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By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hSErCRQ via IFTTT

Beach body ad edited out my prosthetic leg - model

Sian Green-Lord said the Spanish government campaign also used her photos without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U01PuNt via IFTTT

BBC business newsUkraine grain tycoon killed in Russian shelling of Mykolaiv

One of Ukraine's richest men and his wife died in a heavy bombardment, the authorities said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Vr3iX6w via IFTTT

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By Nick Corasaniti and Reid J. Epstein from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iNFfG4Z via IFTTT

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Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi will visit four East Asian countries - and China has warned her not to include Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bfN9h8p via IFTTT

Southern Ukraine city Mykolaiv heavily shelled by Russians

Ukraine says Russian rockets and missiles hit Mykolaiv, a key port city on the main route to Odesa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vr3iX6w via IFTTT

Iraq: Dozens injured as Iraqi parliament stormed again

At least 125 people are injured as protesters storm Iraq's parliament for the second time in a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nNHFWwY via IFTTT

Mega Millions: Winning ticket for $1.3bn jackpot sold in Illinois

Odds of one in 300 million did not deter wishful Americans from snapping up tickets by the stack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SU8kqsM via IFTTT

Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament again

At least 60 people are injured as demonstrators again break into Iraq's parliament building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1go9Chp via IFTTT

Gazprom stops Latvia's gas in latest Russian cut to EU

The EU rejects Russia's demand that member states pay for Gazprom gas in roubles, not euros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G36zewu via IFTTT

The Pope's health: I could step down - but not yet, says pontiff

He was speaking on the way home from a trip to the Canada, where he apologised to indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bZt06gX via IFTTT

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By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/xPGvne9 via IFTTT

Alexander Ionov case: US charges Russian with interfering in US politics

Alexander Ionov is accused of malign interference, including promoting the secession of California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r1cSKRM via IFTTT

Ukraine's shadow army resisting the Russians

Sarah Rainsford meets the underground partisans resisting Russian occupation in southern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Itef5yv via IFTTT

BBC business newsInstagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp

The social media platform pauses the rollout of new features after an online community backlash. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qbZBVx3 via IFTTT

Kenya elections: Why farmers like William Ruto's big ambitions

The BBC visits the heartland of Deputy President William Ruto as he vies for the presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KhLMdcn via IFTTT

BBC business newsBA owner IAG reports first profit since pandemic began

IAG sees a sharp increase in the number of flights and passengers handled, despite problems at Heathrow. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/x8TXprQ via IFTTT

Samuel Alito: Top US judge mocks world leaders over abortion ruling

Samuel Alito dismisses Boris Johnson and others who condemned the move to restrict abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E84N3C7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsAsos, Boohoo and Asda investigated over green claims

Concerns include the use of vague language which may suggest clothes are more eco-friendly than they are. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/268j4tU via IFTTT

Neighbours finale: 'Goodbye to a character I've grown up with'

The actors behind Paul Robinson and Harold Bishop reflect on the TV soap coming to an emotional end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lseYyGV via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: I avoid meals so my daughter can eat

As prices continue to rise, Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to those struggling for basic meals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LObyWtP via IFTTT

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By Elaine Glusac from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/iBFVAhk via IFTTT

BBC business newsKitKat maker Nestle puts up prices again

The Swiss food giant increases prices by 6.5% due to "unprecedented" increases in costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/owHj42p via IFTTT

BBC business newsWorking women need greater menopause rights - MPs

A cross-party group calls for greater protection in the workplace and a trial of "menopause leave". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7TYmQ2d via IFTTT

Kim Jong-un says North Korea ready to mobilise nuclear forces

The US has warned that Pyongyang could conduct a seventh nuclear test at any time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/moOJsb4 via IFTTT

Kenya election: How a handshake changed Odinga's heartland

The BBC visits the home of presidential hopeful Raila Odinga, where a dramatic deal is paying off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TYC75hO via IFTTT

Brazilian footballer Neymar faces fraud trial in Barcelona

Nine years after he moved from Brazil, he faces trial for alleged irregularities over the transfer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zUQA9if via IFTTT

BBC business newsGas prices soar as Russia cuts German supply

The Nord Stream 1 pipeline is now operating at just a fifth of its usual capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HLbuOdi via IFTTT

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By Ron Lieber from NYT Your Money https://ift.tt/4yWJ7Br via IFTTT

BBC business newsMcDonald's puts up price of cheeseburger for first time in 14 years

The fast food firm increases the price for the first time in 14 years due to growing cost pressures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1KnHbme via IFTTT

Japan monkeys: Member of gang terrorising locals caught and killed

Officials say they have caught and killed one of a gang of monkeys responsible for injuring 50 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ABlrgbP via IFTTT

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By Rachel Rabkin Peachman from NYT Well https://ift.tt/OrzGktI via IFTTT

BBC business newsSatellite firms Eutelsat and OneWeb aim to combine operations

The French company is set to merge with the satellite firm pulled from bankruptcy by the UK government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kcfvyU via IFTTT

Freya the 600kg walrus causes a stir in Norway

The young female marine mammal has been spotted clambering onto boats to doze in the summer sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4YxcuCp via IFTTT

BBC business newsEU agrees to cut gas use over Russia supply fears

EU members had held talks after the bloc urged countries to reduce gas use by 15%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HZrjd8u via IFTTT

Wildfire tears through homes in Texas

At least 20 properties have been destroyed by the fire in Balch Springs, as the US battles extreme heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YVUm9st via IFTTT

Karnataka: India family pay $1,000 for missing parrot

The African grey parrot, which escaped through an open door, was returned to his family after five days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NHfDjBS via IFTTT

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By Edward Wong, David E. Sanger and Amy Qin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PYFtXnp via IFTTT

Japan's police to take measures after wild monkey rampages

What started as attacks on women and children, now include the elderly and adult men, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5VT4f6s via IFTTT

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By Oliver Whang from NYT Science https://ift.tt/M4YbAfk via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrain strikes: People told not to travel by rail during walkouts

Only 20% of services will run and some places will have no trains on Wednesday, Network Rail says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ViXn49M via IFTTT

Eurovision: UK to host next year's Song Contest

The UK will host Eurovision next year after organisers said the event could not take place in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bgUm7pj via IFTTT

Myanmar's executed activists: Phyo Zeya Thaw and Ko Jimmy

Weeks before Myanmar executed four democracy activists, the BBC spoke to their family and friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lpvx0C3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEurotunnel and Dover queues: Warning of another busy weekend of Channel traffic

Traffic heading to France is flowing freely on Monday but it is expected to be very busy this weekend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C0GMQed via IFTTT

BBC business newsRyanair boss slams airports over poor recruitment

Neil Sorahan says airports had "one job to do" - to recruit enough staff to deal with higher demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/c73rKl1 via IFTTT

Kenya: Life on the front-line of severe food shortages

The BBC's Anne Soy reports from the Horn of Africa, where US officials warn of a "hunger catastrophe". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XgHUGJS via IFTTT

Climate change: How to talk to a denier

Tips about how to engage with people who think climate change is a "hoax". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4ejCiBL via IFTTT

Tunisia referendum: President Kais Saied seeks mandate to extend powers

The North African is set to vote on a constitution that seeks to extend President Kais Saied's powers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4loSaHQ via IFTTT

BBC business newsDover and Eurotunnel queues: Travellers warned of third day of delays

Families report sleeping in cars overnight on the approach to Eurotunnel, with waits of up to 21 hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pLSTlIr via IFTTT

Climate protesters dragged away after attempting glue stunt with Botticelli masterpiece

The incident follows a spate of action where environmental activists have targeted famous artworks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DUxjRNB via IFTTT

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By Nico Grant from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/dNyIg7M via IFTTT

China women: Killer of popular vlogger Lamu executed

The woman was set on fire by her former husband while she was livestreaming from her kitchen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/akm5J6e via IFTTT

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By Alan Feuer and Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Lj6olwd via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Explosions rock Ukrainian port hours after grain deal

Six blasts hit the city on Saturday morning, with local officials blaming a Russian missile attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h6K8Ska via IFTTT

WWE chief McMahon retires amid sexual misconduct allegations

Vince McMahon led the wrestling firm for decades but this year faced sexual misconduct allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OCoyeRH via IFTTT

Texas wind turbine catches fire after lightning strike

Footage of a wind turbine in Crowell, Texas shows the aftermath of a lightning strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FscL1Ke via IFTTT

Czechs demolish pig farm on Nazi concentration camp for Roma

More than 300 Roma died at the camp and the farm's demolition ends years of bitter dispute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/znsxLQ2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCyber-attacks on Port of Los Angeles have doubled since pandemic

The threats to the Port of Los Angeles are believed to come mainly from Europe and Russia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZMGt0fr via IFTTT

Cyber-attacks on Port of Los Angeles have doubled since pandemic

The threats to the Port of Los Angeles are believed to come mainly from Europe and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZMGt0fr via IFTTT

Splendour in the Grass: Rain causes chaos at Australian music festival

Festival-goers at Splendour in the Grass endure muddy campsites, hours-long queues, and cancellations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aU2RVzK via IFTTT

BBC business newsDover traffic: Port declares critical incident over long queues

The weekend is expected to be one of the busiest periods of the year for holidaymakers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JV3EL6Q via IFTTT

BBC business newsPort Talbot: Tata steelworks could close without subsidy deal

Tata Group head says if a £1.5bn deal for reducing carbon emissions is not struck sites could close. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tkhdzKT via IFTTT

BBC business newsChina ride-hailing giant Didi fined $1.2bn after probe

The country's cyber security watchdog launched a probe into the firm just days after its US listing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C6MexaP via IFTTT

World's oldest male giant panda in captivity dies in Hong Kong zoo

An An was euthanized aged 35 - the equivalent of 105 years in human age. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ip3BGRn via IFTTT

El Salvador gangs: State of emergency extended again

The controversial measures introduced to combat gangs have led to more than 46,000 arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RblOMK via IFTTT

BBC business newsSamsung did not break rules over woman running at 2am advert

People complained that the "irresponsible" smart watch advert encouraged unsafe behaviour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6MTAPyg via IFTTT

Ranil Wickremesinghe: Can Sri Lanka's new president unity?

Ranil Wickremesinghe has the top job he's dreamed of all his life - the challenges he faces are huge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QEhMqeH via IFTTT

Greek wildfire: High winds fuel fire raging through outskirts of Athens

The Greek fire service says nearly 500 firefighters have been deployed to tackle the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WxPlC3d via IFTTT

Russia's Putin finds keen ally in rare trip to Iran

For Russia, the Tehran summit was an opportunity to try to show it still has friends and influence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iV0qMUx via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickeremesinghe elected president

Ranil Wickeremesinghe is allied with the former leaders and so deeply unpopular with the Sri Lankan public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SEnNOPg via IFTTT

Sri Lanka's tea farmers struggle to survive

Tea is the island's biggest export, but the industry is being hard hit by the economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KzBWfyp via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon targets 10,000 fake review Facebook groups

The groups were offering refunds for products purchased on Amazon once reviews had been posted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Gpse0Ay via IFTTT

Ukraine war: First lady in US for high-level meetings

Olena Zelenska will address Congress in person on Wednesday, four months after her husband's virtual speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hw4Pgjc via IFTTT

Ecuador jail violence: Fight at Bellavista kills 13

The deadly confrontation is the latest in a string of prison fights which have killed hundreds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7N5Oi4d via IFTTT

BBC business newsRail passengers told not to travel in extreme heat

Trains are cancelled and railway lines closed on what is set to be the UK's hottest day on record. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9EdHjwM via IFTTT

Iranian film director told to serve six years in jail

The arrest of acclaimed film maker Jafar Panahi had been condemned by the Cannes Film Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UGSk9l1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPayouts for victims of sweepstake with no winners

Thousands of victims enticed to pay a fee for a cash prize that never came will now get some good news. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ABF5Ikz via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Putin to visit Iran in rare international trip

Russia's leader has confined his trips to the former USSR since the invasion of Ukraine in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T9QGLfU via IFTTT

Mexico mourns marines who crashed after drug lord's capture

Fourteen marines died in a helicopter crash after a mission to capture drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QCPGBy via IFTTT

US woman arrested for faking her kidnapping in India

Police say the woman staged her own kidnapping to get money from her parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WoFRiMb via IFTTT

Sushmita Sen: Why 'gold digger' jibe caused outrage

One of India's most-loved beauty queens has been in the eye of a social media storm recently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jbkAMRN via IFTTT

British rugby player found dead in Italy hotel

The former rugby league player is named in Italian media as the Briton found dead in Florence on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X8bU3yE via IFTTT

BBC business newsM&S scraps 'best before' dates on fruit and veg to cut food waste

The High Street giant becomes the latest food retailer to take action to stop food being binned at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/M1K9Syi via IFTTT

Several arrests at protest over dying Iranian lake

Once the world's second largest salt lake, farming and drought have reduced Lake Urmia to a trickle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O1AUFPu via IFTTT

Captured Briton John Harding appears in video in Ukraine

John Harding, in his fifties and from Sunderland, says he was told he could face the death penalty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zSOa3nb via IFTTT

BBC Africa Eye expose: Chinese man extradited to Malawi over racist videos

He was filmed using Malawian children to make videos, some of which included racist content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vgefdIm via IFTTT

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BBC business newsFarnborough Airshow: Aerospace deals set to fly

Airbus and Boeing go head to head for deals as sustainability takes centre stage, while defence firms focus on the Ukraine effect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Sg8Jqwp via IFTTT

How did a captain survive? - The mysterious death of 21 men on a Spanish fishing boat

Only three people survived, including the captain and his nephew, when a Galician fishing boat sank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C30iOEH via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: 'I've spent 10 days in line for petrol'

Drivers in the crisis-hit nation tell of their mammoth waits amid a worsening fuel emergency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l45ZqBf via IFTTT

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The striking photo that will define a visit

A photograph of Joe Biden and Mohammed bin Salman fist-bumping has gone viral - will their meeting be remembered for more? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iWfRQ9S via IFTTT

Missile strike on Ukraine space plant in Dnipro kills three

Russian cruise missiles hit a space rocket plant in Dnipro and the city of Nikopol is also hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cXbBDEs via IFTTT

China heatwave: Shanghai workers swelter in 40C heat

Shanghai is one of dozens of cities across the country to issue extreme weather warnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jE5OdC8 via IFTTT

Europe heatwave: Deadly wildfires spread in Mediterranean

A firefighting pilot dies in Portugal and a big fire spreads near Spain's Costa del Sol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O9XqUCb via IFTTT

Man acquitted of bombing 1985 Air India flight shot dead in Canada

Ripudaman Singh Malik was accused of involvement in Canada's worst terror attack that killed 329. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lPvkZWV via IFTTT

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By Emily Cochrane and Lisa Friedman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sJAxyEc via IFTTT

Pi Hanks learned Saving Private Ryan lines from helmet

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg set up camp on an Irish beach 25 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7fv1w0E via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: The fake ‘invasions’ of a broadcaster and Central Bank

After protesters breached official buildings this past week, misleading claims of other break-ins spiralled on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PVd1R6 via IFTTT

Kenya election: TikTok and disinformation

How TikTok is being used by supporters of various political factions in the upcoming Kenyan elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YMCZqJd via IFTTT

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By Azi Paybarah from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/qgJIbjM via IFTTT

BBC business newsBBC Travel Watchers: Share your summer travel experience

Tell us about your journeys this summer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vT8jz9k via IFTTT

Nazi Soldau: Ashes of 8,000 victims found in mass grave in Poland

A mass grave containing 17.5 tonnes of ashes is unearthed in Poland, close to a former Nazi camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LiRjebG via IFTTT

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The Eagles: Three men charged with plot to sell stolen Hotel California lyrics

The stolen manuscripts contained the lyrics to the US rock band's hit album Hotel California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Tm0XR8 via IFTTT

Mexico to spend $1.5bn on modernising US border

A "bold programme" is needed to deal with the migrants crossing the border, Mexico's president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bKjgLYC via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy suppliers told to review soaring direct debits

It comes after 500,000 households saw their direct debit payments double earlier this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BdLOpGk via IFTTT

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By Dennis Overbye, Kenneth Chang and Joshua Sokol from NYT Science https://ift.tt/GRPbqj4 via IFTTT

Ukraine grain: Kyiv optimistic on Russia deal to reopen Black Sea

Tough talks are needed to reopen safe cargo routes for the grain that Russia has trapped in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n4ILdq5 via IFTTT

Gambia after Yahya Jammeh: 'I'll never get justice'

Years after the notorious leader's election defeat, his alleged victims are still searching for justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qfg1xRE via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: Police fire tear gas at protesters marching outside PM's office

Sri Lanka's PM Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a state of emergency in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/73C18gF via IFTTT

Timed Teaser: Why did Elon Musk drop his Twitter buyout?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4nI7EQ2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsHeathrow caps passenger numbers over summer

The UK's biggest airport has been struggling to cope with the rebound in demand for air travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PZDfe9U via IFTTT

Hong Kong: Activist with cancer jailed for Olympic protest attempt

The 75-year-old was arrested in February for planning a peaceful protest against the Beijing Olympics from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CkUneO6 via IFTTT

National emblem: Ferocious lions' statue on new parliament raises eyebrows

PM Narendra Modi has unveiled a bronze cast of India's national emblem on top of the new parliament building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iOpMEYH via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrain drivers very close to going on strike, union warns

Aslef boss Mick Whelan says a walk-out could happen within weeks if pay talks with management fail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pMRmVyE via IFTTT

Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child

The Olympic star says the name Mohamed Farah was given to him by a stranger who flew him to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yC7W1zp via IFTTT

French Fécamp: 'Precious blood' relics recovered after abbey theft

Catholics were shocked when an artefact said to contain drops of Jesus's blood was stolen in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UR5TCOB via IFTTT

Heathrow Airport warns more flight cancellations possible

The airport asks airlines to cut 61 flights on Monday, and warns of more disruption this summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zbf8u9 via IFTTT

Ukraine aims to amass 'million-strong army' to recapture south, says defence minister

The defence minister's remarks are a rallying cry - rather than a concrete plan - as Russia pounds cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FvRapB5 via IFTTT

José Eduardo dos Santos: Spain approves autopsy for ex-Angola leader

The family of 79-year-old José Eduardo dos Santos alleged there was a plot to kill him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4swJvHC via IFTTT

Swiggy identifies 'mystery' horse-rider from viral video

A viral video had showed an unknown man on a horse carrying the food delivery aggregator's bag. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U5JKc0V via IFTTT

BBC business newsUber Files: Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber

Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3OQjaoY via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: 'The protests have changed thinking for the better'

Sri Lankan women tell the BBC of their hopes that the protests will have a positive impact on people's lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ybGviFw via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: Protesters 'will occupy palace until leaders go'

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa promised to resign in a few days, but protesters are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i8sBh4L via IFTTT

BBC business newsFlights will be more expensive, says IATA's Willie Walsh

Soaring fuel costs will be reflected in airline ticket prices, Willie Walsh warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Wtc7a9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsTory leadership race: Rivals battle over tax cutting pledges

Tax has emerged as a key battleground in the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dEuFmQo via IFTTT

Russian rockets kill 15 in Chasiv Yar housing block, Ukraine says

Many are also feared to be trapped in the rubble of the apartment block in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jgNBkHM via IFTTT

South Africa: Fifteen shot dead in Soweto township bar

The victims are believed to be between 19 and 35 years old, with several more in a critical condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QGvuwD4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsSajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt join Conservative Party leadership race

Contenders to replace Boris Johnson begin to set out their stalls - with many pledging lower taxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/w0MfPkB via IFTTT

Paul Kagame to seek fourth term as president of Rwanda

He says he will consider "running for another 20 years" after 22 years in office already. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yQ3HOD6 via IFTTT

Shinzo Abe killing: Security was flawed, Japan police say

Japan is in shock after former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wlg9sGb via IFTTT

Sri Lanka crisis: Demonstrators take over presidential residence

Thousands of demonstrators have taken over President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's home in Colombo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DKRA8aZ via IFTTT

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BBC business newsUS economy adds more jobs than expected in June

Employers created 372,000 new jobs last month but analysts warn a slowdown may be on the way. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RAsz0Xm via IFTTT

Shinzo Abe death: Shock killing that could change Japan forever

The killing of the former PM has raised questions in a country where people don't think about violent crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vsqOlJD via IFTTT

The legacy of Japan's longest serving PM

A contentious nationalist, he is known for his signature economic reforms and an assertive foreign policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C56tNz1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsWe're not blocking post-Brexit freedoms, says Bank

The Bank of England's insurance market regulator says it wants to free up money and protect savers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LYyKCZt via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: Energy bills forecast to hit £3,363 a year

The prediction comes as a plan is agreed to explore how to help households struggling to pay this winter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/v9NMnWS via IFTTT

BBC business newsAbenomics: How Shinzo Abe aimed to revitalise Japan's economy

Under the "Abenomics" policy, the former prime minister introduced stimulus measures and major reforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/V4X5MKD via IFTTT

BBC business newsPetrol pricing is cause for concern, warns watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority will investigate why fuel prices are rising as well as local differences. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RqVvMdw via IFTTT

BBC business newsJet2 says airports ‘woefully ill-prepared’

The airline said holiday disruption across the airline industry was "inexcusable" . from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8y4aBDO via IFTTT

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BBC business newsHopes that Heathrow BA strike will not go ahead

Unions representing about 700 staff at Heathrow Airport may be close to a new pay deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Q97HlNt via IFTTT

Nicaragua expels Mother Theresa's nuns in latest crackdown

The Missionaries of Charity nuns left after their organisation was stripped of its legal status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ziuAdMc via IFTTT

Genoa bridge: Hopes for new Italy as disaster trial opens

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BBC business newsManchester Airports Group posts £320m annual loss

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BBC business newsHouse prices defy expectations to hit record

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BBC business newsAmazon under investigation over listings practices

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Friends creator says show used wrong pronouns for Chandler's trans parent

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BBC business newsTesco suspends Whiskas pet food as prices rise

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China suspends officials for 'ignoring' alleged baby abduction

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Mali coup: How junta got Ecowas economic sanctions lifted

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Xiao Jianhua: Canadian officials barred from tycoon's China trial

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BBC business newsDHL investment plan to create 3,500 jobs

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Chinese property developers accept farm produce for homes

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BBC business newsRolls-Royce: Six sites shortlisted for nuclear reactor factory

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Rescuers try to save stranded cargo ship near Sydney

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BBC business newsPrices in Turkey rise at fastest pace for 24 years

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China: Buyout of UK's largest microchip plant raises concerns

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Manipur landslide: 42 dead, 20 missing as rescue operations continue

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Sydney floods: Tens of thousands told to evacuate

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Sydney floods: Tens of thousands told to evacuate

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BBC business newsFlight cancellations aim to ease summer chaos

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Gambia bans all timber exports to combat rosewood smuggling

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Jerry Hall files for divorce from Rupert Murdoch

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New York overhauls gun laws after Supreme Court ruling

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BBC business newsEnergy firms' customer service worst on record

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BBC business newsRussia moves to take control of Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project

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BBC business newsMissing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted

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John Lee: Who is Hong Kong's new hardline pro-Beijing leader?

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Ukraine war: Russian missile strikes kill 18 in Odesa region - emergency service

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Nupur Sharma: India court says Prophet row 'set country on fire'

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