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Ethiopia expels top UN officials amid Tigray aid crisis

The expulsions follow concerns raised by the UN about aid reaching the war-torn Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oiuWOQ via IFTTT

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Climate change: Youth have 'every right to be angry' says UK PM

Boris Johnson says leaders' "reckless actions" created the climate crisis and now is the time to act. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y4AFfT via IFTTT

Rio 2016: Shadow of cheating marred boxing bouts

A system to manipulate the outcome of boxing matches by officials was in place at the Rio 2016 Olympics, an independent investigation finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3imZ08h via IFTTT

BBC business newsEvergrande: Chinese property giant 'misses another payment deadline'

The indebted Chinese property giant is said to have missed more payments to overseas investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AYRF5Q via IFTTT

'Google' is most searched word on Bing, Google says

Google tells an EU court the number-one search on its biggest rival is for Google. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mbjNwr via IFTTT

Ecuador prison 'gang war' leaves more than 100 dead

Police have stormed a jail in Guayaquil after violence broke out between prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oiYbB9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEG Group petrol station staff get pay rise

Asda owners raise wages of service station staff for "heroic" work in pandemic and amid fuel crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iEDdZZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsBoohoo sales soar but shipping costs dent profits

The fast fashion retailer saw pre-tax profits hit by high shipping costs in the six months to 31 August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3F56sOR via IFTTT

Britney Spears: Singer 'on cloud nine' after conservatorship ruling

The singer posted footage of her flying a plane after a judge suspended her father as conservator. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kScgTZ via IFTTT

Nazi Stutthof camp secretary flees as German trial starts

Irmgard Furchner is accused of complicity in more than 11,000 murders but the judge says she has fled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F3V3io via IFTTT

Sarkozy: Ex-French president gets jail sentence over campaign funding

The former French president is found guilty of illegally funding his unsuccessful 2012 re-election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oqC5wJ via IFTTT

Shakira: Singer attacked by a pair of wild boars

The Colombian singer was walking in a park in Barcelona, Spain, with her son when the animals struck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3okNbTH via IFTTT

Israel foreign minister makes historic visit to Bahrain

It is the first such trip since the two countries established diplomatic relations last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ikZnjA via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK lockdown rebound stronger than first thought

Household spending drove economic growth at a faster pace than previously estimated during spring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l0ZWkx via IFTTT

BBC business newsRapid house price growth continues in September, says Nationwide

Property prices have risen at 10% or more a year for each of the last five months, the Nationwide says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uoJAoJ via IFTTT

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Danish museum wants artist to pay back money after producing blank canvasses

The artist was given around $83,000 to recreate old artworks, but then produced two blank canvasses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kUcp9B via IFTTT

British firm claims quantum-computing breakthrough

Two companies are hoping to move the quantum industry in two different directions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ilJA41 via IFTTT

BBC business newsChina power cuts: What is causing the country's blackouts?

Millions of homes and businesses have been hit due to a severe shortage of electricity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39SAerL via IFTTT

Waterspout hits German port city of Kiel, throwing people from boats

A tornado strikes the city of Kiel, throwing people from boats and ripping roofs from homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EXdV2u via IFTTT

Climate change: Ministers meet in Milan for pre-COP26

After the jeers of Greta Thunberg, minsters meet in Italy for the last UN talks before a major climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AWdjrE via IFTTT

North Korea's Kim Jong-un offers to restore inter-Korean hotline

However, he condemned the US' offer of dialogue, saying it was a "petty trick" of deception. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3APLh0R via IFTTT

Beirut port blast: Victims' families protest at probe's suspension

No-one has yet been held accountable for the August 2020 blast, which killed 219 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YeAEqa via IFTTT

Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League team from an unrecognised state

Sheriff Tiraspol are the 'kings' of Moldovan football, but their power and backing comes from a disputed territory on the Ukraine border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kMVu8z via IFTTT

BBC business newsThree more energy firms go bust amid gas price rise

Enstroga, Igloo Energy and Symbio Energy are the latest to go under, Ofgem announces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oi5KI5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUpcoming Frasers boss gets £100m pay deal approval

Shareholders back the £100m pay deal for Michael Murray, Mike Ashley’s prospective son-in-law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3F4ld4I via IFTTT

Russia threatens YouTube ban for deleting RT channels

RT’s German channels were deleted by YouTube for breaching its Covid misinformation policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kSnPul via IFTTT

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Vitamin A treatment trial for Covid loss of smell

Volunteers will receive brain scans and be asked to sniff powerful odours such as rotten eggs and roses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CVFPKE via IFTTT

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Amazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill

Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kOxJx6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsIkea to remove CCTV found above toilets at Peterborough distribution centre

The furniture giant says it understands that the discovery of the cameras "may be concerning". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ukOi70 via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill

Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kOxJx6 via IFTTT

La Palma volcano: Family's anguish as lava destroys 'miracle house'

The owners of the so-called miracle house are devastated after it succumbed to the lava flow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zOVNnB via IFTTT

BBC business newsGB number plate sticker no longer valid abroad

The GB stickers motorists use when driving abroad are no longer valid after a change in UK rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3CUk5i7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPensions department faces 'serious questions' over non-payments

Thousands of newly-retired people have not been paid their state pension owing to a backlog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y9JNAr via IFTTT

Scorching La Palma lava fizzes as it hits ocean

Clouds of steam rise as the red-hot current makes contact with the Atlantic on the Spanish island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m15bzO via IFTTT

BBC business newsChina: Big spender or loan shark?

China hands out twice as much development cash as the US - mostly high-interest loans from state banks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m7fiDl via IFTTT

Ecuador jail: Dozens killed in Guayaquil prison fight

It is the latest in a series of deadly incidents as rival gang members fight for control of prisons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zW9Esh via IFTTT

United Airlines to fire staff who refuse vaccine

The vast majority of its 67,000 US employees comply with the airline's Covid-19 vaccine policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kRgfA9 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsNext warns on Christmas warehouse staff shortages

The UK retailer calls for the government to relax immigration rules for workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AQC0FW via IFTTT

BBC business newsUnited Airlines to fire staff who refuse vaccine

The vast majority of its 67,000 US employees comply with the airline's Covid-19 vaccine policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kRgfA9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsHinkley nuclear power station on track for 2026 opening

The site in Somerset is 49% complete after five years of construction. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WkpnDS via IFTTT

Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan's next prime minister

Mr Kishida will succeed Yoshihide Suga, who decided to step down after just one year in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kO8kDx via IFTTT

Capitol Gazette shooting: 'You cannot kill the truth'

Prosecutors reminded a court that Jarrod Ramos showed no remorse for the Capital Gazette attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ARmvgH via IFTTT

Simone Biles says she 'should have quit way before' Tokyo Olympic Games

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles says she "should have quit way before Tokyo" after withdrawing from five of her six finals in Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3of9wlO via IFTTT

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Patrick Zaki: Egypt tries Christian rights activist on false news charge

Patrick Zaki is standing trial over an opinion piece he wrote about being a Coptic Christian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zNi7hB via IFTTT

Greta Thunberg mocks world leaders' words at Youth4Climate

Greta Thunberg, the climate activist, uses a speech to mock world leaders, including UK PM Boris Johnson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zMG1da via IFTTT

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WHO horrified over sexual exploitation by aid workers in DR Congo

The agency apologises to the victims of exploitation by aid workers tackling the Ebola outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4TmJ0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhat's in short supply and why?

Shortages are one thing we don't seem to be running out of in the UK right now. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XRWjEc via IFTTT

BBC business newsKey workers struggling to travel amid fuel crisis

Panic buying of petrol has left some key workers unable to get fuel to travel to work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39Z48uN via IFTTT

Australian researchers uncover fossil of new eagle species

Palaeontologists from Australia found the 'exceptional' fossilised remains in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZyqPDT via IFTTT

BBC business newsNew 159 fraud hotline launched to counter threat

Potential victims who dial it will be automatically connected to their bank's fraud prevention service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3D7ZwPx via IFTTT

Afghanistan: US General Mark Milley to face questions

US troops left Afghanistan in August after the capital, Kabul, fell once more to Taliban militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uiy2Dq via IFTTT

Germany election: Coalition talks begin after close election

The election is over but months of talks are just getting started to see who will be chancellor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CRkx0z via IFTTT

Blast tears through Gothenburg apartment block, injuring 16

Police suspect the explosion and subsequent fire may have been caused deliberately. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKJqVx via IFTTT

Haiti polls postponed after electoral body is dissolved

The prime minister dismissed the electoral council and no new date has been set for elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uiWx3f via IFTTT

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BBC business newsBroadband switching to be made faster and easier under new rules

Switching from one tech to another will no longer require long phone calls to several companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ARLxfG via IFTTT

Mark Rutte: Dutch PM's security stepped up over gang threat

There are fears that Mark Rutte could be the target of an attack or kidnapping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uh6JJN via IFTTT

Trapped Canadian miners in 10-hour escape climb

The miners are climbing 1km-worth of ladders to escape the Totten mine in Sudbury, Ontario. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCNIWW via IFTTT

BBC business newsOutlook bleak for drivers as petrol prices surge, says RAC

Pump prices have reached an eight-year high, the motoring body says, amid the current fuel crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ocM9sO via IFTTT

Climate change: Why India can't live without coal

Can the world's third largest emitter of fossil fuels end its reliance on coal? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oeSXGE via IFTTT

BBC business newsSoutheastern: Government takes over services after 'serious breach'

The government says it will consider options for more action, including financial penalties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3idBomx via IFTTT

John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark

The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before The Beatles split. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXuORS via IFTTT

What it's like to be a nine-year-old in a vaccine clinical trial

Twins Evan and Lizzy are enrolled in Pfizer's vaccine trial for children between ages five and 11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CQUCWJ via IFTTT

Remembering Babyn Yar and Ukraine's forgotten 'Holocaust by Bullets'

The country is still grappling with how to remember one of the worst massacres of World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m6SseS via IFTTT

Covid-19: President Joe Biden receives Pfizer booster jab

The US President and other Americans over 65 are now eligible for a third jab of the Pfizer vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39KZqk5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsFuel supply: Army put on standby to ease pressure on petrol stations

Military drivers are being trained so they are ready to be deployed if necessary, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3okL7Lk via IFTTT

R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial

After decades of abuse allegations, singer R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZDzqFt via IFTTT

Germany election: Coalition talks begin after close election

The election is over but months of talks are just getting started to see who will be chancellor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i8V3DN via IFTTT

Australia: Footage captures car careering across eight lanes

A woman and child were injured, but Australian police say it's "incredibly lucky" others weren't hurt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uo3PTt via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Social media users delete profiles over fear of attack

Prominent online critics of the Islamist group in Afghanistan remove content over fear of attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2v7TH via IFTTT

Beirut port explosion investigation suspended for second time

Families of the victims of the catastrophe react angrily after the investigating judge is taken off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XMphW1 via IFTTT

Instagram for kids paused after backlash

Facebook delays its child-friendly Instagram version to do more work with concerned parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kIkcHm via IFTTT

South Korea's president mulls dog meat ban as consumption wanes

An estimated one million dogs are slaughtered in South Korea for human consumption each year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zKwHXg via IFTTT

Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel

Worshippers gathered to mark the eve of one of the country's biggest Orthodox Christian festivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kIdtgs via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK visa plan will not fix lorry driver shortage, says boss

The move will not solve the UK's shortage of qualified drivers, says a leading EU haulage chief. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3CH5yGu via IFTTT

BBC business newsFuel supply: Minister blames empty petrol pumps on unnecessary purchases

The situation will "calm down" when people fill their cars normally, the environment secretary said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3i83Tly via IFTTT

German election: Seven things we learned

Seats, Schleswig and an ex-spy: here are some of the sidelights from Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39JJz5j via IFTTT

Papers gripped by Germany's era of uncertainty

Newspapers across Europe are watching the knife-edge results in Germany with a high degree of concern for the country's - and continent's - future course. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zOEumK via IFTTT

German election: Green Party speaks of 'fantastic campaign'

Annalena Baerbock said the numbers were "fantastic" for the Green Party in Germany's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AJMruU via IFTTT

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Hakuho: Sumo wrestling's greatest champion retires

Hakuho has recorded more wins, titles and perfect championships than any other sumo wrestler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3COJRnN via IFTTT

Crete struck by strong earthquake

Local media reports say at least one person was killed and several injured after buildings collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zIpcQr via IFTTT

Power outages hit homes in north-east China

An ongoing electricity shortage affecting factories has now spread to some homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lV7W5G via IFTTT

BBC business newsGrant Thornton fined £4m for Patisserie Valerie scandal

The accountancy firm has been fined £4m for audit failings of bust cake chain Patisserie Valerie from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3udbdAU via IFTTT

BBC business newsCan green energy power Africa's future?

Energy access is a big issue for businesses in Africa, but can the continent go green as well? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZuT5Y9 via IFTTT

German elections: Centre-left scents victory in tight vote

Social Democrat leader Olaf Scholz says he has a "clear mandate" but his rival refuses to give up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39CmZeM via IFTTT

In rural Afghanistan, a family welcomes Taliban rule

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen travels to Helmand province, a month after the hardline Islamists took control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zJ193V via IFTTT

BBC business newsRiskiest payments should be slowed to stop fraud, says Nationwide

Nationwide Building Society sets up a fraud checking hotline, but says wider changes are need to halt fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ob5B9m via IFTTT

San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum

Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o9Gwvr via IFTTT

Interviewing the Taliban: 'Still now I am terrified'

Afghan news anchor Beheshta Arghand made history when she interviewed the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3obf3K8 via IFTTT

How climate change is making inequality worse, especially for children

Children will face up to three times as many extreme climate events as their grandparents, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XTS7Ug via IFTTT

Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics

Wastewater plants release microplastics into the environment, but could manta rays hold the key to a solution? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AF3BcZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsLabour conference: Party to unveil plan to scrap business rates

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will promise a fairer property tax in a speech to Labour's conference. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EMNInc via IFTTT

BBC business newsFuel supply: UK suspends competition law to get petrol to forecourts

It comes as the Petrol Retailers Association warns that up to two-thirds of its members are out of fuel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iajSPY via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards

The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lY5Cek via IFTTT

German election: CDU leader 'not happy' with exit poll result

Armin Laschet thanks Angela Merkel for her service as chancellor - but says he is not happy with the election result so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XSx3gX via IFTTT

BBC business newsFarmers warn of Christmas turkey shortage due to lack of staff

Sales are already soaring despite fewer birds being produced for the big chains, a farming boss says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Wf5jmv via IFTTT

BBC business newsFuel supply: Visas won't solve petrol supply issues - retailers

Some filling stations are running dry of fuel, the Petrol Retailers Association warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y3bTNN via IFTTT

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Sudan: Ethiopian troops 'repelled' after al-Fashaga advance

Ethiopia denies Sudan's claim of an incursion in the disputed al-Fashaga border region on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEMnHc via IFTTT

Iceland elects Europe's first female majority parliament

Iceland becomes the sixth country in the world with a parliament where 50% of seats are held by women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y1LpvV via IFTTT

Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes

Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8hDjT via IFTTT

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BBC business newsNo fuel shortage, says transport secretary

Grant Shapps calls for drivers to be "sensible" and only fill up when they need to. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XSCxZ2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy crisis not failure of regulation, says Ofgem boss

The boss of the regulator tells the BBC no one could have predicted the sharp rise in gas prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XKPV1w via IFTTT

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid against militants

Israel said it was conducting raids against Hamas militants who were planning an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CRu8EL via IFTTT

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German elections: Voters decide who will take charge after Merkel

The election race could barely be tighter as voters decide who will run Europe's biggest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EU6pFK via IFTTT

Nuclear weapons: Explained in numbers

Reality Check takes a look at the facts and figures behind the world's nuclear weapons from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EVjbnd via IFTTT

Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Théoneste Bagosora dies in prison

Bagosora was serving a 35-year sentence for his role in the massacre of 800,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i5DPqU via IFTTT

COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK- who's going and what's at stake? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zynvc3 via IFTTT

Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home

Ethiopian and Eritrean food is well known globally, but this is your chance to discover Somali cooking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZnCOUI via IFTTT

BBC business newsHauliers and poultry workers to get temporary visas

Some 10,500 foreign lorry drivers and poultry workers will be able to work in the UK until Christmas Eve. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WdNnIX via IFTTT

Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert

The Global Citizen: Live festival will see performances from more than 60 artists in six continents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kN89IZ via IFTTT

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ICYMI: Taxi gardens and Egypt's pharaohs on a pencil

Abandoned taxis being used to grow vegetables and other stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3udFY8M via IFTTT

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Afghanistan: Taliban hang bodies as warning in city of Herat, say reports

The alleged kidnappers are reportedly hung in public, a day after a warning executions would resume. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3udRfGw via IFTTT

Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig freed by China arrive home

The two were released after a Huawei executive was freed in Canada, ending a three-year diplomatic row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AGMSWR via IFTTT

Seven killed in suicide attack near Somalia's presidential palace

The Islamist militant group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u9SUgb via IFTTT

Germany elections: Final rallies before Sunday's knife-edge vote

The politicians vying to replace Angela Merkel as German chancellor make final appeals ahead of Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AG7Ox5 via IFTTT

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Quad countries vow to work for freedom in region

The leaders of the US, Japan, India and Australia also launched a new climate initiative at the US summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CKAju9 via IFTTT

China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal

Trading Bitcoin and other crypto-currenices is a criminal activity, China's central bank says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lSnd7j via IFTTT

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BBC business newsChina declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal

Trading Bitcoin and other crypto-currenices is a criminal activity, China's central bank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lSnd7j via IFTTT

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Fashion giant Saint Laurent to ban use of fur in 2022

The fashion house's parent company, Kering, says all its brands will be fur-free by autumn 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39xy155 via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Executions will return, says senior Taliban official

Extreme punishments like executions and amputations will resume in Afghanistan, says the Taliban's head of prisons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EPW1yP via IFTTT

Jitender Maan Gogi: India gangster shot dead in Delhi court

Two men dressed as lawyers opened fire in court on a man police detained on charges of murder and extortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zjrsky via IFTTT

BBC business newsThousands of energy customers facing bill shocks

People are awaiting decisions by the regulator about which surviving company will take on their supply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ADdtE0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGas price crisis: Shift focus to using less energy, says boss

The government should concentrate on how people can use less energy to lower their bills, says boss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ulAEAF via IFTTT

CIA 'removes Vienna boss' over Havana syndrome outbreak

The mysterious illness has affected dozens of US personnel in the Austrian capital, US media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lRHt9b via IFTTT

New Zealand council's Zoom talks go viral as pretend meeting

A New Zealand committee meeting gets almost 300,000 views as people use it to avoid being disturbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zE1mWb via IFTTT

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BBC business newsClimate change: Construction companies told to stop knocking down buildings

Britain’s top engineers are urging the government to stop buildings being demolished. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XOPPGG via IFTTT

German elections 2021: Simple guide to vote ending Merkel era

Germans are choosing a new government on Sunday. This is how the vote works. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sMMUZW via IFTTT

German election: Who could succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor?

A lacklustre lead candidate and a surprisingly strong Social Democrat have blown the race wide open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BDhNmT via IFTTT

German elections 2021: 'Bazooka man' Olaf Scholz bidding for chancellor

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German elections: How Angela Merkel changed her country

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Kim Yo-jong says North Korea open to ending war if conditions met

The sister of Kim Jong-un said she was open to the idea if the South stopped its "hostile policies". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CFM5G7 via IFTTT

Kenyan basketballer: Sexual abuse rife for years

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Mozambique militant attacks: 'So much destruction'

The BBC's Anne Soy sees how Islamic militants have terrorised Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDjLxX via IFTTT

BBC business newsMondelez threatens trademark battle over bar's lilac packaging

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India salon fined $271,000 for 'botching' model's haircut

The court said the model suffered a huge loss due to the wrong haircut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AFQ98y via IFTTT

George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin appeals against conviction

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin says there were issues with the jury at his trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39xB1y6 via IFTTT

Helmut Oberlander: Ex-Nazi death squad interpreter dies at 97 in Canada

Helmut Oberlander is believed to have been the last suspected Nazi war criminal in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lPpOPu via IFTTT

Eliyantha White: Sri Lankan shaman dies of Covid after touting cure

Eliyantha White said his anti-Covid potion could be poured into rivers to end the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3APLO33 via IFTTT

The Wire creator avoids filming new show in Texas over abortion law

David Simon says he "can't and won't ask female cast/crew to forgo civil liberties to film there". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zACr5B via IFTTT

Eitan Biran: Italy cable car survivor to stay in Israel amid custody fight

Relatives are fighting over who should care for Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQv4dq via IFTTT

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UK Covid vaccine rules cause hesitancy - Africa health chief

The UK's refusal to accept vaccine certificates from Africa could increase hesitancy, says Africa CDC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XNo7do via IFTTT

BBC business newsMinisters prepare for worst in gas price crisis

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BBC business newsBP closes some sites due to lorry driver shortage

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BBC business newsAdvertising regulator to clampdown on greenwashing ads

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US Haiti envoy quits over migrant deportations

Daniel Foote called the US decision to deport Haitian migrants "inhumane". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CJzXE9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

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EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

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The epic adventures of the Gilgamesh Dream tablet

How an ancient story of a superhuman god ended up in all sorts of unexpected places. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kz7BpE via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK interest rates held at historic low

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BBC business newsMillions face winter finance squeeze, says charity

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BBC business newsWorking from home: Staff abuse it, says City boss

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Morocco's Khadija rape case: Eleven jailed for 20 years

The woman's lawyer says he will appeal, describing the 20-year sentences as "not tough." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ELVE8c via IFTTT

Melvin Van Peebles: 'Godfather of black cinema' dies at 89

Melvin Van Peebles, famous for 70s films including Watermelon Man, died in New York aged 89. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ADqu0l via IFTTT

BBC business newsTaiwan seeks entry into key trade pact before China

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Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years

The war-ravaged country's national theatre showed two short films by Somali director Ibrahim CM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZpBGA7 via IFTTT

Afghanistan's female volleyball players tell of threats and fear

Afghan female volleyball players tell the BBC that one of the squad was killed last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sESwn via IFTTT

Fighter, juggler, spaceman - who is Oleksandr Usyk?

Oleksandr Usyk fights Anthony Joshua on Saturday - but who is the grinning Ukrainian who loves juggling? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CF1lTy via IFTTT

Bolsonaro: Fact-checking claims by the Brazilian leader at UN

Mr Bolsonaro's speech to the UN had a number of claims in it, which we've looked into. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lNpuR1 via IFTTT

Melbourne earthquake: Australians react to rare quake that rattled country

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Cavers descend into Yemen's 'Well of Hell' for first time

The 112m-deep pit has long been shunned by many local people, who believe it harbours genies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nVWmK9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsTravel rule change delayed by lateral flow test shortage

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says private Covid testing firms cannot supply enough lateral flow tests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u9Ce8r via IFTTT

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President Biden pledges 500m more vaccine doses to developing world

This would bring the total US commitment on vaccines shared overseas to 1.1 bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EDbDpj via IFTTT

La Palma volcano buries homes under molten rock in Canary Islands

Lava from the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano is destroying hundreds of buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZrEAO via IFTTT

Ukraine leader's aide survives assassination attempt

President Zelensky vows a strong response after his aide's car is struck by a volley of bullets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u38ASd via IFTTT

Myanmar: Whole town flees amid fierce fighting

Fighting between the army and militia forces in Thantlang, Chin state, has worsened in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXdbo3 via IFTTT

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The Many Saints of Newark: Sopranos prequel impresses many critics

Michael Gandolfini plays a teenage Tony Soprano, who was portrayed by his father James on TV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XPpqrZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS lifting ban on imports of British lamb, says Boris Johnson

The PM says farmers can export to the US, and insists the chances of a wider trade deal are not fading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AzjAsW via IFTTT

Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones

The country's National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XFpr1u via IFTTT

German cashier shooting linked to Covid-19 conspiracies

A man suspected of killing a cashier is linked to conspiracy theorists and far-right politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hYKL9w via IFTTT

Melbourne protests: Third day of violent anti-vaccine demonstrations

Demonstrators have been marching against lockdowns and mandatory vaccines in Australia's second largest city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nULQCU via IFTTT

BBC business newsGas crisis: Head of regulator warns more customers face hit

The energy regulator says "well above" hundreds of thousands of customers may be left in limbo as more suppliers fold. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nXiIuU via IFTTT

Angry scenes at Haiti airport as deported migrants arrive

The US is flying migrants out of a Texas border town where 13,000 have gathered in makeshift camps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u3xMI9 via IFTTT

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Covishield: UK recognises Covid jab after India outcry

With more than 721 million doses administered so far, Covishield is India's most widely used vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39scFGa via IFTTT

BBC business newsFraudsters steal £4m a day as crime surges

Total losses through fraud rockets by 30% in the first half of the year, with many victims not refunded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nSVkP6 via IFTTT

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Trump sues niece and New York Times over tax story

A lawsuit accuses Mary Trump and reporters of an "insidious plot" to obtain confidential documents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXlDno via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhere does the UK get its gas and is it facing a shortage this winter?

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Afghan girls school ban would be un-Islamic, Pakistan PM says

Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks to the BBC's John Simpson about events in neighbouring Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ENREV1 via IFTTT

World faces decisive decade - Biden

Joe Biden calls for joint action on world problems in his first speech to UN General Assembly as US president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3At5h9i via IFTTT

Russian students grieve after deadly Perm university attack

The city of Perm is holding a day of mourning after a gunman killed six people, including teenagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lHHa0x via IFTTT

World War Two: The brothers who fled Nazi occupation by kayak

The "Engelandvaarders" who paddled from the Netherlands to England 80 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zk9BtW via IFTTT

BBC business newsGovernment strikes deal to kickstart CO2 production

It comes after one industry group warned shoppers could start noticing gaps on shelves within days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hTpUUN via IFTTT

BBC business newsInflation to remain higher for two years, warns OECD

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New Zealand Covid: Men caught smuggling KFC into lockdown-hit Auckland

The pair, who were also carrying large amounts of cash, could face six months in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EFiRZV via IFTTT

Imran Khan: Afghan women 'are very strong'

Pakistan's prime minster suggests that, in time, women can "assert their rights" under the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EDbLVO via IFTTT

BBC business newsStaff to gain day one right to request flexible working

Under government proposals, all employees will be given the right to request flexible working. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VWrwW8 via IFTTT

Third Russian accused by UK police of poison attack

Denis Sergeev is thought to have been the senior member of the Russian military intelligence team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZiP2hx via IFTTT

Migrants in Texas: US probes horseback charge on Haiti migrants

Images which seem to show border agents on horseback driving migrants back spark an investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Avi7Ur via IFTTT

Canary Islands volcano: Hundreds more evacuated as La Palma lava nears sea

Officials fear lava could trigger toxic gasses when it reaches the sea on the Canary Islands resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZrxVK via IFTTT

BBC business newsNational Express in talks to buy transport rival Stagecoach

The move comes after both bus firms were hit hard by falling passenger numbers during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XMq1eb via IFTTT

Russia behind Litvinenko murder rules European rights court

The former Russian spy, who became a British citizen, was poisoned in London with polonium in 2006. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lCDe12 via IFTTT

Lady Marmalade singer Sarah Dash, of the group Labelle, dies at 76

Dash was a co-founder of the rock/R&B group Labelle, best known for their 1975 hit Lady Marmalade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hUs5Yu via IFTTT

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Canada election: Trudeau stays in power but Liberals fall short of majority

The Canadian prime minister's Liberal Party is projected to form another minority government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zm1WLP via IFTTT

Coup attempt fails in Sudan - state media

Intense military activity is reported in Khartoum and Omdurman and bridges across the River Nile close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zsXln9 via IFTTT

Mundra Port: Nearly three tonnes of heroin seized at Gujarat port

The seized drugs reportedly have a street value of more than $2.7bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hUw4UG via IFTTT

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BBC business newsTimber shortage: Port of King's Lynn sees imports double in a year

A port sees timber imports double in the past year as people take on construction and home projects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EzsZDc via IFTTT

France's Emmanuel Macron heckled asking Algerian veterans for forgiveness

The French president is heckled as he promises reparations for Algerians who fought for France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hP99KK via IFTTT

Gabby Petito: FBI searches fiancé Brian Laundrie's home

Police say Brian Laundrie, who is missing, is a person of interest, but he has not been charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VTHVuq via IFTTT

Covid: Melbourne construction sites shut after violent vaccine protest

Construction sites in the Australian city are shut for two weeks after staff protest against jabs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hRGLr7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCovid: US opens up to fully vaccinated EU and UK passengers

The move answers a major demand from European allies at a time of strained relations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hKMyPl via IFTTT

Covid: US opens up to fully vaccinated EU and UK passengers

The move answers a major demand from European allies at a time of strained relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hKMyPl via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Fighting off hunger under the Taliban

For most Afghans staving off starvation is the biggest challenge since the Taliban returned to power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hS2uzo via IFTTT

BBC business newsGas crisis: Pig farmers fear they may have to cull animals

A shortage of carbon dioxide used to stun pigs at abattoirs means a backlog of animals is growing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3CyY6ND via IFTTT

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China: Children given daily time limit on Douyin - its version of TikTok

Douyin users aged under 14 will be limited to 40 minutes a day on the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39qzB8w via IFTTT

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Fauci looks to boost vaccines as US infections rise

The US daily death toll from Covid-19 has risen above 2,000 for the first time since February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTWgmf via IFTTT

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BBC business newsGas prices: 'I'm just watching the meter go up'

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La Palma volcano: Lava destroys homes in the Canary Islands

A volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma has demolished homes and caused evacuations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XBGrFW via IFTTT

Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges

A Rwandan court finds Paul Rusesabagina guilty of supporting a terrorist group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XyZa5n via IFTTT

Paul Rusesabagina: From Hotel Rwanda hero to convicted terrorist

Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed in Hotel Rwanda, has gone from national hero to enemy of the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39iXzTg via IFTTT

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Russia shooting: Gunman kills several at Perm University

The attacker is said to have walked on to the university campus on Monday morning and started shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lFYbrR via IFTTT

Endangered South African penguins killed by swarm of bees near Cape Town

More than 60 protected birds were found on the beach with multiple bee-stings but no other injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EzJkI7 via IFTTT

Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?

A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lDOev8 via IFTTT

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Gabby Petito: Body matching missing blogger found in Wyoming

Crews searching for missing Florida woman Gabby Petito have found a body, the FBI says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tVTwpj via IFTTT

Emmy Awards 2021: The red carpet looks in pictures

Kaley Cuoco, Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson are among the stars attending the ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tRI9ip via IFTTT

BBC business newsGas price rise: Government considering loans for energy firms

Boris Johnson says market forces should be "very swift" in resolving issues caused by recent gas price increases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EvTNEp via IFTTT

Migrants in Texas: US flies Haitian migrants back home from border

Hundreds of would-be immigrants camped under a bridge on the US-Mexico border are returned to Haiti. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EBi4c8 via IFTTT

Street dreams of Nairobi dance crew hoping to beat the odds

A group of street dancers in Nairobi, Kenya, struggle against the odds to become celebrities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CrDyq3 via IFTTT

My dad, held hostage in Iran

London-based baker Elika Ashoori is campaigning to bring her father home from jail in Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nIGDy2 via IFTTT

My husband and son fought in Afghanistan - it changed all of us

America's two decades in Afghanistan impacted those who served - and the families waiting at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxSE6w via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK energy company seeks funds to avoid collapse

Bulb, the UK's sixth largest energy provider, is seeking funds due to price rises in wholesale gas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tUWvi7 via IFTTT

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SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronaut capsule splashes back to Earth

The quartet of civilian astronauts lands safely in the Atlantic off the coast of Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3klBIRl via IFTTT

Volcano on Canary Island La Palma erupts, spewing ash and lava into national park

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US-UK-Australia pact delivers France some hard truths

The BBC's Hugh Schofield assesses the harsh realities for France after Australia's US-UK deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hMFvFG via IFTTT

ICYMI: Surfing dogs and Spain's 'ugliest tomato' contest

Dogs are making a splash in our round-up of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lKhFfc via IFTTT

Aukus: Australia defends role in security pact amid French condemnation

The PM defends ending the multi-billion dollar agreement in favour of a new pact with the US and UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39lP9uy via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Stay home, female Kabul government workers told

It is the latest restriction imposed on Afghanistan's women by the country's new Taliban rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWUFwX via IFTTT

BBC business newsGas price rise: Food firms warn increase will hit supplies

Meat producers and supermarkets fear a shortage of CO2 will hit the availability of fresh produce. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AosVE7 via IFTTT

Russia election: Opposition complaints on final day of voting

Political opponents complain of being silenced amid reports of fraud in the parliamentary vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWocXQ via IFTTT

BBC business newsGas prices: Are energy bills going up and what can I do?

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Manny Pacquiao: Boxing star to run for Philippines president

Manny Pacquiao is a senator in parliament and remains active in the ring after a successful career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kmwfd0 via IFTTT

Johannesburg mayor Jolidee Matongo killed in car crash

South Africa's President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Jolidee Matongo, who died at the age of 46. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ztIhG8 via IFTTT

Israel recaptures final Palestinian escapees

The two were part of a six man group who tunnelled out of jail almost two weeks ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3An7W4w via IFTTT

Turkmenistan: Getting Covid in a land where no cases officially exist

People in Turkmenistan are struggling to get treatment in a system that denies there are any cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nIOtHW via IFTTT

Emmy Awards 2021: 7 things to know ahead of the ceremony

That's one possibility at this year's event, where Ted Lasso and The Crown are among other nominees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CtCRwm via IFTTT

Canada election: Why it’s easier to vote in Canada than the US

Things like advanced voting and federally-run elections make it easier for Canadians to vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nJHcrp via IFTTT

Ethiopia: Fact-checking misleading images about hunger in Amhara

Food shortages are worsening in Ethiopia but some images online are not what they claim to be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39fBWmZ via IFTTT

Aukus: French minister condemns US and Australia 'lies' over security pact

France's foreign minister accuses its allies of "duplicity" and "contempt" over a new security pact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hNRG5k via IFTTT

SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronauts return to Earth after three days

The four amateur astronauts landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean after three days orbiting Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLhfUA via IFTTT

Afghanistan: The 'shattered dreams' of the Ariana cabin crew

The BBC's Lyse Doucet meets the female crew of Afghanistan's national airline, who are in hiding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XDePAu via IFTTT

Morgan Bullock makes professional debut in Riverdance

Morgan Bullock from Richmond, Virginia, joins the UK touring company of the acclaimed Irish dance show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XvCkLX via IFTTT

Boxer Amir Khan removed from US flight

The Briton was asked to leave the plane at Newark airport after a reported row over face coverings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZm5SX via IFTTT

The link between climate change, seaweed and ice cream

Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tOEthm via IFTTT

From Katrina to Ida: How US presidents react to climate change and natural disasters

Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, US presidents have realised the impact of their reactions to extreme weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hNSTto via IFTTT

Fake Paralympians boss: 'I didn't know about cheating'

The man fined for sending non-disabled athletes to the Sydney Paralympics breaks his silence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ezx9v8 via IFTTT

Get an Eiffel of this performer walking the line in Paris

Nathan Paulin walks along a 70m (230ft) high slackline attached to an iconic French landmark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3An6m2h via IFTTT

Migrants in Texas: Thousands moved to processing centres

More than 10,000 people have gathered under a bridge in Del Rio, a Texas border town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nKpjIO via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Kabul drone strike a terrible mistake, says US

Gen Frank McKenzie says the US "takes full responsibility" for the strike in which 10 Afghan civilians died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CoDjvZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsFour more small energy firms could go bust next week

Rising wholesale gas prices means some companies are unable to supply energy customers have paid for. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hKKNRY via IFTTT

Thousands of migrants gather at US-Mexico border crossing

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Afghanistan: Girls excluded as Afghan secondary schools reopen

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Gabby Petito: Fiance Brian Laundrie goes missing too

Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, has gone missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CnEYSv via IFTTT

Migrants in Texas: US 'to fly thousands back to Haiti'

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Police warn of threats ahead of right-wing rally at US Capitol

Fencing has been erected at the US Capitol to prevent chaos similar to the 6 January pro-Trump riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XD6nBh via IFTTT

US admits Kabul drone strike killed civilians

A US drone strike in Kabul days before the military pullout killed 10 innocent people, an inquiry finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zeFLTS via IFTTT

Thailand Covid: Idle taxis used to grow food for out-of-work drivers

With Thailand's capital under tight Covid restrictions, taxis are being repurposed to grow food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39d9MsE via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Taliban morality police replace women's ministry

The Taliban appear to have shut the women's affairs ministry and brought back a feared morality unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tSKpGe via IFTTT

BBC business newsTravel restriction changes 'positive', say airlines

Scrapping traffic light system and reducing testing requirements will be "a shot in the arm", airlines say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zkvNjN via IFTTT

BBC business newsGen Z battles to bring back unions, one Starbucks at a time

Younger Americans are reviving US labour activism amid stagnant wages and Covid hardship. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AnuZvW via IFTTT

World on course to heat up to dangerous levels

Climate plans of more than 100 countries show we're heading in the wrong direction, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AjYI8R via IFTTT

'No work and no money': Afghans settle into life under Taliban rule

In Mazar-Sharif, former army pilots are flying Taliban around and families are selling possessions for food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zmlgER via IFTTT

BBC business newsMeat processors in government talks over gas shortage

A shortage of carbon dioxide could hit meat production and packaging, UK processors warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EsgIAB via IFTTT

Chess icon sues Netflix for Queen's Gambit portrayal

Nona Gaprindashvili files a defamation lawsuit claiming she was incorrectly portrayed in the series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Et610r via IFTTT

Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 days in space

The three men make a safe return after 90 days in space - China's longest ever crewed mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XBY6gX via IFTTT

High-speed internet via airborne beams of light

The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EuN4KO via IFTTT

Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing

More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XzOFyn via IFTTT

BBC business newsNext deal keeps Gap brand alive in the UK

Deal means Gap will still have a UK high street presence within Next's stores despite closing its own. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lwgwaJ via IFTTT

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BBC business newsManchester United reveals impact of Covid year

Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hE2fI8 via IFTTT

French anger at viral bullying of 11 year olds

A trend known as Anti2010 spread on TikTok and has been condemned by the education minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJDkTg via IFTTT

Lil Nas X: Is the rapper the defining star of his generation?

The rapper has subverted hip-hop with his LGBT-positive lyrics, while dominating critics on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kjEoiF via IFTTT

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New Zealand men abandon Pakistan tour after 'government security alert'

New Zealand men's team abandon their limited-overs tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government "security alert". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tLWHQF via IFTTT

The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show

The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39czT31 via IFTTT

Russian election: Opposition smart app removed as vote begins

The Smart Voting app promoted candidates most likely to defeat President Vladimir Putin's party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ki0ouj via IFTTT

US immigration: Thousands gather under bridge at US-Mexico border in growing crisis

The mostly Haitian migrants are sleeping under the Del Rio bridge in squalid conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lqOihG via IFTTT

North Korea reveals train-launched missile system

North Korean state media has unveiled what appears to be a new rail-based ballistic missile system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39rEE97 via IFTTT

Afghanistan's singers flee Taliban violence

The BBC spoke with six singers who crossed to Pakistan illegally and are now living in hiding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcSQOO via IFTTT

Vincent Van Gogh: Newly discovered drawing goes on display

Study for Worn Out has been sitting in a Dutch family's private collection for more than a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EmmuDH via IFTTT

Brussels to name street after murdered sex worker Eunice Osayande

The city aims to draw attention to victims of sexual violence after Eunice Osayande's death in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cnw8UZ via IFTTT

Hezbollah brings Iranian fuel into Lebanon to ease shortages

Lebanon's economic collapse has left the country dangerously short of fuel and electricity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XofW7a via IFTTT

BBC business newsJohn Lewis charters ships to ensure Christmas stock arrives

The department store chain says it is trying everything to get goods to the UK for the holiday season. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39fymsZ via IFTTT

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Aukus: China denounces 'irresponsible' US-UK-Australia pact

The alliance will allow Australia to build and deploy nuclear-powered submarines for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tNub16 via IFTTT

Wikipedia blames pro-China infiltration for bans

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