Covid: Greece to fine over-60s who refuse Covid-19 vaccine
Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January, with the money going towards healthcare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCDhCY via IFTTT
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Adele announces Las Vegas residency
The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8fCDX via IFTTT
BBC business newsLabour shortage: Is Santa Claus coming to town this year?
With fewer Santas donning their suits and more demand for holiday cheer, Santa will be in short supply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3151oLz via IFTTT
Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO
Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EcOysL via IFTTT
Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?
What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D1UEuI via IFTTT
Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward
A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkD0jF via IFTTT
Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought
The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7O7ua via IFTTT
Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast
Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBQ6cz via IFTTT
BBC business newsTSB to close another 70 branches by July
The bank had 475 branches just over a year ago, but a fresh round of closures will leave it with 220. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3llcbYM via IFTTT
Dozens of former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says more than 100 former Afghan personnel have been killed or have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D6BCU6 via IFTTT
House of Gucci: Family hits out at insulting and painful portrayal
The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci criticise depiction of the family in House of Gucci film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xGDYrt via IFTTT
BBC business newsGlobal markets fall after Moderna Omicron warning
Stock markets slide after Moderna boss casts doubt on vaccine effectiveness against new variant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p9WO6F via IFTTT
Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial
Taha al-Jumailly is jailed for life for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7YqrG via IFTTT
France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'
Vincent Fichot says his Japanese wife disappeared from the family home with his two children in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ewIqX via IFTTT
Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair
Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8hn9M via IFTTT
BBC business newsZara founder’s daughter becomes retail group's chairwoman
Marta Ortega will replace Pablo Isla as chairwoman of Zara’s parent firm Inditex. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3E8hn9M via IFTTT
Leaked papers link top Chinese leaders to Uyghur crackdown
They show speeches by Xi Jinping and others which led to Uyghurs' mass internment and forced labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8xB2I via IFTTT
BBC business newsEasyJet says Omicron has weakened bookings
But the airline's boss says it is early days and that summer bookings are close to pre-pandemic levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d270s3 via IFTTT
Barbados: Rihanna made national hero as island becomes republic
The artist and businesswoman is honoured at an event marking the nation's status as a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G0yURG via IFTTT
BBC business newsMPs back setting new-build house ground rent at one peppercorn a year
People with leases on new-build houses say freeholders are charging them exorbitant amounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rhnpBn via IFTTT
Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report
Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rjEtGX via IFTTT
Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears
No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0iNaj via IFTTT
BBC business newsAsda charters cargo ship to prevent Christmas shortages
Supermarket says the move ensures it will not run out of decorations, gifts and toys. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rl0wx0 via IFTTT
Enes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship
Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xxuHBW via IFTTT
Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day
The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfNUHd via IFTTT
China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison
Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4mJ5L via IFTTT
BBC business newsTwitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive
The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3D5mKVZ via IFTTT
Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says
Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZAmDEb via IFTTT
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive
The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D5mKVZ via IFTTT
Virgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'
Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3llK8Z9 via IFTTT
Jussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial
The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6y5IT via IFTTT
Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat
The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rklOLa via IFTTT
BBC business newsNissan boss warns no end in sight to global chip shortage
The Omicron variant could exacerbate the shortage of chips used in cars, Makoto Uchida tells the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3I5YjLB via IFTTT
Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation
Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/318Lr6M via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Omicron variant causes passengers to scramble for flights
One traveller told the BBC he had found an alternative flight home, but quarantine hotels were full. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3riPl83 via IFTTT
BBC business newsOmicron: What Covid refund rights are there for holidays abroad?
What rights do you have if your holidays plans or rules change, as a new Covid variant affects travel? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cX48wC via IFTTT
Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead
Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bOpad via IFTTT
Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents
The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31arH2O via IFTTT
BBC business newsUpcoming Moon missions spur the search for new spacesuits
Nasa has asked the private sector to design new spacesuits that can be used on the Moon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZpjnLD via IFTTT
China: North Korea fugitive captured after 40-day manhunt
The defector had been on the run after staging a daring escape from a Chinese prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317NHLs via IFTTT
Macau casino shares fall after 'illegal gambling' arrests
A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3prrWPh via IFTTT
BBC business newsMore work needed to create green jobs, report says
Efforts to create "green jobs" need to intensify if the government is to meet its target, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o0adib via IFTTT
Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks
The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DWWe2d via IFTTT
Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cVaqgr via IFTTT
Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions
Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FT3cpw via IFTTT
Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'
Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D0SPOD via IFTTT
Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family
Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgBZFi via IFTTT
Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans
Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bhaDW via IFTTT
Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy
Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xtrMKI via IFTTT
Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41
Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lhcSSW via IFTTT
Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rdm0vD via IFTTT
Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event
The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7l4pT via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Shoppers asked to respect new mandatory mask rules
The British Retail Consortium says people should show consideration to store workers and other shoppers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3E1VHfs via IFTTT
Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m
Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HXY7y7 via IFTTT
Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box
Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgp3iF via IFTTT
Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant
Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZL39L via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: BA suspends Hong Kong flights amid crew quarantine
The airline has temporarily stopped flights after more of its staff were forced to isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p5QCN0 via IFTTT
Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel
The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p6YEFf via IFTTT
Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it
The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfR8uh via IFTTT
Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die
Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3140yOz via IFTTT
New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth
Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ga0T1F via IFTTT
Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant
Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E3w3qw via IFTTT
Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader
A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DZ1emU via IFTTT
The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus
Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I1UpDu via IFTTT
‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’
Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZS8Zx via IFTTT
Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage
Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3153Q4o via IFTTT
Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1fWKi via IFTTT
'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'
The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yyd3D via IFTTT
Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood
Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3pMoM via IFTTT
Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?
The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Eusd8 via IFTTT
ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady
Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXBkKM via IFTTT
Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru
Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUDjYp via IFTTT
Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks
The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nUWOrJ via IFTTT
Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains
Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HXAQMx via IFTTT
Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights
The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ld3Sy8 via IFTTT
Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'
The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I0zGjF via IFTTT
Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant
Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1tzZK via IFTTT
The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel
The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ypr2 via IFTTT
Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway
Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUbqkU via IFTTT
Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests
Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZsrYNL via IFTTT
NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?
An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3118FeM via IFTTT
BBC business news737 Max: Boeing refutes new safety concerns
Critics claim publicly available data shows worrying failures on the 737 Max since its return to service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZuT1rK via IFTTT
Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified
Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUMXM6 via IFTTT
New Omicron variant is a concern, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zsiulv via IFTTT
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians
He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CX152b via IFTTT
BBC business newsBrowns of Chester: How a city is coping without Debenhams
Browns of Chester served the city for 241 years before it closed when the chain collapsed in May. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oWhr66 via IFTTT
New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery
South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6hk0G via IFTTT
BBC business newsUK car output suffers worst October for 65 years
Chip shortages lead to production dropping to the lowest level recorded for October since 1956. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cQo985 via IFTTT
Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa
Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DYMncm via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant
Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zvh8Xm via IFTTT
Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West
What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ufS7P via IFTTT
Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage
The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HOMABb via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Airlines' share prices plunge on new variant
BA-owner IAG and EasyJet see their shares fall ahead of a suspension of flights from six countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32nYTE7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsPoorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage
The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HOMABb via IFTTT
France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter
France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Gsoi via IFTTT
Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs
It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUfdNh via IFTTT
Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CTKRXi via IFTTT
UK PM calls on France to take back migrants
A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yxcbX via IFTTT
Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?
At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CY8236 via IFTTT
Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march
It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DSiudG via IFTTT
Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'
The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reqqST via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Africa travel restrictions over variant fear
Several southern African countries have been added to the red list, Health Secretary Sajid Javid says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FOwi9G via IFTTT
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds
Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l5fV0b via IFTTT
BBC business newsAmazon workers plan Black Friday strikes
Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3CLZyMl via IFTTT
Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident
Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CVpntc via IFTTT
UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president
Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJkeGA via IFTTT
BBC business newsOrbit Energy becomes the latest UK firm to go bust
The UK energy market has seen 23 companies collapse since September after wholesale gas prices rose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FKpvxB via IFTTT
BBC business newsPassports: Delivery firm apologises for delays
FedEx apologises as hundreds say they have faced long waits to receive their travel documents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32CnVjf via IFTTT
BBC business newsLondon Stratford emerges as UK's busiest station
It was the most used during a year of lockdowns that saw passenger numbers drop 78% due to Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30XVRpm via IFTTT
BBC business newsChristmas parties set to be smaller this year, says pub boss
Parties are also likely to be in venues outside city centres, says the owner of Harvester and All Bar One. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DNhZRY via IFTTT
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Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent
The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xlAkDe via IFTTT
Channel migrants: UK and France agree need for action after boat deaths
After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZkZzJk via IFTTT
Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots
Violent riots have rocked the Pacific Island nation for a second straight day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUoDIL via IFTTT
JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash
Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CSIqnY via IFTTT
US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms
The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3111bsD via IFTTT
Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill
The new bill has raised concerns that it could pave the way for discriminatory hiring practices from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3COjfmz via IFTTT
Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing
Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30VkKST via IFTTT
BBC business newsJPMorgan: Boss 'regrets' saying bank will outlast Chinese Communist Party
Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3CSIqnY via IFTTT
Climate change causing albatross divorce, says study
There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CUTEbS via IFTTT
BBC business newsIndian government set to ban cryptocurrencies
The latest draft of a government bill to be submitted in India aims to ban most cryptocurrencies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cNkkR7 via IFTTT
Antique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists
Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DSUabE via IFTTT
BBC business newsLV= leaders criticised over openness in Bain Capital deal
MPs hear members should have been told more about the proposed £530m takeover by the US private equity firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HQgyEY via IFTTT
Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador
A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cMObce via IFTTT
Migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks
Several migrants have drowned in the Channel near Calais, the French government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJZzSN via IFTTT
Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace
It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30RjiRk via IFTTT
Peru's chief of staff stashed $20,000 in palace bathroom
Prosecutors found $20,000 in the chief of staff's bathroom inside the presidential palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oZVqTQ via IFTTT
Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics
How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pfxMDh via IFTTT
Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era
Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oYNQJm via IFTTT
BBC business newsWarning of less food choice this Christmas
Supply chain issues could mean consumers will have less food choice this Christmas suppliers tell MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Z66KD via IFTTT
Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa ready to join Tigray war
Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa back the PM's call to go to the front line of the Tigray war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CHVZqt via IFTTT
Sweden votes in Magdalena Andersson as first female PM
Magdalena Andersson, who replaces Stefan Lofven, is approved by the country's parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1ZMN7 via IFTTT
Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins
The list of charges and witnesses could mean a trial that takes up to 10 years, lawyers warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPLrjS via IFTTT
BBC business newsLidl to ramp up UK store openings with 1,100 stores by 2025
The discount supermarket chain expects its expansion to create an extra 4,000 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30U1Ziu via IFTTT
Karim Benzema: French footballer guilty in sex tape blackmail case
The Real Madrid striker is convicted of conspiring to blackmail fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l6MACS via IFTTT
Brian Laundrie: US blogger Gabby Petito's fiancé 'died by suicide' - family lawyer
Brian Laundrie, who was found dead last month, was a person of interest in his fiancée's murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZjRCnO via IFTTT
Blast off for Nasa mission to strike space rock
The spacecraft is set to crash into an object called Dimorphos in September 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZifjs via IFTTT
Kevin Strickland exonerated after 42 years in Missouri prison
Kevin Strickland was arrested at age 18 and convicted of a triple murder he did not commit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FHboch via IFTTT
China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile
Fragile mocks Beijing and “little pinks”, a term referring to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Chinese government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DLYM33 via IFTTT
BBC business newsTurkish lira nose-dives 15% as president defies critics
The currency touched record lows as Tayyip Erdogan defended a controversial plan to cut interest rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oXbbeb via IFTTT
Lush to stop some social media until it's 'safer'
The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1V8yo via IFTTT
US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices
The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZNuot via IFTTT
BBC business newsUS to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices
The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qZNuot via IFTTT
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Yalda Hakim: My return to Afghanistan
The BBC's Yalda Hakim - who was born in Afghanistan- reports on the impact of 100 days of Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l0lFIA via IFTTT
Waukesha Christmas Parade: Three dancing grannies among Wisconsin victims
Four of the five people killed at the Waukesha Christmas parade were members of a local dance troupe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xf9X1L via IFTTT
Parkland shooting: Families involved in 2018 attack settle FBI lawsuit
The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVNR0E via IFTTT
VR helps parents visualise child's surgery
Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nEZlWN via IFTTT
Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence
Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVDnOB via IFTTT
BBC business newsEnergy firm failures will mean higher bills, says Scottish Power
Scottish Power says households will pay more for gas and electricity due to companies going bust. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HGvqFP via IFTTT
Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare
Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cHi3GY via IFTTT
BBC business news40-year mortgage deals pose questions for homeowners
The launch of long-term fixed-rate deals may test borrowers' appetite for certainty over cost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oW2fG2 via IFTTT
Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up
As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30TurRt via IFTTT
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front
Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pbxtcD via IFTTT
Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule
BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2RZhZ via IFTTT
BBC business newsAO World warns of product shortages this Christmas
The online electricals retailer says lorry driver shortages and increased costs will hit profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FJ0seu via IFTTT
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Uber makes its first step into the cannabis market
Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cVflOt via IFTTT
BBC business newsUber makes its first step into the cannabis market
Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cVflOt via IFTTT
Wisconsin: Suspect named after car ploughs into Waukesha Christmas parade
At least five people have been killed after a speeding SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HMUyuk via IFTTT
Germany Covid: Health minister's stark warning to get jabbed
As Germany battles a fourth Covid wave, the health minister gives a stark warning to get vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CHO8Js via IFTTT
Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair
President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nFjcFh via IFTTT
Chile presidential poll goes into polarising run-off
Voters will have to choose between far-right candidate José Antonio Kast and left-winger Gabriel Boric. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDWRl7 via IFTTT
Cuba congratulates Venezuela on poll before result was out
Cuba's president tweeted about the results before there had been an official announcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Jntz7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsJerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair
President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain the head of the US central bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nFjcFh via IFTTT
Crowd trouble threatens future of French football, says sports minister
France's sports minister says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the "survival" of French football "at stake". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kYbbti via IFTTT
BBC business newsEnergy firm Bulb set to go into administration
The energy firm, with 1.7 million customers, is the largest gas and electricity company to face difficulties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DIaU5h via IFTTT
BBC business newsHolidaymakers urged to use £132m in travel vouchers
Regulator says travellers must spend credit notes issued during the pandemic or risk losing them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kYqqCD via IFTTT
Covid in Kenya: Unvaccinated to be barred from basic services
Although less than 10% of Kenyans are vaccinated, the government wants to avoid a surge over Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DI273h via IFTTT
American Music Awards: BTS and Taylor Swift take top awards
The K-pop band win artist of the year, while Taylor Swift picks up a record-breaking 34th award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FFRRJ9 via IFTTT
Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?
Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D4IUb2 via IFTTT
Isii Nafta singer Nimco Happy on representing Somalia and her TikTok fame
Nimco Happy, the Somali singer of the viral TikTok hit Isii Nafta (I love you more than my life), reacts to her new-found fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DKs7Li via IFTTT
BBC business newsInsurer LV= appeals to members over £530m bid
The firm is trying to persuade 1.2 million customers to back a controversial bid from US private equity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nEJrfe via IFTTT
Peng Shuai: WTA says concerns remain for Chinese tennis star after IOC call
Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FSz4e7 via IFTTT
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Lyon v Marseille abandoned as Dimitri Payet hit by bottle
Sunday's Ligue 1 game between Lyon and Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet is hit by a bottle thrown from the stands five minutes into the game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSsdNo via IFTTT
Andhra Pradesh floods: At least 30 dead and thousands displaced in floods
Heavy flooding in Andhra Pradesh state has devastated several villages and towns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJsIGO via IFTTT
Police charge Amazon India executives in drug smuggling case
It comes after two men allegedly used the company's website as part of a drug smuggling operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kZZkLg via IFTTT
China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan row
Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in its country, a move which has angered China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FyxjSY via IFTTT
How should we teach children about climate change?
Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYAn6M via IFTTT
TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church
Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7wbCI via IFTTT
The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal
How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0 via IFTTT
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FELOot via IFTTT
War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'
Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HIiZZR via IFTTT
Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted
Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30NNcpp via IFTTT
Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi
Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xgG5Cb via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas
The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cziK55 via IFTTT
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League
Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cwMXld via IFTTT
BBC business newsEl Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano
Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HHx3D6 via IFTTT
BBC business newsNorthern Ireland to Scotland bridge plans scrapped
Building a fixed link would be too expensive, a feasibility study is expected to conclude. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3x9wbCm via IFTTT
Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe
Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHvexi via IFTTT
El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano
Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HHx3D6 via IFTTT
Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium
Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30KNjlC via IFTTT
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BBC business newsŠefčovič: EU accuses Lord Frost of 'political posturing'
The European Commission VP, Maroš Šefčovič, says the UK should not "bring more problems to the table". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oQlssz via IFTTT
Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City
A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HFoAjQ via IFTTT
ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff
Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWMo98 via IFTTT
Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok
Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qX78RV via IFTTT
BBC business newsBlack Friday: Tech retailers fear supply chain delays will hit stock
Supply chain delays mean some firms may not be able to meet demand during the busy shopping period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lgG0Kb via IFTTT
Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions
Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oQfzf2 via IFTTT
Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem
Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32amiJ4 via IFTTT
Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night
Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DEJehs via IFTTT
Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions
It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nBGaxe via IFTTT
Lin-Manuel Miranda on the "dirty secret" hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!
The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FwvWnV via IFTTT
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa
As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cCJiCo via IFTTT
Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?
Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CxhV7n via IFTTT
Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture
Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HJMfjg via IFTTT
Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France
A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQohsH via IFTTT
Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack
Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DDCtww via IFTTT
WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video
A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z83o4D via IFTTT
Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win
Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30O6kny via IFTTT
Colombia president condemns Nazi-themed police event
President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FyVOiZ via IFTTT
Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages
Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CCswhA via IFTTT
Unvaccinated stars cannot play Australian Open
Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32nHTOB via IFTTT
Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder
Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HDAjPU via IFTTT
Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge
The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qUWjQd via IFTTT
Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US
Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cvDg6J via IFTTT
San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money
Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxZ4ow via IFTTT
Kyle Rittenhouse: US reacts to teen’s acquittal
Here is how the public reacted as a jury cleared Kyle Rittenhouse of homicide in a Kenosha protest last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHI6DH via IFTTT
Africa is the future, says US. But what will change?
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks of partnerships and avoids condescending lectures of the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xbcpq3 via IFTTT
Peng Shuai: Still no direct contact with Chinese player after sex assault claims - WTA
Peng Shuai has still not directly been in contact with the WTA, which says "no amount of money" would stop the tour pulling events out of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSFwgB via IFTTT
Belarus president tells BBC: ‘We won’t stop the migrants’
In an exclusive interview, President Lukashenko tells the BBC it’s “absolutely possible” his forces helped migrants cross into Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HDxePJ via IFTTT
Kamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)
Vice-President Kamala Harris will take control as Joe Biden undergoes his annual health check. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cuboA4 via IFTTT
Elijah McClain family to receive $15m settlement from Colorado
Elijah McClain was put in a chokehold and injected with ketamine after being stopped by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nzYyGN via IFTTT
BBC business newsFacebook gives users 'more control' over news feed
Facebook says it is testing controls to let users see more content from friends and less from groups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3CrS3tK via IFTTT
Belarus's Lukashenko tells BBC: We may have helped migrants into EU
In an exclusive interview, Alexander Lukashenko says it was "absolutely possible" migrants had help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTJQfQ via IFTTT
US House votes to pass $1.9tn social spending plan
The Build Back Better Act now heads to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FAsRTV via IFTTT
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BBC business newsWorkers offered unlimited holiday to stop burnout
Stockbroking firm FinnCap says staff must take at least four weeks off from next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nwobYU via IFTTT
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DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies
Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p1KgOL via IFTTT
Jimmy Hoffa: Deathbed confession sparks long missing US union boss body hunt
The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z1Cvz6 via IFTTT
BBC business newsHS2: Grant Shapps balks at betrayal claims over scrapped rail plan
The transport secretary says the "vast majority" of train journeys will be faster amid backlash. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Fwu8v3 via IFTTT
Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges
Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BFn6N via IFTTT
Meghan tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle
The Duchess of Sussex says moving as the pandemic began meant they spent plenty of time at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kPjpnM via IFTTT
Tim Paine: Australia Test captain steps down over historical investigation into texts sent to colleague
Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain just before the Ashes over a historical investigation into texts sent to a female colleague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HLp48a via IFTTT
Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts
Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oB7quY via IFTTT
HMAS Sydney: DNA reveals identity of Australia's famous 'unknown sailor'
The WW2 sinking of the HMAS Sydney killed 645 sailors, but only one body was recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DMm4Gh via IFTTT
BBC business newsHS2: Has the government broken its promises over high-speed rail?
Reality Check examines some of the claims surrounding the scaling back of HS2. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3csS5XA via IFTTT
BBC business newsEarly Christmas shopping lifts October retail sales
Consumers spent more on clothes and toys last month, boosting retail sales by 0.8% from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3x3AE9z via IFTTT
Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hxykwl via IFTTT
Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court
Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kOZsgS via IFTTT
Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated
Fresh restrictions will be introduced in areas with high Covid hospitalisation rates, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qPVV5v via IFTTT
Uganda's Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead
Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HBHcRR via IFTTT
BBC business newsCladding crisis: 'Some days I can't leave the house'
Research finds the cladding crisis is having a 'catastrophic mental health impact' on some leaseholders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FpRjao via IFTTT
P-Square: Nigerian Afrobeats twins make up after years of feuding
Fans are excited as Peter and Paul reconcile on their joint birthday after a painful break-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qX6MKS via IFTTT
BBC business newsFraud: Better chance of compensation for victims
A "lottery" on whether blameless scam victims are reimbursed is set to be strengthened by a law change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oDb0op via IFTTT
Julius Jones: School walk-outs and protests as execution looms
Julius Jones is due to be executed on Thursday, but his last hope rests with the Oklahoma governor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQ1Cg1 via IFTTT
Flight carrying Afghan girl footballers lands in UK
The girls were granted asylum in the UK after many received threats from the new Taliban regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GrHY6 via IFTTT
BBC business newsHS2 Leeds link cut amid promise to transform rail
A key leg of the high-speed rail line is axed but government says upgrades will improve services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wX0lIO via IFTTT
BBC business newsPost Office scandal: 'It’s been a strange 15 years'
Six more former subpostmasters have their convictions overturned in the Horizon IT scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wWl9Ap via IFTTT
China: Man banned from all-you-can-eat BBQ for eating too much
A live-streamer has been banned from a buffet restaurant in China after multiple food binges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wXGFVe via IFTTT
Greece begins espionage trial of 24 aid workers
Human rights groups have called the trial 'a farce' and called for the workers release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qKwulW via IFTTT
Turkey releases Israeli couple arrested for spying over palace photos
Natalie and Mordi Oknin were accused of taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GoMyr via IFTTT
BBC business newsEngineering 'must change' to include everyone
A new engineering building is designed for students with autism to study in ways that suit them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30zdnjE via IFTTT
Vietnam: Police summon noodle seller over Salt Bae parody
The Vietnamese man filmed himself flamboyantly seasoning noodles and called himself spring onion bae. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dy7imc via IFTTT
Capitol riot: Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to contempt of Congress charge
The former Trump strategist had refused to testify to a committee investigating US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CD1reh via IFTTT
BBC business newsPaytm: Shares plunge in India's biggest ever market debut
Paytm, which counts Chinese giant Ant among its backers, raised $2.5bn in its IPO. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qM02iW via IFTTT
Mumbai: India baby girl found in drain recovering
Police in Mumbai were called in to rescue the five-day-old after residents were alerted by cats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cnCLeP via IFTTT
The family of asylum-seekers trapped on Europe’s edge
A BBC team filmed a couple and their two-year-old daughter as they attempted to cross the Bosnia-Croatia border into the EU in search of asylum for the 40th time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HxLvxf via IFTTT
Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp
About 1,000 migrants are offered shelter from the cold after camping at the Belarus-Poland border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wTHLkS via IFTTT
US tourists fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer
A pair of American visitors are fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer with a view. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nnNbkW via IFTTT
Red crabs swarm across roads and bridges in Australia
An annual migration of red crabs has covered roads and bridges on an Australian island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dw1tWo via IFTTT
BBC business newsMinister says she can't find minutes of Covid meeting with Randox
Labour demands to know what was said on a call between a health minister, Owen Paterson and a Covid contractor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oIPzT4 via IFTTT
Merkel: Germany hit by full force of Covid
The chancellor speaks of a dramatic situation as European governments respond to a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kMDcE3 via IFTTT
Capitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley sentenced to 41 months in prison
Jacob Chansley became one of the most recognisable figures from the 6 January siege on the Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cjSTOH via IFTTT
Comedian Vir Das causes a stir with 'two Indias' monologue
Top Indian comedian faces nationalist backlash over show that describes country's dualities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qKOCMt via IFTTT
Waterspout: Tornado-like funnels form off coast of Sicilian city of Licata
Residents of Licata share footage of multiple waterspouts, as southern Sicily reports severe weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJLVXE via IFTTT
Artists denounce Israeli ban on Palestinian civil society groups
More than 100 high-profile figures pledge support for the outlawed civil society organisations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CkdCwl via IFTTT
Britney Spears discusses life after conservatorship
Britney Spears says she is enjoying new found freedoms, and thanks her fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YXYqaw via IFTTT
BBC business newsTesla: JP Morgan sues for $162m after Musk tweets
Bank accuses Tesla of "flagrantly" breaching a deal after tweets in 2018 sparked share volatility. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qMeUhw via IFTTT
Ding Ding! Crazy Frog to make a comeback in December
The infuriatingly infectious amphibian topped the charts around the world in 2005 with Axel F. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CoDNlA via IFTTT
Pike River: Bodies spotted 11 years after New Zealand mine disaster
Human remains have been pictured in the Pike River Mine - 11 years after 29 men lost their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DkIfD3 via IFTTT
Britney Spears grateful for 'little things' in life after conservatorship
The singer says having "little things" like car keys and a bank card back makes "a huge difference". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x2zPOs via IFTTT
BBC business newsAmazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK
The online giant says high Visa fees mean it won't process credit card transactions from 19 January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FrAtHY via IFTTT
Decathlon halts canoe sales to curb English Channel migrant crossings
Decathlon's decision comes after a sharp rise in attempts to reach the UK from northern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FpPhHq via IFTTT
Delhi pollution: What's causing poor air quality?
How much pollution comes from farm fires, factories and other sources in the Indian capital? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o1zBmn via IFTTT
LA's Staples Center to be renamed after cryptocurrency firm
The Staples Center in Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena in a $700 million deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3np73nQ via IFTTT
Naomi Osaka voices concern over Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
Peng Shuai has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against a Chinese official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qIBQhB via IFTTT
DaBaby: DaniLeigh charged with assaulting partner
Rapper DaBaby calls police after allegedly being assaulted by his girlfriend, US police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wXZho3 via IFTTT
BBC business newsInflation: UK prices soar at fastest rate for almost ten years
Inflation surges to 4.2% on rising fuel and energy costs, paving the way for an interest rate rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FEtD2j via IFTTT
BBC business newsAmazon to pay $500,000 over concealed Covid cases
The delivery giant left its workers "terrified and powerless", says California's attorney general. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3279rHM via IFTTT
Covid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill
The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30sslZj via IFTTT
Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow
The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oxVCcQ via IFTTT
BBC business newsRow over sale of insurer LV= escalates
The insurer's bosses say rival Royal London is trying to destabilise a sale to private equity firm Bain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cefiNg via IFTTT
Kamiti escape: Manhunt under way after 'dangerous' Islamists flee Kenya prison
Seven wardens have been arrested after three men escape a maximum-security facility near Nairobi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kH63JQ via IFTTT
Armenia loses positions in deadly border clash
A number of troops are killed and captured in a flare-up of violence on the border with Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ot3wnQ via IFTTT
Poland border crisis: Scene of chaos as soldiers deploy water cannon
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports as Polish forces fire water cannon at migrants throwing rocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HrvusY via IFTTT
BBC business newsNord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link
Nord Stream 2 has been beset by delays and criticised by many of Germany's allies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3288Zcj via IFTTT
France clears Dunkirk migrant camp amid UK tensions
About 1,500 people are evacuated near Dunkirk, as the UK and France vow to tackle illegal migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HBBIqe via IFTTT
Nord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link
Nord Stream 2 has been beset by delays and criticised by many of Germany's allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3288Zcj via IFTTT
Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus
Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ovusn6 via IFTTT
Kampala blasts: Explosions hit Ugandan capital
There are fears people may have been killed in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FjgxqJ via IFTTT
Formula 1: Guanyu Zhou becomes first Chinese driver after signing for Alfa Romeo
Guanyu Zhou becomes Formula 1's first Chinese driver after signing to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30xmLVa via IFTTT
Australia outback rescue: Family safe after stranded for four days
The couple and two children became stranded when their campervan got bogged down in mud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3njDUdP via IFTTT
