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Ukraine war: Zelensky tells Russians - Putin is destroying you

Ukraine's president says his country will never forgive Russians for the terror they have inflicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zSXv3LJ via IFTTT

Ukraine war: At least one dead in Russian strikes on Kyiv

The mayor of the Ukraine capital, Kyiv, says one person is dead and 20 others injured after missile strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eIVXpNx via IFTTT

World celebrates arrival of 2023

As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nuk4iF6 via IFTTT

Venezuelan opposition votes to abolish parallel government

Juan Guaidó had Western support in his efforts to force President Maduro out of office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MDAidlQ via IFTTT

New Year: Auckland welcomes in 2023 with fireworks display

Fireworks light up the sky in Auckland - one of the first countries in the world to mark the new year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Poax7Qf via IFTTT

Pope Benedict XVI through the years

A look back at the former leader of the Catholic Church's life after his death at the age of 95. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NbBiR65 via IFTTT

Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pk3dRgB via IFTTT

BBC business newsYork records strongest house price rises in 2022

Prices in the historic North Yorkshire city surged by 23.1%, or £69,648, the Halifax bank finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GTZsj7g via IFTTT

BBC business newsHershey sued in US over metal in dark chocolate claim

The lawsuit alleges that three Hershey products contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MF4hJie via IFTTT

Dogecoin dog makes miraculous recovery

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dEvnbM2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsBuses: More cuts to services to come, operators warn

Campaigners say a temporary £2 maximum fare will not stem a fall in passengers, amid service cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FslTpSj via IFTTT

Andrew Tate: Police release raid video after influencer arrested

A raid is carried out on what appears to be the controversial influencer Andrew Tate’s villa in Bucharest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rk3iQtp via IFTTT

BBC business newsCovid in China: US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China

Several other countries have imposed restrictions on travellers from China as Covid cases surge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tS5QNL2 via IFTTT

Netanyahu's hard-line new government to take office in Israel

There is concern about the plans of Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right and religious allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4fkMrgO via IFTTT

US storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle

Huge chunks of ice are seen at the foot of the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QDFBT4n via IFTTT

US winter storm: Footage shows impact of extreme weather

A powerful blizzard hit the US and Canada over the Christmas weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UkbEqdc via IFTTT

BBC business newsDecember and January strikes: Who is striking and what are their pay claims?

Hundreds of thousands of workers have walked out, or threatened to, causing widespread disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oNeK6qU via IFTTT

Cambodia casino fire kills at least ten people

Around 400 people were in the building on the Cambodia-Thailand border when it caught fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vGjodcz via IFTTT

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BBC business newsDomino's Pizza considers selling Russian business

The firm operating the Russian franchise may sell up, 10 months after the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rb1S8Gl via IFTTT

Calabar carnival: 14 killed at annual bikers' event

A drunk car driver ploughs into crowds at the annual event in the southern port city of Calabar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RHnc5Yi via IFTTT

Tiger cub found by Mexico police in couple's car boot

The cub was wedged in between suitcases in the boot, where guns and ammunition were also found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HWRxBeb via IFTTT

Andeans use fighting tradition to resolve conflict

An annual event in Peru aimed at settling old issues for the new year involves people fighting to music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/POQ0KGF via IFTTT

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BBC business newsCovid in China: People rush to book travel as borders finally reopen

But Chinese tourists will not have unfettered access to all countries - as some impose restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DMTu7gb via IFTTT

Ghana police ban harmful New Year prophecies

Predictions by some faith leaders have sometimes caused anxiety and harm, the security services say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/czLPeIM via IFTTT

Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov dies in Indian hotel fall

Meat millionaire Pavel Antov, who recently denied criticising the war in Ukraine, had just turned 65. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qdNztCB via IFTTT

Gambia officer Sanna Fadera's sister denies he plotted coup attempt

Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera's family calls for his release, saying he was only a medic in the navy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GgajYBs via IFTTT

North Korea drones: South's military apologises for pursuit failure

The military failed to shoot down five aircraft from North Korea despite a five-hour pursuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lp4b16X via IFTTT

Gujarat: Indian man killed over daughter's viral video

The man was allegedly attacked after protesting against a video of his teenage daughter being posted online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aAHobCy via IFTTT

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Brazil's far-right faithfuls are not giving up

With only days to go until Lula is sworn in as president, some of his opponents refuse to accept defeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Qzwemk via IFTTT

Buffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'

Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9qRP2tc via IFTTT

China stages big military incursion, Taiwan says

More than 70 fighter jets and drones crossed into its air defence zone, the defence ministry says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VF4Ek2d via IFTTT

Brazilian held over alleged bomb plot to stop inauguration

Police say the man was planning to "create chaos" ahead of the swearing-in of President-elect Lula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0reUAlF via IFTTT

South Korea accuses North of drone provocation

"Unmanned aerial vehicles" violated South Korean airspace, say the country's joint chiefs of staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J8XtPme via IFTTT

BBC business newsShoppers set to cut spending at Boxing Day sales

The rising cost of living is expected to curb the appetite for post-Christmas bargain-hunting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/58rAghd via IFTTT

Al-Shabab: 14 Iranian fishermen freed years after abduction

Some of the 14 fishermen were abducted by al-Shabab militants off the Somali coast eight years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9y7gKCu via IFTTT

Captagon: Jordan seizes huge amphetamine haul at Iraq border

Six million pills of Captagon, known as "the poor man's cocaine", were being smuggled in date paste. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W7bgEOv via IFTTT

Pope's Christmas plea for 'immediate end to senseless war'

Pope Francis calls for peace in his annual Christmas Day message from the Vatican. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cpgxMJT via IFTTT

Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bZm9cVI via IFTTT

Pope Francis calls for end to 'senseless' war in Ukraine

In his Christmas Day message, the pontiff said the world was experiencing a "famine of peace". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mdVqSYo via IFTTT

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A powerful winter bomb cyclone continues to pummel North America

Nick Miller has the latest forecast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KtP1L8c via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs

The latest restriction from Afghanistan's Islamist rulers says women are breaking strict dress codes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GgD7imt via IFTTT

Paris shooting: Protests after deadly attack on Kurds

Protesters clash with police following Friday's shootings, which killed three people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UdsrGCF via IFTTT

Huge fuel tanker blast near South African hospital

A fuel tanker that apparently got stuck under a bridge explodes in a huge fireball, killing eight people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gizo4C via IFTTT

Bethlehem sees Christmas tourism boost after two-year Covid hiatus

Thousands are expected to visit the Palestinian town, where the economy was badly hit by lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GkHLP0a via IFTTT

Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill seven

At least seven people are killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the recently liberated city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8twpKjB via IFTTT

Iran protests: Activist Narges Mohammadi details 'abuse' of detained women

Narges Mohammadi writes to the BBC with fellow inmates' accounts of physical and sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NIG0Ud4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsMeta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RDtmxc2 via IFTTT

Paris shooting: Police on the scene after gunman opens fire

Emergency services cordon off the area where a gunman opened fire in the centre of the French capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g4cu7GQ via IFTTT

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Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, leaves jail in police car

Charles Sobhraj is freed after serving 19 years for several tourist murders in Asia in the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rdveK1b via IFTTT

BBC business newsRoyal Mail: When are the postal strikes and what were the Christmas post dates?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o1Owpd via IFTTT

Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, freed from Nepal jail

Charles Sobhraj, convicted for killing two tourists in 1975, was suspected of several murders in Asia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lwQmby7 via IFTTT

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Train derailed after smashing into truck in Collegedale, Tennessee

Another driver, who says he ran to see if everyone was OK, caught the moment on camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JZTNs7e via IFTTT

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New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern offensive MP comment transcript sells for NZ$100,000

The auction follows a heated exchange between the prime minister and a political rival in parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BOYHEK0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK economy shrank more than previously thought

The economy has been weaker than previously estimated for much of this year, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qAyjsuM via IFTTT

BBC business newsMicrosoft-Activision deal: Gamers sue to stop merger

Xbox maker faces lawsuit from10 gamers who say the multibillion dollar merger will harm competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/s7YQlvi via IFTTT

BBC business newsH&M: Justin Bieber collection axed after singer's 'trash' criticism

The retailer removed its collection after the star says he didn't approve it or give permission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SPb3XKR via IFTTT

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India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge

The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WIrvs5y via IFTTT

Ukraine war: US Patriot missiles will comfort Kyiv and alarm Moscow

The advanced air defence system is not a silver bullet, but it is extremely capable and effective. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v09nEVy via IFTTT

BBC business newsGovernment borrowing in November highest on record

Official figures show the government spent £22bn more than it raised - the highest ever figure for the month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a6weC3H via IFTTT

Fiji election: PM Bainimarama out as opposition reaches coalition deal

The result marks an end to Frank Bainimarama's nearly 16-year rule of the Pacific Island nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D30LxR6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsFTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited

The cryptocurrency exchange boss is expected to travel to the US to face fraud charges, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YxBF1yR via IFTTT

Triumphant Argentina given heroes' welcome in Buenos Aires

Lionel Messi's World Cup winners are greeted by thousands of fans in the early hours in Buenos Aires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lDV0tyG via IFTTT

Robert De Niro: Woman 'tried to steal actor's gifts' from under tree in NYC

The 79-year-old actor came downstairs in his dressing gown after he heard the commotion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dJ84A2G via IFTTT

BBC business newsBritish Airways: Flights leaving US grounded over technical issue

British Airways apologises to passengers left waiting in airports and on runways across the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZzQO3Ld via IFTTT

S Jaishankar: India beefs up military at tense China border

India's foreign minister said that the country was ramping up troops to "counter Chinese aggression". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FzLBH35 via IFTTT

Rohingya boat adrift without supplies near Andaman islands

People on board say they are out of food and some passengers, including children, have already died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d84xBck via IFTTT

World Cup 2022: 'Argentina really needed this win'

Victory in the 2022 World Cup has bought relief to many in a country facing continuing economic problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ACfw8aX via IFTTT

BBC business newsWho is striking? How this coming week’s walkouts will affect you

Useful information on strikes during the week up to Christmas, by the BBC’s Zoe Conway. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IFVPqxO via IFTTT

ANC conference: Mkhize rivals Ramaphosa in tight ANC party race

The South African president is in a tight race with former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to lead party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jrYXMFN via IFTTT

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China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves

The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UqYfkva via IFTTT

Iraq: At least seven police killed in bomb and gun attack

No group has said it carried out the attack, but Iraqi officials blamed IS militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K6E9LVg via IFTTT

Salah Hammouri: Israel deports Palestinian lawyer to France

Israel says Salah Hamouri is a member of a terror group and has planned attacks on the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xvoNluB via IFTTT

Guns confiscated at US airports hit record levels

More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ox0XYMC via IFTTT

Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China

The easing of strict lockdown measures has led to growing concerns over the spread of Covid in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fspg2I1 via IFTTT

A-League: Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory game abandoned after spectator injures player

The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory is abandoned after a player is injured by a spectator during a pitch invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DH1rXv3 via IFTTT

Brisbane nativity camels returned safely after stroll

The three animals were seen wandering the Brisbane's streets after opening the gate of their enclosure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J1p7t4E via IFTTT

Twitter reinstates banned journalists' accounts

Elon Musk suspended some journalists' accounts after accusing them of sharing location data about him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lQoGaSs via IFTTT

Ukraine missile struck as mum sat with child to do homework

Several people die after an attack on a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/waYzjhb via IFTTT

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Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk

Some reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post have had their accounts suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pgYxrH4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsRoyal Mail: Views from both sides of the picket line

The BBC spoke to a striking worker on the picket line and someone who chose to work on Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lkxSpKD via IFTTT

How Antwerp became the cocaine gateway to Europe

Belgian authorities seized so much of the drug in 2022 that they are struggling to destroy it all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sz3dyB9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK interest rates raised to highest level for 14 years

The Bank of England lifts borrowing costs to 3.5% from 3%, the ninth rise in a row. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Tb4xoGE via IFTTT

Boris Becker: Former Wimbledon champion released after serving eight months of prison sentence

Boris Becker is released from prison after serving eight months of his sentence for hiding £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q8HzvPh via IFTTT

BBC business newsSmart motorways: Warning safety tech must improve 'urgently'

Safety measures on all-lane running smart motorways are not working well enough, the transport watchdog says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fjqNMW0 via IFTTT

Henry Cavill: British actor will not return as Superman

The British star, who revealed his return as the superhero in October, is dropped from the role. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yUOogPn via IFTTT

BBC business newsCounty Durham Evri staff say parcels will not arrive by Christmas

Families will be "disappointed" this Christmas as Evri tries to deal with backlogs, workers claim. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HYIA6Xh via IFTTT

PhD student solves 2,500-year-old Sanskrit problem

Rishi Rajpopat, from India, decodes a rule taught by Panini, a master of the ancient language. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PEYG9hb via IFTTT

US charges China student with stalking peer who put up pro-democracy fliers

The music student is charged with threatening the girl for posting fliers urging more freedom in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eBKzGvM via IFTTT

BBC business newsIs UK inflation going to keep falling?

Inflation is likely to have peaked, but it will remain very high for months to come. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KpbVauP via IFTTT

BBC business newsPoor rail services caused by toxic mix, MPs told

There is a "total let-down" for rail passengers in the north of England, a transport committee hears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gd63n0w via IFTTT

War in Ukraine: Buildings damaged in Kyiv after Russian strikes

The mayor of Kyiv says Ukrainian air defence forces shot down 11 drones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lJVKjnk via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK inflation drops but cost of living remains high

The inflation rate is 10.7% down from 11.1% in the previous month, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NYbDlk5 via IFTTT

Australia: Scientists find clitorises on female snakes

The females had long been overlooked, say scientists who suggest snake sex could involve seduction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ipEf7LJ via IFTTT

US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zoDINrX via IFTTT

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on mic insulting MP in parliament

Jacinda Ardern had just finished answering a question by David Seymour, the leader of a minor opposition partner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FQ6JrPe via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrain strikes: Support for walkouts not falling, insists RMT union boss

A series of strikes kicked off on Tuesday, bringing major disruption to the UK's rail network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lc39iNV via IFTTT

BBC business newsDays lost to strikes hit highest in over a decade

Some 417,000 working days were lost to industrial action in October - the highest since 2011. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p6LugBR via IFTTT

Former seat of Confederacy takes down last monument

A descendant of the rebel general said it was "a tough day", but a black Richmond resident said it was "nice". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eoafWmv via IFTTT

Peru's new leader proposes early election amid protests

Dina Boluarte says she will ask Congress to bring elections forward by two years from 2026 to 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TKlZrAB via IFTTT

China to de-activate national Covid tracking app

It's a further sign that Beijing is moving away from its controversial zero-Covid strategy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QsGZq8N via IFTTT

Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property

The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla, 270km from Brisbane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DEG3zFx via IFTTT

EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief

Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iI8PZsl via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK weather: All flights suspended at Stansted Airport

Heathrow and Gatwick also cancel flights after fog and snow sweeps the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mAoRSXq via IFTTT

Kosovo: Roads blocked as violence between Serb protestors and police continues

Tensions between the authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority have risen in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XCtDkNj via IFTTT

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Twenty seven bodies dumped by the roadside in Zambia

Residents alerted police after spotting the bodies of the men in Ngwerere near the capital Lusaka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y5HXqNs via IFTTT

South Korea: Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Halloween crush

Lee Sang-min has been facing mounting pressure following the Halloween crush that killed 156 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RaJA3Wq via IFTTT

World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal

The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o0lJhG via IFTTT

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World Cup: Watch Morocco fans celebrate historic win

Morocco is the first ever African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals after a win over Portugal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1rS4q32 via IFTTT

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Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'

Yan Rachinsky, from human rights organisation Memorial, says the order was made by Russian authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jKNHf8t via IFTTT

Madhya Pradesh: India boy, 8, dies after being trapped in well

An eight-year-old boy dies after being stuck inside a 400ft-deep borewell in India's Madhya Pradesh state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k28Zdeo via IFTTT

Huge fire engulfs Russian shopping mall Mega Khimki near Moscow

Video of the blaze shows explosions at the massive Mega Khimki complex outside Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pTS4gVx via IFTTT

BBC business newsSantander UK fined £108m over money laundering failings

The bank had "serious and persistent gaps" in anti-money laundering controls, the watchdog finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mW0ztX5 via IFTTT

Selma Blair: 'Multiple sclerosis took my career down'

The US actress says she hasn’t landed a Hollywood role since revealing her MS diagnosis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tm2yf90 via IFTTT

How Seychelles ocean plants could help tackle climate change

Seychelles is one of the first countries to map its seagrasses nationwide, which are a huge store of carbon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ETDI4Ws via IFTTT

BBC business newsFired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'

One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/F3isYp6 via IFTTT

Fauci: 'Low-life trolls harass my wife and kids'

Dr Anthony Fauci speaks to Americast as he stands down as chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qr6apKc via IFTTT

Li Wenliang: Chinese pour hearts out on Covid martyr's page

Thousands are leaving emotional comments on the online page of a doctor who sounded the Covid alarm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L7uGRe0 via IFTTT

World Cup 2022: Could Morocco win for Africa?

Morocco stand a good chance of making history at the World Cup by bringing the trophy to Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/10iaexd via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK weather: Freezing conditions trigger cold weather payments

Temperatures across the UK plummet overnight, dipping as low as -9.1C in the Scottish Highlands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wTA5zgn via IFTTT

Pedro Castillo: Peru's ousted president detained by police in Lima

Local media report that Pedro Castillo has been moved to a police-run prison following his arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xj6Go3i via IFTTT

BBC business newsNew York Times faces first major walkout since 1970s

More than 1,100 union members are planning to participate in the 8 December stoppage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/su2POci via IFTTT

Big cats: US Senate unanimously passes bill to curb private ownership

The Big Cat Public Safety Act seeks to stop people exploiting animals such as lions and tigers for profit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IdWM2lt via IFTTT

Madhya Pradesh: Race against time to save India boy stuck in well

An eight-year-old boy is stuck inside a 400ft-deep borewell in India's Madhya Pradesh state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dgacvmy via IFTTT

Witnesses challenge Israeli policeman's killing of Palestinian

Video shows the man shot by a policeman at close range, and bystanders say it was unjustified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RUK6rbt via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: 'I couldn't tell the real bills from scams'

People falling behind on bills are being bombarded with letters, calls and texts, a charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Rd2jYos via IFTTT

Kerala: Indian men jailed for rape and murder of Latvian tourist

Two men have been sent to jail for life for the rape and murder of a Latvian tourist in Kerala in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zqpMtXO via IFTTT

BBC business newsApple self-repair service comes to UK

The tech giant warned that if a repair goes wrong, the device's warranty will no longer be valid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gJAbVwt via IFTTT

Lady Gaga dog walker shot: Gunman gets 21-year prison sentence

Ryan Fischer was shot by James Howard Jackson while walking two of the singer's French bulldogs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F6Vqk4T via IFTTT

Indonesia passes criminal code banning sex outside of marriage

The new laws will disproportionately punish women, LGBT people and religious minorities, critics say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yQGvHZe via IFTTT

Maharashtra: India leopard cubs reunited with mum

Wildlife officials were called after the cubs were found in a field in India's Maharashtra state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ty3wOmx via IFTTT

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BBC business newsCost of living: New average mortgage rates fall below 6%

The typical interest rate shot up after the mini-budget but lenders are gradually reducing rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wprf8LG via IFTTT

2022 World Cup: Asian teams an emerging force against football giants

Asia's growing strength on the football field is on full display at this year's World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/egcKZy3 via IFTTT

Explosions hit two military airfields in Russia - reports

It is not known what caused the blasts., which happened hundreds of kilometres from the Ukrainian border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zudawqf via IFTTT

Tasmanian tiger: Remains of last thylacine found in cupboard after 85 years

The pelt and skull of the last known thylacine are identified in Hobart, solving an 85-year mystery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nOXkojl via IFTTT

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Syria: Protesters storm governor's office in southern city of Sweida

Protesters in the Druze-majority city of Sweida are calling for the overthrow of President Assad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4AgLahY via IFTTT

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BBC business newsStrikes unfair at Christmas, Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi says

Nadhim Zahawi says President Putin "wants to see" strikes, as he outlines plans to avoid disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FcXEKCi via IFTTT

Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island

Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XEJFy2Z via IFTTT

Viking Polaris: Passenger killed after 'rogue wave' hits cruise ship

Four others were injured in the incident on board a cruise ship bound for Antarctica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h9Y2COu via IFTTT

The 'life-changing' electric suit

A special body suit for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and strokes has had some remarkable results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aqvcDft via IFTTT

Ukraine war: New images show Russian army base built in occupied Mariupol

Satellite photos show Russia is constructing a new army base in the occupied port city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hrdo02e via IFTTT

Cyril Ramaphosa: A quick guide to South Africa's 'Farmgate' scandal

President Cyril Ramaphosa's career hangs in the balance over allegations he covered up a theft at his farm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pUjTlX8 via IFTTT

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Dozens of child migrants go missing from UK care

Of 139 children taken in by Kent County Council this year, 39 are missing, figures show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Ht2Cp6 via IFTTT

US Air Force unveils new B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber

The first new bomber in three decades could cost nearly $700m (£569m) per plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pMhx5kw via IFTTT

Senegal's parliament brawls after MP hits woman colleague

An MP from the ruling party was hit by a colleague from the opposition during a budget presentation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fXuUcTr via IFTTT

BBC business newsHeathrow faces pre-Christmas baggage handlers strike

Ground handlers for Menzies are set to walk out for three days from 16 December over a pay dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KkS9qE1 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Animal eye packages sent to six embassies across Europe

Ukraine's foreign ministry said a false bomb threat was made to another embassy in Kazakhstan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o0Vjcu3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsOil giant TotalEnergies to cut North Sea investment over windfall tax

France's TotalEnergies says it will reduce investment after the decision to extend the windfall levy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0YBJ3ai via IFTTT

BBC business newsBig Zuu: Cooking on a budget secrets

The TV chef and rapper shares his big three tips for making the most of your weekly food shop. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p58bHFL via IFTTT

BBC business news'5G makes my phone pretty worthless'

Some users are finding the next generation of mobile internet slow and patchy, three years after it launched. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sKBvSa7 via IFTTT

Israel to deport Palestinian lawyer to France - rights group

Salah Hammouri, accused of belonging to a terrorist group, has had his Jerusalem residency revoked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rXhTvBa via IFTTT

BBC business newsFord reveals £125m Halewood electric vehicle parts plant boost

Ford hopes 70% of the electric vehicles it sells will be powered by its Merseyside factory by 2026. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/d61V0iJ via IFTTT

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BBC business newsElon Musk set to become number-one influencer on Twitter

What will one man's unprecedented status as both top influencer and chief executive mean for the Twitter? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JF6rnty via IFTTT

'I'm not here to be your pretty woman DJ of the night'

Studies show less than 5% of the music industry is female. This business is trying to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YFV9TIZ via IFTTT