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Iran: Fifa called on to ban country from World Cup over women's rights

An open letter to Fifa says it does not trust women will be allowed to attend games in future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m7DcHdT via IFTTT

BBC business newsEU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZnyQeUS via IFTTT

Lev Tahor Jewish sect members held in Mexico escape

Dramatic footage shows members escaping the site where they were held since a raid on their base. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aoWt0Xp via IFTTT

Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Why is it so serious?

It is proving more difficult to deal with as vaccines are not available for a rare strain of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lWFzBtU via IFTTT

BBC business newsNew growth figures suggest UK not in recession

The economy grew in the second quarter of this year, but it remains smaller than pre-Covid levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Zy24pwt via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Many dead as rockets hit humanitarian convoy in Zaporizhzhia

At least 23 civilians reportedly killed as they tried to enter Russian-held territory to deliver aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ien5Js via IFTTT

US points finger at Russia over gas pipeline sabotage

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/boqsGvX via IFTTT

Russia to formally annex four more areas of Ukraine

Russia is to press ahead with annexation days after conducting unrecognised referendums. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wdVvb24 via IFTTT

Hurricane Ian: Cities flooded and power cut as storm crosses Florida

Some 2.2 million homes are without electricity after 241km/h (150mph) winds tore down power lines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H0Zm4fx via IFTTT

BBC business newsIs Finland's Wood City the future of building?

New public buildings in Finland have to incorporate more wood, which is leading builders to innovate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3I6kYAl via IFTTT

Nord Stream: Sweden finds new leak in Russian gas pipeline

The EU says the leaks are caused by sabotage and promises the "strongest possible response". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5NIDAjF via IFTTT

Ilya Smirin: Chess commentator sacked for sexist comments during match

The grandmaster was criticised for on-air remarks labelled "offensive" and "embarrassing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y6zTS0C via IFTTT

Bihar: India village celebrates first government job in 75 years

Rakesh Kumar is the first person from his village in Bihar state to get a government job in 75 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GW3BLFj via IFTTT

Royal send-off for trek across Arabian desert in British explorer's footsteps

Princess Anne was at the launch of an expedition retracing a British explorer's journey 105 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VvX4dH1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsMortgage deals withdrawn in record numbers over rate rise fears

The number of mortgage products available has now halved since the start of December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GXrjQVM via IFTTT

BBC business newsBank of England steps in to calm markets

The Bank has announced that it will buy government bonds to "restore orderly market conditions". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oIm4WY via IFTTT

Waves lash Florida shore as hurricane approaches

Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CatYWhf via IFTTT

BBC business newsNottingham Building Society to close a third of branches

The Nottingham says 17 branches will close before the end of the year following a review of usage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DBVLgTM via IFTTT

Nord Stream leaks: Sabotage to blame, says EU

Seismologists said there were underwater blasts before the leaks emerged near a Danish island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NijfGw7 via IFTTT

Italian elections: Meloni gets to work on picking right-wing government

The leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy has kept out of sight since winning the election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L4YT1rI via IFTTT

Nord Stream: Mystery leaks in Russia gas pipelines spark warnings

The Nord Stream undersea gas network to Europe has sustained "unprecedented" damage in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XeAf7vW via IFTTT

Japan says Russia 'blindfolded and restrained' its consul in Vladivostok

Tokyo demands an apology after one its diplomats is accused of spying in Russia's Far East. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LRHcU8f via IFTTT

Shinzo Abe: A divided Japan bids farewell to its slain ex-PM

Protesters marched against a state funeral for Abe even as local and global leaders gathered to honour him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XFPJpHm via IFTTT

Children removed from Jewish sect's jungle compound in Mexico

It follows a months-long surveillance operation against the extremist Lev Tahor group in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o4PEGTW via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy firms must offer more help on bill payments, Ofgem warns

The energy watchdog says all bar one of the energy firms need to improve their support to customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oGsDuMg via IFTTT

Somalia drought: Are US terror laws hampering aid effort?

Aid groups say they cannot get crucial supplies to those who need it most due to US sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iCwg39S via IFTTT

Gujarat: Cows let loose in India government buildings in protest

Gujarat charitable trusts set free thousands of cows to protest against the lack of government aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X1aqNhF via IFTTT

BBC business newsTikTok may be fined £27m for failing to protect children

The video-sharing platform has been issued with a final notice of intent by the UK's data watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RtKxcnz via IFTTT

BBC business newsDoncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer

Doncaster Sheffield Airport owner Peel says the wind-down will begin on 31 October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/isN69Uh via IFTTT

Giorgia Meloni pledges to govern 'for all Italians'

The far-right leader claims victory in Italy's general election with her Brothers of Italy party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VPhZger via IFTTT

BBC business newsAldi boss: Shoppers are switching in their droves

The discounter gains 1.5 million new customers in 12 weeks, says UK chief executive Giles Hurley. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/f0HldZs via IFTTT

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Roger Waters gigs in Poland cancelled amid Ukraine backlash

The musician was due to play gigs in Poland but faces outrage over his comments on the Ukraine war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AJHqS6x via IFTTT

BBC business newsKwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes

Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IR4CbNn via IFTTT

Typhoon Noru: Evacuations in Philippines as explosive super typhoon nears

Rain is beginning to fall, with life-threatening flooding and landslides expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jg0I7qE via IFTTT

Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin

Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own record for the men's marathon at Sunday's race in Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9483IK5 via IFTTT

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Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jAdsTB1 via IFTTT

Dmitry Bulgakov: Putin fires deputy defence chief amid supply failures

Analysts have cited supply chains as a reason why Russia's invasion of Ukraine has faltered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QoWm9wv via IFTTT

Pharoah Sanders: Jazz legend dies aged 81

Sanders was known for his expressive style and played with some of the great names in jazz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/01ZehjR via IFTTT

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Louise Fletcher: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest's Nurse Ratched dies aged 88

Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rU16Rtz via IFTTT

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BBC business newsKwasi Kwarteng's tax cuts benefit top 1%, Labour says

The government is taking a dangerous gamble, Angela Rayner says, but ministers argue tax cuts will get the economy growing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zso6EmC via IFTTT

US abortion rights: Arizona judge approves return to 19th century near-total ban

The ban, which predates the state's founding, allows exemptions only to save the mother's life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x8T4ZdY via IFTTT

Award for Elton John after White House performance

US President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JWo2FCt via IFTTT

Hollywood sign gets birthday facelift in Los Angles

Next year is the 100-year anniversary of one of California's most iconic landmarks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DC5UIJb via IFTTT

BBC business newsIncome tax to be cut by 1p from April

The basic rate of income tax will fall from 20p to 19p in the pound next year, the chancellor says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nvtWFb1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsMini-budget: What it means for you and your finances

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has delivered what the government calls a "fiscal event". Here is how it affects you. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cEpJvZa via IFTTT

BBC business newsStamp duty cut in bid to help house buyers

The chancellor says the changes mean 200,000 more house buyers will no longer pay the tax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/D6HqBfZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsChancellor Kwasi Kwarteng vows to end 'cycle of stagnation' in mini-budget

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announces the biggest tax cuts since 1988 in a major change of economic policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SPfgLmI via IFTTT

Hong Kong Covid: Double-masked flautists in ad spark ridicule

The video was released a day after authorities had earlier announced extensions to Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YNc80ia via IFTTT

Bosses think workers do less from home, says Microsoft

A new survey from Microsoft suggests that workers and bosses disagree about productivity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hUDq2a8 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Video appears to show queues at Russia-Georgia border

Sped-up footage appears to show traffic at a checkpoint, following Russia's decision to mobilise reservists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BtwRf23 via IFTTT

BBC business newsBank of England says UK may already be in recession

The warning comes as the Bank raises interest rates to 2.25% - the highest level for 14 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1cXKr0u via IFTTT

China earthquake: Man rescued after 17 days lost in mountains

The hydropower plant worker helped colleagues after the tremor, before getting lost without glasses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xt1iJA0 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsUK fracking ban lifted, government announces

Scientific review into fracking concludes there is still a limited understanding of impacts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/s6Y7gIB via IFTTT

China jails ex-anti-corruption minister for bribes

Fu Zhenghua had previously been hailed as a corruption-fighting leader in his senior roles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UOyzuFx via IFTTT

President Zelensky demands 'just punishment' for Russia

Ukraine's president tells the UN General Assembly there must be consequences for the invasion of his country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DmKNpJu via IFTTT

Danish queen tests positive for Covid day after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Queen Margrethe II attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral and is now Europe's longest-serving head of state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bVkTpuf via IFTTT

BBC business newsGermany nationalises gas giant amid energy crisis

The German government is taking a 98.5% stake in Uniper, one of the country's biggest suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ghXBdxj via IFTTT

War in Ukraine: Fact-checking Russian claims that Nato troops are fighting in Ukraine

President Putin has said Western military advisers are actively involved in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1CPQSrl via IFTTT

Russia's Putin announces partial military mobilisation

In a televised address, he says it's a necessary step to ensure Russian territorial integrity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yrFz957 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCovid: Reserve Bank of Australia takes $30bn hit on bond purchases

The Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor says the loss will not effect its normal operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Rrcsupb via IFTTT

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BBC business newsTrain drivers set to strike again in October in pay row

Drivers from 12 train companies are expected to walk out on two days in the long-running row over pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/o6VNB9z via IFTTT

Mexico earthquake: Tremor hits on anniversaries

A 7.6 earthquake hits western Mexico on the anniversary of two other quakes in 1985 and 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wcoSxBb via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhen are the £400 energy rebate and other cost-of-living payments due?

The latest cost-of-living support payments include grants worth £150 for six million disabled people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jTkR2zW via IFTTT

Chandigarh University: A 'bathroom video' shuts down an Indian institution

The university is dealing with allegations that a female student secretly filmed other women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5UALPIz via IFTTT

Ukraine war: A village celebrates Russian retreat

Russia's Ukraine retreat leaves joy, but also destruction and danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OCgc4DE via IFTTT

Killing Eve's Sandra Oh: Why was she at the Queen's funeral?

The Canadian-American actress took part in the procession at Westminster Abbey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/digUjAV via IFTTT

Mahsa Amini: Iran police say woman's death was 'unfortunate'

Mahsa Amini, 22, collapsed after being held by morality police for allegedly breaking hijab rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jt4iq61 via IFTTT

BBC business newsQueen's funeral: Mourners face severe rail delays to London and Windsor

No trains are running in or out of London Paddington as mourners descend on London and Windsor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xSthQ45 via IFTTT

Mark Frerichs: US hostage swapped for Afghan leader linked to Taliban

Mark Frerichs, a US navy veteran working as an engineer, was taken in Afghanistan in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eq3vAMa via IFTTT

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Ukraine claims control of key Oskil river on front line

Russia's army has been almost completely pushed out of Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Ht02UX via IFTTT

Taiwan earthquake: Trains derailed and buildings collapse as island shakes

At least one person has died and 146 were injured as earthquakes rattle the island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YxZXALh via IFTTT

China Covid: Quarantine bus crash kills 27 and injures 20

The bus overturns on the way to an isolation facility, causing anger over China's zero-Covid policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JreVaDL via IFTTT

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BBC business newseBay bans sale of Queen lying-in-state wristbands

Different coloured bands which mark mourners' place in the queue were being offered as memorabilia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yBork3x via IFTTT

Lady Gaga forced to stop show amid lightning storm

The star was performing the last night of her Chromatica Ball tour in Miami when a storm descended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vpnMcaj via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Grave sites prompt calls for tribunal over Russian killings

The call comes as bodies are exhumed from hundreds of graves in areas recently liberated by Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gxTjaQc via IFTTT

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Mahsa Amini: Women take headscarves off in protest at funeral

Police fire tear gas after Mahsa Amini's funeral as mourners chant anti-government slogans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9QlkP7w via IFTTT

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French footballer arrested over attack on teammate

Ex-Paris St-Germain player Aminata Diallo is re-arrested as police investigate an attack on a fellow player last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E3N1TPH via IFTTT

Twitter sued by Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk over paedophilia rumour

A conspiracy theory falsely claims that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a Satanic ring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xOpV0hT via IFTTT

Colourful songbirds could be traded to extinction

The wild bird trade is set to make tropical forests "drab", a study shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iwhHK2s via IFTTT

Aerial footage shows aftermath of deadly flash floods in Italy

Emergency services have been rescuing people in the Marche Region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LJWAv6O via IFTTT

China fire: Skyscraper engulfed in massive flames

Officials in the city of Changsha say the fire has been extinguished and reported no casualties so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/creG7ly via IFTTT

BBC business newsGermany takes control of three Rosneft oil refineries

The country takes temporary control of Rosneft subsidiaries in a move to bolster energy security. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zUe2Nnt via IFTTT

Cardi B: Rapper pleads guilty to strip club assault charges

The US star is sentenced to 15 days community service over a fight in a New York strip club in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oWRbOAg via IFTTT

French air traffic control strike affects thousands of passengers

Hundreds of flights are cancelled on Friday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HmsB6xL via IFTTT

Roger Federer to retire after Laver Cup in September

Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London later this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SBJrXUK via IFTTT

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BBC business newsShell chief Ben van Beurden to step down at end of year

Ben van Beurden will leave the oil giant at the end of 2022 after nine years at the helm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oTEOQF4 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsMcDonald's to close for Queen's funeral on Monday

The fast food chain will shut all its restaurants until 5pm on 19 September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KxUZeod via IFTTT

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BBC business newsUkraine war: EU moves to cut peak electricity use by 5%

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen also calls for windfall taxes on energy companies in a keynote speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dmj4kO2 via IFTTT

Shanghai typhoon: Flights cancelled as China's biggest city braces for storm

Typhoon Muifa will be the 12th to hit mainland China this year and is expected to be the strongest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1jy3OVN via IFTTT

Herbert Jacobson killed during WWII attack on Pearl Harbor buried

Herbert Jacobson was laid to rest after modern forensic testing allowed his remains to be identified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aCj5eLb via IFTTT

Kharkiv offensive: Ukraine targets east after rapid counter-offensive

Kyiv's troops are targeting towns in the Donbas region, the main focus of Russia's invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S3eYT5L via IFTTT

Ukraine war: EU chief sets out plans to tackle energy crisis

Ursula von der Leyen calls for EU-wide cuts to electricity use and windfall taxes on energy companies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dmj4kO2 via IFTTT

Armenia-Azerbaijan: Dozens dead in overnight clashes

Armenia's prime minister says 49 soldiers died in the latest fighting between the neighbouring countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4DNsHBY via IFTTT

Will Jamaica now seek to 'move on' from royals as a republic?

As the nation weighs its future, polls suggest more than 50% of Jamaicans support becoming a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lBkLY6I via IFTTT

Blue Origin rocket malfunctions on trip to space

The emergency escape system on the uncrewed craft was triggered mid-air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mfiaEdt via IFTTT

WATCH: Russian tanks abandoned on retaken Ukrainian territory

Ukraine's military says it has retaken territory from Russia, making its first significant gain in months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XncGAkK via IFTTT

Modern slavery shoots up by 10 million in five years

More than half of forced labour happens in richer countries, with women and children most at risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IrETtaC via IFTTT

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BBC business newsDiscounts for cutting peak-time electricity use too low, energy firms say

Two UK energy firms say a plan to offer discounts on bills could fail if people are not offered more. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/E0nX5mC via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack

Ukraine's army makes significant territorial gains, while Russia hits back with missiles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oL2j6gq via IFTTT

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Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages

"They asked 'is anyone alive?' and I realised they were ours," says one woman. "They were so beautiful." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KoW5x6l via IFTTT

BBC business newsQueen Elizabeth II: Trains to London likely to be 'extremely busy'

Train travel in the mourning period for the Queen is likely to be "extremely busy", the rail operator warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9ciM2oJ via IFTTT

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Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda plans vote on King's role as head of state

The country's PM says the poll will be held within three years, but Australia rules out a vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XuPwgF0 via IFTTT

US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title

World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tDIs2a6 via IFTTT

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Hong Kong: Five jailed in for 'seditious' children's books

Authorities said the books, about sheep trying to hold back wolves, referred to the Beijing government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/19e3GTl via IFTTT

Charles III is proclaimed king in in TV first

King Charles III is proclaimed king by is a historic ceremony, broadcast for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GeHxI73 via IFTTT

New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zfbOg4F via IFTTT

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Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZKGIg5F via IFTTT

Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed

Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jnIHorl via IFTTT

Outpouring of sympathy across the Commonwealth

From prime ministers to people on the street, the Commonwealth nations pay tribute to the Queen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vtr9zwd via IFTTT

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BBC business newsEnergy firms will contact customers over bill cuts

Households will be told how the plan to reduce energy bills announced by Liz Truss will affect them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8hdt0fa via IFTTT

Ukraine has retaken 1,000 square kilometres in a week - Zelensky

Kyiv says a lightning counteroffensive has recaptured vast swathes of territory in its south and east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fEXeuiC via IFTTT

Queen Elizabeth II: Australians pay tribute to 'a great monarch'

People in Sydney discuss what Queen Elizabeth II meant to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dW3JX8U via IFTTT

BBC business newsRoyal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?

We're used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait and coat of arms in our change and on cereal boxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bN2Ktnp via IFTTT

WATCH: The Northern Lights as seen from space

The footage released by released by the European Space Agency shows the phenomenon from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8SVrbzo via IFTTT

Ukraine war: US approves $2.6bn in new aid

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces the package at a meeting with other ministers in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ix2zGPO via IFTTT

Marshall Islands: Chinese pair plotted 'mini-state' in Pacific nation

US prosecutors say the duo bribed Marshall Island MPs to try and create a "semi-autonomous region". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6lPQLHW via IFTTT

Australia passes major new climate bill

The new target brings one of the world's biggest emitters more in line with allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CxnQb85 via IFTTT

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in epic marathon match in New York

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz reaches his first major semi-final after beating Italy's Jannik Sinner in a US Open thriller with a record late finish time in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GNnx32M via IFTTT

Central Vista: Delhi's iconic landmark gets a facelift

PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the redeveloped version of the 3km long Central Vista avenue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ITnB7rM via IFTTT

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Hong Kong judge finds five guilty over children's books

The speech therapists published cartoon books believed by some to be about the city's democracy movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ohdqfHZ via IFTTT

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BBC business newsOEUK calls on government for rapid North Sea action

Offshore trade body says urgent government action is needed to maximise the UK's energy security. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FZCruGz via IFTTT

New York returns $19m worth of stolen art to Italy

The 58 pieces include a marble head of the goddess Athena dated 200 BC, worth an estimated $3m alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gg89oqw via IFTTT

BBC business newsInflation to be 'significantly lower' than expected under bills plan

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Pakistan floods: Biggest lake subsides amid race to help victims

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Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search

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BBC business newsNational Lottery: Camelot drops legal challenge over licence transfer

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BBC business newsFirefighters and control room staff could strike over pay

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Canada stab victim 'died helping others'

Gloria Burns. 62, was killed as she tried to help other victims of Sunday's attacks in Saskatchewan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ca5N6Xg via IFTTT

How India is building a pearl farming industry

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China quake: Deadly tremor rocks Sichuan city in lockdown

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Man in custody after young siblings killed in Dublin

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BBC business newsGas prices soar 26% after Russia keeps key pipeline closed

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Gas prices soar 26% after Russia keeps key pipeline closed

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BBC business newsAustralia liquor store hiring with 10-minute interviews

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Chile constitution: Voters overwhelmingly reject radical change

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Legionnaire's suspected cause of Argentina pneumonia deaths

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Deadly attack targets Somalia food convoy

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Hamas executes two 'Israel collaborators' in Gaza

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Barack Obama: Emmy win for narrating Netflix documentary

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Zelenska: As Europe counts pennies we count casualties

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Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska on human cost of war

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Mourners pay respects to Mikhail Gorbachev

The former Soviet leader, who took power in 1985, died on Tuesday aged 91. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/75p10oi via IFTTT

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BBC business newsScottish firms facing 200% energy bill rises 'are the lucky ones'

The body which speaks for Scotland's small businesses says hikes of 500% are not unusual. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZPhbuqe via IFTTT

Does China believe its own propaganda on Uyghurs?

The BBC's John Sudworth, forced out of China for his reporting on Xinjiang, considers Beijing's approach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LuUGd6x via IFTTT

BBC business newsFirms will close this winter without help, warns business group

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BBC business newsWhen is a bestseller not necessarily a bestseller?

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Vicky Bowman: UK ex-envoy to Myanmar handed one-year jail term

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Saudi Arabia investigates orphanage beating video

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Palestinian prisoners held by Israel set to go on mass hunger strike

They say conditions have become harsher since a dramatic breakout from an Israeli prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yYfr4Uw via IFTTT

BBC business newsHouse price growth at 10% a year despite squeeze on finances

Rising mortgage rates mean price growth is likely to ease, according to the Nationwide. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TKmiQxf via IFTTT

BBC business newsPound slides as fears mount for UK economy

The British currency fell 5% against the dollar in August as recession looms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Srokj9E via IFTTT

Floppy disks in Japan: Minister declares war on old-fashioned technology

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Russian oil chief Maganov dies in 'fall from hospital window'

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