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Robert Rundo: US white supremacist arrested in Romania

The co-founder of the Rise Above Movement is accused of carrying out violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ziq0JkF via IFTTT

Cheers, cheese and trees on King's trip to Germany

The BBC's Daniela Relph looks back on King Charles' first overseas visit as monarch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JdAtays via IFTTT

BBC business newsRival energy firms lose court case over Bulb sale

High Court judges dismiss a case against Octopus Energy's purchase of failed supplier Bulb. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dIbR8j4 via IFTTT

Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tPd4ZVG via IFTTT

BBC business newsGoogle faces new multi-billion advertising lawsuit

The case seeks £3.4bn in compensation for publishers from the search giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gRm1Fvs via IFTTT

BBC business newsHouse prices see biggest annual fall since 2009

Property prices dropped by 3.1% in the year to March, the Nationwide says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WZ6yQUA via IFTTT

Swimmer 'body shamed' in surf club nudity row

An Australian woman was told she had broken rules by being naked in a changing room. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9eFN3BR via IFTTT

$3.5m plan to move Colombian drug lord’s hippos

Pablo Escobar imported hippos to Colombia in the 1980s, but they now pose a growing problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YLWFZU9 via IFTTT

Australian man arrested over AK-47-shaped bong

Sydney police scrambled to catch an armed man, but his "weapon" was not quite what it seemed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Y4yQ7T via IFTTT

Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry

The victims include children and it's unclear how many passengers may be missing, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TrqWNzk via IFTTT

Swimmers in Hawaii accused of harassing dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is popular with tourists in Hawaii but federal law bans getting too close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vxELdDy via IFTTT

BBC business newsMortgage lending hits lowest since 2016 excluding pandemic

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Netanyahu rejects Biden's call to drop Israel judicial overhaul

Israel's PM reacts angrily after President Biden warns that it "cannot continue down this road". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UVg5xWa via IFTTT

Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MQT7JOz via IFTTT

Unusually vivid Southern Lights glow over New Zealand

Aurora-chasing photographers say they are seeing more brilliant, intense displays this season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T1vxQdg via IFTTT

Bodycam footage shows police response in school shooting

The video shows Nashville officers confronting and shooting the attacker in the Covenant School. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EfZ2caJ via IFTTT

Two people stabbed to death at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon

The attacker was arrested after the incident at the city's Ismaili Centre, Portuguese police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S0oVbmp via IFTTT

BBC business newsBank of England on heightened alert for further banking turmoil

Bank of England says it remains vigilant after US bank collapses spark fears over financial stability. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CDRVW56 via IFTTT

Nashville school shooting: Police release CCTV of shooter

Six people, including three children, were killed in the attack on a school in Nashville, Tennessee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A79Fk8Y via IFTTT

Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre

People were trapped inside the centre on the US-Mexico border as the fire spread through the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yUQATPJ via IFTTT

Baboon's death after two week hunt sparks outcry in Taiwan

The escaped animal had been on the loose for weeks, prompting an island-wide search. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XRkyrHb via IFTTT

Five planets line up with Moon in night sky

Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars and the Moon aligned in an arc across the evening sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R2kcA5b via IFTTT

Ecuador landslide: Search for buried families in Alausí

Rescue teams are combing the mud for families whose homes were buried in the landslide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iREkblh via IFTTT

Actor Orlando Bloom meets children affected by Ukraine war and visits Zelensky

The Lord of the Rings star, who is a goodwill ambassador for Unicef, also met President Zelensky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N0Szjmd via IFTTT

BBC business newsOutrage at public contract for firm behind P&O sackings

It comes after DP World is chosen to run a new freeport, despite having sacked 800 workers without notice last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Xx24EHi via IFTTT

Japan demands China release Astellas Pharma employee accused of spying

Beijing has detained more than a dozen Japanese nationals on suspicion of spying in the past decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3WwTu2D via IFTTT

BBC business newsJack Ma: Alibaba founder back in China after long absence

The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AErLoRN via IFTTT

In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Upside down houses and huge piles of debris are left in the wake of Friday's deadly storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m7fNClF via IFTTT

Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KNhq6ZF via IFTTT

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BBC business newsJohn Lewis: Ex-boss says changing ownership model would be a tragedy

Andy Street says the department store chain should not change its staff ownership structure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0FEsjPo via IFTTT

BBC business newsOvo launches energy deal below government price cap

The supplier launches 12-month tariff of £2,275, as falling gas prices finally start feeding through to bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/USXfPep via IFTTT

Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jXLHKlM via IFTTT

Devastation after Tornado rolls across Mississippi

Tornado kills and injures dozens of people, leaving destruction across swathes of Mississippi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jcbFm6e via IFTTT

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Nelson Piquet fined for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet is fined for using racist and homophobic language about British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/unDkGAs via IFTTT

Tornadoes kill 19 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Powerful wind and hail the size of golf balls brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OHwkAIo via IFTTT

Gandhi says disqualification 'politically motivated'

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi says he "will not stop" after being stripped of his MP status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qpVGnmi via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: Women feel trust was 'violated' on housing app

Women feel they are being forced to risk their safety when house hunting due to financial pressures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u3dNUbJ via IFTTT

Mintz Group: 5 staffers detained in Beijing after raid

The incident comes ahead of a high-profile investor forum, to be held in Beijing this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H9ZGvYh via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK retail sales boosted by second-hand and discount stores

Retail sales rose strongly last month as cash-strapped shoppers looked for cheaper options. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YDbo3g9 via IFTTT

French protests: No risk for King after Bordeaux violence, says mayor

Days before King Charles III visits, French officials say they are focused on the trip going ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IA0WpzC via IFTTT

US bombs Syrian targets after deadly drone attack

The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor and injured others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oe7Dr8X via IFTTT

Rare tornado hits Los Angeles area

The storm ripped a roof off a building and was the strongest tornado to hit the area in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/awe8LW0 via IFTTT

Lawyers in Gwyneth Paltrow trial off to bumpy start

The actress is being sued by a retired optometrist who claims she caused a skiing collision in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DLUP51o via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: Food banks used by 3% of UK families

Those in Scotland and the north of England were most likely to have used one in the last 12 months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IHks5iK via IFTTT

Justin Roiland: Domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty creator dropped

Justin Roiland says he is "thankful" but is "deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DoyO8za via IFTTT

The fight over TikTok explained in 60 seconds

Is the platform a security risk or just another piece in the larger fight between the US and China? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AU8ifZ6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsMan Utd takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe & Sheikh Jassim to submit new bids as deadline extended amid confusion

Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim are set to submit new bids to buy Manchester United after the deadline was extended. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fEeyJWK via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Boris Johnson's political future hangs in balance

The verdict of MPs investigating Boris Johnson has the potential to finish him, writes the BBC's political editor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d8WwNjJ via IFTTT

Ex-Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires from football at the age of 34. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OpMblmi via IFTTT

Why Trump supporters are wary of joining protests he called for

Donald Trump demanded protests over his possible arrest, but his supporters fear being set up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kSh1TzI via IFTTT

Chetan Kumar: The Indian actor arrested for a tweet - again

Chetan Kumar, who works in Kannada films, has often made headlines for his outspoken political views. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KSc24Uq via IFTTT

BBC business newsInflation in surprise jump to 10.4% in February

The cost of living unexpectedly rises driven by sharp rises in food prices, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/koSvpHN via IFTTT

Video shows Irvo Otieno's death in police custody

At least nine people are seen holding Irvo Otieno down for 11 minutes before he becomes unresponsive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s0p9tM via IFTTT

Journalist opens USB letter bomb in newsroom

The Ecuadorean government has condemned the attack after journalists nationwide were targeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nZhcVf8 via IFTTT

New Jersey Fountain of Life Center church engulfed in flames

A senior pastor at the Fountain of Life Center says it is devastating loss for his community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zFgkD7p via IFTTT

Bad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uFOYgfq via IFTTT

BBC business newsTesco to cut the value of Clubcard rewards scheme

The supermarket says vouchers will be worth a third less from 14 June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P2kHoUb via IFTTT

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China's President Xi Jinping condemns killings of miners in CAR

President Xi Jinping condemns the killing of nine Chinese nationals in the Central African Republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mfeyrtP via IFTTT

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BBC business newsAvanti West Coast contract extended by six months

Avanti West Coast, which was criticised over reliability, has made improvements, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yb26aIP via IFTTT

Ukraine war: What support is China giving Russia?

China could be providing military intelligence to Russia as well as economic support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/scaPAVf via IFTTT

What happens next if Trump is arrested on Tuesday?

The former president could become the first to face criminal charges. Here's what possibly lies ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KB2agzm via IFTTT

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vcKgyQC via IFTTT

BBC business newsWilliam Hill: Gambling addict says bookmaker didn't help him stop

A teacher says William Hill should have done more to stop him betting when he was staking thousands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/x45EPhH via IFTTT

Prosecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans

Members of the former US president's party claim prosecutors investigating him are part of the "radical left". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eFg5d6f via IFTTT

Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4IV6Owu via IFTTT

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Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

Prosecutors in New York are considering charges over alleged hush money payments to an ex-porn star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/89WNLiK via IFTTT

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Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YV50WM8 via IFTTT

France pension protests: Clashes with police in Paris as demonstrations continue

Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WhNRL9T via IFTTT

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Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DC5HXEN via IFTTT

BBC business newsAnn Summers boss Jacqueline Gold dies aged 62

Ms Gold is credited with transforming the company into a multi-million pound business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Jr0UwfO via IFTTT

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BBC business newsAldi raises pay as businesses battle for staff

The supermarket group has raised its national hourly wage to £11.40 and £12.85 for Greater London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9LUwH1p via IFTTT

Stock markets rally as Wall Street swoops to rescue First Republic

Asia markets rise as US bank giants pump money into First Republic, easing fears of a banking crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T05kfDQ via IFTTT

Potatoes bury people after roof collapses in India

Rescuers search through piles of vegetables after the accident at the storage facility in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hjOHTs via IFTTT

BBC business newsStock markets rally as Wall Street swoops to rescue First Republic

Asia markets rise as US bank giants pump money into First Republic, easing fears of a banking crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T05kfDQ via IFTTT

US releases footage of Russian jet crashing into drone

The US military says the jet hit the drone on Tuesday, causing it to later crash into the Black Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pM5fAFo via IFTTT

Bakhmut: Quentin Sommerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jWCMO0J via IFTTT

Cocaine production reaches record levels as new trafficking hubs emerge

After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iYA4gR7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsJohn Lewis axes staff bonus again as losses surge

The department store operator and Waitrose owner says shoppers 'felt the pain of inflation'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7SaZgsD via IFTTT

World's first octopus farm proposals alarm scientists

Methods used on the Spanish farm would be "cruel" to such intelligent animals say experts, as details emerge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ftl8XVJ via IFTTT

Evacuated Afghan women's team included 'false' footballers

Women footballers evacuated to the UK included some who were not the top players it was claimed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XjcY79k via IFTTT

SpiceJet: India pilots grounded for coffee cup in cockpit

Two pilots have been taken off duty for having coffee and snacks inside the cockpit of a SpiceJet flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rBvYLjO via IFTTT

BBC business newsStock markets hit again by banking worries

Shares in European banks fall as investors remain nervous after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TvKCn9B via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Florida Ron DeSantis invited to visit after remarks

The man expected to run for president said the US had no interest in the Russia-Ukraine "dispute". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uBCUr5H via IFTTT

Imran Khan: Look at all these tear gas shells from inside my compound

Police have clashed with supporters of Pakistan's former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m30qyd2 via IFTTT

Extreme travel: It just got harder to see every place in the world

Extreme travellers want to go everywhere - but one group just moved the goalposts... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YfEJOeN via IFTTT

BBC business news£87,000 bonus for Ferguson bosses branded 'unacceptable'

Scotland's public spending watchdog found the money was paid without being cleared by the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bMzHZfy via IFTTT

Jiang Yanyong: Whistleblower doctor who exposed China's Sars cover-up dies

Jiang Yanyong became a national hero after revealing Beijing was covering up the scale of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lCQcO6w via IFTTT

Australia floods: Baby kangaroo rescued from crocodile-infested waters

A baby kangaroo was spotted swimming near two large crocodiles by a pilot who notified police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nVEIOG9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsSVB: Banking stocks remain under pressure

Fears remain over the fallout from the demise of the US bank and the future of interest rate rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gVA63Jp via IFTTT

The Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XySRsvq via IFTTT

BBC business newsBudget 2023: Why more parents face losing child benefit

Thresholds being left unchanged for at least 10 years means many more people are being affected by government policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/psHZ8bc via IFTTT

Bali plans tourist motorbike ban over misbehaviour

The local Indonesian governor says some tourists "roam about the island" breaking road laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gofasVe via IFTTT

Bhopal gas tragedy: Supreme Court rejects more money for victims

The court dismissed the government's plea for more compensation for victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6sGyUQE via IFTTT

Watch: On the ground at Israel's mass protests

Thousands of demonstrators massed on a main road, bringing the Israeli city to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MlUHCVe via IFTTT

Iwao Hakamada: Japan retrial for world's longest-serving death row inmate

Iwao Hakamada, now 87, was on death row for nearly half a century after being convicted of murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vnf0gmb via IFTTT

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BBC business newsMasatoshi Ito, billionaire who made 7-Eleven a global giant, dies at 98

Masatoshi Iso's company brought 7-Eleven to Japan - where a quarter of stores are now located. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/prBbkqD via IFTTT

BBC business newsInflation: Alcopops out and frozen berries in of cost of living measure

Healthier shopping habits are reflected in the basket of goods used to calculate rising prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fCI85UH via IFTTT

Jamie Lee Curtis speaks Hungarian and other backstage Oscar gems

Backstage at the awards, stars process their wins with selfies and by belting out Hungarian songs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZtTOFDe via IFTTT

UK scrambles to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RBDhl4f via IFTTT

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BBC business newsSpring Budget: Prepayment energy meter bills to be cut by £45

The government is set to reduce prepayment energy bills for more than four million households. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wWONFJT via IFTTT

BBC business newsAramco: Saudi state-owned oil giant sees record profit of $161bn

After a year when petrol prices soared, the Saudi firm announces a best-ever set of figures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HBie0n6 via IFTTT

Aramco: Saudi state-owned oil giant sees record income of $161bn

After a year when petrol prices soared, the Saudi firm announces a best-ever year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HBie0n6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Tech firms caught up in bank collapse will have cashflow needs met, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RBDhl4f via IFTTT

Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AVHQE8i via IFTTT

Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6xTXNiZ via IFTTT

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BBC business newsG4S: Fraud trial against former executives dropped

The three men, who worked in the company's care and justice business, were due to face trial next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dU7hFy5 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsDelaying HS2 will increase costs, industry says

The rail and construction sectors criticise the move to delay the Birmingham to Crewe leg by two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6KfB7IZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsBP chief's annual pay more than doubles to £10m

Bernard Looney, who once called the oil firm a "cash machine", has seen profits jump on soaring prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m5PqBbg via IFTTT

Third person dies after crush at US GloRilla show

A 35-year-old dies in hospital, days after a crowd surged for the exits at a concert in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5s2PZFY via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK economy rebounds in January

The economy expanded by 0.3% as children returned to school and postal strikes ended. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zoyJWmU via IFTTT

BBC business newsJP Morgan sues former executive Jes Staley over Epstein ties

The Wall Street giant says Jes Staley failed to disclose potentially damaging ties to the sex offender. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fiTEcrv via IFTTT

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Bankers in Swiss trial for helping 'Putin's wallet'

The four ex-executives are suspected of helping a cellist launder funds linked to Russia's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ngQl8BY via IFTTT

Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over "Russia-style" bill

Protests rage on the streets of Georgia and in parliament over a controversial draft law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5DfOEVL via IFTTT

BBC business newsFrankie and Benny's owner to close 35 more restaurants

The firm, which also owns Chiquito, says it is closing sites due to rising costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PHDRsYI via IFTTT

Tucker Carlson said he hates Trump 'passionately', lawsuit reveals

The text messages sent by the Fox News host were released as part of a 2020 election lawsuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LR7hpNw via IFTTT

Thai man jailed for insulting king over duck calendar

Critics say it's a chilling display of laws which ban anything considered an insult to the monarchy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WwTOt20 via IFTTT

BBC business newsHeathrow told to cut passenger charges again

The regulator has told the airport it needs to lower charges due to passenger numbers recovering. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZmU1lue via IFTTT

Kidnapped Americans were in Mexico for tummy tuck

Relatives of four people bundled into a truck by armed men in a border town say they urged them not to go. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/idR0pO2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGreggs to open 150 shops and extend opening hours

The move comes after the bakery chain posted bumper sales for last year, but also put up prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a5fXTMc via IFTTT

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BBC business newsStruggling renters must move further out of London, says Foxtons boss

The boss of London's biggest estate agency says a lack of available properties is driving people further out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WZNEj6 via IFTTT

Japan forced to destroy flagship H3 rocket in failed launch

The rocket's failure to launch is a significant blow to the country's space plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9RdA72b via IFTTT

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BBC business newsTalks to avoid more rail strikes on brink of failure

Union members and rail bosses are negotiating ahead of more strikes on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9O1GUC5 via IFTTT

S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour

Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iJb4EeR via IFTTT

BBC business newsStarbucks to open 100 new UK stores

The coffee giant's new investment comes after 2022 sales surpassed pre-pandemic levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZALEkac via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle

Russia's front lines could collapse if Wagner does not get ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p2Ku957 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: 'I skip university lectures to do paid work instead'

Heidi is one of many students who say the rising cost of living is affecting their studies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/A6OBT8d via IFTTT

Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

It is thought some 12,000 people, most of whom fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, are now homeless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OjifKr6 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsFood shortages due to 'supermarket culture', says Leon co-founder

Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon, says UK vegetable shortages are a result of "market failure". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1mNifAk via IFTTT

US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bo07t8m via IFTTT

Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bEBmzuC via IFTTT

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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mi3to1J via IFTTT

US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FqIrHMC via IFTTT

Sergei Lavrov: Russian foreign minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims

Sergei Lavrov is laughed at in Delhi after saying the Ukraine war was "launched against us". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Ixr9Sw via IFTTT

Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine

Police reveal details of an undercover operation that began off the coast of South America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J5iWzNU via IFTTT

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Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh faces sentencing for murders

The South Carolina lawyer faces a minimum of 30 years in prison for each murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nT1VOid via IFTTT

BBC business newsZoom boss Greg Tomb fired ‘without cause’

The video conferencing company abruptly terminates its president's contract. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cwhpKqW via IFTTT

Nigeria's Supreme Court rules CBN naira redesign invalid

The policy led to a nationwide shortage of cash, with people sleeping outside banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MTfCqkG via IFTTT

Colombia: Watch: Police held hostage in Colombia protest

Police officers and employees from an oilfield company have been taken hostage by rural communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bu4qpLg via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Kyiv orders evacuation in Kupiansk, city it recaptured last year

Families are told to leave Kupiansk, which Ukraine retook from Russia in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cEIhg2k via IFTTT

BBC business newsMoney Diary: 'My DJ gigs bring in £3,000 a month'

Aaron, a 33-year-old DJ from east London, shares his weekly spending diary. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/57QWFvc via IFTTT

Egypt: Hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza seen for first time

An endoscope was used to film inside the 9m-long space, whose purpose is still unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ozbKarf via IFTTT

Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian border village. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WzX1Vof via IFTTT

LGBTQ rights: Japan PM under fire for same-sex marriage remarks

Fumio Kishida is facing criticism for his remarks, just weeks after apologising over a separate scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jIRe59F via IFTTT

Tulsa race massacre survivors granted Ghanaian citizenship

Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis visited Ghana in 2021 to mark 100 years since the Tulsa massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zqPOwyo via IFTTT

BBC business newsBuilding giant set to switch share listing to US

CRH says it is considering moving its main share listing in a further blow to the UK stock market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/t1xXisa via IFTTT

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BBC business newsBA-owner and EasyJet hold millions of unclaimed travel vouchers

BA owner IAG and EasyJet issued the vouchers instead of cash when flights were cancelled in the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/brzSwa3 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsCourt bid to protect against ‘ghost landlords’ fails

Property owners welcome ruling that defines who a landlord is, but campaigners say it lets down tenants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/B4JjW5d via IFTTT

Iran nuclear: IAEA inspectors find uranium particles enriched to 83.7%

A watchdog is discussing with Iran the purity of the particles, which is very close to weapons grade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LK5s4Yy via IFTTT

Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vnI0lo2 via IFTTT

Just Fontaine: Former France striker and World Cup record holder dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, dies at the age of 89. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jPWxRGA via IFTTT

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Greece train crash: Pictures of devastation as dozens killed

The cause of the crash, that happened shortly before midnight on Tuesday, is currently unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U6YHdgi via IFTTT