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Sackler family can be shielded from opioid lawsuits, court rules

The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mU1nSYe via IFTTT

BBC business newsAir New Zealand weighing passengers before flying

The airline says it is required to know the average weight of everything on board to improve fuel efficiency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Dc7nWv2 via IFTTT

AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sv0eEhu via IFTTT

Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone

The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XKOHFDo via IFTTT

BBC business newsArrDee: Alcohol adverts featuring rapper banned by watchdog

The regulator said the advert for Litty Liqour was "likely to encourage excessive consumption of alcohol". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xyWd1m2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsDisruption as fresh wave of train strikes begins

Train drivers will walk out on Wednesday, with further strikes planned for Friday and Saturday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m0veGER via IFTTT

Video appears to show drone flying over Il'inskii area of Moscow

Mobile phone footage appears to capture footage of a drone flying in the south east of Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x1es05Y via IFTTT

Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu's plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up

People are hoping to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YRk2Fue via IFTTT

India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges

The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6kmlHgj via IFTTT

Watch rocket launch first Chinese civilian into space

China has sent three astronauts to its Tiangong Space Station, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zs3pwDC via IFTTT

Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J430edy via IFTTT

US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ElnXboA via IFTTT

Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law

UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EDgJToe via IFTTT

Two injured after escaped bull charges into crowd at Kununurra rodeo

Social media videos show people line-dancing at a rodeo, before the escaped bull charges through the arena. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/afj2Ixw via IFTTT

Canada: Dashcam captures driving through huge wildfire

The Canadian city of Halifax declares a state of local emergency after a wildfire causes power cuts and evacuations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KUPSdyQ via IFTTT

Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YQcuiMj via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aG67N0H via IFTTT

Indian Olympic wrestlers detained as latest protest escalates

Delhi police are being criticised for the way they shut down a march to the new parliament building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZiQnPLl via IFTTT

French Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after avoiding Aryna Sabalenka handshake

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk is booed off court for avoiding a handshake with Aryna Sabalenka after the Belarusian's first-round win at the French Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Hn7iYf via IFTTT

Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qbmWg60 via IFTTT

Kitten stuck in rain pipe for three days found alive

Rescuers in Beirut used small cameras to identify the location of the feline before pulling it to safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OJxSQC7 via IFTTT

French Open 2023: Nadal, Murray and Raducanu missing, while Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek favourites

For the first time in almost 20 years, the French Open begins this weekend with both singles draws unpredictably open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NyIxPvu via IFTTT

Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S7VrgFw via IFTTT

Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband

One of the Civic Party's founders says the closure is a blow for the city's pro-democracy movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VNZonj3 via IFTTT

Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jIXtgqc via IFTTT

Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia

The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ajkFGxb via IFTTT

Indiana funeral director found with dozens of rotting bodies guilty of theft

Randy Lankford will be sentenced in June for failing to complete funeral services he was paid for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Idqu8zi via IFTTT

US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cph2mS7 via IFTTT

We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov

Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W301lv2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCadbury Flake too crumbly for 99s, say ice cream sellers

Cadbury Flake makers' Mondelēz International say action is being taken to address the crumbly issue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IZ2rXDM via IFTTT

Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/60fN2nv via IFTTT

BBC business newsChatGPT-maker U-turns on threat to leave EU over AI law

OpenAI's Sam Altman previously said if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/R2iWsoc via IFTTT

BBC business newsOvo Energy customers hit with 'horror' bills of up to £116k

A number of customers claim their usage has been miscalculated by the energy giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RqA1wtE via IFTTT

Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic

One killed and 15 injured in rocket attack on medical clinic in Ukraine city of Dnipro, Zelensky says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/krncJZi via IFTTT

Teens hand themselves in to police over Sydney fire

Transport was suspended and nearby residents evacuated after a building went up in flames on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cNuGgjy via IFTTT

Asiana Airlines: Passenger arrested for opening plane door during South Korea flight

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Eg5HBO4 via IFTTT

Spain weather: Hail stones and heavy rain in Catalonia

Villages in the northeastern region of Catalonia were left flooded following a storm on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zSlo2W8 via IFTTT

Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested

Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CtwbmBM via IFTTT

Germany falls into recession as inflation hits economy

Rising prices have dampened demand from households and businesses in Europe's largest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F9HLqXf via IFTTT

BBC business newsStarling Bank chief Anne Boden to step down amid record profit

Anne Boden says nobody believed a "5ft-tall Welsh woman in her mid-50s" could achieve what she has. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m3qEVNb via IFTTT

Abba's Benny and Bjorn rule out Eurovision reunion

The song contest will be hosted in their native Sweden next year, 50 years after they won with Waterloo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sZvEep3 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Russia's Shoigu vows 'harsh response' after Belgorod incursion

The defence minister's comments come as further drone attacks are reported in Belgorod region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u6hXwvC via IFTTT

95-year-old woman Tasered by police in Australia dies

95-year-old woman who was Tasered by police at a care home in Australia last week has died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2dwVqPx via IFTTT

Miami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird

A Florida zoo's handling of one of New Zealand's most beloved birds has sparked public outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YBdecvn via IFTTT

BBC business newsMinister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan

Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CtDvZ7d via IFTTT

Asteroid City: Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson film 'stylish but lacks substance'

Wes Anderson's new film, starring Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson, premieres in Cannes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9EJtRYO via IFTTT

Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cKLfoid via IFTTT

BBC business newsCathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cKLfoid via IFTTT

'Comfort women': Last known Taiwanese survivor dies at 92

Activists estimate 200,000 people were forced into sexual slavery by Japan's forces in World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NZEjpOU via IFTTT

Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging

The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4GgXQ2v via IFTTT

BBC business newsCamden leaseholders: 'My £850,000 newbuild flat is now worthless'

Residents say their "futures have been stolen" after their new flats are deemed not fit for purpose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lE6PfYm via IFTTT

WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J4wqfol via IFTTT

BBC business newsIndian banks start exchanging withdrawn 2,000-rupee notes

The 2,000-rupee notes have been withdrawn, sparking concerns and confusion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/o1gVAEQ via IFTTT

India makes cough syrup testing mandatory for exports

The move comes after some Indian cough syrups were linked to deaths in The Gambia and Uzbekistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SvtTKqe via IFTTT

Foo Fighters: Josh Freese joins as drummer after Taylor Hawkins' death

Josh Freese played drums at the rock band's two memorial concerts for Taylor Hawkins last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EjDwo0U via IFTTT

Douyin: Chinese livestreamer dies after filming drinking video

The 34-year-old livestreamer's death sparks outcry and calls for a crackdown on video sites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hHArVed via IFTTT

Mexican volcano spews smoke into starry sky

Timelapse footage shows the Popocatepetl volcano in the state of Puebla erupting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zicGjx9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsFacebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data

The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GPlTE37 via IFTTT

Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech

David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kIWH4bQ via IFTTT

Pacific Islands: Biden's no-show takes shine off US pact

Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eMURj2W via IFTTT

BBC business newsCBI banned alcohol-only events after staff party, says ex-chief

Former boss Dame Carolyn Fairbairn says she took action following poor behaviour at the event. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6rWfTqb via IFTTT

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France attack: Kalashnikov assault on car kills three in Marseille

The killings near a nightclub come amid a spike in drug violence in France's second-largest city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QMPa3e5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGovernment rules out more help on energy bills

The price cap on gas and electricity is set to fall, but at about £2,000 remains historically high. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/g7q05PG via IFTTT

Zelensky: For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts

The Ukrainian president said the eastern city had been completely destroyed after months of fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9BxTtEH via IFTTT

G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ab7QAoY via IFTTT

Bakhmut: Zelensky says city is destroyed as Russia claims victory

"It's a pity, it's a tragedy, but for today Bakhmut is only in our hearts," Ukraine's president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xtQBw4r via IFTTT

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Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ZdqX94 via IFTTT

Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zov2cuY via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy bills predicted to fall from July by nearly £450

Ofgem is poised to announce a cut in its price cap next week, according to an energy consultancy firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0rkK3Ni via IFTTT

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G7 leaders unsure whether to wave during group photo

G7 leaders appear a little awkward during a group photo in Hiroshima. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6laxdy0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsEd Sheeran, Adele, and Harry Styles among richest Britons under 35

The musicians all have wealth of more than £150m, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u9FozQE via IFTTT

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Italy floods leave nine dead and force 13,000 from their homes

Almost every river flooded between the coast and the city of Bologna, leaving nine people dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5RmgFDa via IFTTT

BBC business newsRishi Sunak seeks closer ties with Japan ahead of G7 summit

Rishi Sunak says a new defence partnership will see closer cooperation between the armed forces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/onkG5Oy via IFTTT

Ghana IMF loan: Will $3bn solve the economic crisis?

Ghanaians are desperate for help but the intervention may not deal with problems in the long term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eJIBz3Z via IFTTT

Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say

A 21-year-old accused of leaking classified files ignored warnings from his superiors, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hwr2agz via IFTTT

BBC business newsRishi Sunak talking to EU over threat to UK electric cars

The Prime Minister says the government is talking to the EU over trade rule changes which could hit UK car plants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/x1C35bA via IFTTT

Watch: Elderly couple rescued from rooftop amid deadly Italy floods

The Italian coast guard helicopter winched the pair to safety following catastrophic flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/132kYGb via IFTTT

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Sudan's Darfur fighting: Why an accountant took up arms

Sudan's western region of Darfur has seen some of the worst fighting recently, including ethnic attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GE6DPzj via IFTTT

Nicolas Sarkozy loses appeal against corruption conviction

His sentence is upheld, but the French former president can wear a tag instead of going to jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0r8lhyM via IFTTT

BBC business newsAsia is spending big to battle low birth rates - will it work?

Governments in the region are spending hundreds of billions of dollars trying to reverse the trend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UrPT7jW via IFTTT

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Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star

The businesswoman says she wants to inspire other women, adding: "This is kind of historic." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZntFL2u via IFTTT

Dresden jewel theft: Five men convicted of audacious 2019 heist

In 2019 the gang broke into a museum in Dresden and stole treasures worth €113 million (£98m). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TQt4hAy via IFTTT

BBC business newsGreggs' goujons, wedges and pizza help boost sales

The bakery chain said hot food like chicken goujons, wedges and pizza were particularly popular. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/c1VYKTa via IFTTT

Watch scientists' joy as rare platypus is released back into the wild

A platypus has been re-introduced into an Australian national park, a 50-year first for the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JcG0fOX via IFTTT

Son Jun-ho: South Korean football player detained in China - reports

Son Jun-Ho was taken at a Shanghai airport as he tried to leave the country, Korean media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eh1fpWZ via IFTTT

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The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics

Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L5cZrKw via IFTTT

China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for spying

John Shing-Wan Leung, who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong, is given a life sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7UpCqtO via IFTTT

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BBC business newsPercy Pig ice cream renamed after 'polite' M&S request

Fabio Vincenti is now considering alternative names for his pig-based treat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Q1WfwIC via IFTTT

Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/usXKMnV via IFTTT

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Kenya cult: Children targeted to die first, pastor says

Fresh accounts emerge of the final days of deceased members of a Christian doomsday cult in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LvW9kgH via IFTTT

Ukraine's Zelensky visits Germany day after weapons pledge

President Zelensky's trip comes after Germany said it would supply weapons worth three billion euros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/phUH9DW via IFTTT

All the times Eurovision's presenters stole the show

Not only were there eye-catching performances in Liverpool, the hosts made the most of the limelight too. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oHeGpDa via IFTTT

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Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack

The 46-year-old man is still missing and is feared dead, say police in South Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hDc8VvO via IFTTT

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Ukraine's Zelensky in Rome to meet Pope Francis

Ukraine's leader visits Rome where he will meet political leaders and have an audience with the Pope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IvKY9Vl via IFTTT

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BBC business newsGMB union writes to tribunal for Amazon recognition in pay row

The trade union is writing to the Central Arbitration Committee to request legal recognition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lSCx2Q1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsHoliday car hire costs soar since pandemic, says Which?

Consumer group Which? says costs at popular destinations are up with customers often stung by hidden charges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EOjc8aW via IFTTT

Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians

They agree to allow safe passage for civilians and to protect relief workers but not to a ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ani5Cck via IFTTT

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Police and supporters encircle Imran Khan as he arrives at court

Pakistan's ex-PM is surrounded by a heavy security presence at Islamabad's High Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/se6j9Lw via IFTTT

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BBC business newsFood prices mean inflation will fall more slowly, says Bank

The Bank of England's forecast comes as it raises interest rates to 4.5%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/15HB8Yz via IFTTT

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BBC business newsJimmy Lai: Son of jailed Hong Kong tycoon condemns UK 'hypocrisy'

The son of Jimmy Lai has criticised the UK government for not defending human rights in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uJxieAF via IFTTT

Manipur: Broken dreams and burnt homes after India ethnic clashes

Manipur state witnessed widespread violence last week which left dozens dead and thousands displaced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kFiS7vY via IFTTT

Debris fireball lights up Japan skies

A streak of light is caught on camera, and may have been caused by space debris from a Chinese rocket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HlwvI7G via IFTTT

Boy aged eight survives two days in Michigan wilderness by eating snow

Nante Niemi went missing for two days while camping in remote woodland in Michigan state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lnYZvPm via IFTTT

Eurovision: Lime green outfit outfoxes BBC reporter in Eurovision mix-up

Watch a man in a lime green outfit get mistaken for Finland's Eurovision entry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1d2DoXV via IFTTT

WATCH: Masked trio rob Tokyo luxury watch shop

Video filmed by a person near the shop in Ginza shows the assailants smashing a display then fleeing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GJ0w4Dj via IFTTT

Robert De Niro confirms fathering a seventh child

The 79-year-old Hollywood star revealed the news while promoting his new film, About My Father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oxMvsrQ via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK interest rates: How high could they go?

The Bank of England is expected to raise the rate from 4.25% to 4.5%, creating higher mortgage costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/K7OBFe3 via IFTTT

Los Choneros: Ecuador gang leader Júnior Roldán killed

The body of Júnior Roldán, a leader of Ecuadorean prison gang Los Choneros, is found in Colombia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ln5V2Z3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsTesco chairman denies inappropriate touching

John Allan refutes allegations he touched women during events at the supermarket and CBI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JR3yjtp via IFTTT

Ex-PM Imran Khan arrested outside court in Pakistan

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been arrested by paramilitary officers outside court in Islamabad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aFS9umU via IFTTT

Israeli military failing to investigate journalists’ deaths - report

A journalists' watchdog says some 20 media workers have been killed by Israeli forces with impunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Crme4yG via IFTTT

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BBC business newsSainsbury's cuts some bread and butter prices

Wholesale food prices have been falling globally, but this is only starting to be reflected in shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eRL1lCk via IFTTT

BBC business newsIs Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?

The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mNvLsC via IFTTT

Chile constitution: Far-right party biggest in new assembly

A far-right party comes first in a vote to choose those tasked with drawing up a new constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B2SObyN via IFTTT

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Australia: Woman survives on wine during five days stranded in Australian bush

A 48-year-old teetotal woman survived on wine and snacks after getting stranded in Australian bushland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jIRmYKL via IFTTT

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Manipur: Thousands displaced as ethnic clashes grip north-eastern state

Dozens have died in the Indian state of Manipur since violence broke out last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NoJudKa via IFTTT

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Climate change: Vietnam records highest-ever temperature of 44.1C

One farmer said the fierce heat meant people had to finish work by 10 o'clock in the morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y0orzAq via IFTTT

BBC business newsTata Steel warns of uncertainty over future of UK business

The steelmaker is seeking government support to help switch away from coal-fired blast furnaces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7lZJ135 via IFTTT

Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss 'promised ammunition' after retreat threat

Yevgeny Prigozhin seemingly U-turns on his threat to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bIskG4P via IFTTT

BBC business newsEx-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

Joseph Sullivan was convicted over covering up a security breach of 57 million user accounts in 2016. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7H80Qlu via IFTTT

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Habib Chaab: Iran executes Swedish-Iranian for alleged terrorism

Habib Chaab was a founder of a group calling for independence for ethnic Arabs in Khuzestan province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r8le1MU via IFTTT

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BBC business newsYorkshire's independent brewers in battle to survive 'perfect storm'

Independent brewers in Yorkshire react to news that one of their famous counterparts is in trouble. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZfpIcPM via IFTTT

Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag

The coin features the flag of South Vietnam, which Australia fought alongside in the Vietnam War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dybSqGu via IFTTT

Fighting breaks out between Russian and Ukrainian delegations

Russian Valery Stavitsky grabbed the banner after it was held up behind his colleague by a Ukrainian MP. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DL92R8e via IFTTT

What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to kill President Putin in a drone attack, which Ukraine denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ud67kOY via IFTTT

BBC business newsKanye West Yeezy loss is hurting us, admits Adidas

Ending its collaboration with Kanye West hit sales at the start of the year, says sportswear giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EZu6eP5 via IFTTT

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BBC business newsBritish Gas to stop using contractors to force-fit prepayment meters

The change follows an outcry after agents working for British Gas broke into the homes of vulnerable people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BhjNvSD via IFTTT

Thai serial killer case: Ex-husband arrested in poisoning deaths

A Bangkok woman is accused of poisoning to death 14 people in provinces across Thailand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nPu8xoV via IFTTT

Carrie Fisher: Star Wars Day Walk of Fame honour overshadowed by family row

The Star Wars actress's siblings are not invited to her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZwnzIFq via IFTTT

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Laos activist Anousa Luangsuphom survived cafe shooting, rights group says

Anousa Luangsuphom's family initially told people he was dead in a bid to protect him, activists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1EerFdB via IFTTT

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Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100 people

The floodwaters led many homes to collapse, killing those inside, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8cXlMTd via IFTTT

Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge

"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eyHEb8q via IFTTT

Security guard killed in Serbia elementary school shooting

A schoolboy has been arrested after shots were fired at an elementary school in Serbia's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/auJ4sLN via IFTTT

BBC business newsDyson plans £100m research hub in Bristol city centre

The engineering giant says it will be recruiting hundreds of software and AI engineers for the site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/abT5PJe via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK to ban all cold calls selling financial products

Rules tackling scams will be extended as millions are targeted by fraudsters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CJ2dREU via IFTTT

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Watch: Hiding bear leaps from bin at US school

Principal James Marsh gets a surprise at Zela Elementary School in West Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rtFd3yf via IFTTT

Japan to ban upskirting in sweeping sex crime reforms

The bill outlaws secretly filming someone for sexual exploitation and is set to be passed in June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hiv843S via IFTTT

Brij Bhushan Singh: India wrestlers continue protest against top official

The athletes have accused their federation chief of sexual harassment - he has denied the allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/smWfqQP via IFTTT

Princess Anne on what type of king her brother is

In a rare interview, ahead of the coronation, the princess says "you know what you're getting" with King Charles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7U6HRgo via IFTTT

Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz after four years

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Boss of Mexico's migration authority charged over deadly fire

Forty migrants died in the fire while they were being held at a migrant centre in Ciudad Juárez. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kA4g81E via IFTTT

FGM in Sierra Leone: I believe my girlfriend died because her genitals were cut

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