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BBC business newsUK battery firm Britishvolt near collapse as seeks funding

Britishvolt is understood to be facing administration after failure to get funding for a gigafactory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/R5LZCjz via IFTTT

Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts

Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1XUC6hB via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Wave of strikes hit major cities including Kyiv

The strikes come after Russia blamed Ukraine for a drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9PGMEI2 via IFTTT

Sir Richard Branson declines Singapore death penalty TV debate invitation

The British billionaire has spoken out about Singapore's death penalty for crimes such as drug trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0InzsU4 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsNew ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lta5JOX via IFTTT

S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'

Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iKsg7nV via IFTTT

Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yP7gn8s via IFTTT

BBC business newsOctopus Energy to take over collapsed supplier Bulb

Bulb's 1.5 million customers will not experience any change to energy supplies, the UK government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LOGZln2 via IFTTT

Dozens in cardiac arrest in Halloween crowds in South Korea

Videos show a number of people being treated on the street by emergency services, surrounded by large crowds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8IKT2gx via IFTTT

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Guantanamo Bay: US releases oldest detainee Saif Ullah Paracha

Saif Ullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nN7jEPb via IFTTT

'Massive' drone attack on Black Sea Fleet - Russia

Russia accuses Ukraine of a major drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port of Sevastopol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i08y5EQ via IFTTT

Australian families of IS fighters repatriated from Syrian camp

The UN says women and children living in the camps are enduring conditions amounting to torture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2je8KiM via IFTTT

The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides

The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jiNc5v6 via IFTTT

British Nigerian artist Dylema paints African women using gold

A British Nigerian artist is using pure gold to paint portraits depicting the stories of African diaspora women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o87e5uC via IFTTT

Maurice Hastings: US man in prison for 38 years freed by new DNA evidence

Maurice Hastings was wrongfully convicted of murder and repeated requests for DNA testing were denied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wMF7KOv via IFTTT

Russia ends civilian pull-out before Kherson battle

An eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b6djxur via IFTTT

Taiwan invites Chinese vets to treat beloved panda

Tuan Tuan was gifted to Taiwan by Beijing in 2008, but relations have soured between the neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F1NLdzx via IFTTT

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BBC business newsWhat next for Twitter under Elon Musk?

The BBC's technology editor looks at the path ahead for the tech company and the billionaire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a8lAfo2 via IFTTT

Can you dress up for Halloween without hurting the planet?

How influencers are combatting the environmental costs of fast fashion Halloween costumes from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D3a2lKN via IFTTT

BBC business newsNational Highways apologises over smart motorway sign failure

Drivers reported "mile upon mile" of lane closure warnings and "unreadable" overhead signs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/omJRbwQ via IFTTT

Ros Atkins On… Hu Jintao's China Congress exit

A look at why China's former leader was led out of Communist Party Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W9TqLGn via IFTTT

China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet

Clips on social media show hundreds protesting in one of the most tightly-guarded places in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3T278M1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsRail fare dodging fine to jump by £80 in England

The Department for Transport said penalty fares on the railways will rise from £20 to £100 in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2gery78 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: NUS says university unions ramping up food help

The NUS says more and more students are struggling to pay for food as rent and bills go up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oUKwXnS via IFTTT

Shell beats forecasts as profits more than double

The energy giant reported $9.5bn in profits though growth is slower than record figures this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lu6ZKx8 via IFTTT

'Uninvited' Kanye West escorted out of Skechers

The controversial rapper tried to film at the shoe brand's LA headquarters but was asked to leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/84zHTyg via IFTTT

BBC business news'Uninvited' Kanye West escorted out of Skechers

The controversial rapper tried to film at the shoe brand's LA headquarters but was asked to leave. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/84zHTyg via IFTTT

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BBC business newsMoving electric Mini production to China unfortunate, minister says

The first electric Mini was built in Oxford in 2020 but BMW is shifting production out of the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pwbYnOe via IFTTT

Mercedes-Benz becomes latest Western company to pull out of Russia

The company said it did not expect the move to have a significant effect on profitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dx9uw2t via IFTTT

Eric Weinberg: Scrubs producer and writer pleads not guilty to 18 counts of sexual assault

The 62-year-old is denied bail after appearing in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uw1bCJk via IFTTT

Indonesian woman's body found inside python, say reports

A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sP5hB9T via IFTTT

BBC business newsChina Covid: Universal Resort shuts due to Beijing coronavirus cases

The park did not say when it would reopen, but pledged to refund or reschedule tickets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9Ar8w6H via IFTTT

Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children

Such incidents are not uncommon in Uganda where boarding school dormitories can be overcrowded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9AMGud3 via IFTTT

The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics

Nujuum Hashi has overcome traditional prejudice to become a respected artist in Somalia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N3DQwFb via IFTTT

Hundreds rescued from Indonesia boat fire

At least 14 were killed when the top deck off the vessel caught fire after leaving Kupang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WvtB0XQ via IFTTT

WhatsApp down for users across UK and world

Many are complaining that they are unable to send messages from the Meta-owned platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qkar1qF via IFTTT

Fernando Alonso: Alpine driver questions Formula 1 direction after US GP penalty

Fernando Alonso questions Formula 1's direction before a protest against a penalty that left him out of the points at the United States Grand Prix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PMfK2OY via IFTTT

Several Palestinians killed in major Israel raid in West Bank city of Nablus

Gunmen are among those killed, as Israel targets the base of a militant group in Nablus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/taKf74X via IFTTT

Michigan school shooting: Teenager pleads guilty to killing classmates

The gunman, 16, faces 24 charges, including four counts of first-degree murder and one count of terrorism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ybInuS via IFTTT

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Arshad Sharif killing: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya

Arhsad Sharif was killed by Kenyan police officers in what they say was a case of mistaken identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b3pYyEt via IFTTT

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China congress: What do people say about China's new leadership team?

It's considered sensitive to talk about China's party leaders in public, but not impossible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0TZ9a1k via IFTTT

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BBC business newsUK faces tougher austerity era - ex-Bank chief

Former Bank of England governor Lord King says people could face "significantly higher taxes". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Yzu0Ocm via IFTTT

Russian fighter plane crashes in Siberian city of Irkutsk

The Sukhoi Su-30 military jet was on a test flight when it came down in Irkutsk, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K3mnWg via IFTTT

Ukraine war: The cost of occupation in Kherson

As Ukraine retakes territory, villagers tell the BBC about their precarious survival under Russian rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zq9HVMf via IFTTT

Xi Jinping's party is just getting started

China did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6PT5sxb via IFTTT

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BBC business newsDietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T58bdWp via IFTTT

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OobRUkK via IFTTT

Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T58bdWp via IFTTT

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Hu Jintao: The mysterious exit of China's former leader from party congress

Why was Hu Jintao asked to leave the stage at the end of China's Communist Party congress? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bhWG4Vz via IFTTT

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Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress

The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8rmSHFO via IFTTT

Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting

Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mulMxGN via IFTTT

BBC business newsTesco raises meal deal price as food costs soar

It is the first time in 10 years the popular lunch choice has gone up for all customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yRBQm1E via IFTTT

Ugandan ivory trader sentenced to life in prison

The wildlife authority describes this as a landmark punishment in the protection of rare species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vIKSwiL via IFTTT

BBC business newsFalling pound: What does it mean for me and my finances?

The pound has fallen against the dollar as the UK's financial and political turmoil continues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AULRFmj via IFTTT

Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM barred from running for office for five years

The election commission bars the former leader for unlawfully selling gifts he received as prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZlAay4W via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of plot to blow up dam

Ukraine's leader warns of a "large-scale disaster" if Russia targets the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ygjc7QG via IFTTT

Taylor Swift: Midnights praised by critics despite lack of radio hits

Critics praise the "fantastic songs" on Midnights, but some add there is "not a smash hit in sight". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fXsWJLj via IFTTT

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Ukraine war: Growing Russia-Iran ties pose new dangers

The conflict has driven them closer together in a way which could impact the world beyond Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i6tbwhm via IFTTT

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BBC business newsInvestors remain calm despite political chaos

One analyst says investors are "watching in a kind of stunned, open-mouthed horror" at political events. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DncSuyP via IFTTT

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BBC business newsUK inflation rate calculator: How much are prices rising for you?

Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rAHm9o5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGreat British Railways transport bill shelved

The transport secretary admits the full plan for overhauling how the railways are run will be delayed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z8fLbE via IFTTT

BBC business newsAsos sees big loss as shoppers spend less on fashion

The online fashion retailer says it is feeling the pain of a shrinking UK economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Gx2Cv1S via IFTTT

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Russian general: Situation in Ukraine 'tense'

The commander of Russian forces in Ukraine appears to admit difficulties in occupied regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/foaFSp6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsNord Stream blast 'blew away 50 metres of pipe'

Danish police say explosions damaged two pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/z56s7Od via IFTTT

Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

Daniel Rendón Herrera led a paramilitary army and smuggled 80 tonnes of cocaine to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fev8Qgc via IFTTT

Iran rock climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without hijab

Elnaz Rekabi defied Iranian law by not wearing a hijab when she took part in an event in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GSaNAQW via IFTTT

Fears for Iranian female climber who competed without hijab abroad

Family and friends of Elnaz Rekabi, who defied strict rules, say they have lost contact with her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WB2XfQs via IFTTT

East Africa hit by drought, yet Kenya's Lake Turkana is flooding

Kenya's Lake Turkana is expanding rapidly despite four failed rainy seasons, devastating livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SwhH1J6 via IFTTT

Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine power plants

The capital Kyiv and other cities are targeted, a day after unmanned drones kill eight people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uCWD69h via IFTTT

China's 'Bridge Man' inspires Xi Jinping protest signs around the world

A rare one-man demonstration in Beijing has inspired protest signs and graffiti elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ydg8FvB via IFTTT

BBC business newsTwo thirds of tax cuts from mini-budget reversed

Some £32bn of the £45bn promised in mini-budget will be overturned, says new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HuLBc14 via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhat Jeremy Hunt's statement means for you

The new chancellor has outlined a host of policy changes. This is how is affects your finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fAw38Sh via IFTTT

Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/otaKbs3 via IFTTT

UN condemns 'deeply distressing' discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border

The men were found alive on the Greek-Turkish border, but exactly what happened is not clear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JA8ltc2 via IFTTT

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Civilian bloodbath warning as offensive escalates

Cities in Tigray are reportedly being carpet bombed as food and medical supplies are running out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GPZ9Xhr via IFTTT

China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?

As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rl02NJY via IFTTT

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BBC business newsTesco warns public faces hardship in wake of interest rates rise

John Allan told the BBC he feels a "moral responsibility" to help those affected by rates going up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PJ2ftFs via IFTTT

BioNTech: Could Covid vaccine technology crack cancer?

BioNTech's mRNA cancer trials started long before the pandemic, and have shown some early encouraging signals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wAGnWJf via IFTTT

BBC business newsBank of England chief warns of fresh interest rate hike

Andrew Bailey also describes his conversations with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as a "meeting of minds". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qx5EKUa via IFTTT

The Ikea-style flat-pack home for refugees

A shelter for displaced people that comes in a flat-pack and takes a few hours to assemble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CkxpPL4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsElectric Mini production to move to China

The first electric Mini was built in Oxford in 2020, but most will now be made in China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vJ3nEFG via IFTTT

Kyiv told to save electricity after Russian missile strike

A power installation near Ukraine's capital was heavily damaged by another Russian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VWzv4YS via IFTTT

Funeral for girl and father after Irish explosion

The funeral of Creeslough victims Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe has taken place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6fhUVRw via IFTTT

'I was shot by rebels' - when reporting gets deadly

Umaru Fofana looks back at how reporting on Sierra Leone's civil war 25 years ago got personal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ydscQ4k via IFTTT

BBC business newsElon Musk under federal investigation over Twitter deal

The court filing said the billionaire was under investigation but it did not explain why. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xKq4SJI via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: 'I've been left without carers for five months'

High petrol prices are driving carers from the sector, leaving people who rely on them without support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JWgN3fF via IFTTT

Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe

January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WnwmdTO via IFTTT

Iran: Video shows forces shooting fleeing people from truck

Footage shows a gun-mounted pick-up truck chasing people running away, as mass protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ALOig0k via IFTTT

North Carolina: Five dead in Raleigh mass shooting

"The nightmare of every community has come to Raleigh," state Governor Roy Cooper says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6I7jGQm via IFTTT

US inflation rises more than expected in September

Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uSHsQF6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS inflation rises more than expected in September

Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uSHsQF6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsConsumers urged to cut energy use this winter

Energy watchdog Ofgem will launch a campaign to cut consumption and ensure the UK has enough supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RCWsp9G via IFTTT

Mexico Congress votes to keep military on streets

The vote means that the army looks set to continue carrying out public security duties until 2028. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sola4Qi via IFTTT

'Rare' Roman mosaic found in Rastan, Syria

Officials say the 1,600-year-old panel depicting classical myths is the most complete of its kind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BWRhvxf via IFTTT

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BBC business newsHousing slowdown warning after mortgage rates rise

The warning comes as the Bank of England says the number struggling to pay mortgages could hit a 15-year high. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WqCudJt via IFTTT

China Covid: Frustration as Beijing hit by restrictions ahead of congress

Strict measures have sparked anger online as well as what appeared to be a rare protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FuW1sNz via IFTTT

Irish women's team apologise over pro-IRA chants

The FAI and Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw apologise for a pro-IRA chant by the team's players after the World Cup play-off win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pQCwJWs via IFTTT

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French oil workers vote to continue strike

The stoppage at refineries, now in its third week, has led to long queues at petrol stations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UEOF0At via IFTTT

Eritreans in fear as military call-up intensifies over Ethiopia's Tigray war

Elderly mothers and fathers have been detained after their children went into hiding, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nOrjV3d via IFTTT

Climate change: Greenland's culture shifts as Arctic heats up

As temperatures rise and sea-ice melts, lifestyles are changing as fast as the climate in Greenland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/798joFh via IFTTT

Crimea bridge attack arrests as fresh blasts heard

Russia detains eight over Saturday's incident, while explosions are reported in several Ukrainian cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fbSIvzU via IFTTT

Elon Musk denies he spoke to Putin about Ukraine war

The Tesla boss has denied reports he spoke to the Russian leader before tweeting about the Ukraine war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZyK1NBx via IFTTT

BBC business newsHeathrow regains crown as Europe's busiest airport, data shows

Despite beating its rivals, the west London airport says air travel demand "remains uncertain". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HnD8bmP via IFTTT

Storm Julia: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated

The storm travelled through Central America, causing thousands to evacuate their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ixrkl46 via IFTTT

Ex-wife of Dubai royal pleads for help from UN in child custody battle

Lawyers ask the Human Rights Council to intervene to ensure Zeynab Javadli and her children's safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nj5aETI via IFTTT

New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps to reduce emissions

The plan has angered some in the agricultural sector, who say it will result in many farms closing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bwZOCu1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGrocery bills set to soar by £643 this year

Shoppers could pay an extra £54 a month for food and other groceries, research firm Kantar says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/blhuQpB via IFTTT

First funerals to be held for Irish blast victims

Jessica Gallagher and Martin McGill were among 10 people who died in an explosion last Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/648tHmJ via IFTTT

Uttar Pradesh: Angry residents rename Agra areas 'smelly town'

Some Agra residents rename two areas as "gutter colony" and "smelly town" to highlight civic issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DxS3RF5 via IFTTT

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Kanye West's Twitter and Instagram accounts locked over anti-Semitism

The rapper posted anti-Semitic messages over the weekend, leading to his accounts being suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BcY2U36 via IFTTT

Kyiv bridge: Near miss for pedestrian in missile strike

A pedestrian on Kyiv's Klitschko bridge has a narrow escape when a Russian missile hits the walkway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YOBXKGm via IFTTT

Elon Musk wades into China and Taiwan tensions

The billionaire wins China's praise for comments but Taipei says freedom is "not for sale". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/epafqFR via IFTTT

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Names released of victims in Irish explosion

A mother and her teenage son and a 14-year-old girl also died in the explosion at a service station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vys3xwp via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy use advice campaign pulled due to cost, Zahawi says

The cabinet minister tells the BBC the public information campaign would have cost up to £15m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RnqsbDe via IFTTT

Ukraine war: 'Russian missiles' leave Zaporizhzhia flats in ruins

Residential buildings are left in total ruin after overnight missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DJKa416 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: Off-grid businesses are being forgotten

The owner of Caws Teifi Cheese wants more help for companies who use oil or liquefied petroleum gas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KOB7SvQ via IFTTT

Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9KSwl1X via IFTTT

Hong Kong detains first teenagers under national security law

The national security law was introduced by Beijing in 2020 to clamp down on protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9iKsq7I via IFTTT

Thai nursery attack: The story of the three-year-old survivor

Three-year-old Emmy was found awake, curled up next to the bodies of her classmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OQe8NJW via IFTTT

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BBC business newsRenewable energy: Government plans for price cap is risky, firms warn

A government limit on electricity generated in older renewable and nuclear facilities is expected this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kaSsMXU via IFTTT

Letter from Africa: The Afro-punk band taking on 'whitewashed' history

The anti-colonial Kenyan musicians with a cult following who are challenging the status quo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fRXYBji via IFTTT

Europe energy crisis: Italians told to turn thermostats down

Italy becomes the latest European country to impose energy-saving rules ahead of winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T93qujr via IFTTT

Complutense University: Spain investigates student 'whores' chants at women

Videos have circulated for days of male students chanting obscene misogynistic abuse in Madrid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E9LmljJ via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrain strikes: Passengers told to avoid travel on Saturday

The latest strike means only one in five trains will run, with services starting late and finishing early. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u5qV3hb via IFTTT

Tens of thousands of salmon found dead after Canada drought

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One person dies after police use tear gas at Gimnasia-Boca Juniors game

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Indonesia football disaster: Six face criminal charges over stadium crush

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BBC business newsRail strike: Only one in five trains set to run on Saturday

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Annie Ernaux: French writer wins Nobel Prize in Literature

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BBC business newsElectricity: NI could face blackouts by 2024, officials say

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Ukraine war: 'Mother, I'm scared' - Zaporizhzhia city devastated by rocket attacks

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Greek cliff rescue in double migrant tragedy off Lesbos and Kythira

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Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

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Thailand: At least 31 killed in attack on nursery

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BBC business newsElon Musk, Twitter and the mysterious X app

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BBC business newsAverage two-year mortgage rate highest for 14 years

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Iran protests: Schoolgirls heckle paramilitary speaker

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Three scientists win Nobel for 'click' chemistry

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Ukraine war: Russia warns US of direct military clash risk

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BBC business newsMore rail disruption expected as 9,000 train drivers strike

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WATCH: Coyote strays into California school toilets

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Ros Atkins on...why protests are happening in Iran

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Sacheen Littlefeather dies aged 75

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BBC business newsKim Kardashian charged over crypto 'pump and dump' case

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Hilaree Nelson: An inspiration for women mountaineers

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BBC business newsWater rebates for some customers after £150m fines for missing targets

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BBC business newsCredit Suisse shares sink ahead of bank's revamp

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Brazil election: The presidential race is far from over

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Fans of Sydney United 58 condemned for Nazi salutes during Australia Cup final

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London Marathon 2022: Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw win first titles in elite races

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Ukraine war: Putin's annexation will fail, say Ukrainians at eastern front

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Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US

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Mark Hamill on speaking to Zelensky about Star Wars

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Cyclone Ian batters South Carolina in second US landfall

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Tesla shows off humanoid robot prototype

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Storm Ian: Protests as Cuba capital Havana remains in darkness

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Burkina Faso coup: Ecowas condemns military takeover

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