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UNHCR 'cautiously optimistic' over working with Taliban
The UNHCR's Filippo Grandi says there has been some "positive" contact with the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WCfUrw via IFTTT
What was left behind by US forces?
As US troops took off from Kabul, they abandoned 73 aircraft - all disabled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yBmUlr via IFTTT
BBC business newsYouTube signs Twitch video-game streamer Dr Lupo
Twitch says it wishes the American, 34, "nothing but the best in everything that comes next". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mNUN0j via IFTTT
Afghans 'will struggle to survive or race to escape'
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the Afghan capital, a day after the last US troops left. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dy49Du via IFTTT
YouTube signs Twitch video-game streamer Dr Lupo
Twitch says it wishes the American, 34, "nothing but the best in everything that comes next". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mNUN0j via IFTTT
Mission: Impossible Covid shutdowns prompt lawsuit
Film maker Paramount alleges insurance payout for the latest Tom Cruise installment does not cover losses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DvzPcp via IFTTT
Does feeding garden birds do more harm than good?
How bird feeding could disrupt an ecological balance just beyond our windowsills and gardens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y8v9Jz via IFTTT
Sarah Rainsford: My last despatch before Russian expulsion
The BBC's Moscow correspondent has spent much of her life in Russia. This is her final report there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DuQRaG via IFTTT
Brazil bank robbery: Hostages describe terrifying getaway car ordeal
Brazil hostages describe terrifying ordeal as bank robbers used them as human shields on getaway cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WI8C5C via IFTTT
Cyprus on alert as Syrian oil slick spreads across Mediterranean
Modelling suggests fuel that leaked from a power plant last week will soon reach northern Cyprus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BsPKqk via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Taliban enter Kabul airport and celebrate by posing in aircraft
The group entered the Afghan capital's airport hours after the last US soldier left the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mOZ2bN via IFTTT
Tokyo Paralympics: Afghanistan athlete Hossain Rasouli makes debut after evacuation
Afghanistan evacuee Hossain Rasouli finally gets his chance to compete at the Tokyo Paralympics - and his opponents can't "help but feel joy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BwFYn3 via IFTTT
Berlin university canteens cut meat from menus to curb climate change
The new menus are designed to reduce the carbon footprint of universities in the German capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jvfpIz via IFTTT
BBC business newsRyanair predicts rapid rebound in airline travel
The budget carrier forecasts that its capacity should return to pre-pandemic levels in the autumn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jwDGxY via IFTTT
BBC business newsMission: Impossible Covid shutdowns prompt lawsuit
Film maker Paramount alleges insurance payout for the latest Tom Cruise installment does not cover losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DvzPcp via IFTTT
R. Kelly trial: First male accuser testifies to sexual abuse
An unnamed man says the star promised fame in exchange for sex, while a female witness alleges rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jxy1YF via IFTTT
Nike is giving its head office staff a week's break
The sports shoe giant is giving US head office staff this week off after a "traumatic" year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WI6smy via IFTTT
BBC business newsTaste for takeaways outlasts Covid lockdowns
Britons are spending more on home delivered meals than before the pandemic struck. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gMZdAD via IFTTT
BBC business newsUK business confidence jumps to more than four-year high, survey finds
Lloyds survey finds North West England leads level of confidence despite caution over inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sYmHro via IFTTT
From Bush to Biden: One war, four US presidents on Afghanistan
Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan shaped the legacies of each of these commanders-in-chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3juzn6s via IFTTT
Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo
For the first time, the Paralympic games will host a Para-Taekwondo competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAfbPT via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind
The BBC speaks to Afghans fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan at the Chaman Spin Boldak border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yv2drm via IFTTT
BBC business newsNike is giving its head office staff a week's break
The sports shoe giant is giving US head office staff this week off after a "traumatic" year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WI6smy via IFTTT
Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan
Top US general reveals last US aircraft took off from Hamid Karzai Airport ahead of deadline for withdrawal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yvABTh via IFTTT
Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan
Gunfire rang out as the BBC's Lyse Doucet reported on US troops' departure from Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bs4nKg via IFTTT
Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm
A million people in Louisiana are still are without electricity after a devastating storm hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V3UgvQ via IFTTT
Afghanistan drone strike: 'Ten people died here.. including my daughter'
A family comb through rubble for remains of relatives they say were killed by a US drone strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gKTfQV via IFTTT
Afghan left behind by UK: I'm fighting to stay alive
An Afghan who had authorisation to fly to the UK speaks to the BBC about his struggle to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38mKS9E via IFTTT
Covid: EU set to impose travel restrictions on US as cases rise
The European Union is set to recommend barring American travellers as US hospital admissions peak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yygTWO via IFTTT
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By Michael Wilson, Ashley Southall and Chelsia Rose Marcius from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3mXXHQn via IFTTT
Covid surge 'deeply worrying' in Europe as vaccinations dip - WHO
Europe could see another 236,000 deaths by December as vaccinations slow, a WHO official predicts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wu9aM9 via IFTTT
Kanye West: Donda released by Universal without my say, artist claims
The rapper says his record label released his delayed 10th album without his permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvDmVF via IFTTT
Palestinian President Abbas holds rare talks with Israeli minister
It was the Palestinian president's first official meeting with a senior Israeli since 2010. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38nQhNB via IFTTT
Paris speed limit falls to 30km/h
The mayor wants the French capital to become cleaner in the run-up to the 2024 Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UXv4XF via IFTTT
Afghanistan: US investigating civilian deaths in Kabul strike
The strike aimed to stop a suicide bomber, but killed six children and four adults from one family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WBuv6x via IFTTT
China cuts children's online gaming to one hour
Regulators are restricting game-playing for under 18s to an hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38lJMel via IFTTT
BBC business newsChina cuts children's online gaming to one hour
Regulators are restricting game-playing for under 18s to an hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38lJMel via IFTTT
Milan fire: Flames engulf modern 20-storey block of flats
The tower is only 10 years old and questions are being asked about how the fire spread so dramatically. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38r045q via IFTTT
Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars
Armed gang members took hostages as human shields, after a bank robbery in the city of Araçatuba. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sVIGiE via IFTTT
BBC business newsAffordable uniforms law will miss new school year
Parents are concerned that a law to make school uniforms cheaper will not be in place for September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Dvk5Gw via IFTTT
BBC business newsGive UK workers four more bank holidays a year, says TUC
The trades union body says having just eight public holidays in England and Wales is "stingy" . from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DCQUBx via IFTTT
Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition
Indigenous people in south-east Australia are reviving an expression of cultural identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ypGMIb via IFTTT
Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives
Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ycsn65 via IFTTT
In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage
An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it's time for new laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y8bjhr via IFTTT
Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise
The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed a revival during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BlUZYH via IFTTT
Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America
A "dignified transfer" ceremony takes place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to receive their remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38n2K43 via IFTTT
Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91
He'll be remembered for his roles as TV newsman Lou Grant and the lead voice role in Pixar hit Up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEf2ef via IFTTT
Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85
Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvdUzH via IFTTT
Afghanistan: US drone strike 'eliminates airport bomb threat'
The strike on a vehicle prevented another suicide bombing by Islamic State, military officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BejA1A via IFTTT
Max Verstappen declared winner of aborted rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix
Red Bull's Max Verstappen declared the winner of a Belgian Grand Prix that lasted only two laps behind the safety car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sYl4KA via IFTTT
Hurricane Ida: 'Catastrophic' storm surge as winds move onshore
The storm is bringing with it a potentially "catastrophic" storm surge of up to 4.8m, forecasters say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y9jLgn via IFTTT
Yemen war: Drone attack on government airbase kills 30 soldiers
Pro-government forces say Houthi rebels targeted the base with missiles and armed drones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ksJUyc via IFTTT
Mountain lion: US mother fights off animal attacking her son
She hit the animal with her bare hands as it attacked the five-year-old at their home in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WtsDfY via IFTTT
A country abandoned: BBC's John Simpson on Afghanistan
As foreign forces end their 20-year campaign, our world affairs editor considers what has been achieved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jqmbzh via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Taxi driver, shopkeeper: UK victims of Kabul attack
Relatives and friends of Mohammad Niazi and Musa Popal pay tribute after Thursday's blasts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38mTNYB via IFTTT
BBC business newsSuit you sir? Not anymore at some M&S stores
The retailer no longer sells men's suits at more than half of its large stores as tastes turn casual. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mIV7gI via IFTTT
Emotional arrival for Afghan Paralympians in Tokyo
The safe arrival of Afghanistan's Paralympic athletes in Tokyo sends out "a very strong message of hope", says the International Paralympic Committee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jpGD3l via IFTTT
What now for Afghans arriving in America?
Afghans land to start a new life in the US as hope dims for those left behind to face the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38hoK0e via IFTTT
Afghanistan: 'Thousands more left behind...and feel terrified'
The BBC's Lyse Doucet in Kabul says many people are still desperately trying to leave, as evacuations draw to a close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WADHbp via IFTTT
Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil
Françoise de Souza Oliveira was found guilty of planning the murder with her lover, who confessed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BkGww7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Report finds big rises in garden furniture prices
Consumer group Which? says one retailer raised the price of a shed by 155% during the past two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BlyMtP via IFTTT
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected
Brazil's right-wing president is trying to rally support ahead of next year's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mGWEE1 via IFTTT
Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws
Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAPbnk via IFTTT
Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38B7Qdn via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Black Hawks and Humvees - military kit now with the Taliban
As the insurgents swept through Afghanistan they inherited an arsenal of American-made equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mGTuQF via IFTTT
Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'
Afghans living in Texas plead for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoUxuI via IFTTT
Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers
People in Afghanistan’s third-largest city, Herat, explain how life has changed in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mDhzYJ via IFTTT
Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana
Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zuQ1bx via IFTTT
'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'
Jennifer McNern lost both her legs and Margaret Yeaman was blinded in separate IRA bomb attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dtt3UI via IFTTT
Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island
Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WvEnyH via IFTTT
Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet
Soman Noori gives birth to baby girl Havva while flying to Birmingham, with no doctor on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wxy51K via IFTTT
Afghan evacuations wind down at Kabul airport
The US is still airlifting civilians from Kabul airport but the UK has now ended evacuation flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gGoM6A via IFTTT
Who are the group that attacked Kabul airport?
The local branch of Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Kabul’s airport attack, but what threat do they pose? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38q1vRy via IFTTT
Afghanistan interpreter: Getting plane out was 'happiest moment of my life'
Former Afghan interpreter Burhan and his family are now in the UK, after begging for help to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDAiPT via IFTTT
Victims' relatives still desperately search for news of loved ones
The BBC's Secunder Kermani reports on the human cost of the Kabul airport attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sXZWnI via IFTTT
French woman arrested over jewellery thefts from coffins
Police believe the woman was posing as a mourner to strip valuables from the recently deceased. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38lYNg0 via IFTTT
Cows on the moo-ve from Swiss Alpine meadow
Some cows are carried by helicopter in a process used by farmers to move the injured ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bporx3 via IFTTT
Strictly: Why are South African dancers so popular?
As Strictly prepares to return to our screens next month another South African dancer has joined the professionals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DrT9Yf via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Shukria Barakzai's whispered voice notes and dramatic escape
The desperate messages sent by Afghan politician Shukria Barakzai to a UK MP. as the Taliban tried to hunt her down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yj3Et7 via IFTTT
'The Taliban killed my brother for protecting my family'
Saba says his family have gone into hiding after the Taliban threatened to kill his nephews. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38jZGWn via IFTTT
Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report
The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sRoa2G via IFTTT
Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit
Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 hurricane, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gE8hYq via IFTTT
Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity
Lt Michael Byrd told NBC that he believes he saved "countless lives" on 6 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBQNUp via IFTTT
Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists
They say a tiny island off Greenland's coast was discovered by luck during a recent expedition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kouJWA via IFTTT
BBC business newsPeloton investigated over the safety of its treadmills
US regulators are investigating the firm after customers reported accidents on its exercise bikes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jnsaF7 via IFTTT
Afghan music school falls silent under Taliban rule
As the new regime bans music, the head of Afghanistan's national music school says students are scared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDzwmc via IFTTT
BBC business newsMorrisons calls for action on lorry driver dearth
The supermarket chain joins others in the food and drink industry demanding a special help with visas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3yy5XbX via IFTTT
BBC business newsFederal Reserve to start withdrawing US stimulus
The central bank's chairman says it could slow asset purchases this year but is in no rush to raise rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jmupbR via IFTTT
Kenyans stranded overnight in Mombasa Road traffic jam in Nairobi
Nairobi is notorious for its gridlocks but this was the worst many residents can remember. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mEWOMo via IFTTT
Pakistan-Afghanistan border: Ambassador pressed over threat from terrorist groups
The BBC's Lyse Doucet spoke to Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sQZ4RD via IFTTT
BBC business newsFarms face an oversupply of pigs due to staff shortage
The UK's farmers are warning of a backlog of as many as 70,000 pigs that should have been slaughtered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sPDrkC via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Pen Farthing team 'turned away' from airport
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says supporters of an animal charity have "taken up too much time". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mDePdW via IFTTT
Afghans in Calais prepare to risk lives again to reach UK
Aid agencies on the French coast are preparing for a new influx of migrants trying to get to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mEeY0w via IFTTT
Kabul airport attack: 'Today I saw doomsday'
Afghans caught up in the twin blasts outside Kabul airport speak of the horror they witnessed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sOsi3C via IFTTT
Austrian ex-far-right leader Strache guilty of corruption
The verdict comes two years after a video sting ended Heinz-Christian Strache's political career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sPSQS7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsFruit picker shortage spreads to Christmas workers
The Entertainer toy chain warns a lack of warehouse staff will hit the firm ahead of its key season. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38hMukP via IFTTT
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By Matthieu Aikins, Sharif Hassan, Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Eric Schmitt and Richard Pérez-Peña from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Wr7nrq via IFTTT
The Red Cross in Afghanistan: 'If we leave, who stays?'
Dr Alberto Cairo, who has worked in Afghanistan since 1990, tells the BBC "if we leave who stays?". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XTcOQi via IFTTT
French presidency: Michel Barnier joins race 'to change France'
The former EU Brexit negotiator says he will take on Emmanuel Macron in the elections next spring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jluufN via IFTTT
Time's Up: Boss quits over ties to scandal-hit governor Andrew Cuomo
Tina Tchen is second Time's Up resignation in connection with politician accused of harassing women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mErnl1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsContactless card limit to rise to £100 in October
The limit per transaction will increase from £45 to £100, but the move has led to fears of a rise in crime. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gCujuI via IFTTT
BBC business newsBA warns of serious cost problems as furlough ends
The airline tells staff the ending of the government scheme will be "bad news" for its costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Dn1tZb via IFTTT
Afghanistan airlift rescue: Thousands of refugees arrive at US airbase in Germany
Thousands of people are being evacuated from Kabul airport to the Ramstein Air Base in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kwDGgC via IFTTT
BBC business newsPeloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows
It will make its flagship fitness bike cheaper as people head back to gyms to exercise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gDyxSV via IFTTT
Kabul airport bomb attack leaves many casualties
US officials also say there were reports of gunfire following the blast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yicZkD via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport
A former Royal Marine, who was near to the explosions at Kabul airport, describes being caught in the chaos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DnMWMX via IFTTT
Kabul airport attack: What do we know?
The bombings came hours after warnings to citizens to stay away from the airport, due to an imminent threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UVIsvC via IFTTT
Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?
The jihadist group - set up in 2015 - is blamed for some of the worst atrocities in recent years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mPx1RN via IFTTT
BBC business newsTravel changes make little difference, says airport boss
Charlie Cornish says the government should 'overhaul' its traffic light travel system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UTX0vI via IFTTT
BBC business newsBA in talks over short-haul Gatwick flights
The airline confirmed it was talking with unions on plans to create a short-haul flight operation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38e4gpl via IFTTT
Ron Jeremy: US adult film star indicted on 34 sex crime charges
Ron Jeremy has pleaded not guilty to assault allegations from 21 women that span over two decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3koMmWx via IFTTT
Young Afghan mayor who fled Taliban hidden in car
One of Afghanistan's first female mayors, Zarifa Ghafari, describes her dramatic escape to Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WrIuMo via IFTTT
US judge reprimands Trump election fraud lawyers
A US district judge accuses Sidney Powell and others of trying to undermine faith in democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DuhsF1 via IFTTT
New species of ancient four-legged whale discovered in Egypt
The three-metre whale was found in Egypt and has been named after Anubis, the ancient god of death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WuGUc4 via IFTTT
Israel's Bennett seeks reset with US at first meeting with Biden
Israeli PM hopes Joe Biden will agree to help stop Iran's nuclear programme at their first meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gAcDjD via IFTTT
Nah he tweakin: What it means and why it's all over our timelines
A row on the use of blood in celebrity-endorsed products has made those three words viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yjdsDn via IFTTT
Stalin-era mass grave found in Ukraine
Thousands of people are thought to be buried at the site - one of the largest ever found in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BdSFTp via IFTTT
Mass brawl erupts in Armenian parliament: Third violent bout in just two days
Security personnel were called in to remove several members after violence erupted on the parliament floor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XNZQmT via IFTTT
Abba: Band teases major announcement ahead of new music
The band, who have not released new music for 39 years, reveal a new project called Abba Voyage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kHXduX via IFTTT
Letitia Wright treated for injuries after Black Panther 2 accident
The actress suffered injuries in a stunt rig accident on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3myYlDn via IFTTT
BBC business newsFood firm in 'drastic' action amid driver shortage
Wholesaler Country Range says it is buying smaller vans to get round the lack of HGV drivers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38fGJUS via IFTTT
BBC business newsContactless payments dominated as lockdowns eased
Spending on cards rose inevitably as Covid restrictions were lifted in May, says UK Finance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ksCUBf via IFTTT
BBC business newsSports Direct owner's new boss offered potential £100m bonus
Michael Murray, Mike Ashley's future son-in-law, must more than double the share price to get the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jkskNi via IFTTT
Afghanistan chaos: The British families in limbo
The stories of Britons stuck in Kabul, families in limbo and Afghans starting new lives in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mxE5SK via IFTTT
BBC business newsOnlyFans suspends policy change after backlash
The platform had sparked controversy when it revealed plans to ban sex workers from its platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jejAbv via IFTTT
Coronavirus origins: US intelligence report 'inconclusive'
US intelligence was tasked with looking into animal-to-human transfer or a possible lab leak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bd4BVs via IFTTT
BBC business newsIceland supermarket boss sounds alarm over Christmas supplies
Richard Walker tells the BBC the lorry driver shortage is getting worse, just as retailers start Christmas planning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Wh9u0F via IFTTT
BBC business newsUnite union elects Sharon Graham as first woman leader
Sharon Graham replaces Len McCluskey, and vows to focus on workers' rights rather than Westminster politics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zhs0Vn via IFTTT
Biscarosse beach: Man missing after French plane makes emergency landing
Rescue services search for a co-pilot who leapt into the sea when a light aircraft got into trouble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DeOBEh via IFTTT
Tears on the tarmac as Afghan journalist speaks to BBC
Wahida Faizi says she cannot stay in Afghanistan because she believes the Taliban will kill her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B7Yceg via IFTTT
BBC business newsMr Kipling maker Premier Foods offers staff hybrid working
Premier Foods says office staff can work "wherever they work best", starting from this month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gwi5Ui via IFTTT
Japanese rollercoaster shut as injuries investigated
The world's fastest-accelerating rollercoaster is closed in Japan after claims of serious injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ji4LoF via IFTTT
Nirvana sued by the baby from Nevermind's album cover
Spencer Elden, who was photographed as a four month-old, is alleging child pornography. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38ff8Dj via IFTTT
BBC business newsEY fined £3.5m for failures over 2017 Stagecoach audit
The Big Four accountancy firm is fined £3.5m for failures over the 2017 audit of the bus and coach company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ykF9LY via IFTTT
Landslides kill 15 in western Venezuela after heavy rains
Heavy rains triggered flash floods which swept through towns in the Andes causing extensive damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gvAfWt via IFTTT
India woman who accused MP of rape dies in self-immolation
Her death puts the spotlight on the shameful treatment of women in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gskhwc via IFTTT
Business still has time to help Afghans - AirBnB boss
Co-founder Brian Chesky urges more firms to help after promising free lodging for 20,000 refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbSEJF via IFTTT
BBC business newsAmigo warns of collapse as losses jump and compensation payouts rise
The sub-prime lender Amigo sets aside £345m for compensation for mis-selling and warns it may not survive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BgqovL via IFTTT
Kanye West files to officially change name to Ye
It's taken three years since the rapper first announced the change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BbjhVb via IFTTT
Charlie Watts: Jagger and Richards pay tribute to Rolling Stones bandmate
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Charlie Watts: The subtle magnificence of the Rolling Stones' drummer
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China schools: 'Xi Jinping Thought' introduced into curriculum
The education ministry says the guidelines will help establish Marxist belief in the country's youth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B8Kbgr via IFTTT
Japanese yakuza mobster sentenced to death
Nomura Satoru denied ordering four assaults, one of which was deadly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/389165Z via IFTTT
Tokyo Paralympics: 2020 Games get under way with powerful opening ceremony
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A Kabul evacuee's tale: Dread, chaos and the Taliban
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Afghanistan: Secret Kabul talks between CIA and Taliban - US media
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Taliban to US: Don't encourage Afghans to leave, we need them
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Afghanistan: Credible reports of executions by Taliban says UN
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How losing his sight spurred cyclist Steve Bate to the Paralympics
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German poison probe after drinks spiked at university in Darmstadt
Six people were taken to hospital with bluish extremities after using a science department's tea area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mtfO07 via IFTTT
Convicted ex-Chadian leader Hissène Habré dies
The former president was sentenced to life in a landmark trial for crimes against humanity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ms34Xz via IFTTT
Mar Menor: Tonnes of dead fish wash up on Spanish lagoon's shores
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How are women in Afghanistan reacting to Taliban takeover?
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Afghan para-athlete welcomed by new team in Spain
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R. Kelly trial: Woman says singer pressured her to have abortion
The second accuser to testify against the singer says he abused her and urged her to get an abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9ehAi via IFTTT
Russian toddler lost in woods for four days vows 'never again'
The 22-month-old Russian girl was found alive by a search party, four days after she wandered off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gp0Ion via IFTTT
BBC business newsAirbnb offers free accommodation for 20,000 Afghan refugees
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Fire at Mexican offshore oil platform kills five
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Afghanistan evacuation: Bittersweet relief for interpreter now in UK
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Afghanistan: Sandhurst Sisterhood helping female Afghan soldiers to flee
Major Alice Bromage is part of a network helping female Afghan soldiers looking to flee the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mnqayC via IFTTT
BBC business newsMcDonald's UK restaurants run out of milkshakes
The fast-food chain confirms that supply chain issues have caused it to run out of the drinks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zhfa9I via IFTTT
How Afghanistan rattled Asia and emboldened China
US VP Kamala Harris tries to reassure Asian allies, as many ask: can they still trust America? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbbWPi via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?
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Ros Atkins on... Trump's Taliban deal
A deep dive into the US-Taliban deal of 2020 and its role in the militant group's takeover of Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DcROnW via IFTTT
BBC business newsBitcoin back above $50,000 as recovery continues
The digital currency is rebounding from a deep slump as more mainstream financial firms recognise it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sDlA0a via IFTTT
Pfizer becomes first Covid vaccine to gain full FDA approval
It is the first Covid jab to receive federal approval, and opens the door to new vaccine mandates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DasiQ1 via IFTTT
Poland to build Belarus border fence after migrant influx
Poland and its EU allies have accused Belarus of weaponising migrants in response to sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kgfI9h via IFTTT
Israeli strikes on Gaza high-rises may be war crimes - Human Rights Watch
Four tower blocks were destroyed by Israeli forces during May's conflict with Palestinian militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gqUk02 via IFTTT
Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son on trial
Mozambique's biggest corruption scandal led donors to cut funding and an economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UERFYW via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Foreign troops extension 'a clear violation' - Taliban
A Taliban spokesman says Afghans with passports can leave on commercial flights "at any time". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yaA5tq via IFTTT
BBC business newsPrisoners to plug worker shortage in meat industry
Meat industry leaders tell the BBC the government is "keen" to link up businesses with inmates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kgc6nU via IFTTT
Storm Henri: Lightning strikes One World Trade Center
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Hurricane Grace: Mexican man buries wife and five children killed in mudslide
A man and his son were the only members of a family of eight to survive a mudslide in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B3UAtF via IFTTT
Hours without food or water in Kabul airport 'hell'
An Afghan man who worked for the British army tells the BBC he and his family cannot get through the crowds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wah7Xe via IFTTT
BBC business newsUK recovery slows as staff shortages plague firms
August has seen an "abnormally large slowdown" in economic activity, says a closely watched survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/387jkoE via IFTTT
Joséphine Baker to be first black woman to enter France's Panthéon
Performer and World War Two resistance fighter Joséphine Baker will be honoured at the mausoleum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mrdgiT via IFTTT
Afghanistan: People at Kabul airport flee Taliban with just a suitcase
Afghans waiting at Kabul airport tell the BBC of their pain at fleeing the country they love. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ya7J2v via IFTTT
Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business
The share listing of BYD Semiconductor has been suspended due to a regulatory investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B5bM1W via IFTTT
Barakat: First South African film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect
Barakat, or blessing, is the first film in Afrikaaps - a dialect of Afrikaans spoken in Cape Town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D88bCe via IFTTT
Afghanistan: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Kabul airport
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Tennessee: Drone video shows damage from flash floods
Heavy rainfall in the US state causes deadly flash floods, destroying homes and sweeping away cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4SKa1 via IFTTT
French match abandoned after player hit by bottle
Nice versus Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet throws a bottle back into the crowd and fans storm the pitch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yjy4LT via IFTTT
BBC business newsGambling: Poorer UK towns found to have the most betting shops, study shows
Areas with the highest number of betting shops per capita include Glasgow, Liverpool and Middlesbrough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/381LilH via IFTTT
Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?'
A young woman shares her fears a week after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D8y8S8 via IFTTT
Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel
The German chancellor says Moscow could face sanctions if it uses Nord Stream 2 against Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DaRLsE via IFTTT
Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work'
A leading campaigner for women's rights in Afghanistan was evacuated from Kabul last week, after going into hiding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B5LYmC via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Government warns Covid test firms over misleading prices
More than 80 Covid test firms are issued with warnings and could be removed from the government's website. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sC9ZOS via IFTTT
Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies
Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCUfKP via IFTTT
Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia
The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D2HgYx via IFTTT
Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island
More than 120,000 homes are without power as millions of people warned to expect significant damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gqWFIe via IFTTT
Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation
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C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety
A Boeing C-17 safely carried 823 Afghans from Kabul last week, a record number for that plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mohYOz via IFTTT
BBC business newsWildfires: Provence wine producers assess impact of destruction
There are fears the fires that have hit rosé vineyards in Provence will push up prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B33845 via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Sport bodies call for emergency evacuation of female players
Fifa and players' union Fifpro call on governments to arrange the emergency evacuation of female footballers in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6bFwV via IFTTT
Covid: New Zealand pandemic strategy in doubt amid Delta spread
The highly infectious Delta variant "does change the game", the Covid response minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kgzDFi via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Where will refugees go after Taliban takeover?
Thousands of people are scrambling to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B6XAFT via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Woman gives birth on US evacuation plane
The woman went into labour en route to Ramstein Air Base in Germany and gave birth on the plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ycwR8J via IFTTT
Everly Brothers: US rock 'n' roll star Don Everly dies aged 84
The rock 'n' roll duo were known for their harmonies and influenced bands including The Beatles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B3v8EE via IFTTT
BBC business newsClimate change: Will I still be able to fly in a net zero world?
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Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second fastest time in women's 100m history
Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah runs the second fastest time in women's 100m history as she clocks 10.54 seconds in Eugene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B47ojF via IFTTT
Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico
The powerful storm brings torrential rain and high winds, causing power cuts and flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j4AFEL via IFTTT
Kenya holds biggest ever animal census
All wildlife on land and sea is being counted to help Kenya's conservation plans and tourism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z6Junm via IFTTT
Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'
The first black female reporter on the Washington Post says some colleagues would pretend not to know her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z7jF6p via IFTTT
Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches
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Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall
How the fall of Kabul stunned the Biden administration and spawned the worst week of his presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3glq6eW via IFTTT
Hurricane Henri: US East Coast warned of significant damage
This could be the first time in 30 years that New England is hit by a hurricane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mq9fLI via IFTTT
Afghanistan: US tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport
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Nigeria's royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour
President Buhari's son marries the daughter of a religious leader in one of Nigeria's events of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3glDL5y via IFTTT
Covid: Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters
Hundreds of people are arrested after rallies against lockdown measures in Melbourne and Sydney. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y3HTgv via IFTTT
Poison algae may have killed California family, police say
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Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar
The all-girls team, known as the "Afghan Dreamers" have made headlines around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mm6fA2 via IFTTT
'They will kill me': Desperate Afghans seek way out after Taliban takeover
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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury
Spain's 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has ended his 2021 season because of a foot injury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AYdJxm via IFTTT
Joe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home'
Mr Biden has come under intense criticism amid the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mk9HLF via IFTTT
Jeopardy! host Mike Richards quits after sexist comments surface
Mike Richards has stepped down as the new host of the show over comments he made on a 2013 podcast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kfpyZj via IFTTT
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy's government of blocking aid
Washington's aid chief says food is set to run out, with hundreds of thousands at risk of famine, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/380AeoY via IFTTT
Haiti earthquake: Tensions rise in struggle to get aid to victims
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Afghanistan: Stun grenades used outside Kabul airport
Huge crowds have gathered outside Afghanistan's Kabul airport as people try to flee the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y5kUls via IFTTT
Simone Biles and mental health focus: 'I wouldn't change anything for the world'
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles "wouldn't change anything for the world" because she "gave an outlet for athletes to speak up about mental health". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3802Cr8 via IFTTT
Amnesty International: 'Disconnect between Taliban claims and reality'
What Taliban spokespeople say and what is happening is very different, says Amnesty International. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gmcakG via IFTTT
BBC business newsNvidia's takeover of Arm raises competition concerns
The £29bn takeover of Arm by US firm Nvidia raises "serious" competition worries, a UK watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3y4sCft via IFTTT
BBC business newsApple delays recalling staff to the office until 2022
The decision comes as fears grow over the impact of surging Covid cases in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37VZaOl via IFTTT
BBC business newsBank website access hit for Sky Broadband users
Customers of Halifax, Santander, HSBC and TSB have all complained of problems accessing online services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3D61Xm6 via IFTTT
Sonny Chiba: Japan's martial arts star and Kill Bill actor dies of Covid at 82
The actor and martial arts legend played a swordsmith in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z56MKi via IFTTT
Spain migrants: Sole survivor rescued in dinghy in Atlantic
The woman, who was spotted clinging to an upturned boat, said 40 other people had died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UxdtFN via IFTTT
BBC business newsM&S shares jump as it says turnaround plan working
The retail giant raises its profits forecast, but UK retail sales see a sharp fall during July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W9XYVc via IFTTT
BHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines
An Australian inquiry has heard allegations of rape and sexual harassment at remote mining camps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z4Cp6I via IFTTT
BBC business newsBHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines
An Australian inquiry has heard allegations of rape and sexual harassment at remote mining camps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3z4Cp6I via IFTTT
China NPC: Three-child policy formally passed into law
The top legislature was also expected to approve a controversial anti-sanctions law for Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iYhtZs via IFTTT
The treacherous road to Kabul's airport
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BBC business newsCar use back to levels seen before first lockdown
The data is likely to intensify debate about how to get people out of vehicles and on to public transport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B00fBd via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Child handed over Kabul airport wall as chaos continues
Afghans try to scale airport walls and shots are fired as crowds keep trying to flee the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mdOLpu via IFTTT
Washington DC: Active bomb threat near US Capitol
US Capitol Police are negotiating with the driver of a suspicious vehicle on Capitol Hill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37XpTtM via IFTTT
Canadian soldier faces jail over feeding cannabis cupcakes to troops
A Canadian bombardier fed cannabis cakes to troops during a drill involving guns and live ammunition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gzSp9J via IFTTT
Covid-19: Mississippi quarantines 20,000 pupils at start of new school year
Schools around the US are seeing Covid-19 outbreaks within days of starting the new academic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k8qUF1 via IFTTT
Haiti earthquake: Rescue efforts continue in Les Cayes
The death toll from the 7.2-magnitude quake is now over 2,000, with many still missing in towns like Les Cayes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UxPZk3 via IFTTT
‘Don’t forget the 500,000 internally displaced Afghans’ - UNCHR
Do not forget the 500,000 internally displaced people, the UNHCR representative to Afghanistan says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iZcesk via IFTTT
Afghanistan: A woman's story of life under the Taliban in 1999
Taliban rule in 1999 - an Afghan woman recalls the day her father disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W0zopR via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Who originally supported Trump's deal with the Taliban?
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace now calls it a "rotten" deal but supported it at the time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z1OY2L via IFTTT
Afghanistan evacuations: Woman on trip back to Kabul describes fleeing city
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Belgium stabbing suspect won’t be charged over unborn baby’s death
A man in Belgium is charged with allegedly stabbing his partner, but not her unborn baby's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3APFrMo via IFTTT
Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics
"Does sugar go in spaghetti?" is among the US's top posts, as Facebook battles right-wing content claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W5QORG via IFTTT
BBC business newsStock markets sink on 'cocktail of worries'
Shares and oil prices fall as investors take fright over economic concerns, the spread of coronavirus, and the Taliban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3k6snM6 via IFTTT
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Chip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40%
The world's biggest carmaker will cut output in September, while VW warns it may have to make further cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gfGeyi via IFTTT
Russia names Golos monitor as 'foreign agent' ahead of election
Golos has vowed to continue its work ahead of parliamentary elections in a month's time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXLpJn via IFTTT
BBC business newsChip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40%
The world's biggest carmaker will cut output in September and VW warns it may have to make further cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gfGeyi via IFTTT
BBC business newsRank Group racks up big losses after venues shut during lockdown
But Rank Group, which also owns casinos, says trading since reopening has exceeded expectations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mc6TQF via IFTTT
Afghan interpreter begs PM for 'pathway to safety'
An Afghan interpreter who worked for the British army has begged the UK government to evacuate him and his family from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mgHWDK via IFTTT
BBC business newsUltra Electronics deal unlikely to be rejected
The government is to investigate the takeover of Ultra Electronics, but its sale is unlikely to be stopped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xUtYJT via IFTTT
Apple censors engraving service, report claims
Apple restricts the engraving of political phrases in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, a report alleges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UuOyTt via IFTTT
'It was very emotional on the plane out of Afghanistan'
Afghan businesswoman Hassina Syed speaks of her relief at getting out on a British military plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W8zFXz via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Hard lessons to be learned for Nato, says Stoltenberg
It was a tragedy Afghan security forces collapsed so fast, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gxt14r via IFTTT
BBC business news40 million T-Mobile customers hit by US data breach
More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sAGCfV via IFTTT
BBC business newsTaliban will not be able to access most Afghan central bank assets
Most of the country's financial reserves are held in the US where the Taliban will not be able to access them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W53sjA via IFTTT
Israel extends Covid restrictions to three-year-olds as cases surge
Young children must show proof of a negative test to enter many indoor spaces, as infections surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xVe9Cx via IFTTT
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in UAE, officials say
The UAE says it has welcomed the president and his family on humanitarian grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3meKPoA via IFTTT
Brandon Flowers on new Killers album Pressure Machine, inspired by Utah hometown
The Killers frontman speaks about their new album, Pressure Machine, inspired by his rural hometown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/388DQW1 via IFTTT
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Afghanistan crisis: Chaos as Europeans scramble to evacuate Kabul
Several countries rush to fly people out, as the Dutch government is criticised for reacting slowly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37SXsNz via IFTTT
