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China tightens Xi Jinping's powers against the West with new law

The law underscores China's aggressive diplomacy, but does not guarantee it will take greater actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HLKNMso via IFTTT

Clashes intensify on third night of French riots

Forty thousand police officers have been deployed as violent protests spread beyond Paris to major cities in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fy7oYsg via IFTTT

BBC business newsMigrant fruit-pickers are skilled workers says ex-minister George Eustice

The former environment secretary says the government is getting it wrong on immigration and skills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ilb9vGX via IFTTT

Protesters attack Nike store in central Paris

Crowds attempted to break into a Nike store, kicking and hitting windows, as violent riots rocked Paris for a third night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IG5iqmA via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe women tackling the woeful diversity in plumbing

Despite a shortage of plumbers and heating system installers the industry is still dominated by men. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZeOi3Ky via IFTTT

Manipur: Rahul Gandhi tours India state rocked by ethnic unrest

Opposition Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is in Manipur to meet people affected by the violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ZveYbu via IFTTT

Hajj: Price rises making pilgrimage increasingly unaffordable

The pilgrimage to Mecca is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many Muslims across the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zb6P7De via IFTTT

BBC business newsBT investigated over major 999 call disruption

Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/udESokI via IFTTT

Climate change protesters disrupt Ashes cricket match

Just Stop Oil protesters briefly disrupted the first morning of the second Ashes Test, with one carried off by England player Jonny Bairstow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iWLZf5E via IFTTT

Donald Trump countersues writer E Jean Carroll for defamation

The former president alleges the writer falsely accused him of rape after a jury found he sexually abused her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TXfR5g3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGovernment 'prepared for range of scenarios' amid Thames Water fears

It comes amid reports the company could be temporarily renationalised as struggles with its debts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fesIFrB via IFTTT

Watch: Teen makes skateboarding history with 720 trick

Thirteen-year-old skateboarder Arisa Trew becomes the first woman to land a 720 in a competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GtcvC4Y via IFTTT

Angela Bassett: Black Panther actress to receive honorary Oscar

The star's honorary award comes months after she lost out on an Oscar for the Black Panther sequel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y9FjuoU via IFTTT

Ex-Audi boss Stadler avoids jail in VW emissions scandal

Rupert Stadler is given a suspended term and a fine for fraud and negligence over Dieselgate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mJ3BFEI via IFTTT

BBC business newsEx-Audi boss Stadler avoids jail in VW emissions scandal

Rupert Stadler is given a suspended term and a fine for fraud and negligence over Dieselgate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mJ3BFEI via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK to work more closely with EU on financial services

The UK and EU pact is being seen as a step towards better relations over financial services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O1hvlk9 via IFTTT

Spanish swimming pools in Catalonia told not to ban topless bathing

Activists are celebrating a ruling by the Spanish region to enforce an equality law on going topless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FKTguZI via IFTTT

Chinese millionaire fails 27th attempt at passing university entrance exams

The 56-year-old has been trying for decades to pass China's notoriously tough Gaokao exams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NwWaAf8 via IFTTT

Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation

Data shows that cutting down tropical forests increased by 10% in 2022, despite promises made at COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qrbjRaZ via IFTTT

Russia still investigating Wagner boss Prigozhin for treason

The Kremlin initially said charges against Prigozhin would be dropped in a deal to end his rebellion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RN1diVS via IFTTT

Syria war: Nine killed as Russia air strike hits Idlib market

The UN expresses deep concern about escalating hostilities after Russian jets bomb rebel-held Idlib. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eBVUZsw via IFTTT

BBC business newsHSBC to leave Canary Wharf tower for new world headquarters

The bank will move to a smaller London office to allow for more flexible working post-pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dOE1urf via IFTTT

The tech flaw that lets hackers control surveillance cameras

Security flaws in two surveillance camera brands used around the world have been identified by Panorama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1PVYtGC via IFTTT

Glastonbury: Watch the final day's acts in 93 seconds

Lil Nas X, Elton John and Blondie are among the stars who performed on the festival's final day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7RYASwn via IFTTT

BBC business newsCineworld screens stay open despite administration

The struggling cinema chain is undergoing a restructure as it tries to escape huge debts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MGrUNgu via IFTTT

Texas airport worker dies after being sucked into Delta plane engine

The unnamed airport employee died after they were "ingested" into an engine, transport officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RXFvEdq via IFTTT

Russia: Wagner mutiny shows real cracks in Putin authority - US

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken says an attempted rebellion was a "direct challenge" to President Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g8D32jU via IFTTT

Wagner Prigozhin Putin and Shoigu: Bitter rivalries that led to a rebellion

The Wagner mutiny was years in the making, as Russia's system of competing powers finally collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y2yQJTm via IFTTT

Titanic sub firm: A maverick rule-breaking founder and a tragic end

Stockton Rush wanted to be known as an innovator. It didn't seem to matter how he did it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xfJk0E3 via IFTTT

Julian Sands: Remains found in California area where British actor disappeared

The 65-year-old disappeared in mountains north of Los Angeles after hiking in bad weather in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n1TJSeW via IFTTT

Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia

The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WMU0vRc via IFTTT

What will Putin do next? And other key questions

What happens to Wagner? What will Putin do next? And how will it affect war in Ukraine? Key questions answered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KoHwYyC via IFTTT

BBC business newsBritishvolt owner's offices raided by Australian tax police

The buyer of the prospective battery plant in Northumberland has not yet paid for the site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FC0TNBI via IFTTT

BBC business newsRishi Sunak urges people to hold their nerve on interest rates

The Prime Minister continues to back the Bank of England as mortgage pressure rises for homeowners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8d6fMEx via IFTTT

BBC business newsCan we stop being tricked into subscriptions?

The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/x7Fv42S via IFTTT

The Ashes 2023: England's Tammy Beaumont hits record 208 but Australia build lead in one-off Test

Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Zs9E16 via IFTTT

Prigozhin: The day Wagner chief went rogue in 83 seconds

Yevgeny Prigozhin has called for a rebellion against the Russian military and entered Rostov-on-Don. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f97oP38 via IFTTT

Yevgeny Prigozhin: From hot dog seller to Wagner boss

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at Yevgeny Prigozhin's unusual rise through the military ranks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QM62Zo7 via IFTTT

Putin under pressure as ally Yevgeny Prigozhin turns rebel

The Russian leader vowed to punish Yevgeny Prigozhin after his Wagner forces seized a key Russian city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l57FBOY via IFTTT

Putin: These actions 'a knife in the back of our people'

President Putin addresses the nation for the first time since reports of a coup as the Wagner boss vows to topple Russian military leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PVzXW84 via IFTTT

Tanks and armed Wagner soldiers take over Rostov streets

Extraordinary videos on social media show locals watching Wagner fighters taking tactical positions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1I2sYu5 via IFTTT

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claims control of major Russian city Rostov-on-Don

Yevgeny Prigozhin claims his Wagner forces are advancing towards Moscow to confront military chiefs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PzU6HS9 via IFTTT

Titanic sub: What debris has been found and what does it mean?

The BBC's Jonathan Amos evaluates what parts of the Titan submersible have been found deep at sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7gksrC6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsSunny weather boosts clothing sales in May

Retail sales rose 0.3% last month as shoppers bought summer clothes and goods, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/465blB1 via IFTTT

How Modi and Biden turbocharged India-US ties

US President Joe Biden calls the partnership with India among the "most consequential in the world". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S6Ydx2o via IFTTT

Champions League: Istanbul final not 'perfect' for fans - Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin accepts "not everything was perfect" for fans after criticism about the Champions League final in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bcsqH9R via IFTTT

Greece boat disaster: Two families united in grief thousands of miles apart

Up to 600 people are feared dead after the migrant boat disaster off Greece - many from Egypt and Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W17gtPv via IFTTT

Belize declared free from malaria by health chiefs

Belize is the second country in Central America to eradicate malaria in the past five years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AoSN0e4 via IFTTT

Could Russia really play nuclear roulette in Ukraine?

Steve Rosenberg looks at how discussion of the use of nuclear weapons has crept into Russian media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CXZoGe0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsWarning homeowners face 20% drop in disposable income

Some 1.4 million mortgage holders will see their disposable income fall by more than 20%, a think tank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dLwXSan via IFTTT

Watch: Huge fire burns by Las Vegas highway

No injuries were reported after the fire broke out at a block of flats under construction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k8fJjga via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK inflation shock: This is really grim

Investors are now questioning whether the Bank is in full command over soaring prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4rFNodl via IFTTT

Titan sub: What happens next after sounds detected in search

With oxygen supplies dwindling - under 24 hours' worth remains - the next few hours are critical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A1EHvpU via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Zelensky admits slow progress but says offensive is not a movie

Speaking to the BBC, Ukraine's leader stresses that the counter-offensive is not a Hollywood movie. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fSC5Pws via IFTTT

Illegal shark fin trade: Record haul seized in Brazil

Environmental officers seize the fins of an estimated 11,000 sharks from two companies in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zUdAfEk via IFTTT

Women's World Cup: Players put 'at risk' at qualifiers

Football union Fifpro reveals "shocking" lack of pay and medical supervision in qualifying rounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ocnq6XN via IFTTT

BBC business newsMillions to receive cost of living payment

People with disabilities will get a one-off £150 payment from Department for Work and Pensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/27m4Up5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPeople turn to microwave meals as food prices soar

People are thinking more about what they eat and how they cook, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/muxln7A via IFTTT

New Zealand: Four injured in axe attacks at Chinese restaurants

Police detain a man after a violent rampage in three Chinese restaurants in Auckland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXyeMvt via IFTTT

Greece boat disaster: Trafficking suspects plead not guilty

Nine men have appeared in court in connection with last week's migrant boat disaster in Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HglJQIF via IFTTT

BBC business newsReddit protesters bombard site with John Oliver pictures

Some of the biggest subreddits are now only allowing posts featuring the British comedian. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fx4ZLGF via IFTTT

Graf Spee: Nazi battleship's bronze eagle saved from smelter

A plan to melt down the eagle from the Graf Spee and turn it into a statue of a dove is scrapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aNumGsn via IFTTT

Alexei Navalny: Putin critic facing decades in prison as new trial begins

The Russian opposition leader faces multiple charges of extremism, which he says are politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36eFi2b via IFTTT

Greece boat disaster: Tracking data sheds light on migrant shipwreck

BBC Europe correspondent reveals data challenging the Greek authorities' account of boat disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Ihex8u via IFTTT

Woman who knocked on coffin at her funeral dies after week in hospital

The Ecuadorean woman died days after mourners at her funeral were shocked to find her alive in her coffin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kMZ4Xgc via IFTTT

Vienna Pride parade attack foiled Austrian police say

Police say the three people arrested - one a boy of 14 - were suspected Islamist sympathisers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32rVNnz via IFTTT

World Cup 2022: Almost 20000 abusive social media posts - Fifa report

Almost 20,000 abusive social media posts were aimed at players, coaches and officials during last year's World Cup, says a Fifa report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hdGcvRl via IFTTT

BBC business newsMortgage help 'under review' says Michael Gove

Michael Gove was asked about what whether any help would be given to those struggling with payments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/H0h3Mqg via IFTTT

Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home

Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IWZDKBk via IFTTT

Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sya3kYi via IFTTT

Rare earthquake damages French homes schools and churches

Hundreds of buildings in western France are declared uninhabitable following the rare earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LqIxnjR via IFTTT

South Korea: Police remove Daegu city officials trying to stop LGBT festival

City workers, led by the mayor, clash with police after trying to stop the annual pride event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BTRxfqa via IFTTT

Trooping the Colour: Charles's first birthday parade as King in 59 seconds

This is Charles's first Trooping the Colour, a ceremony that marks his official birthday, as king. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ghpvIV3 via IFTTT

Why Spotify's big bet on Meghan fell flat

The end of the Duchess of Sussex's podcast on Spotify is a sign of wider change in the industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1kCqwzK via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon cleared to buy iRobot vacuum cleaner maker

The UK competition watchdog says the online giant can buy iRobot, the maker of Roomba cleaners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cNMG3lp via IFTTT

Pope Francis leaves hospital after hernia surgery

The 89-year-old is discharged from the Gemelli health centre in Rome and is said to be in good spirits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3MQKDy1 via IFTTT

Suga: BTS star makes rare reference to China's unofficial K-pop ban

When asked by fans if he would expand his tour, Suga said Korean artists 'can't perform in China'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cgSLAQv via IFTTT

BBC business newsBill Gates meets Xi Jinping as US-China tensions simmer

The Microsoft co-founder is the latest high-profile US business leader to visit China in recent months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/o6pQTzy via IFTTT

BBC business news'Selling second-hand clothes online became my full-time job'

"Pre-loved" clothing is big business and it is not just about saving money and the planet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p8hSgiG via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy saving to return to prevent winter blackouts

National Grid says that the Russia-Ukraine war poses a risk to future energy supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bAHhkjc via IFTTT

Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold - reports

Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UzjEtAG via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Video shows woman pulled alive from rubble in Ukraine

Ukrainian police released footage showing the end of what it said was an hours-long rescue mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EPhj28T via IFTTT

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Ukraine's long-awaited counter-offensive to retake territory from Russia's occupying forces has started from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/06xr49c via IFTTT

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: India's wrestling chief charged with sexual harassment

But charges of assaulting a minor are dropped, which would have made Brij Bhushan Singh's arrest imminent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qf8exv0 via IFTTT

Valery Zaluzhny the man behind Ukraine's counteroffensive

Gen Valery Zaluzhny is Ukraine's handpicked army boss and mastermind of the unlikely successes over Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pN7cOQz via IFTTT

BBC business newsSainsbury's cuts toilet paper prices as pulp drops

Retailers are facing growing pressure to do more to help people with the soaring cost of living. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JgBqX69 via IFTTT

Kwara boat accident: 100 dead and more missing in Nigeria

The vessel was carrying more than 300 passengers travelling from a wedding ceremony in Kwara state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9liHzgK via IFTTT

Jocelyn Chia: US comedian calls Malaysia's reaction to MH370 joke 'ridiculous'

Malaysia has said it will ask Interpol to help locate Jocelyn Chia, accusing her of offensive content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KJmvwYS via IFTTT

Hilda Baci: Guinness confirms Nigerian chef's world record

Hilda Baci caused a sensation last month after cooking non-stop for four days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pvi3XJf via IFTTT

BBC business newsJack Dorsey: India threatened to shut Twitter and raid employees

Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's allegations have been denied by the Indian government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/40deF3j via IFTTT

Donald Trump due in court to face charges over classified files

He is expected to deny dozens of charges relating to the handling of US government secrets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ybqIRLQ via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS moves to block Microsoft's Activision takeover

Regulators have asked a judge to block the proposed deal, arguing it could harm competition levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XKxoM6Q via IFTTT

Treat Williams: Everwood and Hair actor dies in road accident

The star of Hair and Everwood achieved over 130 acting credits in career that spanned 50 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lvd4hRj via IFTTT

BBC business newsMOVEit hack: media watchdog Ofcom data downloaded in cyber attack

The regulator said information about firms and employees had been affected by a cyber-attack. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1PGX59c via IFTTT

Silvio Berlusconi: Four memorable moments from his life

The former Italian PM, well known for a colourful private life, has died at the age of 86. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m9BLsoR via IFTTT

BBC business newsReddit communities go dark in protest at changes

Thousands of subreddits are shut down for 48 hours following controversial charging plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MSPw0Ue via IFTTT

Donald Trump is 'toast' if indictment correct, William Barr says

The ex-attorney general criticises Mr Trump after he was charged with mishandling classified files. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cNkZT1a via IFTTT

Ukraine counter-offensive liberates three villages in

The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z4U56Ml via IFTTT

How 4 children survived 40 days in hostile Colombian jungle

The youngsters defied the odds in a part of the Amazon rainforest home to jaguars and wild dogs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/raPH0Ag via IFTTT

Michael Travis Leake, US musician, detained in Russia

Michael Travis Leake has been accused of selling drugs to young people, AFP reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MUVELla via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Russia moves to take direct control of Wagner Group

It appears to be the latest in a public falling out between the Wagner boss and Russian officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LvztXxO via IFTTT

Diego Garcia: The tropical island ‘hell’ for dozens of stranded migrants

They set sail to flee persecution, they say - but ended up on an isolated island in the Indian Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vQrCwLJ via IFTTT

Donald Trump still headline act for Republicans, despite charges

The former US president appeared unfazed by his indictment at a party convention in North Carolina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CGVEoHk via IFTTT

BBC business newsCrispin Odey: City boss quits firm after sexual misconduct claims

Crispin Odey, a prominent hedge fund boss, strenuously denies the allegations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/E6ASnGq via IFTTT

Sudan ceasefire brings uneasy calm to Khartoum

People in the capital city buy food and medicine as warring generals agree a brief ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OaART2J via IFTTT

Pope Francis: Pontiff to miss weekly Sunday blessing after operation

Doctors say the Pope is recovering from abdominal surgery, but will remain in hospital for another week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jbOirkT via IFTTT

Watch: How Colombia children jungle rescue unfolded

Four children have been found alive, weeks after a plane crash in the Amazon jungle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pf42B6M via IFTTT

Annecy stabbings suspect held over attempted murders

Four children and two adults were attacked in a park in France's Alpine region on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s6jfED7 via IFTTT

Pearl Beach hotel: Islamists kill nine in Somalia attack

Police say they ended a six-hour siege at the site in Mogadishu, killing all seven attackers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tg3P6tR via IFTTT

Train smashes through truck stuck on railway crossing

The truck driver got away in time and no injuries were reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EocGdzW via IFTTT

BBC business newsMeta plans for Twitter rival shown to staff

A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6GcU0iS via IFTTT

Drone footage shows impact of burst Ukrainian dam

Thousands of people have been evacuated as their homes became submerged in water in south Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yeCEU4v via IFTTT

Ros Atkins on... LIV, PGA and how Saudi Arabia bought into golf

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins explains why a surprise deal between golf’s two main tours and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has sent shockwaves through men’s professional golf. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RZ3eCsQ via IFTTT

BBC business newsRising rates to hit housing demand, builder says

Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns of a further slowdown as it reports lower sales and profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jJlrGIv via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Russia says ammonia pipeline blast may end grain deal

Moscow blames Ukraine for damage to the key Togliatti-Odesa pipeline on Monday, which Kyiv denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JY4Dsvj via IFTTT

Religious US broadcaster Pat Robertson dies at 93

The evangelical Christian ran for president and helped put religion at the heart of Republican politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T5ar93G via IFTTT

Afghanistan blast: Taliban officials targeted at mosque prayers

Mourners were attending the funeral of a senior official killed in a bombing by Islamic State militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BvhPeKJ via IFTTT

Air quality: How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke

With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vh0Zo7N via IFTTT

BBC business newsBanks accused of 'measly' interest rates on savings

MPs criticise banks as instant access savings rates sit well below the Bank of England base rate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ohdu9i1 via IFTTT

Is climate change fuelling Canada's wildfires?

Smoke from wildfires has enveloped Toronto and New York. We look at the role of a changing climate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lv142Rt via IFTTT

Busy escalator in South Korea suddenly changes direction

People were thrown to the floor and others tried to escape over the sides of the escalator. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JgWjHB2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsHeathrow security officers announce summer strikes

Around 2,000 security officers will walk out for 31 days in June and August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9usiMGa via IFTTT

Missouri man executed for killing two in botched jailbreak

Michael Tisius, 42, was denied clemency despite several jurors in his case speaking up for him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TUEaM1N via IFTTT

Australia: Watch moment thief gives up on liquor store robbery

CCTV footage captured the moment a would-be thief was stopped in his tracks at an Australian liquor store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZfEKcv7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS sues Coinbase as crypto crackdown widens

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the company has not followed financial rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mY31sUP via IFTTT

Astrud Gilberto: The Girl from Ipanema singer dies at 83

She was only in the studio as a translator, but ended up singing on the hit song and becoming a star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EfVlSKm via IFTTT

BBC business newsMoveIt hack: What action can data-breach victims take?

Experts give advice to the more than 100,000 warned their personal data is in the hands of cyber-criminals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DNUjvB via IFTTT

Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with federal gun crimes

Deja Taylor is charged with federal gun crimes after her six-year-old son shot his teacher in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cWhbm56 via IFTTT

Haiti floods: Dozens killed as torrential rains flood Léogâne

Thousands of homes are flooded as rivers burst their banks following torrential rainfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UmH7bMt via IFTTT

Ukraine war: 'Offensive actions' under way in east, Kyiv says

Ukrainian military sources say a series of small-scale operations are under way, including in Bakhmut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZDU0Ae3 via IFTTT

Apple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

The "Reality Pro" headset release is among announcements expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vqhbyR via IFTTT

BBC business newsApple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

The "Reality Pro" headset release is among announcements expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vqhbyR via IFTTT

Dom Phillips: Fresh charges over murder of British journalist

The British journalist was killed along with an Brazilian indigenous expert in the Amazon last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XD1Sc9a via IFTTT

BBC business newsLidl next to vac pack mince despite Sainsbury's 'mush' complaints

Lidl is following an eco-friendly move that some Sainsbury's shoppers complained turned the meat to mush. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vFKGiDS via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Wagner detains Russian officer over 'drunk' attack

In a video posted online, the officer says he fired on a Wagner vehicle because he dislikes the group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tn0jOoi via IFTTT

France: Paris Champs-Élysées hosts mass spelling contest

France's most famous avenue turns into an open-air classroom for a record-breaking dictation event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bgckh4p via IFTTT

India train accident: Workers remove wreckage from tracks

Rescue efforts have concluded at the site of the country's worst train crash in over two decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1oF3xKb via IFTTT

Poland protest: Hundreds of thousands demand change in Warsaw

Politicians including main opposition leader Donald Tusk led crowds calling for a change of direction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QrMcqe7 via IFTTT

GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber arrested over celebrity threats

Yoshikazu Higashitani, aka GaaSyy, returns to Japan months after Tokyo police issued his arrest warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rDI3id4 via IFTTT

War with US would be 'unbearable disaster', says China

At a defence summit, China said it was open to dialogue as tensions rise between the two superpowers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H5YyFXm via IFTTT

BBC business newsVote on CBI's reforms nerve-wracking, says new boss

Rain Newton Smith says she believes the CBI should survive ahead of vote of confidence at the group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZoqHNIt via IFTTT

Succession actor Brian Cox on why he hasn't watched finale

The actor revealed a few spoilers when he spoke to Laura Kuenssberg about the show's ending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IkoK2Fd via IFTTT

India train accident: 'Distress and chaos' at hospital treating injured passengers

A collision between three trains in Odisha state left at least 288 people dead and over 800 injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iaoIlYO via IFTTT

French Open 2023: Elena Rybakina withdraws from Roland Garros through illness

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulls out of the French Open shortly before her third-round match because of illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EZFckVh via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrain strikes hit FA Cup final and Beyoncé concert

Drivers walk out over pay and conditions in the third rail strike this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jDs36xi via IFTTT

India train accident: Modi vows punishments over deadly Odisha crash

At least 288 people were killed in the collision of two passenger trains and a goods train in Odisha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f3OWiq4 via IFTTT

Eyewitnesses describe pain and agony of India train crash

The train collision in India's Odisha state on Friday evening is the country's worst this century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yf3u5pD via IFTTT

Three Israeli soldiers killed near Egypt border

The incident came after a drug smuggling operation was thwarted at the border, the army says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lrznaNb via IFTTT

Daylight shows devastation after India train crash

More than 230 people are known to have died in the train collision in the Indian state of Odisha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gf5GcsM via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS adds 339,000 jobs in May defying slowdown fears

Job creation in the US was far stronger than expected as the central bank fights inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/f0LwGSH via IFTTT

How referee got accosted by irate fans after Euro final... in 60 seconds

Anthony Taylor is a target of fans' frustrations after Jose Mourinho's side lose the Europa League on penalties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o7nAr5v via IFTTT

Senegal shuts social media as protesters die after Sonko sentencing

Police surround the home of the opposition leader, who faces a two-year jail term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UGceO4T via IFTTT

Drug traffickers smuggling crystal meth past South East Asia security - UN

Gangs in South East Asia have learnt to evade authorities to sell crystal meth overseas, a report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pfIQ4KN via IFTTT

Iran prisoner spends 1,000 days in solitary confinement

Amnesty International says Vahid Afkari was wrongly convicted and should be immediately released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0kazmlU via IFTTT

Ben Roberts-Smith case: Will Australia see a war crimes reckoning?

A court has upheld reports that a top soldier killed unarmed Afghans - but wider questions remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/81g4iFt via IFTTT

Why soldier's defamation case loss raises next question... in 83 seconds

The BBC explains why an Australian soldier lost a war crimes defamation case - and what could happen next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OM7fLCn via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps

Whole towns in Europe are being heated by huge, energy efficient heat pumps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tFfnHV2 via IFTTT

Kim Cattrall to appear in And Just Like That series finale

Samantha Jones was noticeably absent from the first series of the hit drama's spin-off show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jmXStR8 via IFTTT

BBC business newsLondon still works for stock market listings, says We Soda boss

We Soda could be valued at £6bn when it floats in the UK, in a boost for the London stock market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8Wrl25z via IFTTT

Armie Hammer: US actor will not be charged with sexual assault

The US actor faced an accusation of rape an allegations he sent a string of explicit messages online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jZfexLA via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Dashcam captures moment missile debris falls onto Kyiv road

The incident happened on 29 May during a rare daytime attack on the city, no one was injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ebDoTpf via IFTTT

BBC business newsHouse prices fall at fastest annual pace in nearly 14 years, says Nationwide

Nationwide says prices in the year to May fell 3.4% and higher mortgage rates could hit the market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u57Mac6 via IFTTT