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Search for bodies after gunmen attack Mexico wake

Armed men reportedly shot dead a group of mourners but their bodies appear to have been removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i93X4hv via IFTTT

BBC business newsNationwide customers hit by fresh payment problem

Payments into and out of accounts are delayed in the latest round of disruption to hit the building society. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tpNUQJi via IFTTT

BBC business newsRishi Sunak targets Russia with fresh banking sanctions

The measures, co-ordinated with the US and the EU, are designed to cut off Moscow from raising funds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/t0XdEIv via IFTTT

Ukrainian sailor in Majorca tried to sink yacht of Russian boss

The man told a judge in Majorca that he had wanted to retaliate for the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lE0nVHS via IFTTT

How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?

The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w64nWxY via IFTTT

BBC business newsRussia central bank urges calm amid cash run fears

The Bank of Russia says it has enough liquidity to 'function smoothly' despite new sanctions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/t1TH3Kx via IFTTT

Should the West arm a Ukrainian resistance?

Western nations are debating how far they should support a possible Ukrainian insurgency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fX8Qbk2 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsHow badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?

The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/w64nWxY via IFTTT

BBC business newsUkraine invasion: Russian planes face near-total airspace ban to west

An EU official says most countries on the continent are expected to limit access to Russian airlines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iVKuNY via IFTTT

Zelensky's defiant response to invasion... in 100 seconds

Ukrainian's President Volodymyr Zelensky is standing firm against Russian aggression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i7B9dve via IFTTT

BBC Russian reporter in Kyiv: The day the war began

BBC Russian's Ilya Barabanov describes waking up in Kiev on the morning Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PYnxLjK via IFTTT

Ukraine Crisis: Fleeing under the cover of darkness

The BBC's Fergal Keane watches a "constant procession" of cars and people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KEMOAfJ via IFTTT

Ukraine: 'No war please' message from Russian tennis star Rublev

Andrey Rublev writes a plea for peace on a camera lens at the Dubai Tennis Championship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SGHdEyb via IFTTT

Ukraine crisis: President Zelensky - We will defend our state

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posts a video of himself walking around the streets of Kyiv on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xbP4n7J via IFTTT

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CPAC: US conservatives talk Ukraine, Putin and Biden

US conservatives are angry with their own president but divided over how to confront Russia's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DmvzxR7 via IFTTT

Ukraine conflict: What is Swift and why are leaders divided on banning Russia?

The UK wants Russia banned from the Swift financial network, but other countries are resisting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yZUL3vF via IFTTT

BBC business newsStudio Retail Group bought out of administration for £26.8m

Accrington-based Studio Retail Group is bought by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group for £26.8m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qrK3MZ1 via IFTTT

Russia bans British airlines from its airspace

Russia says the move is a response to the UK's 'unfriendly' decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8DrLHqz via IFTTT

BBC business newsRussia bans British airlines from its airspace

Russia says the move is a response to the UK's 'unfriendly' decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8DrLHqz via IFTTT

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WATCH: Huge explosion seen in sky over Ukraine's capital Kyiv

A large explosion in the sky is captured on camera on the second day of Russia's assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2eonS14 via IFTTT

Ukraine conflict: Why Biden won't send troops to Ukraine

The US president has ruled out any military involvement, so what's different this time? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QyXKLVq via IFTTT

Nkosana Makate: The South African taking on Vodacom

South African Nkosana Makate is in line for a huge pay out after a 14-year court battle with Vodacom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kjJL4Nz via IFTTT

BBC business newsUkraine airspace closed to civilian flights

Ukraine's airspace has closed after Russia's forces launched a full scale military invasion of the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ztN1FbH via IFTTT

Australia floods: Surfers save elderly man from raging current

Drone footage shows the elderly man being dragged towards the sea, after a lagoon burst its banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c9bPOok via IFTTT

BBC business newsStudents to pay off loans into their 60s, plans say

The government announces a shake-up of student finance in England to reduce the bill for taxpayers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yk5H4tO via IFTTT

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Inventing Anna: Fake heiress drama tops Netflix ratings

The drama sets a record for the most hours viewed for an English-language series in a single week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wEpaDUX via IFTTT

US trucker convoys prompt National Guard deployment in Washington

Hundreds of unarmed troops will man traffic posts from Saturday ahead of the convoys' arrival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Hj80ic via IFTTT

Chetan Kumar: Indian actor arrested for tweet on Karnataka hijab row judge

Chetan Kumar was held for criticising a judge who is hearing pleas against a ban on hijabs in schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kg7KFLr via IFTTT

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BBC business newsNational Portrait Gallery's BP sponsorship to end

The energy giant's funding of the gallery has become a controversial topic in recent years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u5HLW30 via IFTTT

Hong Kong orders compulsory Covid tests for all its citizens

All 7.5 million residents must undergo testing as the city battles surging infection rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vVc05u via IFTTT

BBC business newsBoris Johnson announces UK sanctions against Russia

Boris Johnson says five banks and three individuals will be targeted after a "renewed invasion" of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/X8vzLHN via IFTTT

Burkina Faso gold mine blast kills 60

Dozens more are injured after sticks of dynamite in a market near the mine blew up, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jUIKRiX via IFTTT

Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption

The Pacific island nation was cut off from the world for weeks after an undersea volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RhJwtgi via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK finances improve in January as tax revenues grow

Government finances recorded a surplus last month as the economy opened up from lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JYqdZ6i via IFTTT

Truth Social: Banned from Twitter, Trump returns with a new platform

The former president's platform, Truth Social, goes live on the US Apple App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mIBhk3l via IFTTT

BBC business newsBritish Airways blames luggage delays on high winds

The airline says continuous high winds are making it difficult to offload passengers' luggage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/M19K2eq via IFTTT

BBC business newsHome buyers facing soaring asking prices

A near £8,000 price rise between January and February is the highest for 20 years, says Rightmove. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/w9kurqO via IFTTT

BBC business newsCovid rules: Workers face terrible choice, says TUC

An expected change in rules in England could hit low-paid workers, the trade union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/urF0vwm via IFTTT

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Graham Potter: One of Australia's most wanted men nabbed after 12-year hunt

Convicted killer Graham Potter, 64, was on the run after failing to appear for a 2010 court date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ALmvMHP via IFTTT

Joyful reunions as Australia opens to world after two years

Family and friends reunite in airports as tourists enter the country for the first time in nearly two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w1l96v7 via IFTTT

Brian Flores: Pittsburgh Steelers hire ex-Miami coach who is suing NFL

Brian Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach who is suing the NFL for racial discrimination, is hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6fV70XC via IFTTT

BBC business newsLufthansa to suspend flights to Ukraine capital

The German airline will also halt services to Odessa as fears grow over a Russian invasion of Kyiv. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SOnLI8T via IFTTT

Ukrainian officials run from apparent shelling

Watch the moment when a group including the interior minister take cover in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tmJhxW7 via IFTTT

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Ferry fire: Missing Euroferry Olympia passenger found alive off Corfu

The man was spotted on the ship's stern and contacted rescuers, but 11 people remain missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G63WfSk via IFTTT

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Epstein: Model scout Jean-Luc Brunel found dead in jail

Jean-Luc Brunel faced trial over accusations of sexual harassment and the rape of minors in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vmorpOj via IFTTT

Ukraine crisis: How are people coping with the threat of war?

Three Ukrainians tell the BBC how they have been dealing with life amid fears of a Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i47vHZs via IFTTT

Ukraine conflict: US warns Russia of consequences if it invades Ukraine

US Vice President Kamala Harris has warned Russia of 'severe' consequences if it invades Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WeUXR7E via IFTTT

Ferry fire: Search for 12 missing off Corfu continues

The 12 who are still missing are all thought to be truck drivers, according to authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ngwekvq via IFTTT

Ukraine conflict: Rebels declare general mobilisation as fighting grows

Men of fighting age are put on stand-by in Ukraine's breakaway territories amid high tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UV0pmGk via IFTTT

BBC business newsWoollen mills: Plans to save 'iconic' Welsh blanket

One mill is becoming an employee ownership trust and another is hoping to be taken on by a museum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9CwEfaO via IFTTT

Mexican troops move in on drug lord's home town

Landmines planted by rival gangs in the area killed one and injured others in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o7hOzl4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsMore than 17,000 chain store shop closed last year

Figures reflect the rise of online shopping and the pandemic, but the rate of closures is slowing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1umJYeM via IFTTT

Winter Olympics: Kamila Valieva treatment by entourage 'chilling' - IOC

It was "chilling" the way a distraught Kamila Valieva was treated by her coach and raises concerns for the future, says IOC president Thomas Bach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YSzH0yA via IFTTT

BBC business newsStorm Eunice: Travellers urged to stay at home

Bus, train, flights and ferry services have been disrupted across England and Wales due to the storm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wuzVSpi via IFTTT

Climate change: Covid shutdown linked to record rainfall in China

An abrupt drop in emissions due to the pandemic played a key role in record rainfall in China in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AxnZ6g3 via IFTTT

Greek ferry: Hundreds evacuated from Olympia blaze off Corfu

Greek and Italian boats rush to rescue 288 people from a ferry but not everyone is accounted for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pCNaObT via IFTTT

Ahmedabad 2008 blasts: India court sentences 38 to death

The deadly bombings in Gujarat state had killed 57 people and left hundreds injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7AvrnfF via IFTTT

BBC business newsRetail sales rebound in January as Omicron eases

Sales of household goods rise strongly but food sales fall below pre-pandemic levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uzwfJSX via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Six-year-old boy rescued from well dies

The boy was reportedly unresponsive when he was pulled out days after he had fallen down the well. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QO3mq5R via IFTTT

Saudi Arabia: 28,000 women apply for 30 train driver jobs

It is the first time such jobs have been advertised for women in the conservative Muslim kingdom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6HVgSsC via IFTTT

BBC business newsKitKat and Durex makers Nestle and Reckitt warn of price rises

Consumer groups Nestle and Reckitt say product prices will rise to offset higher operating costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/g5U2k90 via IFTTT

Ukraine-Russia: President Zelensky asked about dropping Nato ambitions

The country's president tells the BBC it's about "the future of the people" and independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/byNmq0x via IFTTT

BBC business newsApple boss Tim Cook faces investor concern over £73m pay

A shareholder group says it has "significant concerns" over the size of Tim Cook's pay package. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xBl7DQ3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon strikes global deal to accept Visa credit cards

The online retailer says the agreement will apply worldwide and will remove surcharges on some sites. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Q6jWFdB via IFTTT

Mali Conflict: Macron announces French troops to leave after nine years

France says growing hostility from Mali's new military junta forced the withdrawal from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hxQ6mkv via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: Heineken to put up beer prices as its costs soar

The brewer blames rising inflation, adding that people may drink less beer as a result. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xDXyvFO via IFTTT

Watch: The moment a sloth was saved from electrical wires

A sloth in Colombia found itself in an unusual and dangerous place, prompting a rescue mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/41KZN97 via IFTTT

Ukraine: How prepared is Russia for attack?

About 150,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FAq8X31 via IFTTT

BBC business newsBoohoo ad banned by regulator for objectifying women

The Advertising Standards Authority said the retailer's advert was irresponsible and likely to cause offence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AdYO1l4 via IFTTT

Djokovic saga highlights Australia asylum seekers held for record 689 days

Human Rights Watch highlighted the record figure following Novak Djokovic's detention last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0wFkTcU via IFTTT

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BBC business newsHigher clothing and footwear prices push living costs up again in January

Inflation rose to 5.5% in the 12 months to January, remaining at a 30-year high. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/15XPFJI via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic willing to miss Wimbledon to avoid jab

Novak Djokovic reveals exclusively to the BBC why he hasn't had the Covid vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6ydwVHA via IFTTT

Horses flee from flames in Texas grass fire

A local news station estimated the fire spread across 300 acres before it was brought under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0xfenit via IFTTT

Ukraine-Russia tensions: Russia pulls some troops back from border

Russia says some troops are returning to base after a build-up prompted fears of an invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SgsIn7i via IFTTT

BBC business newsBroadband firms urged to offer deals to low-income families

Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom calls on all companies to support households with "social tariffs". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8xXApH7 via IFTTT

Tilak Nagar: Delhi man held over rape of 87-year-old woman

Police say the man, a sweeper, robbed and assaulted the bedridden woman when she was alone at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GfKkl4o via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK wage growth continues to trail cost of living

Real pay fell by 0.8% between October and December as inflation soared, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O8vGS0u via IFTTT

BBC business newsBeijing tech crackdown: China's new data rules come into effect

Companies with more than one million users’ data must undergo a review before listing overseas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/igu785T via IFTTT

BBC business newsJD Sports and Footasylum fined £4.7m for competition breach

The firms, which once hoped to merge, broke rules over sharing commercially sensitive information. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DoWI2VZ via IFTTT

Kodak Black 'stable' after shooting, lawyer says

His lawyer has said it was an "unprovoked attack" on someone the rapper was with. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tR6QcPV via IFTTT

Ivan Reitman: Ghostbusters director dies aged 75

The Czechoslovakia-born filmmaker made some of the biggest comedies of the 80s and 90s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hP9sOEy via IFTTT

Pakistan: Man accused of blasphemy killed by mob in Khanewal

More than 80 people are detained after a man accused of desecrating the Koran is killed in Khanewal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SiTGoUp via IFTTT

Venice Carnival returns after two year absence

After being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, the Venice Carnival is back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yr6hMCS via IFTTT

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Chinese sites accused of censoring LGBT content from Friends

Fans say key scenes have been deleted from the hit US sitcom, which has been re-released in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FZxRhaG via IFTTT

Cook Islands braces after Covid-positive traveller

The Pacific country fears the virus is now circulating there, despite a vaccination rate over 99%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r9wZ0pM via IFTTT

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Ukraine tensions: US defends evacuating embassy as Ukraine urges calm

The "imminent" threat of Russian invasion justifies action, says Secretary of State Antony Blinken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qOe6i5u via IFTTT

BBC business news'I want someone else to be charged and jailed like I was'

Former sub-postmasters hope for "justice" as statutory inquiry into scandal starts hearing evidence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/s7ONr5w via IFTTT

US to re-open Solomon Islands embassy in push against China

The decision to re-establish a diplomatic outpost follows China's increased presence in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bsqLJxA via IFTTT

US father and son 'chased and shot' black FedEx driver

The FedEx driver is seeking hate crime charges against two men who shot at him while he was on the job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qbf7k5V via IFTTT

Durham Police call handlers save woman in Canada

The woman in Durham, Canada, had typed "I need help, he is in the house" before falling silent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1DyPOGo via IFTTT

Covid protests: Hundreds fined as convoy heads to Paris

Thousands of demonstrators opposed to France's coronavirus regulations are trying to enter the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NJxo9zL via IFTTT

Adele promises Las Vegas shows will 'absolutely 100%' happen this year

"I've got plans for next year," she says. "Imagine if I have to cancel because I am having a baby!" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8C0Wzc3 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsSpain relaxes Covid restrictions for UK teenagers

From Monday, unvaccinated British 12-to-17 year-olds will be allowed into Spain with a negative test. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kS28JB9 via IFTTT

Macron refused to take Russian Covid test

A source says the health procedure was unacceptable amid reports France was protecting Mr Macron's DNA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ODtfTV via IFTTT

China claims arrests of human traffickers in chained woman case

Officials say they have arrested two people in connection with the case that caused massive outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EaG2JS0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK economy expanded 7.5% last year

Growth was ahead of forecasts despite a setback in December due to Omicron restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0vIwLfD via IFTTT

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Hong Kong's tough Covid laws threatened by virus surge

Hong Kong has recorded more than 1,000 Covid infections for the first time since the pandemic began from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7uGYWCd via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK must move faster to insulate homes - climate chief

The cost of heating is rising - experts say government help is needed to insulate millions of homes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lzEr6jR via IFTTT

Bob Saget: Comedian died after accidental head injury, family says

Saget, 65, was found dead by authorities in his Florida hotel room last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VQ1J958 via IFTTT

UP elections 2022: Why western Uttar Pradesh is key for BJP

The first phase of polling is crucial as millions begin voting in key India state election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KXoylBa via IFTTT

Truckers block key US-Canada border crossing over Covid curbs

Truckers have been blocking one of the busiest border crossings from the US to Canada since Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WlkIgMX via IFTTT

Team USA's Chen wins men's figure skating gold

American Nathan Chen wins the men's figure skating gold but defending champion Yuzuru Hanyu's jump record attempt fails at Beijing 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vYLDNK7 via IFTTT

In pictures: Crossing the world's deepest lake

Oleg Boldyrev's photographs capture the frozen landscape of Lake Baikal, in Siberia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQsYu2f via IFTTT

BBC business newsHundreds of jobs lost as Midas shuts down

More than 300 people lose their jobs as the construction giant goes out of business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KGiqd0b via IFTTT

Australia: Grace Tame says caller 'threatened' against criticising PM

Sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame says a caller told her not imperil Scott Morrison's election chances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jho85OJ via IFTTT

BBC business newsMutual insurers LV= and Royal London end merger talks

It is the latest in a tumultuous few months for LV=, after a private equity takeover was rejected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m6dlA0I via IFTTT

Palakkad: Indian army rescues Kerala trekker trapped in hill crevice for 48 hours

The Indian army was called in after three failed attempts to reach the 23-year-old man stuck in Kerala. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/92WgRV0 via IFTTT

Amir Locke: Protesters demand end to 'no-knock' warrants

Demonstrators call for reform after the killing of a 22-year-old man in a police raid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y9hqbak via IFTTT

Canadian capital on edge as trucker protest rolls on

Some Ottawa residents are fed up with the disruption, but truckers vow they're in it for the long haul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XJ71fl9 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsBP profits surge amid calls for windfall tax

The energy giant is benefitting from higher oil and gas prices which have pushed up bills for households. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Vvo4HL via IFTTT

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BBC business newsUK chip firm Arm sale to Softbank collapses amid competition fears

The sale of Cambridge-based Arm to Nvidia of the US has faced regulatory hurdles around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WgwlUB6 via IFTTT

Austria on high alert after series of deadly avalanches

Nine people are killed after more than 100 avalanches hit ski fields, with warnings of more to come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JNPTDw3 via IFTTT

Afcon 2021: Senegal declares public holiday after historic win

Thousands of joyous fans pour onto the streets after Senegal wins its first ever Africa Cup of Nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UFdSGIP via IFTTT

China's Tencent restores Fight Club ending after backlash

In a rare reversal, Chinese streaming giant Tencent undid massive cuts it had made to the original. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HD0IMnG via IFTTT

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Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about 'wave of coups'

The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jJvw5qG via IFTTT

North Korea: Missile programme funded through stolen crypto, reports say

Investigators say cyber-attackers stole over $50 million in digital assets between 2020 and mid-2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pfdUc0X via IFTTT

Moment bridge in Germany is blown up for safety reasons

Watch a controlled explosion destroy this bridge in Germany in a matter of seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EMe3w7W via IFTTT

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BBC business newsWorst to come for food price rises, Tesco boss says

Boss John Allan tells the BBC costs will rise further and the plight of people on low incomes "troubles us". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kG2HeWt via IFTTT

Emir Abdelkader: French sculpture of Algerian hero vandalised

Vandals damage the depiction of Emir Abdelkader, once 'France's worst enemy', before its inauguration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ouZp6mE via IFTTT

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Morocco gripped by efforts to rescue boy trapped in well

The five-year-old boy, Rayan, has been stuck at the bottom of a 32m deep well since Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0stySqr via IFTTT

Joe Rogan: Podcast star apologises over past use of racist language

A video shared online showed the podcast host using a racial slur on several occasions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J13FGon via IFTTT

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China joins Russia in opposing Nato expansion

Moscow and Beijing release a statement showcasing agreement on a wide range of geopolitical issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rbnyI17 via IFTTT

Saudi-backed Iran spies found guilty in Denmark

The three men are members of an Iranian opposition Arab group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4hyAf5o via IFTTT

German anger as Russia shuts international broadcaster Deutsche Welle

Germany and the EU condemn a decision to shut down Deutsche Welle's bureau in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UCpVArP via IFTTT

Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine

Scientists there say it could help increase very low vaccination rates across Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DrpsBU8 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy price rise includes £68 for failed firms, says Ofgem

Regulator Ofgem says about 10% of the latest energy price cap rise covered the cost of firms going bust. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nEr5AYz via IFTTT

Jeff Bezos' superyacht will cause historic Rotterdam bridge to be dismantled

Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge is to be dismantled to allow the ship to leave a shipyard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dDesK0k via IFTTT

BBC business newsLife won’t get easier until 2023, warns Bank boss

The squeeze on people’s living standards will not ease until next year, the Bank of England chief says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FwgnjXl via IFTTT

Europe entering Covid pandemic 'ceasefire', says WHO

WHO Europe director Hans Kluge says the continent is entering "period of tranquillity" from Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9azWX1iqd via IFTTT

The Enigma: Mysterious diamond from space up for auction

The mysterious gem, known as The Enigma, is believed to have come from outer space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pIXJWg7s3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy bills to rise by 54% a year for millions

A typical household will pay £1,971 a year from April but plans to ease the hit will be revealed soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/acBVX5YsM via IFTTT

China: What does it want from the Ukraine crisis with Russia?

As Xi and Putin prepare to meet, China says it supports Russia's concerns - but doesn't want war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6BD2ri3mT via IFTTT

Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6g7CtBhmJ via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Female activist latest to be 'arrested' by Taliban after protests

This is the latest in a string of alleged arrests of women that have sparked huge outcry from rights groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z5PJUqEkF via IFTTT

US special forces launch major raid in north-west Syria

Rescue workers say 13 people were killed in the operation in a border area dominated by jihadists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GWj6Sagpu via IFTTT

BBC business newsHouseholds to get £200 help to ease energy bill rise

A government loan package will mean a £200 cut in household bills - but the money will have to be repaid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Byv50dwac via IFTTT

Brazil violence: Three arrested over killing of Congolese migrant

Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NBYwDCh2c via IFTTT

Winter Olympics: Torch relay gets under way in Beijing

More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the Olympic flame before Friday's opening ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YbMFJzx4w via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: 'Costs going up but finances stagnant'

Sheri spends most of her time caring for her son but feels "useless" she can't help financially. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1brBdMTC8 via IFTTT

India says it will launch digital rupee as soon as this year

It is the latest major economy to announce its own virtual currency, as China trials the digital yuan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VLjmlOvGB via IFTTT

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All US federal prisons in lockdown after deadly gang fight

The rare nationwide lockdown of federal prisons comes after two inmates died in a fight in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EhK1926ZB via IFTTT

BBC business newsRio Tinto says 21 female workers reported sexual assaults

A report by the mining giant finds sexual assault, racism and bullying systemic in its Australia operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/koLSwh2Qn via IFTTT

Rio Tinto says 21 female workers reported sexual assaults

A report by the mining giant finds sexual assault, racism and bullying systemic in its Australia operations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/koLSwh2Qn via IFTTT

Moses J Moseley: 'Kind and wonderful' The Walking Dead actor dies at 31

Tributes are paid to "kind and wonderful" Moses J Moseley, who was a pet zombie on the horror show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pvi1T24nA via IFTTT

Israeli policies against Palestinians amount to apartheid - Amnesty

The rights group accuses it of racist policies, but Israel fiercely rejects "the false allegations". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WjIBQM1tR via IFTTT

BBC business newsHouse prices jump amid robust demand and low supply

Prices in January were up 11.2% from a year ago, but Nationwide predicts the market will slow in 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/z8sV9AWmy via IFTTT