Jeffrey Epstein: Charges dropped against prison guards who falsified records
The pair admitted falsifying records to show they had monitored Epstein on the night of his death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zbWbxU via IFTTT
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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser seeks evidence he could not sweat
Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre call on the royal to submit medical reports to a New York court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zaVXXW via IFTTT
BBC business newsNationwide customers hit by payment glitch
Customers were left questioning why their wages had failed to appear in their account on Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31j7Uyk via IFTTT
Breakaway Super League, Tokyo's 'Covid Games', cricket's racism crisis - a huge year for sports news
BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports reporting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JwuWTy via IFTTT
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado truck driver's sentence cut by 100 years
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crash that killed four people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Jq3IOt via IFTTT
Colorado Wildfires: Thousands evacuated as buildings burn
Around 30,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires sweep across US state of Colorado. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sUlOC6 via IFTTT
Africa Cup of Nations: Tournament is being 'disrespected', says former England striker Ian Wright
The Africa Cup of Nations is being "disrespected" by some negative media coverage, says former England striker Ian Wright. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zjfTYM via IFTTT
Virginia Confederate monuments likely headed to black history museum
A black history museum and culture centre in Richmond may soon receive the controversial memorials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HnvTeV via IFTTT
Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US
The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zbOdop via IFTTT
China bans its national football players from getting tattoos
Top players who already have body art are told to remove it, as a good example for society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JvyNQE via IFTTT
Notable African deaths of 2021: From 'Ethiopia's Elvis' to mega pastors
A look back at some of the prominent figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sJtk2X via IFTTT
BBC business newsSantander: Bank hands out £130m in Christmas blunder
The error meant around 75,000 people woke up on Christmas morning to a surprise payment from Santander. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qyUTJl via IFTTT
Putin and Lukashenko team up for ice hockey match
The Russian and Belarusian leaders both made the scoreboard in a game following talks between the countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJCY9a via IFTTT
How 'fake news' affected the world in 2021
Misinformation about the Covid pandemic and climate change is slowing an effective collective response to these emergencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32EQNHE via IFTTT
BBC business newsAverage house price hits record high of £255,000
Typical prices leap almost £24,000 since January, making the strongest year since 2006, Nationwide says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3z8QoJA via IFTTT
Valentina Orellana-Peralta: Teen shot by police in LA dies in mother's arms
A girl from Chile killed by a stray bullet once said the US was the safest country in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32w5Tzj via IFTTT
China: Public shaming returns amid Covid fears
Four men accused of people trafficking are paraded through streets, to mixed reactions online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzcZBk via IFTTT
Malawians mourn ex-First Lady Anne Chidzira Muluzi
Tributes are paid to Anne Chidzira Muluzi, the first woman to hold the title there, who died aged 69. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JCwZ8K via IFTTT
Sabine Weiss: Legend of street photography dies at 97
Famed for her images of Paris street life, she was the last member of the French humanist group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quLbI9 via IFTTT
BBC business newsAdnams brewery boss says sector lost 50% of Christmas trade
Dark months are ahead for the hospitality industry, the chief executive of Adnams says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sIZHig via IFTTT
Citroën Egypt advert accused of normalising sexual harassment
The French carmaker features a pop star taking a photo of a woman apparently without her consent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z78jQN via IFTTT
Ukraine: Three die after memorial candle lit in hospital ward
The candle was lit in memory of a patient who had recently died at the Ukrainian hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ECzV1n via IFTTT
Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian detained - lawyer
Prize-winning Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija called the president's son "obese" on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HkfqIn via IFTTT
Hong Kong's Stand News independent website shuts down after raid
Stand News has stopped operating following the arrest of seven people with links to the outlet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EPeOsV via IFTTT
Djokovic withdraws amid unclear vaccine status
World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's ATP Cup team in Sydney amid uncertainty over his participation at the Australian Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Zu75j via IFTTT
Cristiano Ronaldo statue divides opinion in India
The statue of the Portuguese football star is unveiled in Goa state, a former Portuguese colony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sGp5F3 via IFTTT
France shuts mosque in Beauvais for sermons 'defending jihad'
An imam in the northern town of Beauvais was accused of inciting hatred and violence in his preaching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzdkEb via IFTTT
Desmond Tutu: Remembered by daughter as a 'hugger'
Nontombi Naomi Tutu says her father "went to meet his God, ready and willing." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etfvx6 via IFTTT
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Egyptian pharaoh's mummy digitally unwrapped for first time
CT scans allowed archaeologists to study Amenhotep I's body and learn about his death and burial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qubJJB via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Enjoy new year but be cautious, care minister says
People should take a rapid test before going out for new year's eve, Gillian Keegan says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sUlPGz via IFTTT
South Africa court blocks Shell's oil exploration
Environmentalists hail the ruling as a victory in their efforts to protect marine life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JqipAU via IFTTT
Myanmar: Save the Children says army attack killed staff
Save the Children says two of its workers are among the 35 bodies found on 24 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JmRLJe via IFTTT
Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket
Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3exHyvg via IFTTT
Austria's Innsbruck airport denies 110 Britons entry over new Covid rules
Innsbruck airport in Austria refused to let in tourists caught out by updated restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JrBvXE via IFTTT
Andrzej Duda: Polish president vetoes controversial media law
Opponents say the law banning foreign ownership in the media aimed to silence government critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32uQQG7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsShoppers shun Christmas sales as footfall drops amid Covid fears
New data reveals a 37.2% decline in footfall compared with 2019, with central London badly affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3z3Ln55 via IFTTT
Covid-19: Extra vaccine mandates come into force in New York City
The measures include vaccine mandates for private-sector workers and children entering venues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EzUN9k via IFTTT
Somalia PM Roble defiant after President Farmajo suspends him
The PM's allies say the president's move over land theft allegations amounts to an "indirect coup". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ExzvJF via IFTTT
Amber Heard names new dog after Australian minister embroiled in feud
The US actress names her new dog after the Australian minister who said her dogs should go home in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sGAcxR via IFTTT
Desmond Tutu - the staunch and steadfast healer of a nation
How Desmond Tutu went from public enemy No1 to the pastor of a nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fzbp2e via IFTTT
Why I'm proud to be black and Jewish
Black and Jewish journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt travels to Israel to meet the Ethiopian community and explore this dual identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mBFHdw via IFTTT
Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger
Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Jmwi3h via IFTTT
Scott Marsh: Viral and controversial art of 'Australia's Banksy'
He uses quintessential Australian larrikinism to skewer politicians, climate sceptics and others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FxXjOH via IFTTT
How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot
The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FHDBQw via IFTTT
India's unwinnable battle against spitting
The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwyRfc via IFTTT
My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war
US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3esK5ai via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Travel misery for tens of thousands as flights are cancelled
Chinese and US airlines are hardest hit amid a surge in Covid cases in many countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EmJVvy via IFTTT
Desmond Tutu death: South Africans remember anti-apartheid leader
The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fx5fjd via IFTTT
Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero
The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkOi5g via IFTTT
In pictures: The life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32A3W4u via IFTTT
Sudan coup: Security forces accused of violence against protesters
Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HdAYXb via IFTTT
Spain's La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months
The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FtTMB4 via IFTTT
BBC business newsTrump Scottish golf resorts claimed over £3m in furlough
Accounts reveal the former US president's two golf courses in Scotland made financial losses last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ElT7Ak via IFTTT
Pope's Christmas Day message
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his blessing, Urbi et Orbi, to the city and the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32t6SQF via IFTTT
James Webb Space Telescope lifts off on historic mission
The $10bn James Webb telescope has left Earth on its mission to show the first stars to light up the Universe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pqHVhx via IFTTT
Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies
In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WHSk6 via IFTTT
Sudan coup: Military cuts internet services ahead of planned protests
Web services are restricted in the capital ahead of demonstrations against the military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yXGkD4 via IFTTT
Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room
The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Erx4rK via IFTTT
BBC business newsShoppers avoid city centres on Christmas Eve, figures suggest
The number of visitors to city centre High Streets is down, with inner London taking a big hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30XbJZR via IFTTT
Pregnant woman among 15 charged for Uganda attacks
Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3enOcEw via IFTTT
BBC business newsTesla disables gaming while driving feature
It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3J8VGcu via IFTTT
Covid: Christmas flights cancelled and new curbs amid Omicron spread
Millions face travel disruption and more restrictions as Omicron upends Christmas plans worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yZElht via IFTTT
James Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview
Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvfDjU via IFTTT
Russian priest who adopted 70 children jailed for abuse
Nikolai Stremsky, reputed to have had Russia's biggest family, is convicted of raping children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3st6Zq8 via IFTTT
Chris Noth: Fourth woman accuses Sex and the City actor of assault
US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3emdov1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCrossCountry: Strike action affects Christmas Eve train journeys
Train operator CrossCountry says it has cancelled many services on Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qguQXa via IFTTT
BBC business newsIs this the world's largest virtual fashion show?
Asia's biggest metaverse - an intricate world populated by young women shopping for avatar outfits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Xhd6U via IFTTT
President Putin: West must give us guarantees over Ukraine
In his annual press conference, President Putin demands Nato abandon military activity in Eastern Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ejKzPP via IFTTT
Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’
A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33XNkod via IFTTT
Belgium agrees to close controversial ageing nuclear reactors
The plants have for years sparked safety fears from neighbours including Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H5OHz7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsIntel apologises to China over supplier advice
The US technology firm says sorry after it urged firms not to source products from Xinjiang. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HatfJE via IFTTT
BBC business newsChristmas travel in full swing despite disruption
Almost half of Britons are to travel to visit loved ones, but caution about Omicron is widespread. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Fqc0mP via IFTTT
BBC business newsEnergy bills to soar 50% unless government intervenes, industry warns
Households face another sharp rise unless the government intervenes to ease the impact of gas prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3H1ACmm via IFTTT
French outcry over academic in Grenoble Islamophobia row
Dozens of academics warn that freedom of expression is at risk after a German professor is suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OKSyT via IFTTT
Yemen war: Funding crisis forces UN to cut food assistance
Eight million people going hungry in the war-torn country will get barely half of the daily ration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yMO1Mk via IFTTT
BBC business newsSri Lanka plans to pay off Iran oil debt with tea
The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32tUwaz via IFTTT
Sri Lanka plans to pay off Iran oil debt with tea
The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32tUwaz via IFTTT
BBC business newsCrossCountry: Strike action set to disrupt Christmas Eve trains
A union says members voted to strike as they felt the role of guards was being undermined. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qlYNp7 via IFTTT
BBC business newsIsolation rule change welcomed by rail industry
Shorter Covid self-isolation in England should mean fewer cancelled trains, says the Rail Delivery Group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3yNtTtz via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Chancellor announces £1bn fund for businesses
It comes as pubs and restaurants struggle with reduced footfall and cancellations amid Covid fears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pfob06 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Firms able to claim money back to cover sick pay
Small and medium-sized firms can claim back money spent on statutory sick pay for Covid-hit employees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eeQVzP via IFTTT
Turkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled
The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ehDiji via IFTTT
Kosovo agrees to rent prison cells to Denmark to ease overcrowding
Denmark is due to pay €210m (£179m) over the next 10 years to rent 300 cells in the jail at Gjilan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ja9ljG via IFTTT
BBC business newsTurkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled
The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ehDiji via IFTTT
'Biggest divorce case in British legal history'
A UK court publishes a ruling in the divorce case of Sheikh Mohammed and his ex-wife Princess Haya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32laHag via IFTTT
BBC business newsBoeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns
The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3J552pN via IFTTT
BBC business newsSunak can afford new Covid support, says think tank
The chancellor can afford to help struggling firms hit by Omicron, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Eh0KaY via IFTTT
BBC business newsUK Supreme Court denies Maduro claim to Venezuelan gold
The ruling means only opposition leader Juan Guaidó can access Venezuelan gold reserves in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mjflMX via IFTTT
BBC business newsChina Mobile to raise up to $8.8bn in Shanghai share listing
The firm was kicked off the New York Stock Exchange due to rules imposed by Donald Trump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EjE4qG via IFTTT
Davos business leaders' event postponed over Omicron
The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30M4dko via IFTTT
BBC business newsDavos business leaders' event postponed over Omicron
The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30M4dko via IFTTT
Quidditch leagues set to pick new name after JK Rowling trans row
US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch want to "distance themselves" from JK Rowling's views. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcpWKT via IFTTT
BBC business newsHobnobs maker warns biscuit prices set to soar
McVities, which also makes Jaffa Cakes and Penguins, is facing higher ingredient and labour costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3plkzKp via IFTTT
Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands
Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ml0fqu via IFTTT
Evergrande: China's efforts to contain its Lehman moment
China is handling the crisis very differently to the way the US dealt with the Lehman collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yH8H8e via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Pubs and restaurants call for urgent help
Hospitality firms say action is needed "in the next 24 hours" as they struggle with the Omicron impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mjtbiE via IFTTT
Pope Francis condemns domestic abuse as "almost satanic"
The Pope has often spoken out against domestic violence, but Sunday's remarks are his strongest yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yGmlJ0 via IFTTT
Chile election: Laser shone at Gabriel Boric during victory speech
The bouncing green light did not seem to faze Gabriel Boric as he spoke to supporters in Santiago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3shcBDO via IFTTT
Sudan coup: Protesters flee tear gas in Khartoum on uprising anniversary
It's three years since the overthrow of the country's long-term President Omar al-Bashir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FsYtv7 via IFTTT
Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks
The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yHTlQZ via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Business alarmed at prospect of further restrictions
The health secretary refused to rule out further restrictions for England, as Omicron continues to spread. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e8DbXj via IFTTT
Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker secures a brilliant points win over Britain's Derek Chisora in a thrilling fight at the AO Arena in Manchester. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EmdMV3 via IFTTT
BBC business newsBBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam
The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Ebq6ae via IFTTT
West Bank ambush suspects captured, Israel says
The Israeli army says it has caught men suspected of a car attack in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9N7FF via IFTTT
BBC business newsLord Frost resigns as Brexit minister
He says he hopes Boris Johnson will not be tempted by "coercive measures" to tackle Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q6U36s via IFTTT
Covid: Dutch to enter tight lockdown over Omicron wave
Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mgbxwh via IFTTT
Explosion at Pakistan bank kills at least 14
Officials say the blast in the southern city of Karachi may have been caused by a gas leak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E9614r via IFTTT
Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD via IFTTT
The Ashes: England collapse again as Australia take total control of second Test
England's Ashes hopes are in a sorry mess after another dismal batting collapse on day three of the second Test against Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FbYh2Z via IFTTT
Super Typhoon Rai: Dozens feared dead in Philippines
Some three million people are without power after a devastating typhoon swept over the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7xM9x via IFTTT
Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US
The conflict has deeply divided the Ethiopian community in Washington DC - the largest in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GQolkL via IFTTT
Super Typhoon Rai: Walking through the storm's trail of destruction
Watch this video that shows the extent of the devastation in Cebu City in the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GVBLvS via IFTTT
Officer who shot Daunte Wright: 'I'm sorry it happened'
Former Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter sobs in court as she apologises for shooting Daunte Wright. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32fzV9P via IFTTT
France red list: Queues in St Pancras ahead of travel ban
Travellers in St Pancras station, London, queue to try and get to France before the imposition of restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yHnOi3 via IFTTT
BBC business newsRail fares to rise at fastest pace for nine years
Regulated rail fares in England, which include season tickets, will rise by 3.8% in March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/326Wyhd via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Rishi Sunak to hold Omicron crisis talks with businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has cut short a US trip as business groups ask for support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3yyWH8V via IFTTT
BBC business newsChristmas food orders in doubt as Farmdrop closes
The online firm, which delivers farm produce, told customers it could 'no longer serve' them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GVM5E9 via IFTTT
BBC business newsHSBC fined £64m for anti-money laundering failings
The UK financial regulator says the fine was for "unacceptable" risks at the banking giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3yBosOj via IFTTT
BBC business newsFrance travel ban: Ports and Eurostar busy ahead of Covid restrictions
Long queues are reported at Dover and many trains are booked out before the 23:00 GMT deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GSuOf6 via IFTTT
Sweden's Gavle Christmas goat torched... again
A giant straw goat that is an annual highlight in the city of Gavle is burned down by an arsonist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maQgnm via IFTTT
BBC business newsClothes sales back to pre-Covid levels in November
Total UK retail sales rose by 1.4%, helped by Black Friday and early Christmas shopping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e2gXWU via IFTTT
BBC business newsBoohoo says surge in dress returns set to hit profits
A surge in customers returning smarter clothes such as dresses is likely to hit the retailer's sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sb9BJg via IFTTT
BBC business newsTurkey cuts interest rates despite spiralling inflation
The move by the central bank comes despite big price rises and a slump in the country's currency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IWBz1e via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: France to drastically restrict travel from UK
Non-residents will need compelling reasons to travel, as France tries to slow the spread of Omicron. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dYy0ZW via IFTTT
Santa Claus delivers presents to children in Peru... via a fire ladder
This Santa Claus in Lima, Peru, uses a special way to deliver presents to children with Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m9A5qz via IFTTT
BBC business newsBruce Springsteen sells his entire music catalogue for $500m
The star follows in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Blondie by cashing in on his songs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m8Ggv3 via IFTTT
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BBC business newsHow would an interest rate rise affect you?
Few people face an immediate impact on their finances, but a rising Bank rate would still be significant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3whH04P via IFTTT
Covid: France to drastically restrict travel from UK
Non-residents will need compelling reasons to travel, as France tries to slow the spread of Omicron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dYy0ZW via IFTTT
BBC business newsHotel quarantine guests told they can leave from 4pm
People can leave from 4pm on Wednesday as long as they test negative for Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31UjeBk via IFTTT
BBC business newsBrexit: Temporary exemption for goods exported from Ireland to GB
The government says it is an "act of goodwill" to help maintain space for negotiations on the NI Protocol. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dU3Kj0 via IFTTT
BBC business newsTripAdvisor: Blackpool restaurateur turns detective to unmask 'troll'
Steve Hoddy wants the £6,000 compensation he won to make people "think twice" before posting lies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GIvJi0 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCurrys warns of fewer shoppers due to Omicron
The retailer warns of weakening trading in the run-up to Christmas as Covid hits demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oW1xda via IFTTT
German court jails hitman for Berlin murder on Russia's orders
A court finds Vadim Krasikov guilty of an ex-Chechen rebel's murder, which it says Russia ordered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qhmL4T via IFTTT
BBC business newsTesla Model 3: Paris' largest taxi firm suspends cars after fatal crash
One person died and 20 were hurt after a cabbie lost control of their Tesla Model 3 last weekend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DVntJI via IFTTT
Kentucky tornadoes: Two-month-old girl is youngest victim
The parents of Oaklynn Charleigh Koon say their hearts are "shattered" over their daughter's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pX8auV via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: 'Quarantine hotel fiasco has cost us £5,500'
People staying in government-approved hotels have complained of inedible food and feeling unsafe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oS1yyE via IFTTT
Hungary migrant deaths: Car crashes avoiding police
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Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years over protests
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Arctic heat record is like Mediterranean, says UN
The highest temperature recorded in the region last year - 38C (100F) - is officially confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m3h6Oy via IFTTT
BBC business newsBT: Billionaire Patrick Drahi raises stake to 18%
The UK government says it is monitoring the situation despite the businessman saying he has no plan to bid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dMBKOc via IFTTT
Inger Stoejberg: Jail for Danish ex-minister for asylum separations
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Italy: Seven dead as rescuers find bodies in Sicily blast
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Golden Globes: Belfast and The Power of the Dog lead field for troubled awards
Sir Kenneth Branagh's Belfast and The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, lead the race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30knvgm via IFTTT
Israeli Prime Minister Bennett in first trip to UAE as Iran threat looms
Naftali Bennett meets Abu Dhabi's crown prince at a time of rising tensions in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GIURoV via IFTTT
BBC business newsTurkish lira slumps further to new record low
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Police and migrants clash outside Mexico City
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BBC business newsWorking-from-home: 'We get more done in the office'
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Russia explosion: Teen detonates device at Orthodox convent school
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BBC business newsTony's sorry for missing advent chocolate stunt
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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid
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Kentucky tornadoes: Rebuilding lives from 'hell on Earth'
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Alibaba fires employee who accused boss of rape
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Obituary: Vicente Fernández, Mexico's king of ranchera
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Reckya Madougou: Opposition leader jailing damages Benin democracy - lawyer
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Russia Ukraine: Massive consequences if Moscow invades, G7 says
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Anne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire, dies aged 80
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Drone footage shows Amazon warehouse collapse
Tornadoes have ripped through several states killing more than 50 people, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dK4QxL via IFTTT
US Olympic boycott: Uyghurs and Hong Kongers react
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Tornadoes causing chaos across several US states
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US Supreme Court says Texas abortion clinics can sue over law
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Singapore: Man feared for life during otter attack
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Swedish artist Anna von Hausswolff gives secret gig after Satanic slur
Two of Anna von Hausswolff's French gigs were cancelled under pressure from fundamentalist Catholics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lSm9kw via IFTTT
BBC business newsUS price rises hit highest level for 40 years
Prices rose 6.8% in the year to November with the cost of fuel, used cars and food rising fastest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dH8sQW via IFTTT
Ghana's Covid restrictions: All adult arrivals must be vaccinated
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Donald Trump swears in criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu’s loyalty
The former president rails against his once-close ally, and says he saved Israel from destruction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gwihh1 via IFTTT
Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
Judges are reassured by US promises to reduce the risk of the Wikileaks founder taking his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31QtY2V via IFTTT
Taylor Swift to face trial in Shake It Off copyright case
The phrase "haters gonna hate" is at the centre of the case, which had previously been dismissed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rU0Djs via IFTTT
Bipin Rawat: India holds funerals for top general and his wife after crash
Gen Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash, was cremated with full military honours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GtLjOr via IFTTT
BBC business newsHeathrow boss urges travel rules rethink ahead of Christmas
John Holland-Kaye said families should be able to reunite for the festive period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rRSYC0 via IFTTT
BBC business newsWind-powered net zero McDonald's opens in Market Drayton
The restaurant powered by wind turbines and solar panels will act as a blueprint for future stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/335tgQ3 via IFTTT
Football fans spending millions on club crypto-tokens
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Madagascar food crisis: How a woman helped save her village from starvation
Loharano has avoided the fate of many in southern Madagascar through the use of new farming methods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DGc5RK via IFTTT
BBC business newsHealth sector and second hand cars drive UK economic growth
The economy grew by 0.9% between August and October reflecting strong growth in services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IybQvX via IFTTT
Larry Hoover: Kanye and Drake set aside feud for prisoner concert
The former friends stage a concert in a bid to free Larry Hoover, who's been in jail for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31KnMdk via IFTTT
BBC business news'I borrowed £50 and we ended up homeless'
People could fall into serious debt if they use loan sharks this Christmas, charities warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mazfKn via IFTTT
BBC business newsHS2 agrees £2bn deal to build UK's fastest trains
Hitachi and Alstom will build more than fifty 225mph trains for the high speed network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GxJUXd via IFTTT
BBC business newsEvergrande: China property giant misses debt deadline
Chinese property giant declared in default by a credit rating firm after missing a crucial interest payment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EsOeqt via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Manchester Airport Group calls for review of travel rules
The owner of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports is calling for urgent action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lPMQq6 via IFTTT
Human remains found in car linked to 45-year-old cold case
Tests are under way to confirm that the remains belong to missing student Kyle Wade Clinkscales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pJrfR9 via IFTTT
China warns nations will 'pay price' for Olympic boycott
The US, UK, Australia and Canada won't be sending government representatives to the Winter Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dC8bPa via IFTTT
BBC business newsParcel firms told to improve how they handle complaints
When things go wrong customers often have problems resolving complaints, the regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lOiqER via IFTTT
Africa needs China and the US to work together
The US promotes democracy and China builds infrastructure but people in Africa want both. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ivs2Or via IFTTT
Epstein and Maxwell pictured at Queen's residence at Balmoral
The image of the couple at Balmoral was shown to a US court on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oDZgTM via IFTTT
Sanna Marin: Finland's PM sorry for clubbing after Covid contact
Sanna Marin went on a night out on Saturday, hours after her foreign minister had tested positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31x6z7d via IFTTT
Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturers in court
They are charged with incitement to debauchery, gender discrimination and violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IvOirr via IFTTT
BBC business newsEvergrande: China property developer debt default fears grow
Evergrande has not yet made payments to bond holders that were due on Monday, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31C1Q40 via IFTTT
Germany's Scholz to take over from Merkel as chancellor
Olaf Scholz will be sworn in, leading a three-party coalition after 16 years of Merkel rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pAKBIb via IFTTT
Bipin Rawat: India topmost military official's helicopter crashes
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Myanmar: Soldiers accused of shooting, burning 13 villagers
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Covishield: India vaccine maker halves production
The Serum Institute is sitting on a stockpile of 500 million doses of Covishield, its CEO said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IvMsqr via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid travel: Omicron hitting holiday bookings, says Tui
Winter bookings especially are slowing down as Omicron variant spreads, holiday giant says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Dwy6lX via IFTTT
BBC business newsJapanese billionaire blasts off to International Space Station
Yusaku Maezawa will spend 12 days at the International Space Station before returning to Earth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dv2rqr via IFTTT
Japanese billionaire blasts off to International Space Station
Yusaku Maezawa will spend 12 days at the International Space Station before returning to Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dv2rqr via IFTTT
China is biggest captor of journalists, says report
Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders said at least 127 journalists are currently detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dtfEQD via IFTTT
Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife
Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31AK6pi via IFTTT
BBC business newsHouse price growth at 15-year high, says Halifax
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Afghanistan: Foreign Office chaotic during Kabul evacuation - whistleblower
Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/337h2qj via IFTTT
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: China criticises US diplomatic boycott
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doeZQy via IFTTT
Peter Foster: Australian conman caught after six-month manhunt
Peter Foster was declared a fugitive six months ago after allegedly skipping bail on fraud charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pveGsR via IFTTT
BBC business newsUS boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lHbclL via IFTTT
Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?
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BBC business newsUber prices could rise 20% after UK ruling
In a move that will affect the whole taxi industry, a judge has ruled Uber must make contracts with its customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lEWFH8 via IFTTT
BBC business newsSpar cyber attack hits more than 300 convenience stores
The attack targeted a company in Lancashire which operates Spar's tills and IT systems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GnBW2N via IFTTT
Haiti kidnappers release three more missionaries after abduction
Three people among a group of 17 North American missionaries abducted in October are freed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/304A5jW via IFTTT
New York's workers must all have vaccine by 27 December
The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y795Ni via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid travel test prices misleading, says trade body
The government's website to find coronavirus travel tests "is not serving its purpose", a group says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31wpfDA via IFTTT
BBC business newsNew York's workers must all have vaccine by 27 December
The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3y795Ni via IFTTT
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Brexit: Ireland to receive €920m for Brexit impact
The country is the first to receive money from the European Commission's Brexit Adjustment Reserve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYGiKu via IFTTT
Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death
The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZZIRQ1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Sainsbury's asks staff to delay Christmas parties
The supermarket will reimburse workers for postponed parties amid emergence of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GjR9BW via IFTTT
Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy
Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doV83z via IFTTT
Covid-19: Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated
A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Iiai9b via IFTTT
BBC business newsEvergrande shares slump on renewed default fears
Shares in the Chinese property giant sink 20% as worries about company's future return. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pxbL2Q via IFTTT
Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXzexO via IFTTT
Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors
The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IqeMdW via IFTTT
Eric Zemmour: Far-right French presidential candidate grabbed at rally
A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rEUvLt via IFTTT
Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSS5cD via IFTTT
BBC business newsLarge gender pay gaps persist over the last 25 years
Once increases in women’s education are accounted for, the gender pay gap change is only 3% since 1995. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DsILOG via IFTTT
BBC business newsHGV driver shortage: Signs pressures are easing, trade group says
Fewer drivers are leaving the profession, Logistics UK says, but more action is needed to attract recruits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lAqU1W via IFTTT
BBC business newsTesco: Distribution centre workers plan pre-Christmas strikes
Up to 1,200 workers across four sites will stage walkouts over pay, according to the Unite union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dpSxGy via IFTTT
The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel
The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractured region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWLBtU via IFTTT
James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'
The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsLCHp via IFTTT
How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind
Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ds2J1a via IFTTT
Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ez3nWY via IFTTT
Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYWIm5 via IFTTT
Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash
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Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onM4SJ via IFTTT
Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dq40AD via IFTTT
Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IpuvcY via IFTTT
French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find
The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IjA1Ol via IFTTT
BBC business newsParag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3omncLb via IFTTT
Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe
Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXX0cV via IFTTT
BBC business newsTrump social media firm raises $1bn from investors
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3onM4SJ via IFTTT
India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder
Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZWlHtP via IFTTT
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Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces
US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ox64ml via IFTTT
Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother
The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother defend sexual harassment claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/331Ggq3 via IFTTT
Why France faces so much anger in West Africa
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Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat
Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onUSrV via IFTTT
Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against
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South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Drlyw2 via IFTTT
Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DlsHhv via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: UK tightens travel rules amid Omicron spread
Travellers to the UK will have to have a negative Covid test before departure, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3djgW0m via IFTTT
Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river
At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwaQpK via IFTTT
Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
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Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid
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Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's shadow looms over poll
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Eitan Biran: Cable car survivor returned to Italy after custody battle
Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dp1NWa via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission
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ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season
Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31rCRjN via IFTTT
Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud
Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnvLVz via IFTTT
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week
The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD via IFTTT
Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights
As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IfgZsu via IFTTT
Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide
How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ojuFea via IFTTT
BBC business newsMH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?
A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pp7FK7 via IFTTT
Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pmtHgA via IFTTT
Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort
The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GdyQ10 via IFTTT
Covid: Don't panic about Omicron variant, WHO says
The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ElVALH via IFTTT
Michigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter
Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IkySX1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsDecember rate rise hangs in balance amid Omicron
A Bank of England policymaker says he wants more data on new virus variant before rates decision. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ps8Bgy via IFTTT
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