback from a traumatic brain injury by winning the first ever Olympic medal in surfing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eVEaLt via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Insurance threat for pinged holidaymakers
Some travel insurance policies will not cover cancellation costs for travellers told to self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rDmARF via IFTTT
Beach handball: 'It's shocking to have to pay to not play in our pants'
Tonje Lerstad tells Newsbeat about a rollercoaster week for Norway's women's beach handball team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BL9RAV via IFTTT
BBC business newsStain remover demand rises as distancing shrinks
Vanish-maker Reckitt Benckiser says the end of social distancing has led to a focus on appearance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TBHZxQ via IFTTT
Vatican's Cardinal Becciu on trial in $412m fraud case
Cardinal Becciu goes on trial with nine others accused over a London property deal that went sour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zFLLWl via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Flora Duffy claims historic first gold for Bermuda
With a population of just 63,000, Bermuda became the least populous nation or territory to win an Olympic gold medal at a summer Games when Flora Duffy won the triathlon in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BKHpPD via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka loses to Marketa Vondrousova in women's singles tennis
Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka suffers a surprise exit in her home Olympics as Czech Marketa Vondrousova earns a straight-set win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f0QhqC via IFTTT
Sri Lanka: World's largest star sapphire cluster found in backyard
The "Serendipity Sapphire" was accidentally found by a gem trader in the Ratnapura region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UW3kCJ via IFTTT
Assam-Mizoram clash: Why are Indian policemen firing at each other?
Policemen from Mizoram and Assam states fired at each other over a contested border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BLmpYX via IFTTT
Hong Kong: First person charged under national security law found guilty
More than 100 people have been arrested since the controversial and widely criticised law came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2USBojd via IFTTT
China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis
The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iOOyWx via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: German women's gymnastics team wears full-body suits
Germany's gymnasts wear full-body suits in women's qualification at the Olympics as they continue their stand against the sexualisation of their sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ByoZS9 via IFTTT
BBC business newsAmazon Bitcoin job ad boosts cryptocurrency surge
News Amazon is hiring a digital-currency expert has helped boost the value of Bitcoin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2URs5QD via IFTTT
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Tunisia: Key moments as political turmoil unfolds
Tunisia's president sacks the PM and the speaker is barred entry to parliament following violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BFEdor via IFTTT
BBC business newsTesco Bank to close all its current accounts
The bank says most of the current accounts have limited activity and are not being used. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/373GcVA via IFTTT
US accused of demonising China in high-level talks
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is the most senior official to visit under Mr Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/377WigB via IFTTT
Sandstorm swallows city in northwestern China
Dust clouds towered at least 100 metres (330ft) over Dunhuang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryzzno via IFTTT
BBC business newsMinisters consider blocking China's role in UK nuclear power
The move, amid rising tensions with Beijing, could impact the development of a plant in Suffolk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BCVnTL via IFTTT
Maharashtra: How one city avoided worst of India floods
At least 149 people have died across the Indian state this monsoon season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eWIzxv via IFTTT
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Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team
The Norway women's side were last week fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x3pJv6 via IFTTT
BBC business newsHeathrow warns of further fall in passenger numbers
The airport says it could see even fewer travellers in 2021 due to testing requirements and restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zsgGp4 via IFTTT
BBC business newsMarlboro maker Philip Morris could stop selling cigarettes in UK
Tobacco giant Philip Morris says the brand could disappear from shops in 10 years' time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UG3xtX via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Record civilian casualties in 2021, UN reports
There have been more than 1,600 civilian deaths so far in 2021, and the UN fears a further rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x6c1Y4 via IFTTT
Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report
A two-week virtual negotiation begins on the most critical climate change report since 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kU5P37 via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Momiji Nishiya wins skateboarding gold at just 13
At the age of 13, Japan's Momiji Nishiya wins the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's street skateboarding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zAS7pX via IFTTT
Dieter Brummer: Home and Away actor dies aged 45
Brummer famously played Shane Parrish - Melissa George's love interest on the TV soap in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMsfkj via IFTTT
BBC business newsShares in Chinese online tutoring firms slump after shake-up
It is one of the biggest ever overhauls of China's $120bn private tutoring industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ByOgvk via IFTTT
Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights
China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wffkzv via IFTTT
Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests
Protesters clashed with police as they demanded the government be dismissed over Covid failings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUA2LK via IFTTT
Triathlon gold goes to Norway at Tokyo 2020
Great Britain's Alex Yee wins silver in a punishing men's triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics as Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway claims gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kVTE64 via IFTTT
Unesco adds Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to heritage list
The famous Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park are symbols of the Spanish capital's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i3U20d via IFTTT
Nigerian outrage at brazen bandit attacks
The shooting down of a military jet shows how organised crime is becoming more daring by the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJ4Zni via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: One athlete braved sharks and crocodiles
Training for the Olympics can be a full-time job but Jo Brigden-Jones has combined it with much more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UKgyCs via IFTTT
Covid-19: Recent claims about cremations and vaccines fact-checked
Debunking claims shared widely on social media about cremations in the UK and US vaccine statistics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zNPgKD via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: 'I earned less, but spent the same'
A new Couch to Financial Fitness programme aims to help people organise their finances post-pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eX22OR via IFTTT
Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages
Khuzestan is one of the country's hottest regions, where temperatures can reach 50C. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y6tRf8 via IFTTT
Afrobeats in Japan: British-Nigerian hip hop dancer teaching children how to dance
Yinka Oshiletu, a British-Nigerian hip hop dancer is bringing Afrobeats sounds to Japan's young dancers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iOxBLI via IFTTT
Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise
President Joe Biden's top medical adviser says cases are rising in areas with low vaccination rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMmrqT via IFTTT
Climate change: Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century
PM Naftali Bennett says the decision will help the country gradually shift to a low-carbon economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y7hWxo via IFTTT
Rockslide destroys bridge in northern India
It was one of several landslides in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kSoPyS via IFTTT
BBC business newsGovernment pingdemic response chaotic, say food supply firms
Supply firms are having to fight to keep food on supermarket shelves, an industry body warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V8l7X9 via IFTTT
India landslide: Nine tourists killed as boulders fall from hilltop
A vehicle carrying tourists from Delhi is struck by large rocks in the state of Himachal Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y8Awp1 via IFTTT
Large meteor wows Norway after blazing through night sky
The meteor is believed to have landed in a forest after flashes of light were seen across Norway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvzkMI via IFTTT
Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93
The famed US stand-up comedian and actor voiced Krusty the Clown's father in The Simpsons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kUh8s0 via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Shock golds for Kiesenhofer & Hafnaoui as Osaka & Biles start campaigns
Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer and Tunisian teenager Ahmed Hafnaoui win surprise golds on a drama-filled second day at the Tokyo Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UJ1Dsc via IFTTT
Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned
It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BwoYOq via IFTTT
Wildfires spread from California to Nevada
Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UCCUWJ via IFTTT
Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom
Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kU0CbG via IFTTT
Tunisian teenager wins shock swimming gold
Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui takes a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y5ggES via IFTTT
R. Kelly accused of abusing teenage boy he met in McDonald's
The R&B star had sexual contact with a 17-year-old he met in McDonald's, prosecutors claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BGEFTw via IFTTT
Nigeria's hipster herders - the funky Fulanis
Fulani herders are usually found in forests herding cattle but when they go to cities, they dress in style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zxMGYR via IFTTT
Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar
With low global vaccination rates, the variant's spread is threatening to overwhelm health systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UKMRRR via IFTTT
Excitement over wooden shipwreck found in Antigua's seabed
Historians believe the wreck found in Antigua to be the 1762 Beaumont, a French merchant ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zyXJRG via IFTTT
The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plot
A mysterious marketing agency secretly offered to pay social media stars to spread disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VbE6jL via IFTTT
BBC business newsThe experiences replacing closed High Street stores
Go-karts, bowling alleys and eateries have taken the place of closed retailers on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UBDB2x via IFTTT
LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus
Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zLpE0X via IFTTT
ICYMI: World's deepest pool and a royal ritual resumes
Here's a round-up of the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wh11uu via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: The youngest athletes, past and present
GB skateboarder Sky Brown is 13 years old, but there have been even younger in the history of the Games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36VW0ti via IFTTT
Clashes in Paris over Covid measures
French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UNXZ0d via IFTTT
Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes
Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hZNpMz via IFTTT
Budapest Pride stands up for LGBT rights in Hungary
Organisers accuse Hungary's right-wing government of seeking to discriminate against gay people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUfBi2 via IFTTT
Golds, shock exits and heat on day one
There were early gold medals for China, Iran and South Korea on a sweltering opening day of the Tokyo Olympic Games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Z8MHC via IFTTT
Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance
The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/370lmpP via IFTTT
Typhoon In-Fa sweeps towards China after flooding chaos
Typhoon In-Fa is expected to make landfall on Sunday, days after floods devastated central areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zqLqqm via IFTTT
India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains
Heavy rains have battered India's western coast, leaving dozens dead and prompting mass evacuations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kNsyhn via IFTTT
Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests
Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQegc0 via IFTTT
Olympics: Munich victims honoured for first time at opening ceremony
Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, a moment's silence is marked in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kOd78q via IFTTT
Tips from the Netherlands on how to build a nation of cyclists
Some tips from the Dutch Cycling Embassy on how to make bikes the easiest and safest way to travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iAomyI via IFTTT
DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption
Two months after a volcano erupted near the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, aid organisations are still trying to reunite children separated from their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BB8ynZ via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: The holiday makers having to self-isolate abroad
Some holidaymakers who tested positive for Covid while abroad are having to stay and self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eP5ZVH via IFTTT
Angelina Jolie wins appeal to remove judge from Brad Pitt divorce case
The ruling is a victory for Angelina Jolie, who is locked in a custody battle with Brad Pitt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQydiO via IFTTT
Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts, US says
The US government has tightened rules on which space-goers can claim their astronaut wings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WjM5Mh via IFTTT
Jovenel Moïse: Unrest mars funeral of assassinated Haitian leader
Gunshots and tear gas punctuate the funeral of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zsXKX5 via IFTTT
Las Vegas murder case cracked with record-small amount of DNA
Just 15 cells' worth of DNA was used to track down the man suspected of killing a US girl in 1989. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i0dQ4B via IFTTT
German TV apologises for smearing mud on clothes at flood site
A video showed Susanna Ohlen rubbing herself with dirt before broadcasting from a flood-hit town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BwV50p via IFTTT
Covid: Moderna jab approved for teenagers in EU
Vaccination with Moderna's jab can now be extended to adolescents, the EU medicines watchdog says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kSYtwL via IFTTT
MLB's Cleveland Indians drop controversial name
After decades of criticism from Native American groups, the Cleveland Indians have a new name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wYeGmD via IFTTT
India monsoon: 36 dead after landslides in Maharashtra
Rescuers have been recovering bodies from under debris but more people are feared missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UEn65H via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: New testing plan will not work, says CBI
The industry body criticises government plans that allow some key staff to bypass the NHS Covid app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kNR7ul via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: 2020 Games begin as Naomi Osaka lights Olympic flame in poignant ceremony
The Tokyo 2020 Games are officially under way as Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic flame in a poignant opening ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V7GFmE via IFTTT
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BBC business newsRail services face cuts as staff self-isolate
Operators say they may have to run fewer trains as more employees are hit by the "pingdemic". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WhGKVL via IFTTT
China floods: Henan mother dies after saving baby from mudslide
Rescuers believe she had flung her daughter to safety just as their home in Henan was hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36W1l3S via IFTTT
US fires: Inside a US fire truck driving through a wildfire
As burning ash pelts their vehicle, video shows firefighters in California drive through the flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zsDgOl via IFTTT
Tibet: China's President Xi Jinping makes visit to troubled region
Xi Jinping is the first Chinese leader in 30 years to make an official trip to the troubled region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hZc4kd via IFTTT
BBC business newsFirm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid
Australian activewear company Lorna Jane is branded "exploitative" and "predatory" by a judge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zx43sV via IFTTT
BBC business newsRural vacuum for getting hold of cash
People living in rural areas have less chance of withdrawing or depositing cash nearby, research finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Bvwb1b via IFTTT
Firm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid
Australian activewear company Lorna Jane is branded "exploitative" and "predatory" by a judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zx43sV via IFTTT
Man rescued in Alaska after week-long bear attack ordeal
US Coast Guard officials spotted an SOS sign on a remote shack where the man had been staying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMvyH4 via IFTTT
US border agents seize 15 giant snails
The giant African land snail is known to destroy local ecosystems and can cause meningitis in humans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zptFrz via IFTTT
AI advance could transform battle against disease
A program has been used to predict the structures of nearly every protein in the human body. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iyQYZi via IFTTT
Ethiopia Tigray crisis: New front opens in war as aid fears grow
A bloody eight-month battle for control of the Tigray region spills over into neighbouring Afar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kL9Fvp via IFTTT
BBC business newsFashion for Crocs continues to break records
The chunky shoe's sales nearly doubled in the three months to the end of June compared with last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hUIa0E via IFTTT
BBC business newsMajor websites hit by global outage
Dozens of popular websites have been knocked offline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wW0ESM via IFTTT
Major websites hit by global outage
Dozens of popular websites have been knocked offline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wW0ESM via IFTTT
Eric Clapton refuses to play venues requiring vaccines for concertgoers
The UK recently announced that proof of vaccination will be required at venues and nightclubs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zsAubE via IFTTT
California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged harassment
One of the world's largest gaming companies is accused of endemic discrimination and harassment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iAX4ID via IFTTT
BBC business newsUK tech giant founder to fight extradition ruling
Lawyers for Autonomy's founder, Mike Lynch, say US authorities should not be allowed to try him for fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xYypEe via IFTTT
BBC business newsInflation spike temporary, says BoE deputy governor
The recent pick up in price rises is not expected to last, says Bank of England deputy Ben Broadbent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W9yEyh via IFTTT
The 12-year-old becoming Tokyo's youngest Olympian
Hend Zaza from Syria reveals her inspiration for getting into table tennis at such a young age. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJLDAR via IFTTT
BBC business newsPost Office scandal: Postmasters to get up to £100,000
Subpostmasters wrongly convicted of offences during an IT scandal will receive up to £100,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3znEnib via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Black bear at softball arena still not caught out
There are no fans at the Azuma Stadium in Fukushima for the Olympic softball tournament, but US players are keeping their eyes out for a ticketless intruder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36ZXS45 via IFTTT
BBC business newsHeatwave: The worst jobs to have as temperatures soar
Not all jobs are equal when it comes to working in extreme heat, but which are the worst? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UvYyfg via IFTTT
Covid: China rejects WHO plan for second phase of virus origin probe
China says a proposal to audit labs shows "disrespect to common sense and arrogance towards science". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36UVTOw via IFTTT
Pegasus spyware seller: Blame our customers not us for hacking
NSO Group tells BBC News: "The finger-pointing should be at the customer." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rzvpfe via IFTTT
Dust devil almost takes out football players at match in Bolivia
The whirlwind, often mistaken for a tornado, came as a shock but appeared to cause no damage in Bolivia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWeu35 via IFTTT
BBC business newsHackers reportedly demand $50m from Saudi Aramco over data leak
The world's most valuable oil producer confirmed to the BBC that company files had been leaked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kJXoYi via IFTTT
John Coates: Australian Olympic boss in awkward 'mansplaining' row
In an awkward exchange, John Coates ordered politician Annastacia Palaszczuk to attend the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BvAPwk via IFTTT
Australia and NZ pull out of Rugby League World Cup
Australia and New Zealand pull out of the Rugby League World Cup because of "player welfare and safety concerns" related to the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36PF3Rn via IFTTT
China floods: Drone footage shows the scale of damage as clean up begins
As aerial pictures show the extent of destruction, our correspondent reports on the situation on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UzVrTr via IFTTT
BBC business newsBP: Lorry driver shortages closing some sites temporarily
The oil firm says the "vast majority" of shortages were being "resolved within a day". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zp63Dd via IFTTT
BBC business newsFewer flat buyers to face pre-mortgage cladding checks, says Robert Jenrick
Lenders agree to change applications for loans involving buildings below 18m high, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kD8Ogh via IFTTT
From pretending to be a boy to going to the Games
Olympic boxing hopeful Caroline Dubois tells her incredible story of the journey to reach the pinnacle of her career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ihTIKd via IFTTT
China: Taobao, Weibo fined for illegal child content
Major online platforms like Weibo, Taobao and QQ have been fined and ordered to "clean up". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36R1Mwc via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Team GB women's football take the knee
Great Britain's women's football squad take the knee before their opening 2-0 win over Chile at Tokyo 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VTvIFJ via IFTTT
Tokyo 2020: Where might hosts Japan win medals?
The Japanese Olympic Committee has set a target of 30 golds in Tokyo, but in which sports might those medals be won? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V4ciNT via IFTTT
Gender reveal party couple face jail over deadly California wildfire
A California couple are charged over an event last year blamed for sparking a deadly blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ischeS via IFTTT
Taylor Swift: No more Grammys for singer's re-recorded Fearless album
She will not submit the new version of her 2008 album, though 2020's Evermore will be in contention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tqs1ql via IFTTT
BBC business newsHuge backlog at driving licence body, says union
MPs are told bad decisions by DVLA managers resulted in a "catastrophic" processing backlog of 1.4 million cases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zhWfek via IFTTT
BBC business newsUK property sales at new record as boom peaks
Sales surged during June but analysts say the property boom has peaked as stamp duty holidays are withdrawn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eCuC7J via IFTTT
BBC business newsChina: Taobao, Weibo fined for illegal child content
Major online platforms like Weibo, Taobao and QQ have been fined and ordered to "clean up". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36R1Mwc via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Sweden stun USA in women's football opener
Sweden's women's football team stun world champions the United States in their opening match at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V53HdO via IFTTT
Gold toilet found in Russian police bribery probe
Investigators show video of a palatial villa, accusing traffic police of a mafia-style racket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iDfE2S via IFTTT
Mucormycosis: India records more than 4,300 'black fungus' deaths
The normally rare infection has a 50% mortality rate and is hitting recovering Covid-19 patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zkrbe1 via IFTTT
2032 Games: Brisbane confirmed as Olympic and Paralympic host
Brisbane is confirmed as the host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games after approval at an IOC meeting in Tokyo from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BrYGwI via IFTTT
Henan floods: Woman swept down street by extreme flood waters
Bystanders managed to rescue the woman from the flood waters, which followed record-breaking rainfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEZTLf via IFTTT
BBC business newsSoaring spending on summer clothes boosts Next sales
The retailer upgrades profits forecast and repays some business rates relief after seeing a summer sales surge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rnmEEZ via IFTTT
BBC business newsGold attracts young investors trading online, says The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint records a rise in profits aided by a fivefold increase in gold investment by young adults. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rnmAoJ via IFTTT
Covid-19: India outrage over 'no oxygen shortage death data' claim
A minister's claim that no Covid deaths were reported from a lack of oxygen has sparked anger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BpIiNm via IFTTT
BBC business newsUK government borrowing falls in June
Despite a fall, borrowing was still the second-highest on record for June as Covid spending continues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36RXhBv via IFTTT
BBC business newsCEO Secrets: 'Four-day weeks are good for business'
CEO Joe Munns says giving his workers a three-day weekend makes them happier and more productive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zy73p1 via IFTTT
Climate change: US pushes China to make faster carbon cuts
US climate envoy John Kerry says help from China is needed to avoid a dangerous rise in heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UsigZ2 via IFTTT
China: Passengers stuck in waist-high water as train floods
Henan province has been hit hard by heavy rain in recent days resulting in flash flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VTjYTE via IFTTT
Wally Funk: The 82-year-old on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin flight
Wally Funk was overlooked for space flight in the 60s but got a second chance with Jeff Bezos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jy8iiZ via IFTTT
BBC business newsApple delays return to office as Covid cases rise
A three-day-a-week return to the office is reportedly postponed until October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rkHjJA via IFTTT
Kim Hong-bin: South Korean climber missing after fall in Pakistan
Kim Hong-bin, who has no fingers, is thought to have fallen into a crevasse on a descent in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eBJF1Q via IFTTT
BBC business newsTravel firms lose court bid on traffic light list
Decisions taken by the government on the traffic light travel list were not unlawful, judges rule. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36QvCRs via IFTTT
BBC business newsNike halts footwear production due to Covid outbreak
Nike could run out of its Vietnamese-made trainers because of a rise in Covid infections in the region. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eBNzYy via IFTTT
BBC business newsIsrael PM warns Ben & Jerry's owner Unilever of consequences over sales ban
The ice cream maker's parent company Unilever is told "strong action" will be taken against boycotts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eCX6yq via IFTTT
Israel PM warns Ben & Jerry's owner Unilever of consequences over sales ban
The ice cream maker's parent company Unilever is told "strong action" will be taken against boycotts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eCX6yq via IFTTT
Tokyo 2020: Missing Ugandan weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko found in Japan
The Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from a pre-Olympic training camp in Japan has been found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ixLNJ7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Food industry calls for isolation rules exemption
Several industries are lobbying the government for their staff to be classed as critical workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hR7XGT via IFTTT
Biden rows back on Facebook 'killing people' comment
The US president says he was referring to a dozen people spreading misinformation on the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kxVLwB via IFTTT
Eid al-Adha prayers continue as rockets fired in Afghanistan
Some of the worshippers appeared frightened and unsure what to do when they heard multiple explosions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkDT9X via IFTTT
BBC business newsWomen's state pension: Compensation closer for Waspi campaigners
The government was too slow to tell women they would be directly affected by the rising state pension age. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Bm8R64 via IFTTT
Channel crossings migrants: 'We need a safe place'
A BBC team encounters some of the migrants trying to make the dangerous journey to England. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36MNDjH via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Poland send six swimmers home after selecting too many by mistake
Poland send six swimmers home from the Tokyo Olympics after selecting too many by mistake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V11BM3 via IFTTT
BBC business newsHMV backs High Street with plans for 10 new stores
The music chain's owner says people love shopping and want to touch goods before buying. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BoMaOv via IFTTT
European Beach Handball Championships: Norway hit with 1,500 euros bikini fine
Norway are fined 1,500 euros (£1,295) for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms at the European Beach Handball Championships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iw7uJi via IFTTT
BBC business newsProspect of Morrisons bidding war recedes
US investment firm Apollo, which was considering making an offer, has now changed its mind. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W1qrfx via IFTTT
Microsoft: Chinese authorities slam 'groundless' hacking claims
A group of Western countries had accused China of carrying out a major cyber-attack on the tech giant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bov1V9 via IFTTT
Police chief 'sick and tired' after child killed in shooting
The police chief in Washington DC made an emotional appeal after the shooting of a 6-year-old girl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BiI6zm via IFTTT
Iraq attack: Bombing at Baghdad market kills Eid shoppers
At least 25 people are killed in an attack on a busy market in Iraq's capital, security sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xPX4L2 via IFTTT
Nigeria fighter plane shot down by bandits - military
The pilot survived by ejecting himself and hiding with local residents, says Nigeria's Air Force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euD7lt via IFTTT
First Capitol rioter sentenced to prison time
Paul Allard Hodgkins is the first of hundreds of Capitol rioters sentenced for a felony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3riKAZS via IFTTT
Oregon Bootleg Fire: Evacuations as largest US fire burns 300,000 acres
The Bootleg Fire has burned an area larger than New York City and forced thousands to evacuate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziqNNd via IFTTT
Mumbai rains: At least 30 killed in downpour
Heavy monsoon rains have been lashing Mumbai, India’s financial capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kB4tKq via IFTTT
BBC business newsTwo jabs needed to enter nightclubs from September
People will need to be fully vaccinated to enter venues where large crowds gather from September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eyhCAj via IFTTT
Germany floods: Government rejects criticism over flood warnings
As the flood risks ease, questions are raised whether the high death toll could have been avoided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bjn3Na via IFTTT
BBC business newsGlobal shares slide amid Covid economic recovery fears
Stock markets in the UK, the US and Europe fall on concerns that rising cases may impede a recovery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tl7Ee1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsZoom bets billions on hybrid working in Five9 deal
The firm announces a $14.7bn (£10.7bn) deal to buy Five9, a cloud-based call centre operator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wKis32 via IFTTT
Global shares slide amid Covid economic recovery fears
Stock markets in the UK, the US and Europe fall on concerns that rising cases may impede a recovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tl7Ee1 via IFTTT
London man in court over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands
The suspect is charged with conspiring to kill an exiled Pakistani activist in the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kxMggQ via IFTTT
Tokyo Olympics: Composer Keigo Oyamada resigns over bullying at school
Keigo Oyamada resigned after it came out that he bullied disabled classmates and boasted about it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kxYI05 via IFTTT
China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers
The UK and the EU have accused China in connection with a major cyber-attack on Microsoft servers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iobdsj via IFTTT
NYPD officer uses crisp packet to save stabbing victim
The police officer in New York has been praised for his decisive actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UY9SAE via IFTTT
BBC business newsPost Office Horizon scandal: More subpostmasters cleared
The Court of Appeal clears 12 more former subpostmasters who were wrongly convicted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kv7n3h via IFTTT
India farmers' protest: Living on a highway in protest
Seven months on, farmers are still striking against contentious new laws outside the national capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ewEVKA via IFTTT
Kris Wu: Brands drop Chinese star over teen sex allegations
Singer-actor Kris Wu has denied the accusations and said he was filing a defamation suit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eA2mmu via IFTTT
BBC business newsGreene King closes 33 pubs amid 'pingdemic'
The company warns staff shortages could get worst as more people are forced to self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kuse6P via IFTTT
Covid: Is China's vaccine success waning in Asia?
Thailand and Indonesia's switch to other Covid jabs has raised questions about Chinese vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z2Yn9M via IFTTT
Nigeria's security crises - five different threats
Almost every part of Nigeria is facing a security crisis - from kidnapping to extremist insurgencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hNz0mH via IFTTT
Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages
With construction sand in short supply crushed plastic is being used as an alternative. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvELZv via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Face mask rules relax but what do workers think?
It is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in England, but some employees are nervous. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36KlWrM via IFTTT
Lex Gillette: Record-breaking blind long jumper
With the support of his sighted guide, the four-time Paralympic medallist hopes to win gold in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kx8aAM via IFTTT
BBC business newsThousand of orders cancelled after Ocado robot fire
The online grocer says the blaze was caused by a collision between robots at one of its warehouses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kxi4CE via IFTTT
Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment for blocked intestine
The Brazilian president was treated for continuing complications after a near-fatal 2018 stabbing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UfW04R via IFTTT
BBC business newsOil producing nations agree deal to control prices
The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zbAoFn via IFTTT
South Africa looting: Clean-up to mark Nelson Mandela Day
People were urged to honour the anti-apartheid hero's legacy by rebuilding after riots left 212 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BicXvS via IFTTT
Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices
The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zbAoFn via IFTTT
Esraa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian activist released from prison
Esraa Abdel Fattah earned the moniker "Facebook Girl" for her role in the 2011 revolution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rqBzOI via IFTTT
North Korea warns young people against using slang from the South
Kim Jong-un's party also warns against adopting the clothes, hairstyles and music of South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xOPoJ4 via IFTTT
ICYMI: Dead flamingos and a helicopter crash landing
Here are some stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3evDbS6 via IFTTT
Covid-19: Ireland's top medical officers targeted by abusive calls
Gardaà are investigating reports of abusive calls to Ireland's chief medical officer and his deputy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euN1DD via IFTTT
Europe floods: Merkel shocked by 'surreal' devastation
The chancellor vows to fast-track aid after visiting some of the worst-hit areas in western Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UmYgqQ via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: 'Pingdemic' threatens shop openings say supermarkets
M&S says it may have to reduce opening hours if more workers are forced to self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iriQOZ via IFTTT
Britney Spears says she will not perform while father controls career
The singer says the arrangement controlling her personal and financial affairs has "killed my dreams". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kwaSXa via IFTTT
Kenya fuel tanker explosion kills 13 in Siaya County
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Europe floods: Residents return home to see damage inflicted
Resident in Kleivelderweg, deep inside the Dutch disaster zone, find homes and businesses destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ijN7Pz via IFTTT
BBC business news'It felt like now's my moment for a new career'
Covid lockdowns have led to a boom in the number of people retraining and starting up new businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3exjXeN via IFTTT
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