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BBC business newsHouse prices fall for fifth month in a row

The price of the average property in January was £258,297, a decline of 0.6% on December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AkKlbXn via IFTTT

Missing radioactive capsule found in Australia

Emergency services had "literally found the needle in the haystack", authorities in Western Australia said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VPTYQgJ via IFTTT

BBC business newsPaperchase: Stationery chain falls into administration

The struggling High Street stationery chain has failed to find a buyer, putting 820 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Q9A7XFW via IFTTT

BBC business newsMore than 2,000 roles at risk at Tesco

The roles are at risk at Tesco as it announces more changes to the way it runs its supermarkets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/S2h0vfT via IFTTT

French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uHgYb2a via IFTTT

BBC business newsShoppers turn to own-label lines to save money

Sales of value lines have grown 47% in the last year as food prices soar, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/keu8oQ6 via IFTTT

Budget 2023: The inequality problem of India’s growth story

Experts say vulnerable sections of Indian society need more support as the economy recovers post Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nvrKi0b via IFTTT

Pakistan mosque blast: Chaotic scenes as at least 32 killed

At least 87 people are killed in an explosion at a mosque in the Pakistani city of Peshawar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bUIygJP via IFTTT

Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4DgLPOy via IFTTT

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EJhKXWY via IFTTT

German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hwlSPOM via IFTTT

BBC business newsRyanair and EasyJet ready to snap up Flybe staff

Airlines are inviting employees of the collapsed airline to fill vacancies for cabin crew and other roles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xplfXQy via IFTTT

Nigeria extends deadline to exchange old cash

Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zKJc5Nf via IFTTT

Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan

The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J8Afsyx via IFTTT

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Can these rocks really generate electricity?

Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0iBIQPV via IFTTT

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BBC business newsFlybe administration: Scramble to change plans after airline ceases trading

The airline said it was ceasing trading and cancelling all flights, which affects 75,000 passengers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bwSMqs1 via IFTTT

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Jeremy Renner was injured by snowplough when trying to save nephew

A police report discloses more details about the snowplough accident that seriously injured the actor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9QAqtip via IFTTT

Haiti police riot on streets after gang attacks on officers

The protesters blame the government for not taking action over a number of gang attacks on police stations and officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R0PHqk5 via IFTTT

Australia Day: Thousands protest in ‘Invasion Day' rallies

A referendum on an Indigenous "Voice to Parliament" was the focus of Australia Day protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EfI8GWZ via IFTTT

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BBC business newsAmazon union fight continues despite workers' win

Amazon Labor Union leader Chris Smalls says it's time for the firm "to come to the table and negotiate". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/M2avDch via IFTTT

BBC business newsTurning problem sea algae into a replacement for plastic

Seaweed and microalgae is increasingly being turned into useful products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Sgnjqmd via IFTTT

BBC business newsProbe due to fears shoppers misled over green goods

The competition watchdog is concerned shoppers are paying a "premium" for goods claiming to be green. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Bjty9AV via IFTTT

BBC business newsRoyal Mail says strikes have cost it £200m

The owner of the mail delivery service reveals the cost of the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9Q6uKtA via IFTTT

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Myanmar opium production surges to nine-year high

Civil unrest and economic insecurity may have spurred more farmers into the trade, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6APyI2w via IFTTT

This nurse uses humour to highlight serious challenges

As nurses strike in multiple countries, John Dela Cruz went viral on TikTok with his short videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Otu0L5J via IFTTT

Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OygQZ9j via IFTTT

Jamia, JNU: India students angry after screenings of BBC Modi documentary blocked

Students in Delhi were detained and power cut to prevent screenings of a film that has riled India's PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gKZmSrw via IFTTT

Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VJ1zUeu via IFTTT

BBC business newsNI Protocol: M&S warns against separate labelling for NI goods

The UK and EU both previously suggested it could help reduce checks related to the NI Protocol. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/76ZUcKh via IFTTT

New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern's last day as prime minister

Before handing over to Chris Hipkins, Jacinda Ardern attended an annual gathering of politicians and Maori elders in Rātana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vyY3CBq via IFTTT

BBC business newsTicketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale

The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DkOIuQS via IFTTT

Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale

The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DkOIuQS via IFTTT

Afghanistan: Freezing weather kills at least 124 people

Relief operations are hampered by the Taliban's ban on Afghan women helping with aid efforts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J23A6SR via IFTTT

Oscar nominations 2023: Top Gun leads sequels surge

These films and actors could feature in Tuesday's nominations - where a few records could be broken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O4IsciW via IFTTT

BBC business newsElon Musk claims he had backing to buy Tesla

The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Zxtpl8w via IFTTT

Kyrylo Tymoshenko: Top Zelensky aide Tymoshenko announces resignation

Kyrylo Tymoshenko resigns as the Ukrainian president announces a crackdown on corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mbgxuzp via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy bill help pushes UK borrowing to new record

Government borrowing hit the highest level for a December since records began in 1993. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qVv8Wk0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsFood suppliers hit back at Tesco in price hike row

Industry body the Food & Drink Federation said supermarkets are already 'very tough' on suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Jot2Ij via IFTTT

Beyoncé divides fans with Dubai Atlantis Royal live show

Some have questioned the US singer's decision to perform given the LGBT rights record in the UAE. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zXWIVU4 via IFTTT

Japan PM says country on the brink over falling birth rate

Fumio Kishida says Japan is on the brink of not being able to function due to its falling birth rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aUMc8em via IFTTT

Russia orders Estonian ambassador to leave country

Russia's foreign ministry accused Estonia of "total Russophobia" after Tallinn reduced its diplomat numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dcnE4iO via IFTTT

Pakistan power cut: Major cities without electricity after grid breakdown

It happened after power grids were turned on in the morning, the power minister said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mZH82Yu via IFTTT

Police: Early info suggests California suspect is Asian male

Authorities give an update after 10 people were shot dead in the city of Monterey Park, California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fhckUnx via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy Price Cap: Labour calls for three month extension

Extending the £2,500 energy price cap until July can be funded by a tougher windfall tax, Labour says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OuiX8tC via IFTTT

Jacinda Ardern abuse 'abhorrent', says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins vows to protect his family from the treatment his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CVp5NLq via IFTTT

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BBC business newsFirms may be hiking prices beyond inflation - Tesco boss

Food suppliers may be using inflation as excuse to raise prices further than necessary, John Allan says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FoHifaq via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK steel industry a whisker away from collapse - Unite

Unite has written a letter to the Business Secretary Grant Shapps seeking more government support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lMQCkXN via IFTTT

Turkey condemns 'vile' Sweden Quran-burning protest

Turkey earlier called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister Pal Jonson over the planned protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hk8qVIt via IFTTT

Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yTcJ8Ha via IFTTT

Shark attack on dolphin in Sydney closes popular beaches

Hundreds of people had been about to enter the water to compete in the Manly Open Surf carnival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9oPpiMV via IFTTT

Ukraine war: The 'constant risk' for ministers travelling by helicopter

The death of senior officials in a crash near Kyiv is a reminder of the dangers of helicopter travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rzQ89d6 via IFTTT

Syria camps: Canada to repatriate 23 citizens

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is among the people who will return to Canada from Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l4fQcFI via IFTTT

Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed

Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b0J4s2B via IFTTT

The cycle-mad city in Finland that doesn't stop for snow

Oulu in northern Finland has snow on the ground for five months - but that doesn’t stop residents using their bikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MjrXE9 via IFTTT

Why anti-abortion activists still march on Washington

The 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision gave rise to one of the largest anti-abortion marches in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dsoi1cj via IFTTT

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BBC business newsCrypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy

The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cZFOLtx via IFTTT

Flames engulf slum village in South Korea

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the slum in South Korea's capital, Seoul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/frcbUmJ via IFTTT

Tanzanian killed in Ukraine: We told him not to go

Nemes Tarimo, who was in prison in Russia, joined the Wagner Group to get a pardon, his family says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/axsBjb2 via IFTTT

South Korea slum fire: Hundreds evacuated in Seoul

It took more than 900 firefighters several hours to put out the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vea08ls via IFTTT

BBC business newsRetail sales fall in December as shoppers cut back

Sales dropped by 1% with a sharp fall seen at non-food stores during the festive season. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/smgKJwF via IFTTT

Cost of living: Japan inflation jumps to new 41-year high

The country's central bank is under pressure to increase interest rates to help curb rising prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/muKJSDU via IFTTT

Julian Sands: British actor identified as hiker missing in southern California

Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5JCwLR0 via IFTTT

Kerala: India minister's tiger cull comment sparks row

A Kerala state minister's comments on controlling the population of tigers have outraged conservationists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/czN7UJS via IFTTT

BBC business newsDyson calls UK approach to economy 'stupid'

The high-profile businessman criticises the government for its "short-sighted" approach to business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/R0CwMLi via IFTTT

BBC business newsOil and gas firm Harbour Energy blames job cuts on windfall tax

Harbour Energy is eyeing a reduction of its UK workforce, most of which is based in Aberdeen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ewP3TOF via IFTTT

Peru protests: More deaths reported as demonstrators descend on Lima

Clashes are reported in the capital Lima, where anti-government activists have been gathering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sDxKNQZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsAir travel costs soar at record rate in December

The price of a plane journey hit rose at the fastest pace since 1989 while coach travel jumped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vkTDaNz via IFTTT

BBC business newsCan I get a Cold Weather Payment and how much are they?

Cold Weather Payments are available to some when there is a run of sub-zero temperatures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/r8NvRhk via IFTTT

Ukraine crash: Ministers killed as helicopter comes down near nursery

Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy, and another official are among 18 killed in the crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u5G6Rrm via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK inflation dips but remains close to 40-year high

The rate of price rises slowed to 10.5% in December, according to official figures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KBsAhLU via IFTTT

China: Fans rejoice as Marvel films return after apparent ban

After a long hiatus, two Marvel movies will screen in Chinese theatres in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IvZt69U via IFTTT

Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba's funeral takes place

Edwin's Chiloba's killing drew widespread condemnation but police have not yet given a motive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZDoHyKC via IFTTT

Nepal air crash: Who were the victims?

A keen Australian cyclist, a Korean soldier and his son and a local singer were among those on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZifYX3K via IFTTT

BBC business newsBritishvolt expected to fall into administration

Sources have told the BBC to expect a notice to be filed in insolvency courts this morning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eRLlStU via IFTTT

Man arrested on US TV after 4-year-old filmed waving gun

Neighbours reported a child, seemingly in a nappy, carrying a handgun during a police TV show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/298hYkx via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Bakhmut defenders plea for Western tanks

Ukrainians on the front lines call for hundreds of modern tanks, as the West debates new deliveries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uv5IykF via IFTTT

Nepal plane crash: 'Smell of smoke still hangs in the air here'

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan visits the site of the Sunday's plane crash in Pokhara, Nepal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U4agMyF via IFTTT

BBC business newsDr Ranj Singh: Four ways to protect your mental health

The rising cost of living can be stressful but there are steps you can take to help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UAbZ5Hw via IFTTT

Australian woman's record-breaking run from continent's 'tip to toe'

Erchana Murray-Bartlett has run a marathon a day for 150 days, covering 6,300km (3,900 miles). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GJSL6xK via IFTTT

Moment Italian mafia boss Messina Denaro is arrested

Video shows him being led to a waiting vehicle from a private clinic in Sicily's capital Palermo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zqQFrZi via IFTTT

California hit with one final round of storms

There are signs that the weather in California could finally start to improve this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J1L7BP6 via IFTTT

Christine Lambrecht: German defence minister resigns after blunders

Christine Lambrecht's exit comes amid pressure to allow the delivery of German-built tanks to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JqxlNg3 via IFTTT

Andrew Tate: Romanian police widen probe into controversial influencer

The British-American influencer is in custody over allegations of human trafficking and rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Sl1HYK via IFTTT

Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NwoDR4J via IFTTT

Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades

At least 68 people died when a Yeti airlines flight crashed on its approach to the tourist town Pokhara. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/smMjrqV via IFTTT

The man who first discovered plastic in the ocean

In 1971 Edward Carpenter discovered plastic floating about in the Atlantic Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dN1KTLF via IFTTT

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Video appears to show Nepal plane moments before crash

The plane can be seen making a sudden sharp turn on its side as it descends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/swXi3Nb via IFTTT

Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied

Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s4Jv3Vu via IFTTT

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Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed

The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gtQd2PO via IFTTT

Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city

Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil's congress on 8 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/trBGcTZ via IFTTT

Peru protests: President Boluarte 'will not resign' despite weeks of violence

Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HL01gdB via IFTTT

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BBC business newsAdidas loses stripes row trademark battle with luxury designer Thom Browne

The sportswear giant argued the use of four parallel stripes was too similar to its logo. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kEWFIw2 via IFTTT

Deadly tornadoes sweep through Alabama

Roofs are torn from homes and buildings flattened as tornadoes tear through the US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qR3nSAj via IFTTT

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Prince Harry: Press spin on Taliban comments is 'dangerous'

Prince Harry speaks to Stephen Colbert on the Late Show, on the day his memoir 'Spare' is launched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z2OkV1b via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK economy beats expectations with November growth

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, according to the Office for National Statistics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZMI2N3l via IFTTT

Families flee the town that cracked

Families in the Himalayan town of Joshimath, which is sinking, say they yearn to go back to their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YLpuMR0 via IFTTT

Unexploded grenade removed from Ukrainian soldier's chest

Two soldiers oversaw the operation to ensure the unexploded device was removed safely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MF0DVIL via IFTTT

Who is Andrew Tate? The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer once said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OF4UNt3 via IFTTT

Angry guest smashes car into Shanghai hotel, drives around lobby

The incident happened after an argument with hotel staff over the loss of a laptop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/butgBva via IFTTT

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Man stops traffic for crossing Koala in Australia

Will Thornton steps in to help a marsupial trying to cross a highway in Burleigh Heads, Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ikT3XLf via IFTTT

BBC business newsWorkers may be able to still claim sickness benefits

Under the proposals, some claimants would be allowed to keep receiving payments even if they find work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/h7vp3Bt via IFTTT

BBC business newsBarratt warns of 'marked slowdown' in housing market

The housebuilder says changes to mortgage rates have made homes less affordable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eDv7THq via IFTTT

France's health system under pressure of increasing demands

Some rural and suburban areas have no local doctors, while GPs in cities are working 60-hour weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Eqnyhls via IFTTT

BBC business newsGoldman Sachs starts massive round of job cuts

As many as 3,200 people will be affected by the cuts, the investment bank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1iyO8f4 via IFTTT

Prince Harry: Press spin on Taliban comments is 'dangerous'

Prince Harry speaks to Stephen Colbert on the Late Show, on the day his memoir 'Spare' is launched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WLl0Ffy via IFTTT

BBC business newsRecord Christmas for Sainsbury's despite rising costs

The supermarket giant said overall sales were up by 7.1% during the festive period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LSO60tV via IFTTT

The Golden Globes return to Hollywood

After being pared-down in 2022, the Golden Globes are back to kick off Hollywood's awards season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gGWuwbB via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon warehouse closures put 1,200 jobs at risk

The online giant is to shut three warehouses, but also plans to open two new ones creating 2,500 roles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IAq7H04 via IFTTT

Prince Harry book: 'I want to hear his story in his words'

Members of the public explain why they are keen to read Spare, as it goes on sale in London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vMKrOoT via IFTTT

Dr Dre forces US politician Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove promo video

The star complained after the right-wing politician used his song Still D.R.E. without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ibpUNX6 via IFTTT

Zhao Lijian: China reassigns combative ‘Wolf Warrior’ diplomat

Controversial Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian has been moved to another department from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PMtFifI via IFTTT

Brazil Congress: Thousands turn out for pro-democracy rallies

People took to the streets in response to the storming of government buildings by protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9LjR5OZ via IFTTT

Uprooted trees and flooded street in California

Ninety percent of California residents are under a flood watch as another wave of storms hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7pZKLoS via IFTTT

How Trump's allies stoked Brazil Congress attack

It is no mere coincidence that scenes in Brasilia resemble events at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qfUsK1H via IFTTT

Joshimath: Dozens evacuated from India's 'sinking town'

Joshimath town has been declared "disaster prone" after more than 600 houses developed large cracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W1EaDd3 via IFTTT

Harry claims media connections made Camilla 'dangerous'

Camilla needed to rehabilitate her image and forged press connections, Prince Harry says in a CBS interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jh1obG3 via IFTTT

Prince Harry says a lot remains unexplained about Princess Diana's death

Prince Harry appears to cast doubt on the official account of his mother Princess Diana's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HErgJFw via IFTTT

Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QauiZID via IFTTT

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Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group

The billionaire has seldom been seen in public since criticising China's financial sector in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gkMHaUm via IFTTT

Black Star Line: 50,000 descend on Ghana for diaspora festival

The Black Star Line Festival concluded on Saturday with a festival featuring international stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UmTIRw4 via IFTTT

Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ugBRZsq via IFTTT

Protests against regime in Iran's Zahedan

Crowds take to the streets and chant "death to Khamenei", the country's supreme leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cPSasrR via IFTTT

Wikipedia owner denies Saudi infiltration claim

Two human rights groups accused Riyadh of using agents to "promote positive content" on the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CLxs7ym via IFTTT

South Sudan: Journalists held over film of president appearing to wet himself

Six journalists have been detained over footage of the South Sudan president appearing to wet himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nPGi8pR via IFTTT

Filippo Bernardini: Italian admits stealing unpublished books

Margaret Atwood, Sally Rooney and Ethan Hawke were all targets of phishing scams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0dYWjPn via IFTTT

Iran hangs two more protesters

Family members said they did not get to meet with the men before their execution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/14ctql8 via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe pandemic entrepreneurs moving into the High Street

Entrepreneurs who started internet firms in lockdown are making the transition to bricks and mortar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/z6XRugD via IFTTT

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has begun erupting again.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava into the air, flooding much of the crater at its summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AI3Blw1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsBritish Airways unveils jumpsuits in uniform revamp

The airline has updated its workwear for the first time in 20 years with designs by Ozwald Boateng. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wU9ECLN via IFTTT

Nagorno-Karabakh: Empty shops and blockade pile pressure on Armenians

Supplies have stopped coming in because of a blockade of the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nRys8LP via IFTTT

China Covid: Young people self-infect as fears for elderly grow

Cases are surging as the country reopens after the sudden reversal of three years of restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ues1XvK via IFTTT

BBC business newsWind generated a record amount of electricity in 2022

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BBC business newsIron Maiden release limited edition postal stamps with Royal Mail

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Pope Francis gives Benedict final blessing

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BBC business newsCovid: Hong Kong to lift year-long ban on hamster imports

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Condition of US footballer Damar Hamlin 'improving'

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Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells & Miami Open as US extends vaccine requirements

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BBC business newsMortgage approvals sink to lowest level in two years

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Cristiano Ronaldo mistakenly says South Africa instead of Saudi Arabia

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China-Taiwan: Concern at repair of Taiwanese military device in China

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Gregg Berhalter: US head coach under investigation after admitting he kicked wife

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Dramatic rescue after car plunges off California cliff

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BBC business newsCost-of-living payments: Three instalments totalling £900 confirmed

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Mexico prison break: Hunt for escapees turns deadly

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Burkina Faso violence: Bodies of 28 people found in Nouna

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Delhi hit-and-run case: Young woman's horrific death shocks India

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Jerusalem: Far-right Israeli minister visits flashpoint site

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Pele's funeral: Brazil legend lying in state in Santos' stadium

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Croatia begins new euro and Schengen zone era

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Ukraine must get long-term support, warns Nato chief

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New York approves composting of human bodies

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Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

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The sermon that became Amazing Grace

The hymn Amazing Grace started life as a sermon written by a former slave ship captain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/liej3R5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsShops face challenging year ahead, says industry body

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