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Climate change: The Indian village that could disappear under water

A village in the eastern coast of India faces the risk of going under water amid rising sea levels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvmlXC via IFTTT

Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal

Asked if Australia's leader was untruthful, France's president responds: "I don't think, I know." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pTZvuV via IFTTT

One dead in Czech cable car crash

The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZJy1O1 via IFTTT

Vienna Open: Alexander Zverev beats Frances Tiafoe for title

Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bqrfin via IFTTT

Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'

Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ez8PbE via IFTTT

UK and France blame each other over fishing row stalemate

Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mszGjC via IFTTT

Biden at G20: Russia and China 'didn't show up' on climate

US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jT8Yix via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK steel makers 'left behind' as US ends trade war

The US ended a feud with the EU over everything from Harley-Davidsons to whiskey but the UK was left out of the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BDfDU4 via IFTTT

Tokyo knife and arson attack: The moment train passengers flee

Video shows people trying to escape as smoke and flames fill a carriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GwbqF8 via IFTTT

Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists

Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pO2dlM via IFTTT

Several injured in Tokyo knife and arson attack on train

Police have arrested a man in his 20s at the scene of the incident along a major Tokyo train line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZIQdax via IFTTT

Black History Month: Five sportspeople whose hair is their magic

Patsy Goodwin looks at five athletes who have made their hair their superpower and inspired a generation of young black people to do the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vYnGJP via IFTTT

Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pX3yXo via IFTTT

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Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls

Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jUA5d0 via IFTTT

Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb

The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZnmKS via IFTTT

Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda

Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nLN55z via IFTTT

ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bprKZV via IFTTT

Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can

Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jNM103 via IFTTT

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G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y1D2AB via IFTTT

'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BwRMoW via IFTTT

BBC business newsG20: World leaders agree to historic corporate tax deal

Leaders at the G20 in Rome endorse a proposal that sets a minimum tax rate of 15% on big businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3brzyue via IFTTT

A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon

The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCj2ou via IFTTT

How the Taliban takeover changed my life

From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BoWzIU via IFTTT

Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jRsFHv via IFTTT

Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army

Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0jdGi via IFTTT

The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir

This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BsYMTF via IFTTT

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Igor Kirillov: TV man known as the face of the USSR dies at 89

He was Soviet TV's chief newsreader, anchoring major events in the country that collapsed in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Esa9x9 via IFTTT

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'I feel free': LGBT Afghan refugees arrive in UK

The BBC speaks to one of 29 LGBT refugees who fled the Taliban, fearing for their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EBePkt via IFTTT

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Japan undersea volcano: Artist tries to swim in floating pumice stone

An eruption from an undersea volcano has coated the coastal waters off a Japanese island in pumice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3msC0XO via IFTTT

Sudan coup: Thousands take to streets in new protests

Demonstrators across the country are demanding an immediate return to a civilian-led government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZBLPKA via IFTTT

La Palma volcano survivors shaken but determined to rebuild

A vast lava flow reshapes a Canary Islands landscape, but does not crush the locals' hopes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CtsLfu via IFTTT

Indian PM Narendra Modi invites Pope for visit

The invitation is a significant turnaround, after negotiations for a papal visit collapsed in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GDnxR1 via IFTTT

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T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars

As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31fatB3 via IFTTT

G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet

The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brzyue via IFTTT

Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic

The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brd10A via IFTTT

Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gx9egR via IFTTT

The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves

A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vXw6B7 via IFTTT

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Puneeth Rajkumar: Indian film star dies age 46

The star of Kannada cinema featured in more than 29 films during his career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bqBdQV via IFTTT

Poland to build Belarus border wall to block migrant influx

The wall to curb a wave of migrants entering from Belarus has been approved by Poland's parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pQsPCM via IFTTT

Sicily floods: Stay at home warning as Cyclone Apollo hits

Streets are flooded and train lines blocked as the Italian island of Sicily is hit again by storms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w51UnO via IFTTT

La Palma: 'Lava bomb' speeds down Cumbre Vieja volcano

Watch a ball of solidified molten rock rolling down from the Cumbre Vieja volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EsmCAL via IFTTT

Mike Ward: Comedian who mocked young disabled singer wins free speech case

The legal row over a comedy routine about a young disabled singer has ended after nearly a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZINu0P via IFTTT

BBC business newsWalkers crisp supplies disrupted after computer glitch

The company says it is "working around the clock" to resolve the issue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pMhBz5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsVolvo shares accelerate on stock market debut

Investors snap up shares in the Chinese-owned Swedish carmaker as they go on sale in Stockholm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZIysrV via IFTTT

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Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'

The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZyI88s via IFTTT

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Meta: Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers

The social media giant joins a number of companies that have encountered translation blunders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BqKzGI via IFTTT

BBC business newsSlow rise from ultra-low mortgage rates predicted

Brokers say the current cost of a mortgage is the lowest it will be "for some time". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nDUTpZ via IFTTT

COP26: Has Boris Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?

The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Br4YeP via IFTTT

Kemerovo fire: Jail terms for bosses over Russian mall disaster

A leisure centre blaze in 2018 killed 60 people, most of them children, in a Siberian city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GB0feg via IFTTT

Why China's climate policy matters to us all

The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ALJeu4 via IFTTT

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Heather Mack: Bali 'suitcase murder' accomplice released early

Heather Mack had been in jail for helping to kill her mother and stuffing her body into a suitcase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3moKY8r via IFTTT

Is Hong Kong's label as Asia's financial capital at risk?

With the 2019 protests and imposition of the National Security Law, plus Covid-19 border closures, is Hong Kong's label as Asia's financial capital at risk? Katie Silver reports from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GxnHcv via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy price cap to be reviewed as firms go bust

Ofgem says it will look at how it calculates the cap after a series of energy firms collapsed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZvQ75N via IFTTT

Palestinians unveil huge mosaic in West Bank desert castle

The restored mosaic at Hisham's Palace in the city of Jericho is one of the largest in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vX5IYf via IFTTT

Pope urges 'radical' climate response in exclusive BBC message

In an exclusive message recorded for the BBC, Pope Francis addresses world leaders ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vWGJEd via IFTTT

Arnold Schwarzenegger calls leaders 'liars' over climate

The actor and former governor of California speaks to BBC radio 4 ahead of the COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/316nOLL via IFTTT

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BBC business newsWill mortgages become more expensive? and other Budget questions

Budget questions from readers on a range of topics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jMvucO via IFTTT

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Film-maker who exposed East Timor massacre dies

Max Stahl went from children's TV host to award-winning film-maker and East Timor national hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CCc021 via IFTTT

US issues first gender-neutral 'X' passport

The document has an "X" in the gender box, to show the holder does not identify as male or female. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jIeYu4 via IFTTT

Hundreds of sea turtles wash up dead in Mexico

Scientists think the turtles may have become tangled in abandoned fishing nets and drowned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EnWQh5 via IFTTT

Laos makes Southeast Asia's largest ever drug bust

A truck was carrying 55 million amphethamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vUdNwP via IFTTT

Rémy Daillet: Conspiracist charged over alleged French coup plot

Rémy Daillet is accused of forming an extremist group to plan attacks against the French state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BpSMLr via IFTTT

Climate change: Major US oil companies to testify in Congress

A US congressional hearing will examine whether oil companies misled the public about climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w60tFL via IFTTT

Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown

Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vUcePl via IFTTT

No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say

The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gtg9ra via IFTTT

British fishing trawler detained by French authorities

Two British ships caught up in post-Brexit fishing rights row in French waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bnbp2s via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: Tax rises likely to leave middle earners worse off, says IFS

An economic research group says many people will see their living standards fall over the next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bkZXtD via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: Rishi Sunak denies air duty cuts will spark flying boom

Labour says making flying cheaper in the UK is an "astonishing" move ahead of COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30ZwfbI via IFTTT

Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity

A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZqeHx via IFTTT

Helping Chinatown's elderly during the pandemic

A volunteer army is delivering hundreds of meals to elderly East-Asians in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ByLx45 via IFTTT

UK boat detained by France amid fishing rights row

A French minister says the boat did not have a licence to fish in French waters and was seized. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Eu0INP via IFTTT

China rations diesel amid fuel shortages

It is likely to contribute to the global supply chain crisis and inflation, analysts told the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pKCYAL via IFTTT

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BBC business newsHouseholds face £3,000 hit after Budget measures, warns think tank

Households will pay £3,000 more tax a year as a result of measures taken by Boris Johnson's government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GtSBm3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: There has been a shift in Tory philosophy - minister

The government says it makes no apologies for big spending increases unveiled in the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nEdzG8 via IFTTT

BBC business newsImpact of Brexit on economy 'worse than Covid'

The boss of the UK's forecaster says Brexit will be worse for the economy than Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vXQulB via IFTTT

BBC business newsTwitter profits slump after settling long-running lawsuit

The social media giant paid out after it was accused of misleading investors in 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pGdGUh via IFTTT

Alec Baldwin film tragedy: Actor fired live round, police say

New Mexico authorities say it is too early to determine if arrests will be made or charges laid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdrNVg via IFTTT

Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'

Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pIKw6Z via IFTTT

Israel advances plans for 3,000 new homes in West Bank settlements

The move follows a strong public rebuke of Israeli policy from US President Biden's administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EnbZiU via IFTTT

Sudan coup: World Bank suspends aid after military takeover

Pressure mounts on the military to restore civilian rule as international bodies respond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XVezgs via IFTTT

Claudette Colvin: US civil rights pioneer wants record cleared

Claudette Colvin was just 15 in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CmBL6f via IFTTT

Footballer Josh Cavallo on coming out as gay: 'It's my freedom day'

Josh Cavallo has come out as gay - the only current top level male professional footballer to do so. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pCTsuK via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: Business rates cut in retail and leisure

The sectors worst hit by the Covid pandemic in England are given help with their business rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XNAjdU via IFTTT

Iran blames foreign country for cyberattack on petrol stations

Tuesday's attack crippled a system that lets motorists buy subsidised petrol, causing long queues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bkRJSc via IFTTT

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BBC business newsBudget 2021: Eight ways Rishi Sunak's plans affect you

The chancellor has delivered his Covid recovery Budget, here's how it will affect your money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bmoZsh via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: Duty cut on sparkling wine, draught beer and cider

A shake-up of alcohol duty is announced by the chancellor, with higher taxes for stronger drinks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BqxMV2 via IFTTT

Poland told to pay €1m a day in legal row with EU

The ruling is the latest step in an escalating dispute over Poland's legal reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vQVdW0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: UK economy set to return to pre-Covid level at end of year

The UK's independent forecaster says the economy will return to pre-Covid levels faster than expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vO0wWp via IFTTT

US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited

Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CoNAZx via IFTTT

Sister of Bataclan victim: 'We don't hate you'

Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vMA7bm via IFTTT

Hong Kong passes new film censorship law

Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CkjvKJ via IFTTT

Bataclan attack: Reliving loss of my brother, Nick Alexander

Zoe Alexander told the suspects in the 2015 Paris attacks trial that they are war with themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cm2AHJ via IFTTT

Sunao Tsuboi: Campaigning Hiroshima survivor dies aged 96

Sunao Tsuboi met Barack Obama on his historic visit to the site of the world's first nuclear attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GnqeGh via IFTTT

Spain grants joint custody of dog in rare ruling

A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BpSGDK via IFTTT

Josh Cavallo: 'I'm a footballer and I'm gay,' says Australian player

The Adelaide United player has become the only current male professional footballer to do so. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vOckYB via IFTTT

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Catania: Floods swamp city centre streets as rare storm hits Sicily

At least two people have died amid flooding caused by a rare storm in the city of Catania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pzrEHE via IFTTT

Catania: Two dead as rare storm floods streets of Sicilian city

The mayor orders people to stay at home as floods engulf the streets of Catania in southern Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nu5TX4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsLookfantastic owner THG's share price falls further

The upbeat online firm fails to reassure investors despite a pledge to appoint a chairman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZnY7FA via IFTTT

Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war - coup leader

Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bdDnmI via IFTTT

Manchester Arena bombing: Exclusive images of extradition of Hashem Abedi

Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain to stand trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zp08SD via IFTTT

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Joshua Kimmich: German footballer's vaccine hesitancy dismays experts

Joshua Kimmich denied he was an "anti-vaxxer" after expressing unease about long-term side effects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cm4Cre via IFTTT

Climate change: UN emissions gap report a 'thundering wake-up call'

Current carbon-cutting plans from nations would lead the world to climate catastrophe, says the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vM3hYi via IFTTT

Brazil senators to vote on damning Covid report

The report says that President Bolsonaro should be accused of crimes over his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jDwAHy via IFTTT

De Kock refuses to take knee before match

Quinton de Kock makes himself unavailable for South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies after refusing to take the knee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pHZCtt via IFTTT

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Crimean gold must return to Ukraine - Dutch court

The legal wrangle has dragged on for seven years, since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vNeBn1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPay rebound for workers hit by the pandemic

Young employees saw the biggest dip and rebound in wages but the gender pay gap has widened. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EgHF9p via IFTTT

BBC business newsIkea buys landmark Topshop building in London

The £378m deal for the Oxford Street site is part of the furniture giant's plan to open inner-city shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nrTS4h via IFTTT

BBC business newsNew funding plan paves way for Sizewell C nuclear plant

The new rules, to be announced in Parliament, will boost the prospects of the £20bn project in Suffolk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Cim1kH via IFTTT

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Sudan coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?

Despite a series of coups in Africa recently, the longer-term trend for military takeovers is downwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tja0rw via IFTTT

BBC business newsWill coffee drinkers plump for potato milk?

Waitrose says shoppers are more climate-conscious and are looking for more dairy alternatives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b8iXvw via IFTTT

Berlin attack: First aider dies 5 years after Christmas market murders

Sascha Hüsges was badly injured when he rushed to help victims of the 2016 Christmas market attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nM8HPB via IFTTT

BBC business newsNo VAT cut to household energy bills in the Budget

Treasury sources say such a move would be badly targeted and there are other ways to help those struggling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bdsaCA via IFTTT

Japan's Princess Mako: The woman who gave up royal status to marry

Japan's Princess Mako has finally married her college sweetheart, thus losing her royal status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/313DeR6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPremier Inn owner Whitbread warns of staff shortages as demand recovers

Whitbread to pay £10m "summer retention bonus" in 2022 as expects serious staff shortages to persist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Znn3xH via IFTTT

BBC business newsHeathrow air traffic may not recover until 2026, says boss

The boss of Britain's busiest airport warns full recovery will take years despite pent up demand for travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZvxI9h via IFTTT

Israeli cabinet backs huge spending plan for Arab minority

Billions of dollars are earmarked for Israel's Arab minority, which has long complained of neglect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vKGjks via IFTTT

Alec Baldwin film tragedy: What are the rules for guns on movie sets?

The regulations are under scrutiny after the death of a film-maker on the set of an Alec Baldwin film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XI8vro via IFTTT

Haiti fuel shortages threaten patients' lives - Unicef

Hospitals say that without fuel they cannot operate crucial generators and hundreds could die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3meHaXr via IFTTT

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Saudi crown prince suggested killing King Abdullah, ex-official says

Mohammed bin Salman discussed assassinating the late King Abdullah in 2014, Saad al-Jabri says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jv92Vi via IFTTT

Eitan Biran: Crash survivor must be returned to Italy, court rules

The six-year-old survivor of a cable car crash must be returned to his aunt in Italy, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C8lgul via IFTTT

BBC business newsFacebook whistleblower Frances Haugen faces UK Parliament

Frances Haugen, who leaked thousands of documents, is appearing before MPs working on online safety. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m9IudP via IFTTT

Alec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say

Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pB2t7G via IFTTT

BBC business newsNational Living Wage set to rise to £9.50 an hour

The 6.6% pay rise for workers aged 23 years old and over is expected to be announced in the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jxmV5k via IFTTT

‘Forced to sell my baby’ - Afghan families face extreme poverty

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan could cost millions of lives if aid is not provided, the UN warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BbFZMz via IFTTT

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German IS woman jailed for Yazidi girl's death in Iraq

A Munich court jails a jihadi bride for 10 years for the agonising death of a Yazidi girl in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vIHkJN via IFTTT

Amnesty to close Hong Kong offices over National Security Law

The human rights organisation says its staff are under threat from the city's national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jztdS2 via IFTTT

Climate change: Greenhouse gas concentrations reached new high in 2020

Despite the pandemic, atmospheric levels of CO2 and methane once more broke records last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b58fps via IFTTT

BBC business newsPetrol prices hit record high, says RAC

Average petrol prices reach 142.94p a litre, surpassing the previous record in April 2012. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b9RCca via IFTTT

BBC business newsScilly Isles' only remaining bank to close in 2022

Lloyds bank will close in April 2022 with customers being told to use the Post Office instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZsLqdd via IFTTT

Afghanistan facing desperate food crisis, UN warns

The UN World Food Programme says half the population now faces acute food insecurity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZilXCK via IFTTT

Climate change quiz: Test your knowledge of how to reduce emissions

How much do you know about the steps you could take to help curb climate change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3py2klf via IFTTT

Climate change: How do we know it is happening and caused by humans?

What's the evidence for global warming and how do we know it's being caused by human activity? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zf1oak via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: What do you want to change?

We ask six people across the UK what they would like to see from Rishi Sunak's Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Zyxrx via IFTTT

BBC business newsCo-op Bank fails in TSB takeover approach

The Co-operative Bank confirms it made an approach to buy Spanish-owned British rival TSB. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GfkFtg via IFTTT

BBC business newsDigicel Pacific: Australia's Telstra buys Pacific firm 'to block China'

The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pA3xIY via IFTTT

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Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US

Otoniel, Colombian's most wanted drug lord, is to be extradited to the US after his capture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3puhTKR via IFTTT

Canada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast

The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzuHMd via IFTTT

T20 World Cup: Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim famous win

Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup in Dubai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C65K25 via IFTTT

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband begins new hunger strike in London

Aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is distraught at the prospect of returning to jail, her husband Richard says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b4hVR5 via IFTTT

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa first heard of his death online

Vanessa Bryant said she learned about the death of her husband by seeing "RIP Kobe" notifications. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vDg2UW via IFTTT

Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: David Alaba scores as Real top La Liga

Real Madrid beat Barcelona in a new-look El Clasico to go top of the La Liga table and leave Ronald Koeman's side down in eighth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOHDxZ via IFTTT

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BBC business newsBudget about investing in public services - Sunak

The chancellor says he will set out a plan for rebuilding the economy next week based on skills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m7Y6yw via IFTTT

German far-right group attempt to block migrants

Police have stopped vigilantes armed with batons, pepper spray and a machete at the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vCZyvW via IFTTT

Your pictures on the theme of minimalism

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BcIWMK via IFTTT

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Halyna Hutchins: Vigil held in New Mexico for cinematographer

The cinematographer was fatally shot by a prop gun while filming for western movie Rust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EhbpTP via IFTTT

Uganda: Suspected bomb attack in Kampala after terror warnings

The suspected terrorist bombing comes a week after the UK warned about a possible attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E220iK via IFTTT

Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko claims stunning knockout in Moscow

Russian MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko knocks out the number two-ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson in Bellator 269 in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZnsUmu via IFTTT

Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series against Houston Astros

The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maOgfC via IFTTT

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Climate change: Why Australia refuses to give up coal

Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m0q4MF via IFTTT

COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30A0shl via IFTTT

Climate change: Fossil fuel production set to soar over next decade

Government plans to extract coal, oil and gas are incompatible with safe temperatures, says the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AXANf2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsTesco apologises as website and app crash

Britain's biggest supermarket is still trying to resolve the issue as shoppers complain about a lack of information. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZgqYf4 via IFTTT

The Gravedigger's Wife: Somali love story wins Africa's top film prize

Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BaFphS via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: Rishi Sunak to pledge funding for T-levels

The government sets out its package for new T-levels and boosting further education in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B8BGBH via IFTTT

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Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured

Otoniel, who heads the powerful Gulf Clan gang, was held in a raid in a town near the Panama border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdB2EG via IFTTT

What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?

Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nq2GHQ via IFTTT

Fears of new arms race after Chinese missile test

China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EpBnEL via IFTTT

Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried

Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cde7sS via IFTTT

Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits

Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9AP3x via IFTTT

BBC business newsCovid: Travellers to be able to use cheaper Covid tests

Fully-jabbed people returning to England will be able to take lateral flow tests instead of PCR tests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3C8MIrO via IFTTT

BBC business news'My student loan refund took six years'

Rebecca Gale says she was "shocked and then angry" the Student Loans Company took so long to repay her. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zd6WSI via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3npDnWq via IFTTT

Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai

The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4cYUO via IFTTT

Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9uXaL via IFTTT

Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead

Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guyaquil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Eavr2c via IFTTT

Turkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jwQxQu via IFTTT

Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star

Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B6g7Sb via IFTTT

Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat

The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BcmCTw via IFTTT

Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'

The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8r1bV via IFTTT

Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060

The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8zJHb via IFTTT

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China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren

A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E88RXN via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith

Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B169By via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2021: Six things that could affect you

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his second Budget for 2021 next week. How will it affect you? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b1YB6X via IFTTT

Middle East: Deadly Palestinian and Israeli clash

Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3josnra via IFTTT

South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash

Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EaddxU via IFTTT

Alec Baldwin 'shock and sadness' at film-set death

Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZilHUJ via IFTTT

Ohio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates

The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zif8Bm via IFTTT

Robert Durst charged with murder of ex-wife who vanished in 1982

The jailed real estate heir is facing a new second-degree murder charge, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nliBXT via IFTTT

EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit

Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU's helm, praised as Europe's "compass". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3niAk2r via IFTTT

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Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys

Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the suit says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b2mono via IFTTT

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Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot

The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9OVC2 via IFTTT

Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to Ivory hunting

Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4oj0X via IFTTT

France to pay 38m citizens €100 each to ease costs

The one-off payment to lower-income groups is prompted by the spike in fuel and energy prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z9qIys via IFTTT

DR Congo students march into parliament demanding better teacher pay

Students march into parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo demanding better pay for teachers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3psrMIY via IFTTT

BBC business newsTaxi-hailing firm reveals 4,158 reports of sexual assault

Safety data from US company Lyft says the incidents were reported between 2017 and 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jmG5e8 via IFTTT

What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?

An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jrA1kC via IFTTT

Death after Alec Baldwin fires prop gun 'unfathomable'

A director who worked with Halyna Hutchins in 2020 describes the gun safety protocols films tend to use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C50FHq via IFTTT

Ananya Panday: Anti-drugs agency questions Bollywood actress

It has not specified why Ananya Panday has been questioned for a second day in a row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jq6WWT via IFTTT

Halyna Hutchins: Rising star of film industry was 'an incredible artist'

Halyna Hutchins, who has died on a film set, had been named an American Cinematographer rising star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E51e4x via IFTTT

BBC business newsInflation likely to hit 5%, warns Bank of England chief economist

The Bank of England's new chief economist says it will have a "live" decision on interest rates next month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pmUTxf via IFTTT

BBC business newsEvergrande shares rise on report of bond interest payment

Shares opened up 6% after reports the Chinese property giant made a payment before a crucial deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZbDufK via IFTTT

Bernard Haitink: Celebrated classical conductor dies at 92

Bernard Haitink led the world's top orchestras in London, Amsterdam, Chicago and Dresden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bgjICV via IFTTT

Syria says it executed 24 people for starting 2020 wildfires

The government alleges they admitted to igniting fires last year that left three people dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vGiTN2 via IFTTT

Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction

The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6Jnff via IFTTT

Poland rule of law dispute overshadows EU summit

A Polish challenge to the supremacy of EU law preoccupies leaders at a Brussels summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C7RkOX via IFTTT

Melbourne: Celebrations as city exits sixth lockdown

The Australian city has spent more than 260 days under restrictions since the pandemic began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E0E6Ee via IFTTT

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Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says

Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XyM343 via IFTTT

US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human

The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DZ3tWY via IFTTT

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NFL to end race-based testing in dementia claims

"Race-norming" made it harder for black players to prove brain injuries linked to their careers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jm57dk via IFTTT

Haiti sees nearly 800 kidnappings so far this year, NGO says

Gangs have taken more control amid political instability, abducting people from all walks of life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GinXfs via IFTTT

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Ruby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims

The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ncbroZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsPetrol station stocks back to normal

Filling station storage tanks were 45% full on average on Sunday, according to government figures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ndo9Uu via IFTTT

Barbados elects first ever president ahead of becoming republic

The Caribbean nation is set to become a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as its head of state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aVUidx via IFTTT

BBC business newsElon Musk's Tesla reports record sales and profits

The electric car maker recorded its highest quarterly profit of $1.6bn and sold more than 240,000 cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30CE0UO via IFTTT

Texas nurse guilty of killing patients by injecting them with air

William Davis injected at least seven patients with air and could now face the death penalty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3joTjHf via IFTTT

Cleo Smith: Police offer A$1m reward amid fears girl, 4, was abducted

Cleo Smith, 4, vanished from a tent at a remote coastal campsite in Western Australia on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B6rw4h via IFTTT

More games, more countries, more travel: Does European football care about its climate impact?

European football is expanding, with more games in more countries than ever before. So how does that tally with the sport reducing its climate impact? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nhYgmB via IFTTT

BBC business newsMarmite and PG Tips maker Unilever warns of price rises

Consumer goods giant Unilever says high rates of cost inflation will continue into next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jmGbCE via IFTTT

South Korea launches first homegrown space rocket Nuri

The move comes as the country pursues its space ambitions as an arms race with North Korea heats up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G94YUw via IFTTT

Why separatists in Cameroon and Nigeria have united

Armed militias in the two countries are said to be helping each other with weapons and intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vwAEhv via IFTTT

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BBC business newsCanada's inflation rate hits a fresh 18-year high

Consumer prices rose 4.4% in the 12 months to September, as Canada grappled with global supply chain issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G3QRQi via IFTTT

Russian inmate who fled after jail torture leaks

Sergey Savelyev is seeking asylum in France after he leaked videos showing abuse in Russian jails. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phuGAd via IFTTT

Hugo Carvajal: Spain to extradite Venezuela's ex-spy chief to US

Hugo Carvajal faces drugs charges but may also have incriminating evidence against President Maduro. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z6BTb2 via IFTTT

Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI

Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3plzYKQ via IFTTT

BBC business newsEvergrande £2.6bn property unit deal collapses

Evergrande rival Hopson Development was set to a buy a £2.6bn stake in the firm before the deal collapsed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m0sDhC via IFTTT

Nikolas Cruz: Parkland gunman pleads guilty to murdering 17

Nikolas Cruz could see life in prison or the death penalty over the 2018 Florida school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nejSzV via IFTTT

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BBC business newsClimate plan telling people to eat less meat deleted

A research paper recommending people shift towards plant-based foods is not policy, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DSWw9Q via IFTTT

BBC business newsMorocco bans UK flights due to Covid cases rising

Several airlines have been told by the Moroccan government that flights will be suspended. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aX2lqy via IFTTT

Egyptian man arrested after broadcasting face during robbery

The Egyptian man accidentally showed his face after stealing a journalist's phone mid-livestream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aS4EuO via IFTTT

Shatta Wale: Ghana star arrested over death threat claim

Shatta Wale said he was the victim of a gun attack - he's been accused of spreading false information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z3fF9Z via IFTTT

Lekki toll gate shootings: Nigeria's 'massacre without blood or bodies'

The BBC investigates what happened on the night 20 October 2020, when the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgNWha via IFTTT

Guatemala: Riot police deployed after protesters breach Congress, set cars alight

Riot police were deployed and lawmakers had to be evacuated amid the protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gegz4K via IFTTT

COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit

No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BZqskd via IFTTT

Benzema on trial in French sex tape blackmail case

The Real Madrid footballer is accused of complicity in an attempt to blackmail Mathieu Valbuena. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B0C7h8 via IFTTT

BBC business newsTakeaway meals still booming despite restaurant return, says Deliveroo

The food delivery firm says UK orders are up despite restaurants reopening for in-house dining. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AZJCFk via IFTTT

Aryan Khan: Bollywood actor's son bail plea rejected in drugs case

Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's son, was arrested on 3 October over drug charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G43tH6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGoing green will not have big cost, says Kwarteng

The business secretary denies that individuals will have to pay more to have a greener lifestyle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZabGJa via IFTTT

BBC business newsIMF warns Afghanistan's economic slump will impact neighbours

Afghanistan's economic turmoil will fuel a refugee crisis impacting nearby countries, the fund warned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nakZkj via IFTTT

Ex-German soldiers arrested over alleged terror plot in Yemen's war

The former soldiers are accused of trying to form a mercenary force to fight in Yemen's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AYRIOj via IFTTT

Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro 'should be charged with crimes against humanity'

A major inquiry is presenting its final findings into the Brazilian leader's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jlfbTQ via IFTTT

Covid: Moscow imposes new restrictions as infections soar

Most of the over-60s in Russia's capital face months of lockdown as Covid deaths hit a new record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n7MDP1 via IFTTT

Austria driver sought after two migrants found dead on bus

Austrian police are searching for the driver of a minibus after dozens were found crammed inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G23OtS via IFTTT

Plane crashes in Texas with no serious injuries

A plane was carrying 21 people crashed near Houston Executive Airport, with no serious injuries reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XrbeFw via IFTTT

Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos

A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aRLdCA via IFTTT

BBC business newsMorrisons: Shareholders approve £7bn takeover deal

British supermarket group Morrisons says shareholders approve the US private equity group takeover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n309Do via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon, Ikea and Unilever pledge zero-carbon shipping by 2040

Nine major firms say they will only use zero-carbon cargo vessels by 2040, in a bid to clean up shipping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pmIYQ9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGovernment urged to make a decision on HS2 route

Supporters and opponents of the paused Birmingham-to-Leeds rail link are concerned about its future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vvbr79 via IFTTT

Police warn charges possible for bystanders who failed to report rape

A woman was assaulted by another passenger and some riders may have filmed the incident, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aWspBO via IFTTT

Ecuador crime wave triggers state of emergency

A state of emergency is in place for the next two months, allowing soldiers to patrol the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jhasT7 via IFTTT

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Czech turmoil over removing ailing President Zeman's powers

President Milos Zeman is in intensive care in hospital and it is claimed his signature was forged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z2TkJy via IFTTT

BBC business newsInflation: Food price rises are 'terrifying' warns industry

Food and drink firms are seeing price rises of as much as 18% while manufacturers struggle with costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jiOjUu via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy price cap not working, says power boss

The owner of Scottish Power says capping domestic energy prices has caused long-term harm to the market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3C303Cc via IFTTT

BBC business newsBiggest fall in HGV drivers among the middle-aged

Driver numbers peaked in 2017 but those aged 46 to 55 years have recorded a sharp decline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BW89MT via IFTTT

Life at 50C: The Baghdad traffic cop who works in 50C heat

In Baghdad, Sergeant Saa’d has to brave increasingly extreme conditions to keep the city moving. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pcDeZ3 via IFTTT

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Haiti kidnappers 'demand $17m' for missionaries

The missionaries from the US and Canada were seized as they were returning from an orphanage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXT4N3 via IFTTT

Male State: Russia bans group for anti-women and anti-gay posts

Russia bans a group called Male State which hounded women and gay people online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G1c9xR via IFTTT

Polish PM accuses EU of blackmail as row over rule of law escalates

Mateusz Morawiecki clashes with EU leaders over a Polish court ruling that rejected parts of EU law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vrCdNC via IFTTT

Nick Rolovich: Washington State football coach fired for refusing Covid vaccine

College football coach Nick Rolovich loses his $3.1m-a-year job for shirking a state vaccine mandate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G2ndLl via IFTTT

Man falls to death from hot air balloon in Israel

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Uttarakhand floods: Dramatic rescue of car passengers trapped in floods

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BBC business newsAsda to hire 15,000 workers ahead of Christmas

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Russia to suspend Nato diplomatic mission amid tension

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Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley at climate concert

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BBC business newsGoto Energy goes bust amid rising gas prices

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Ahmaud Arbery: Trial over black jogger's death begins

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Peter R de Vries: Suspect denies knowledge of Dutch reporter's murder

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Afghanistan polio: UN plans nationwide vaccine campaign

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Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications

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