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BBC business newsBen & Jerry's criticises resumption of sales in Israeli settlements

The ice cream maker is unhappy with Unilever's deal to continue sales in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/naEcUPd via IFTTT

Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k1aOzep via IFTTT

BBC business newsGhost broking: Young and vulnerable people targeted by insurance scam

There's a warning to "safeguard personal finances against fraud" amidst the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jqt9DE1 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsHeathrow: Passengers complain of chaos after flights cancelled

Travellers complain of long queues after the airport asked airlines to cancel 30 flights on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WKsoz3G via IFTTT

Yair Lapid: The TV host set to be Israel's new PM

The 58-year-old former boxer and TV presenter will take the top office for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w7iuN6 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: CCTV shows missile striking shopping mall in Kremenchuk

Ukraine's President Zelensky releases footage of missile strike, which killed at least 20 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yO40prI via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy bill and tax rebate scams on the rise

Younger age groups are often the main target for fraud, banking industry group says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/X8QatBK via IFTTT

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Udaipur: India state on alert after Prophet Muhammad row beheading

Two Muslim men in Rajasthan killed a Hindu tailor who backed controversial remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IZjEp7l via IFTTT

Japan swelters in worst heatwave since 1875

Unrelenting temperatures break records for June as officials warn of a looming power shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6yVQOpr via IFTTT

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Kremenchuk strike: 'I didn't think they would hit a mall - it's a safe place'

A Russian missile hit a busy mall in Ukraine. The BBC spoke to some of those who were inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tRgHYVC via IFTTT

BBC business newsScratch card sales fall as cost of living rises

Camelot says there are signs consumers have "tightened their belts" as living costs rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/19Uo4OM via IFTTT

Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GxADbcp via IFTTT

BBC business newsBusinesses urged to slash prices by cost of living tsar

David Buttress will launch a taxpayer-funded campaign after asking business to come up with ideas to help consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QrjNHB8 via IFTTT

Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder

The oldest Nazi criminal ever to stand trial in Germany, he had always denied being a camp guard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dTBIcP9 via IFTTT

Will Sweden and Finland go from neutral to Nato?

It would be a historic shift if they do and Turkey is the only obstacle to them joining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MX9LgrY via IFTTT

BBC business newsLandlord warning over tenant eviction laws in Scotland

The Scottish Parliament will decide whether emergency Covid powers should be made permanent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/B5F1LtP via IFTTT

Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon

Sofia Sapega's plea comes a year after she was detained by the KGB on a diverted flight in Minsk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mjJWySF via IFTTT

'Show them our pecs' - G7 leaders mock Putin

At the first meeting of the summit, the Russian leader's so-called macho image is made fun of, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WKUPnhf via IFTTT

BBC business newsHobbycraft to open three new stores as profits rise

Hobbycraft sees a rise in profits in the 2022 financial year but predicts a "challenging" future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Dze82Ji via IFTTT

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Sydney climate protests: Activists block streets and harbour tunnel

The protesters say their actions are urgently needed, but police label them "violent" and "erratic". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jgyzanT via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JKH6W8x via IFTTT

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At least 17 found dead in South Africa nightclub

The cause of the deaths remains unclear, and police say an investigation is ongoing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1hTZu4J via IFTTT

Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold

The move by the UK, US, Canada and Japan will "strike at the heart of Putin's war machine", the UK PM says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dnfsov4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUkraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold

The move by the UK, US, Canada and Japan will "strike at the heart of Putin's war machine", the UK PM says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dnfsov4 via IFTTT

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Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5FqKX8M via IFTTT

Joe Biden signs into law landmark gun control bill

The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VHAJNpy via IFTTT

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The moment a woman was saved from rushing flood waters in China

It took rescue crews multiple attempts to reach the woman who was clinging to her car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qmX4LEC via IFTTT

Italy's Red Brigades: Ex-members face extradition from France

A French court will decide the fate of several ex-members of the violent Red Brigades guerrilla group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6s5pOnc via IFTTT

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BBC business newsRobinsons ends Wimbledon sponsorship after 86 years

The soft drink has had a partnership with the tennis championships since the mid-1930s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hLHgXO5 via IFTTT

Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist

It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BlAg34y via IFTTT

BBC business newsRisk of further BA strikes as more staff consulted

The airline's engineers and call centre workers in the UK are being consulted over industrial action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7HZjRDr via IFTTT

Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details

A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p36lM12 via IFTTT

Severodonetsk: Ukrainian forces told to retreat from key eastern city

Severodonetsk is the focus of Russia's invasion as Moscow tries to take control of the east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MsZQuRm via IFTTT

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Ukraine war: Russia aiming to 'destroy' Donbas, Zelensky says

An advisor to Mr Zelensky says the battle for two key Donbas cities has reached a 'fearsome climax'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DwNuyiZ via IFTTT

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement

Myanmar's deposed pro-democracy leader, who is 77, was arrested after a military coup last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CYXEGml via IFTTT

BBC business newsGermany takes step closer to gas rationing

The country triggers the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after a drop in Russian supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gy3ktqM via IFTTT

Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

The country triggers the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after a drop in Russian supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gy3ktqM via IFTTT

BBC business newsRail strike: Law change would allow agency staff to cover industrial action

Ministers say the plan, which needs Parliament's approval, would limit the impact of future strikes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/i8kEzdJ via IFTTT

Sexual harassment at Western Australia mines 'appalling and systemic'

It has been "generally accepted or overlooked" at sites run by large firms, a landmark report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AqBiTG3 via IFTTT

Bulldozer crushes 100 seized vehicles in New York

It is illegal to ride dirt bikes and ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) on the US city's streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e0sxKGg via IFTTT

BBC business newsChancellor Rishi Sunak defends likely pensions rise

There's criticism of the move as ministers warn workers not to expect pay rises to match increasing costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EmU9bps via IFTTT

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Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JPzp9Z8 via IFTTT

How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa

Many African leaders believe that a confrontational stance towards Russia is not in their interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T362oGC via IFTTT

BBC business newsBrewdog approached Heineken about partial sale

Brewdog’s CEO was involved in preliminary discussions in 2018 about a potential sale of part of the beer firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/l7KLvA0 via IFTTT

Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners

The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6bAYs3f via IFTTT

Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jSq102r via IFTTT

Kaliningrad: Row erupts over goods blocked from entering Russian territory

Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad over EU sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ya0fC6Y via IFTTT

COP15: UN biodiversity summit moved from China to Canada

The summit had been repeatedly postponed due to the Covid situation in China from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wKadv75 via IFTTT

BBC business newsFood bills are set to soar by £380 this year

Grocery prices rose by 8.3% over the past four weeks, the highest level in 13 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FdvUMg8 via IFTTT

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Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault

The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ztfo6lu via IFTTT

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BBC business newsPrimark finally goes online in new click-and-collect trial

The retailer will trial click-and-collect at stores after long resisting selling on the internet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gEVCXq1 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Russia becomes China's biggest oil supplier

Chinese energy giants have been ramping up imports of heavily discounted Russian oil in recent months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7THmXb4 via IFTTT

Patrice Lumumba: Why a tooth is all that remains of the Congolese hero

All that remains of Congo's murdered leader Patrice Lumumba is being handed to his family in Brussels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5DZRz6K via IFTTT

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Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM

The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R30HuAS via IFTTT

US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FCNylKr via IFTTT

Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VjI24wu via IFTTT

BBC business newsRail strikes will punish innocent people, transport secretary says

But union leaders blame politicians for failing to stop the strikes, which will begin on Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C0WuN2D via IFTTT

Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg says the costs of war are high but the price of letting Moscow win is even greater. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aSYyxLG via IFTTT

Ukraine deserve to host Eurovision - Boris Johnson

Ukraine should be given the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, the UK prime minister has said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6ZNpkiT via IFTTT

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Eurovision: Ukraine deserves to host 2023 contest, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the contest should go ahead in Ukraine, even as organisers fear it will be unsafe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rJb67zV via IFTTT

Fires burn through Shanghai chemical plant

One person dies in the blaze, which spews black smoke into the sky above China's largest city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YGFNEbr via IFTTT

African brain drain: '90% of my friends want to leave'

A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jg5UiLE via IFTTT

Trains set on fire in India military hiring protests

Demonstrations over a new government plan to hire soldiers on temporary contracts turn violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YtDkaRl via IFTTT

BBC business newsWTO agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing

The World Trade Organization announces a raft of agreements after five days of negotiations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NMbzGw3 via IFTTT

Three Palestinian militants killed amid West Bank clashes with Israeli troops

Israel says they opened fire on troops during an Israeli operation in the West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1j2NEVg via IFTTT

Dog turns on stove and starts house fire

The dog was trying to reach a pan of grease that the owners had left on the hob. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jcg2fKd via IFTTT

Paolo Macchiarini: Surgeon convicted for fatal Swedish transplants

Paolo Macchiarini, once seen as a pioneering surgeon, is given a suspended sentence for bodily harm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FzJfAVC via IFTTT

US-led coalition capture senior IS leader in north Syria raid

Troops were dropped by helicopters and left minutes later with the man, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sa5LIC0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsApple battery row: Millions of iPhone users could get payouts in legal action

The tech giant is accused of secretly slowing down the performance of older models. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9vUbzJM via IFTTT

Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

A London magistrate tells the Oscar-winning actor he will appear at a Crown Court next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q1Paglx via IFTTT

Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights

Australia's energy minister has urged households to use less electricity in the face of a power crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WcR8swN via IFTTT

Ghislaine Maxwell lawyers want sentence 'well below' recommended term

Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team argue she should not be made a scapegoat for Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hsmL6U0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEight million Australians urged to turn off lights

Australia's energy minister has urged households to use less electricity in the face of a power crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WcR8swN via IFTTT

Ukrainian widow: My baby and I were kidnapped

Viktoria and her surviving child have been waiting for nearly 50 days to get a UK visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XCWvcOs via IFTTT

BBC business newsRail strike: Half of train network to be closed during action

Network Rail says services will also run at reduced hours on strike days next week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/D0ZOMNB via IFTTT

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BBC business newsHarry Potter publisher Bloomsbury says reading boom here to stay

Bloomsbury says the pandemic surge in reading appears to be permanent, as it reports bumper profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pcNZzvr via IFTTT

India home demolitions: 'You broke a family'

The demolition of Muslim activist Afreen Fatima's house in India has left her family and neighbours in fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ckGMOtY via IFTTT

BBC business newsSwiss airspace open again after computer crash

Flights in and out of Switzerland were halted because of an IT fault at air traffic control. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nWPCvfZ via IFTTT

Swiss airspace open again after computer crash

Flights in and out of Switzerland were halted because of an IT fault at air traffic control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nWPCvfZ via IFTTT

BBC business news'It is all about raising the profile of carers'

The UK economy cannot afford to have more of its 10.5m army of carers quit the workforce for good. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cyB36M0 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsScrapping of electric car grants sparks backlash

Motoring and car industry groups criticise the government's decision to end the plug-in subsidy scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9zltCev via IFTTT

Yellowstone National Park: Building swept away amid record flooding and park closure

Officials made the rare decision to close the park to visitors while they assess damage to roads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LMSXWBh via IFTTT

BBC business newsRail strikes: Thousands more workers to vote on action

The strikes could be held from July 25 and threaten to add to summer travel disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7kVphS3 via IFTTT

Daniel Picazo: Mexican politician lynched after WhatsApp rumours

Daniel Picazo was attacked by a mob after rumours spread on WhatsApp that he had kidnapped a child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4xAZgNm via IFTTT

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Indian officials demolish houses of Muslims after protests

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have demolished the houses of several Muslims they allege are linked to recent protests that turned violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V1e7gGJ via IFTTT

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BBC business newsPetrol prices hit new high as urgent review ordered

Concerns continue that a 5p fuel duty cut is not being passed on to drivers quickly enough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UHYPcTs via IFTTT

BBC business newsHeathrow: Passenger numbers continue to rise despite aviation struggles

The hub airport says passenger numbers were at 79% of pre-coronavirus levels last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ivTObC via IFTTT

BBC business newsRussia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

The fast food outlets are rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/meMBbPi via IFTTT

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Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

The fast food outlets are rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/meMBbPi via IFTTT

The Lady of Heaven film: Morocco bans ‘blasphemous’ British film

The Lady of Heaven film, about the daughter of prophet Muhammad, has sparked outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cIqmbkp via IFTTT

BBC business newsHajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca

The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Chn0Xq8 via IFTTT

Climate change a bigger threat than war, Fiji tells security summit

Its defence chief tells Asian partners that "devastating" climate change is his top security issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hRAJYr8 via IFTTT

China: Footage of women attacked in restaurant sparks outrage

There is widespread anger in China after footage went viral of an attack on a group of women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HOFRPb2 via IFTTT

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Aukus: Australia to pay €555m settlement to French firm

The €555m settlement draws a line under a row that threatened to torpedo EU-Australia trade talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a4tfxR1 via IFTTT

Polish hammer throwing champ fights off car thief

Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk says she will have surgery on an injury sustained while apprehending a thief who broke into her car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e1c4OMr via IFTTT

BBC business newsFuel price rises hit ice cream van trade

Rising fuel prices will cost ice cream van owners their livelihoods, according to a trade body. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fDyijA6 via IFTTT

China warns Taiwan independence would trigger war

China's defence chief tells the US that Beijing will fight against any Taiwan independence bid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v6fw1CQ via IFTTT

Florence 'DJ Cuppy' Otedola opens up about student life at Oxford University

We chat to Florence 'DJ Cuppy' Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, about life at Oxford University. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pwJlHgn via IFTTT

Champions League: Chain of failures marred Paris final, French inquiry says

The report says the violence against fans at the Stade de France has "severely damaged" France's image. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/80pL5FG via IFTTT

Border rapist trial starts in France for 56 attacks

Dino Scala is accused of a 30-year series of rapes and sexual assaults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SeKbhlP via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS inflation hits fastest pace since 1981

Rising energy and food costs pushed inflation to 8.6% in May, the highest rate for more than 40 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sZQK8HM via IFTTT

BBC business newsWorried households cut back on energy and food

Official data reveals heightened concern among households about the rising cost of living. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4S5nD9t via IFTTT

BBC business newsMorrisons raises pay as stores battle for staff

The UK's fourth largest supermarket says it will pay a minimum of £10.20 per hour to its workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZezWkmF via IFTTT

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BBC business newsFuel prices: 'Help us out', says carer on brink of quitting

A carer who regularly drives more than 600 miles a week for work says she may give up the job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QZbaW9j via IFTTT

Elephant tusk ivory sold on eBay a decade after self-imposed ban

Sellers simply call ivory by other names including 'bovine bone', investigation shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VRYdDI2 via IFTTT

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline stands by South African language quiz

Many South Africans are outraged about the test in Afrikaans, because of its links to apartheid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/daf5vMo via IFTTT

Daegu fire: Seven killed in suspected arson attack in South Korea

The explosion and fire swept through a law firm in central Daegu, injuring scores of office workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hAcWO12 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of filling average car with petrol hits £100

The RAC calls the milestone “a truly dark day" as fuel prices continue to rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gtJCqG via IFTTT

Samrat Prithviraj: Why did a Bollywood film on a popular Hindu king fail?

A much-hyped film on the 12th Century Indian king Prithviraj Chauhan has tanked at the box office. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hb28IK4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsStorm Arwen: Up your game, Ofgem tells energy firms

The regulator says firms must do better to prevent power cuts and get people back on supply quicker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bgqcj70 via IFTTT

Climate change: New Zealand's plan to tax cow and sheep burps

It would make it the first country to charge farmers for the methane emissions from their animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VFNPCWb via IFTTT

BBC business newsHousing market shows signs of cooling, says Halifax

The mortgage lender says buying demand has come down compared to last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8QjhkcS via IFTTT

Berlin: One dead and others hurt as car drives into pedestrians

Police say it is unclear whether the incident was an accident or a deliberate attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dRu5CLf via IFTTT

BBC business newsFuel prices: Why is petrol so expensive in the UK?

Why are UK pump prices at record highs, and when might they fall? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wP9D8gu via IFTTT

Florida: Bodycam footage shows officials borrowing boat to chase suspected thief

Footage shows officials taking to the water to detain a man in the US state of Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AY8HDCc via IFTTT

BBC business newsCineworld cancels The Lady of Heaven film screenings after protests

The Lady of Heaven film has been criticised by some Muslim groups as blasphemous. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fodJAeH via IFTTT

Train derailment in eastern Iran kills at least 17

Dozens more people were injured after the train collides with an excavator, emergency officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rDKXf2s via IFTTT

Joe Ferrari: Ex-Thai police chief convicted of suspect killing

A video had surfaced showing him and colleagues wrapping plastic bags around the head of a drug suspect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BVFuxqM via IFTTT

Li Jiaqi: China Lipstick King sparks Tiananmen questions

Livestreamer Li Jiaqi is yet to reappear after an apparent reference to the massacre on his show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cJoP93M via IFTTT

KFC Australia forced to swap lettuce for cabbage

It comes as Australian shoppers have been hit with soaring prices for some fresh fruits and vegetables. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ltvfi5h via IFTTT

Tiger King's Doc Antle charged with money laundering

Bhagavan "Doc" Antle has been charged with laundering more than half a million dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IHvpwiJ via IFTTT

Veteran British journalist Dom Phillips missing in Amazon

The journalist was travelling with a Brazilian indigenous expert in Brazil when they went missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HtGcoDE via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost to fuel a lorry is up £20,000 a year, says haulage boss

High fuel costs have put the haulage industry in crisis, the boss of a trucking firm tells the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7HibulJ via IFTTT

Ukraine: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk have 'no people on the streets' - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president says there are no civilians on the streets in Severodonetsk and Lysychansk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GY73bKp via IFTTT

Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel

The UN and human rights groups have warned authorities in Sri Lanka against using excessive force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HwOY5nd via IFTTT

BBC business newsTalks to resolve ScotRail pay dispute resume

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British geologist jailed in Iraq after taking artefacts

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BBC business newsGatwick Airport apologises to disabled passenger left on plane

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Platinum Jubilee: Six of the best royal moments

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BBC business newsEasyjet cancels 80 flights as travel disruption continues

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Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv while battles rage in east

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Iran's Khamenei accuses 'enemy' of stirring up protests

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Cuba floods: At least two dead as heavy rain hits island

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Mariah Carey sued for copyright over 'All I want for Christmas is You'

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BBC business newsPost Office strike: Workers to walk out over pay dispute

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Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel

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Dr Ringo Starr: Beatles drummer gets honorary doctorate

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Turkey wants to be called Türkiye in rebranding move

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Israel and Palestinians in flag furore amid ban move

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BBC business newsPassengers advised to fly with just one bag

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Ukraine war: How long can the Western consensus hold?

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Biden meets BTS to tackle US anti-Asian hate

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BBC business newsWhy are flights being cancelled?

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Germans get €9-a-month travel in response to energy price rises

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Hurricane Agatha: 11 dead and dozens missing in Mexico

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BBC business newsTravel disruption continues as 150 flights cancelled

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Canada trials decriminalising cocaine, MDMA and other drugs

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US troops back in Somalia to fight al-Shabab

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