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Cuba cancels May Day parade because of fuel shortages

Acute shortages force the communist government to scrap mass Workers' Day celebrations in Havana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fVI48Gq via IFTTT

Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal

Shareholders claim the sportswear giant knew about the rapper's behaviour before it cut ties in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4C95f1K via IFTTT

Drone captures moment lost child is found

The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7TtHkKQ via IFTTT

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BBC business newsFirst Republic makes last ditch bid to find rescue deal

Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US banks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/I6uXv5s via IFTTT

BBC business newsRail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says

Transport Secretary Mark Harper says a "fair and reasonable pay offer" has been made to rail workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xocwP0C via IFTTT

Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city

Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lh5iBsN via IFTTT

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Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader holds a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after having been taken ill last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kivo3nz via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Video shows huge flames rising from Crimea oil tank

Thick, dark smoke fills the sky above the depot after it was reportedly hit by a drone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r8LnGkR via IFTTT

Gunman kills five, including child, at Texas home

Police in Cleveland, Texas are looking for the suspect, described as a Mexican man carrying a rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tiM0oSf via IFTTT

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XQ69BZ1 via IFTTT

Sudan family: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i1D9ApH via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone

Flames engulf the facility in Russian-held Sevastopol, a day after a wave of strikes across Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wLtQNOf via IFTTT

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Student stops school bus after driver passes out

Dillon Reeves is being hailed as a hero for his swift action, which saved 66 students aboard the bus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DncxuAZ via IFTTT

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BBC business newsKaty Perry v Katie Perry: Singer loses trademark battle

The US singer was sued by an Australian fashion designer over her use of the name on tour clothing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pFloZ80 via IFTTT

Mike Pence testifies in criminal probe of Trump and Capitol riot

The former US vice-president sat for more than seven hours before a federal grand jury, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b25lFZL via IFTTT

BBC reporter spins out of control in zero gravity

The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle struggles during her first experience of weightlessness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KalbX1e via IFTTT

James Corden gets choked up in last Late Late Show song

The British comedian hosts the US talk show for last time after more than eight years in the chair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rBNLdmw via IFTTT

Who is Bryan Freedman, the lawyer said to represent Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson?

Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson reportedly have the same man on speed dial: attorney Bryan Freedman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0AmNqjT via IFTTT

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BBC business newsFacebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MbU7OPV via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrain drivers to strike again on FA Cup final day

Union Aslef announces three fresh strike days after bosses reject a 4% pay offer from train firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XGJ5N0p via IFTTT

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BBC business newsPensions: Tax overpayment of £1bn prompts reform call

Some people who access part of their pension are initially charged under an emergency tax code. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NbVfq3O via IFTTT

Microsoft's deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard blocked in UK

The ruling puts the $69bn deal for the maker of Call of Duty and Candy Crush in jeopardy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UxwYQm7 via IFTTT

Dennis Barnes: Teen receives more than $9m in university scholarship offers

Dennis Barnes has got into 125 schools and is hoping for more so he can reach $10m in offers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6ez1Prk via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon customers caught up in scarf scam

Consumer group Which? says "dodgy" sellers are sending random customers scarves in a "brushing" scam. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QFBv2Ir via IFTTT

BBC business newsMicrosoft's Activision takeover blocked in UK

The Competition and Markets Authority says the deal would offer less choice for gamers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UxwYQm7 via IFTTT

Statue mocking Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos appears in Madrid

The statue of the ex-king pointing a rifle at a sculpture of a bear mocks his love of hunting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6hNXmHS via IFTTT

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BBC business newsPret A Manger hikes price of its subscription service to £30

The sandwich and coffee chain says the new deal will entitle customers to 10% off everything in store. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AYsv9VN via IFTTT

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BBC business newsNew rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews

The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ealPq2i via IFTTT

Far-right Meloni joins Italians marking liberation from fascism

The origins of Giorgia Meloni's far-right party lie in Italy's post-fascist past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AwCMyZq via IFTTT

BBC business newsCBI apology is too little too late, says Baroness Morrissey

Diversity champion Baroness Morrissey believes the lobby giant is finished following rape allegations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Jn5KX03 via IFTTT

Curious Alaskan moose visits the cinema for an evening snack

Cinema staff were left shocked when the wild animal decided to wander into their cinema. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bKFQ87r via IFTTT

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Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wF5zptI via IFTTT

BBC business newsItalian chain Prezzo to close 46 restaurants

The move, which puts 810 jobs at risk, comes after the chain was hit by soaring costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9KoZ5Dz via IFTTT

Israel arrests Jordanian MP for alleged gun-smuggling

The lawmaker is suspected of trying to smuggle hundreds of weapons into the West Bank, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/afE9MH7 via IFTTT

Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies

Two of the 20 big cats brought to India since last year are now dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aSeOMmP via IFTTT

Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5uLQHTX via IFTTT

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James Cleverly: British diplomats evacuated after specific threats in Sudan

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says the embassy in Khartoum has been closed and staff re-located. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u6knGOD via IFTTT

Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist's prison break identified

Notorious South African rapist Thabo Bester faked his own death to break out of prison last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lusyJfG via IFTTT

BBC business newsCBI rape allegations 'shocking' says Labour shadow minister

The lobbying group needs 'root and branch' reform, says Labour's Jonathan Ashworth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CetGsYE via IFTTT

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E4zxkGH via IFTTT

Jack Teixeira: The video game players sharing secrets online

Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EG3hz4O via IFTTT

Reynolds gatecrashes Wrexham presser for player's shirt

The Wrexham co-owner demands the shirt from goalkeeper Ben Foster after their promotion win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QUBbG5u via IFTTT

Dame Edna's memorable moments in 60 seconds

A look back at some laughs from the comedian, Barry Humphries, best known for character Dame Edna Everage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fygG427 via IFTTT

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Foreign nationals to be evacuated from Sudan - army

Nationals from the US, UK, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jU7JogC via IFTTT

Australia to fast track citizenship for New Zealanders

New Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nx28UsH via IFTTT

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Inside a homemade cocaine-smuggling submarine

The BBC is given access to the "narco-sub" known to have brought cocaine from South America to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wRqF2hn via IFTTT

Wisconsin Sheriff rescues stuck bobcat from car grill

A Sheriff's office in Wisconsin responds to an unusual call by a driver. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p2HPc1j via IFTTT

BBC business newsFacebook still being used to arrange fake reviews - Which?

The consumer group found more than a dozen groups trading reviews for free products or payments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KdSUTZO via IFTTT

UK sandwich chain Pret A Manger launches in India

This week, US technology giant Apple also opened its first two retail outlets in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bln253Z via IFTTT

Brazil Congress storming: Lula's security chief resigns

Marcos Gonçalves Dias steps down after video shows him in the presidential palace as it was stormed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FIJMUnz via IFTTT

Fan tribute balloons and notes for K-pop star Moonbin

Moonbin's fans lit candles, left flowers and shared videos across social media, paying tribute to the artist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xw3TKOX via IFTTT

BBC business newsCompensation plan for Neil Woodford investors revealed

Savers in the collapsed Neil Woodford fund could receive 77% of their investment back. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jrSIMAq via IFTTT

Venezuela corruption: 15-year sentence for Hugo Chávez's nurse

Claudia Díaz starts a long jail sentence in the US after being found guilty of money laundering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yekUFqZ via IFTTT

Rahul Gandhi: India court dismisses Congress leader's appeal against conviction

Rahul Gandhi, who remains disqualified as a lawmaker, will challenge the decision in a higher court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FDprCmJ via IFTTT

Danish reporters see armed men on Admiral Vladimirsky

Danish TV reporters film armed men watching them as they approach a Russian ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kUcQGC2 via IFTTT

Macron tries to escape French pension row with street song

The French leader tries to relaunch his presidency as a video is shared by a group linked to the far right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xd5jcBt via IFTTT

BBC business newsOverdraft changes saved borrowers £1bn, says watchdog

Simpler overdraft rates have helped borrowers but some still miss out on support, the FCA says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OGi4PtD via IFTTT

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New Zealand cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash

Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/efyRq0I via IFTTT

Patients stranded on aircon units in deadly Beijing hospital fire

The director and deputy director of the hospital are among those being questioned by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c8RDfeP via IFTTT

Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother says

The 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u9K3HSo via IFTTT

BBC business newsCall for onshore wind farm planning rules to be changed

Onshore wind power decisions should be removed from local authorities in England and Wales, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VfBKMv0 via IFTTT

Sudan conflict: No water, no light as fighting rages on

A resident of Sudan's capital tells of running out of drinking water as battles rage for a fourth day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q7Axoav via IFTTT

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Italian police find cocaine packages floating in the sea off Sicily

Italian police said it was probably "one of the largest" drug hauls ever made in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rGxgde0 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin visits occupied Kherson and Luhansk regions

The Russian president spoke to military commanders in occupied areas of Ukraine, according to the Kremlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eTr3RCX via IFTTT

BBC business newsMore people looking for work as vacancies fall

The number of jobs on offer continues to fall with companies blaming economic pressures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UKEb8xY via IFTTT

Ahmad Jamal dies at 92: Acclaimed jazz pianist who influenced Miles Davis

He inspired generations of musicians including Miles Davis and was known for his sparse playing style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iV2u16y via IFTTT

Ukraine plane: Iran court jails 10 over downing of flight PS752

Victims' families say the sentencing of 10 low-ranking officers is "meaningless and unacceptable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VULunZf via IFTTT

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IS truffle attacks: At least 31 killed in Syrian desert ambush

IS militants have killed more than 150 people searching for truffles in the Syrian desert this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wGzjbCS via IFTTT

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Sudan: People take shelter as blasts shake Khartoum

People take cover in Sudan's capital as the army clash with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EXykMOp via IFTTT

Sudan crisis: Shock and anger in Khartoum, a city not used to war

Residents say stray bullets and threatened neighbourhood sweeps by armed forces mean nowhere is safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YJXxerS via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon strike: Hundreds of workers in Coventry walk out in pay dispute

GMB members walked out at 06:30 BST on Sunday and will strike until Tuesday, the union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qJkTLwF via IFTTT

Atiq Ahmed: Moments before former Indian MP shot

Dramatic scenes show the moments just before former MP Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in Prayagraj. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6BRx3IN via IFTTT

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BBC business newsUS savers get savvy ditching and switching banks

A wave of transfers is hitting US banks, adding another wrinkle to challenges facing the financial system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TMni3kE via IFTTT

Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits

Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LIjsNy0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsRoyal Mail and Communication Workers Union reach agreement on pay

A provisional agreement over pay and working conditions for postal service workers has been reached. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K0MTSf via IFTTT

Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum

The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hekfUVN via IFTTT

Japan: Kishida smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PM Abe

The incident comes as a shock, occurring only nine months after Shinzo Abe's murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G7QYxOX via IFTTT

Nizar Issaoui: Protests at funeral of Tunisian footballer who set himself on fire

Nizar Issaoui, 35, died from burns as a protest against "police injustice", his family said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0NIxdmt via IFTTT

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Beatriz Flamini: Athlete emerges after 500 days living in cave

Beatriz Flamini spent two birthdays in the cave, and kept busy drawing and knitting woolly hats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h3DSVxN via IFTTT

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Yemen war: Major prisoner swap raises hopes

Hundreds held by the warring sides are being freed, as momentum builds for an end to the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/24Wh8Oo via IFTTT

BBC business newsCBI is no longer relevant in its current form, says ex-Barclays director

Baroness Wheatcroft says the embattled lobby group faces challenges in representing all businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/evMW8Ro via IFTTT

BBC business newsJapan approves plan to open its first casino

Officials have allowed a gambling resort to open in Osaka in 2029 to attract tourists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/f463r8R via IFTTT

BBC business newsFord launches hands-free driving on UK motorways

Government approves Ford's BlueCruise system to allow hands-off, eyes-on driving. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MUe84lx via IFTTT

Waves form on severely flooded airport runway in Florida

Flooding has impacted airports and roads across southern Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cmYPuJV via IFTTT

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BBC business newsApple India: Can new stores help tech giant win in the country?

Apple is set to open its first two India stores - but will they help its fortunes in an Android-heavy market? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JS7f3hH via IFTTT

BBC business newsSouth Western Railway urges passengers to avoid London Waterloo

A significantly reduced service is operating and disruption is expected until the end of the day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qQW9oPw via IFTTT

Songkran: Hong Kong arrests two for shooting water guns at police

Authorities accuse the duo of using the event celebrating the Thai new year as a cover for dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JLeEhvI via IFTTT

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Chichen Itza: Archaeologists discover scoreboard for ancient Maya ball game

The carved stone with hieroglyphs was found at the Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zM9NwcK via IFTTT

Elon Musk tells BBC that owning Twitter has been quite painful

The multi-billionaire defended his running of the company in a last-minute interview live from Twitter HQ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qELc3w9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsMusk says owning Twitter has been a rollercoaster

The multi-billionaire defended his running of the company in a last-minute interview live from Twitter HQ. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qELc3w9 via IFTTT

Watch: Elon Musk's last-minute interview with the BBC

Musk talks about the "pain" of owning Twitter and the BBC's objection to being labelled "government funded". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/POuQYpr via IFTTT

Al Jaffee: Record-breaking US cartoonist dies at 102

Best known for his work on Mad magazine, Jaffee was still working up until 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4NOnJZu via IFTTT

BBC business newsTupperware shares plunge as it warns of possible collapse

The 77-year-old food storage business is facing a bleak future as it races to find new financing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FmxXBfz via IFTTT

Myanmar military airstrike kills at least 53 - witnesses

The military has increasingly used air strikes to crush the resistance since they seized power in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ITxnbW1 via IFTTT

Joe Biden visit to Belfast will 'emphasise US commitment to peace'

The US president arrives in Belfast this evening and will be greeted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d30eUFL via IFTTT

BBC business newsCBI boss Tony Danker sacked over misconduct claims

The CBI dismisses Tony Danker following complaints about his conduct involving a female employee. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1JpcLVF via IFTTT

Shiveluch volcano: Video shows Russian village under 8.5cm of ash

Footage shows streets covered in a thick layer of dust as a 10km ash plume rises from the volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qIRKzwf via IFTTT

BBC business newsInterest rates likely to fall to pre-Covid levels, IMF predicts

The IMF predicts borrowing costs will fall back once high inflation is brought under control. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qsUP5iO via IFTTT

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French Alps avalanche: Four hikers killed, others injured

A wall of snow hit a group near Mont Blanc in south-eastern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vy6Wgkz via IFTTT

Pope Francis: Easter Mass brings relief to public after pontiff's illness

The pontiff "looked in really good health", said one of the thousands of people in St Peter's Square. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0DJvgtx via IFTTT

Maia and Rina Dee: Funerals of sisters killed in occupied West Bank taking place

Maia and Rina Dee, who used to live in Britain, were shot on their way to a family holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/me5cfHN via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: Fish and chip shop that opened in 1961 shuts doors

Dennis Jackson, 84, says the last six decades of business had been "fantastic". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/s3RD5y0 via IFTTT

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Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire

The talks in Yemen could mean that the eight-year war is coming to an end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CHiuzJf via IFTTT

British-Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting named

Maya and Rina Dee were named in a tweet by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xWEQz0B via IFTTT

Thabo Bester: South African murderer who faked death arrested in Tanzania

Thabo Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist", escaped from South African prison last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EG7345c via IFTTT

Iran installs cameras to find women not wearing hijab

Police say increased surveillance will help to combat 'resistance against the hijab law'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fuExyqK via IFTTT

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Ukraine to export electricity again after months of Russian attacks

Russia's assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure led to blackouts throughout winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CL8nrU1 via IFTTT

China conducts military drills around Taiwan Island

On land, by sea and in the air - pictures released by China's state broadcaster show military drills around Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/raHu6IW via IFTTT

Chinese military rehearsing encirclement of Taiwan

The exercises began hours after Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen returned from a trip to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rzI5wgm via IFTTT

XXXTentacion: Three men jailed for life over rapper's death

The chart-topping rising star was shot in broad daylight during a 2018 robbery in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rzWmxw2 via IFTTT

Chained woman case: Five jailed in trafficking case that horrified China

The woman - a human trafficking victim - was found locked in a hut with a chain around her neck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GrHsgW via IFTTT

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Bloodywood: From Indian parody band to metal music royalty

Can the Delhi-based musicians change the course of metal music in India? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JxUahvn via IFTTT

Forget a K9 unit, this police station has a bunny

Meet Officer Hops, the Yuba City Police Department's furry 'wellness officer'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KsECvGD via IFTTT

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Dalaneo Martin: Bodycam video shows US officer shoot teen in back

The justice department investigates the death of a teen shot by an officer sitting behind him in a car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WxRyYIf via IFTTT

Video captures tornado ripping through Iowa corn field

Several US states have been devastated by severe weather and tornadoes with more to come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EScFV12 via IFTTT

Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police

Genesis Market allowed online fraudsters to buy passwords and other personal data for less than $1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f276pBj via IFTTT

BBC business newsRoyal Mail pay talks with union collapse

The long-running row between the CWU and the postal firm continues after recent discussions failed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XwpSckR via IFTTT

Terry Gou: Foxconn founder in fresh run for Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou is aiming to be nominated from the Kuomintang, which traditionally favours close ties with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I4Z239k via IFTTT

BBC business newsTreasury steps back from lobby giant after rape claim

The BBC understands the chancellor and officials have "paused engagement" with the CBI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TsemCVu via IFTTT

Taliban bans Afghan female staff, UN says

The UN said that while there has been no written communication, the Taliban have informed them verbally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zLbWvrD via IFTTT

Darya Trepova: Russia cafe bomb suspect charged with terrorism

Darya Trepova was arrested on Monday after the St Petersburg killing of pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rewo2uC via IFTTT

BBC business newsCBI cancels all public events after new sexual misconduct claims

The business lobby group is facing a number of allegations and is conducting an investigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uC89STf via IFTTT

BBC business newsTikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children's data

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BBC business newsVirgin Media internet down for thousands

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Nato gathers to welcome Finland as 31st member

Finland's flag will be raised at Nato as the length of Russia's border with member states is doubled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVJIvjg via IFTTT

Arunachal Pradesh: India rejects China's attempt to rename disputed places

Delhi's comments come amid reports that China has renamed 11 places along a disputed Himalayan border region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NZ68zop via IFTTT

Khalid Aydd Ahmed al-Jabouri: US says it kills senior IS commander in Syria

Khalid Aydd Ahmed al-Jabouri's death is expected to disrupt the group's ability to plot attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DsV3E8R via IFTTT

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Sanna Marin neck and neck with conservatives in early Finland voting

The PM's social democrats are almost level with the opposition conservatives in Finland's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xzZ0ITW via IFTTT

Cafe explosion in St Petersburg kills military blogger

A blast in a St Petersburg cafe kills Russian Vladlen Tatarsky, who blogged from the Ukraine frontline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x2WUml4 via IFTTT

Trump 'gearing up for battle' at New York court hearing, lawyer says

The former president says he will address supporters in Florida after his Tuesday court hearing in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7jWat0F via IFTTT

Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Fq6COK via IFTTT

BBC business newsSwiss probe into UBS takeover of Credit Suisse

The rushed takeover deal is to be investigated by Switzerland's federal prosecutor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EWirKMq via IFTTT

Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapers

The correspondents of Le Monde and Libération were given 24 hours to leave the former French colony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IOu3KjD via IFTTT

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Sarah Polley told to return Oscar in April Fools’ prank

The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RPhE4zg via IFTTT

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Woah! Olympic sprinter runs in son's sports day

Triple Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs in her son's school sports day parents' race - with predictable results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rr6ypTK via IFTTT

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Watch: Four times US tornadoes were caught on camera

Amateurs as well as TV crews filmed the tornadoes sweeping across several states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lfykc1g via IFTTT