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Sebastián Marset: Thousands hunt for alleged drug trafficker

Sebastián Marset is accused of trafficking and ordering the murder of an anti-crime prosecutor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c3XY9qz via IFTTT

Ukraine's Motherland monument gets a makeover

The BBC's James Waterhouse watches on as work to remove a huge Soviet-era symbol begins in Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CEQLyGh via IFTTT

Riad Salameh: Lebanon's tainted central bank chief steps down

Riad Salameh leaves the country's economy in tatters and is being investigated for embezzlement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lrcep8A via IFTTT

Pakistan explosion: Eyewitness describes doomsday scenes

The death toll is expected to rise as police look at the possibility of a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N3wv94X via IFTTT

China floods: Man rescued from overturned car

The rescue was shown on Chinese state TV as devastating floods hit Hebei province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kIStH7l via IFTTT

Qatar: Man walks slackline 185m above ground

Athlete Jaan Roose walked on a rope tied between the Iconic Towers in Lusail Marina, Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FyclIjo via IFTTT

Dashcam captures moment drone explodes in Moscow

Russia accuses Ukraine of a drone attack that damaged two buildings and injured one person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FRdZjPh via IFTTT

Russia storm: High winds kill 10 in central Volga region

Eight of the victims died when trees fell on their campsite near a lake in Mari El region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Qhr8F5 via IFTTT

WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RwHJbWm via IFTTT

Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ScpjZQ2 via IFTTT

Thailand Drone shows destruction after fireworks warehouse explosion

The warehouse and its surrounding area were destroyed after an explosion in southern Thailand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oMvqz2c via IFTTT

Iran sex tape scandal: Government says no prior knowledge of alleged behaviour

A video - which is unverified - allegedly shows a regional head of Islamic guidance having sex with another man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dSCEA8T via IFTTT

Colombian president's son arrested in money laundering probe

President Gustavo Petro ordered the investigation into his son Nicolas in March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D6RnB0a via IFTTT

Black bear cools off in California swimming pool

Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KQJak5i via IFTTT

Wagner could pose as migrants to enter EU, PM Morawiecki warns

Some Russian mercenaries are near the city of Grodno, close to Poland and Lithuania, Mr Morawiecki says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JfnQwcO via IFTTT

Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986

The body was discovered earlier this month by hikers who spotted a boot emerging from the ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UuR4eN7 via IFTTT

Greece wildfires trigger massive explosions at air force ammunition depot

The blasts happened at an air force depo as firefighters continue to tackle wildfires in Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h3oWmTw via IFTTT

BBC business newsBritish Airways owner IAG sees record profits as air travel recovers

Airline group IAG reports bumper profits helped by higher fares and a rebound in leisure travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jLNhxA2 via IFTTT

Israel-Lebanon border tension raises fears of bloody escalation

The Israeli-Lebanon front line holds ever-present risks of a new and devastating conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/coXUEwu via IFTTT

Randy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77

The bassist sang lead vocals on Take It To the Limit and backing vocals on Hotel California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LMZfiCx via IFTTT

BBC business newsNew Amazon strike dates mark a year of industrial action

GMB union members at sites in Staffordshire and Coventry are set to walk out for two days in August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HkOyET6 via IFTTT

Niger coup: Captive President Bazoum defiant after takeover

Mohamed Bazoum takes to Twitter as the army chief comes out in support of the takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KOyqlfJ via IFTTT

BBC business newsCo-op warns rising crime could create 'no-go' areas for shops

The retailer says crime levels in its stores have shot up by more than one third over the past year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OLqSdaw via IFTTT

Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion

Taiwan has learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and is moving to fortify vulnerable points. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xriXjzL via IFTTT

BBC business newsSemiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse?

Semiconductors power every aspect of modern life, from computers and smartphones to cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vW0YSde via IFTTT

BBC business newsWizz Air ordered to revisit rejected passenger claims

The aviation regulator is concerned passengers have not been compensated properly for disrupted flights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dQnYaU6 via IFTTT

Niger guards blockade President Mohamed Bazoum's palace - reports

It is not yet clear if this is an attempt by presidential guards to seize power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XfQtpGa via IFTTT

Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi?

China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F34C0oD via IFTTT

BBC business newsRail ticket office mass closure consultation extended

There will be least another month to respond to plans to close hundreds of rail ticket offices, the BBC understands from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1Vixlo4 via IFTTT

Colonisation 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard

John Howard's remark comes ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZG35Hkw via IFTTT

BBC business newsDame Alison Rose: Why did the government get involved?

"De-banking" was on ministers' radar before the row that led to the downfall of Dame Alison Rose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lFgxN7G via IFTTT

Cambodia's Hun Sen to resign and appoint son as PM

The hardline leader has ruled the country for 38 years and his party has total political control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KQUupvy via IFTTT

Joe Lewis: Tottenham Hotspur owner charged over alleged insider trading

British billionaire Joe Lewis is indicted in the US over an alleged insider trading scheme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A1MqBmR via IFTTT

Is Elon Musk right to ditch the Twitter bird logo?

Rebrands can pay off - but it's a risky move to replace a famous icon at an organisation in turmoil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rfY8wqx via IFTTT

Julian Sands: Room with a View actor's final cause of death is undetermined

The British actor's body was recovered in June, months after he'd gone missing in the mountains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hdst13T via IFTTT

Justice department sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio Grande river

Texas officials argue the barrier will help deter migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0JUjXKE via IFTTT

BBC business newsVirgin Media O2 to cut up to 2,000 UK jobs

The roles will go by the end of this year during what, the firm says, could be a "difficult" time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lSODcEV via IFTTT

Watch: Raging wildfires shut down Italian airport

Palermo’s airport was shut down overnight as wildfires burned around its perimeter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ChEwkKz via IFTTT

BBC business newsGreece fires: What are holidaymakers' rights?

Some airlines are continuing to fly to the islands but can you cancel your flight and get a refund? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sRuHkjb via IFTTT

Greece fires: Drone shows fire ravaged Rhodes town

Greece is grappling with devastating wildfires that have forced thousands to flee their homes and hotels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ui5hT1L via IFTTT

Sudan's Darfur terror: The radio presenter who gave birth and kept walking

A radio presenter in Sudan has a baby by the road as she flees militias she says killed her other sons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lPBjR7r via IFTTT

Residents flee burning homes in Rhodes

Locals run from burning houses as firefighters battle the wildfire flames on the Greek island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hptFzSv via IFTTT

BBC business newsUnilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1d9eI2h via IFTTT

Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1d9eI2h via IFTTT

BBC business newsTreasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row

Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cWmwz94 via IFTTT

Inside Odesa cathedral after Russian missile strike

Officials say at least one person has been killed in fresh Russian strikes on the Ukrainian port city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bPrjkNm via IFTTT

The 1975 cancels Indonesia and Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT row

The band has cancelled upcoming concerts in Indonesia - where homosexuality is shunned - and Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cSTw0HC via IFTTT

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AGlFaor via IFTTT

BBC business newsMerthyr Tydfil: Ffos-y-Fran mine accused of licence breach

Ffos-y-Fran produces two-thirds of the UK's coal and was supposed to close in September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/96X5V8F via IFTTT

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4DwaUiM via IFTTT

Greece wildfires: Tourists forced to leave hotels on island of Rhodes

Holidaymakers are being moved from their hotels in Rhodes, as wildfires bear down on the Greek island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RTPQ1Xc via IFTTT

Smoke as Russia claims fuel depot in Crimea hit

Russian officials say Ukraine is behind the attack but haven't provided any evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ftAPu6X via IFTTT

Crimea bridge closed after fuel depot hit - Russia

Russian-installed authorities halt railway services in Crimea and say Ukraine was behind a drone strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6g9G8vX via IFTTT

Berlin 'lion': Wild animal probably a boar, authorities say

Authorities call off a search for a suspected big cat spotted near the German capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tHSm10e via IFTTT

Goalkeeper Donnarumma and partner attacked and robbed in Paris

Italy and Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his partner were targeted at their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7ih4Wng via IFTTT

Does social media video show an escaped lion in Berlin?

Police in Germany say they are treating a video circulating on social media as "authentic". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8tykBcA via IFTTT

BBC business newsMcDonald's sets up investigation unit after abuse claims

The fast-food chain's UK boss said allegations uncovered by the BBC are "shocking". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nf8hvZd via IFTTT

Waterfalls form at train station after heavy rains

Parts of China have been hit by an onslaught of extreme weather, causing widespread flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GTcDFRA via IFTTT

Johannesburg explosion: South Africa concern over second suspected gas explosion

An unexplained blast in Johannesburg killed one person and injured 48 more, South African authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WewdJol via IFTTT

BBC business newsPremier Foods will not raise prices for rest of year

The maker of Mr Kipling cakes says it believes recent input cost inflation is "past its peak". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NygtKAB via IFTTT

Police search for suspected lion roaming Berlin area

Residents in the south-western outskirts of Berlin are being told to stay indoors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/967noxf via IFTTT

Xi Jinping meets Henry Kissinger as US seeks to defrost China ties

The 100-year-old diplomat's surprise trip to Beijing follows a flurry of visits by US officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gXYq2nf via IFTTT

Watch moment divers free trapped whale sharks

Five whale sharks were found trapped in fishing nets in Indonesian waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OcB2A34 via IFTTT

Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud

Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FfZcLsk via IFTTT

BBC business newsFacebook-owner Meta exec Nick Clegg claims AI 'quite stupid'

Meta's president of global affairs Sir Nick Clegg has downplayed the risks of the current technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cIGlJpj via IFTTT

Chamoli: Fifteen die from electrocution near India river

The accident took place after an electricity transformer exploded near the Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t5pdOEn via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Crimea depot blasts force villagers to flee

The incident comes days after an attack on the Kerch Bridge that links occupied Crimea to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7lJsxMZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsMcDonald's sexual abuse claims 'deeply concerning' - PM spokesman

The comments comes after 100 current and recent workers tell the BBC about sexual assault, harassment and racism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fQV3lib via IFTTT

First US nuclear sub docks in South Korea since 1981

The visit was agreed under a landmark defence pact in April and comes amid rising tensions with Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y78z5vB via IFTTT

Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PlZ2Kcm via IFTTT

BBC business newsBanks warned over 'weak excuses' for savings rates

The financial regulator also says it will look closely at close to zero interest rates for loyal savers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/srhlUEZ via IFTTT

US national held in North Korea - UN body

US national held in North Korea after crossing border, UN body says from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WdtHQV4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsFood price growth slows for fourth month, say shops

Shoppers are spending more on promotions to save money but overall inflation remains "high". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u81YnDj via IFTTT

Commonwealth Games: 2026 event in doubt after Victoria cancels

Victoria says the cost of the tournament had ballooned to three times original estimates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QlZkUOt via IFTTT

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd

Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ujs0RyM via IFTTT

Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols

The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sr1qeiG via IFTTT

Jane Birkin: Artist and style icon's life in pictures

France's president said she was a "French icon" who "sang the most beautiful words of our language". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kSmLvFa via IFTTT

BBC business newsCall of Duty battle over after Sony deal with Microsoft

Sony agrees deal with tech giant to keep franchise on PlayStation as Activision buyout moves step closer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jWDfONL via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Last grain ship leaves Odesa as deal deadline looms

Russia has threatened not to extend the deal allowing Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports despite the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iqb5cRu via IFTTT

Tour de France 2023: Fan causes crash on stage 15 while taking selfie

A spectator taking a selfie causes an early crash in the peloton with about 20 riders coming off their bikes on stage 15 of the Tour de France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sTWPZBa via IFTTT

Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zhQDoTs via IFTTT

BBC business newsMortgage rates: Six reasons why the pain isn't as bad as it could be

Mortgage rates are at a 15-year high, but there are reasons why the pain may not be as bad as it could be. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sDGN9Vu via IFTTT

John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g0PWUf7 via IFTTT

Europe heatwave: No respite in sight for heat-stricken southern Europe

The heatwave that brought temperatures above 40C across the Mediterranean will intensify next week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tZNgKG3 via IFTTT

Republican prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes

State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vw4Mz1d via IFTTT

Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms

After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vqgOpBz via IFTTT

Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood?

A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NqSV53t via IFTTT

BBC business newsShops asked to halt mafia-themed Scotch whisky orders

Regulators find that a Polish firm's "Cosa Nostra" Scotch whisky product "glamorises" firearms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AQy3VRF via IFTTT

Watch: Man catches Florida’s longest-ever Burmese python

A Florida hunter has wrestled and caught a 19ft Burmese python, the longest-ever documented in the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vGtAZ0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGatwick Airport workers to strike for eight days in summer holidays

Nearly a thousand workers are set to strike at the airport for eight days in July and August, union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/epUbkrT via IFTTT

BBC business newsSAG strike: Hollywood actors walk out over pay and AI worries

Some 160,000 performers stop work, bringing most US film and TV productions to a halt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Klop9hX via IFTTT

Hollywood actors' strike expected alongside screenwriters

The SAG-AFTRA union is expected to opt for strike action on Thursday, after studio talks broke down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zfAnBU6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsWarning public debt could soar as population ages

Debt could rise to more than 300% of the size of the economy by 2070, the government's forecaster says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/azM4H8g via IFTTT

BBC business newsVirgin Media investigated by Ofcom over contract cancelling issues

Ofcom says it will open an investigation after customers said it was too difficult to cancel services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/A3E8idm via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Russian general fired after criticising army leaders

General Ivan Popov says he refused to keep quiet over issues at the front line in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LRdiaHs via IFTTT

BBC business newsMortgage rates: 'I have £50,000 but can't buy a house'

Young people say buying feels hopeless and feel penalised as renters unable to save. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VhNp3K via IFTTT

Watch: North Korean state TV shows latest missile launch

State media has broadcast a video of Wednesday’s intercontinental ballistic missile launch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bszyJ6A via IFTTT

Milan Kundera, author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, dies aged 94

The exiled Czech-French writer used satire to explore totalitarianism and the human condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yGDLNs4 via IFTTT

French to get bonus to make do and mend clothes

In a bid to tackle fast fashion, consumers will get a discount worth up to €25 (£21) per repair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PjFclwm via IFTTT

BBC business newsThames Water: nationalisation is not the way forward says new chairman

The firm's new chairman pledges to improve performance while Ofwat warns of "deep-rooted" issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eM9BoAG via IFTTT

US storms: Vermont assesses 'devastating' damage as floods recede

Crews in the flooded state capital will clear debris and inspect buildings on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BoVxAOg via IFTTT

Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand coup leader departs the stage

Prayuth Chan-ocha's nine years of authoritarian rule saw a sweeping crackdown on political dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ythgu2F via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK banks can withstand fresh crisis, key test finds

Bank of England says lenders are resilient but rising interest rates are weighing on homes and firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6zoNKT8 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Russian ex-navy commander shot dead while jogging in Krasnodar

Stanislav Rzhitsky was reportedly shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the Russian city of Krasnodar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AWbVyr via IFTTT

Japan floods: three die as island hit by 'heaviest' rainfall

At least three people have died in flooding and landslides caused by record rainfall on Kyushu island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8THCWtZ via IFTTT

Volcano erupts 20 miles from Iceland's largest airport

An eruption has sent lava and smoke pouring on the Reykjanes peninsula following intense earthquake activity in the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7xvu5t6 via IFTTT

Nathan Law: Police raid family home of exiled Hong Kong activist

Nathan Law's parents and brother have been taken for questioning after police raided their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/npjtiwx via IFTTT

US storms: Millions under flood warnings in north-east

At least one person dies in New York as flood waters sweep through streets and force road closures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lTOgfwe via IFTTT

Dutch PM Mark Rutte to quit politics after government collapse

Mark Rutte says he will stand down after fresh elections are held in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gXlSThK via IFTTT

Watch: Heavy rainfall and flooding in India's Himachal Pradesh

North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wHq24EQ via IFTTT

BBC business newsThreads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FCNJcVk via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Poland security patrols on high alert at Belarus border

Polish guards describe their concerns over Russia's Wagner group and the threat of unpredictability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a2pzqeS via IFTTT

BBC business newsLong Covid forces Harpenden businessman into early retirement

Prolonged brain fog means Marcus Whitehead has had to retire early from his high-powered city job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hK4QnsR via IFTTT

War in Ukraine: Biden flies to UK amid concern over cluster bombs

The US president is facing criticism over his decision to send the controversial weapons to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vTHASVY via IFTTT

Has Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing improved US-China relations?

Polite communication has returned to US-China relations - but progress could easily be knocked back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7iU8zkg via IFTTT

Twitter Blue accounts fuel Ukraine War misinformation

False and misleading claims about the war in Ukraine are being widely shared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f0MxBT8 via IFTTT

BBC business newsMinister refuses to commit to following pay board advice

Review bodies are advising the government on pay rises for public sector workers such as doctors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DgMJ3ho via IFTTT

France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots

The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rbOLWfP via IFTTT

BBC business newsOfwat complacent over Thames Water affair - MP

A committee of MPs will quiz the watchdog on Wednesday over whether it has been "asleep at the wheel". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YLw0UIA via IFTTT

US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations says Janet Yellen

But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HNyLiJs via IFTTT

Luis Sánchez: Mexico finds murdered journalist's body in Nayarit

Luis Sánchez of La Jornada newspaper is the latest victim in a spate of attacks on journalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mqAys5n via IFTTT

Cluster bombs: Unease grows over US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine

Washington is supplying the weapons to Kyiv, but they are outlawed in more than 100 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0DzKZ5r via IFTTT

Sudan conflict: Air strike kills at least 22 in Khartoum

Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AspMHl6 via IFTTT

Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse

The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0QpNxiD via IFTTT

Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rbkqjye via IFTTT

Janet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LTXnIEN via IFTTT

President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th day

The island became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IGuyZi7 via IFTTT

Fukushima: China extends ban on some Japanese food over wastewater release plan

The move is a response to Japan's plan to release water from the wrecked nuclear plant into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WnPzZhG via IFTTT

BBC business newsMartin Lewis felt 'sick' seeing deepfake scam ad on Facebook

A fake advert circulating online features a computer-generated likeness of the money-saving expert. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/076FE12 via IFTTT

Taylor Swift: What Asian fans did for her concert tickets

Furious competition for Eras Tour seats will fulfil or crush fans' Wildest Dreams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rj7ZNTV via IFTTT

BBC business newsStrike action could hit summer holiday flights in Europe

A union for European air traffic controllers says it could strike in a row over staffing and pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ePmHXO9 via IFTTT

Rahul Gandhi: Gujarat High Court dismisses Congress leader's appeal in defamation case

Gandhi was disqualified as a lawmaker in March after being sentenced to two years in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/udkocNf via IFTTT

BBC business newsHouse prices drop for third month in a row says Halifax

Halifax says figures for June show prices edged down by 0.1% as the market continues to cool. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/U01gRVA via IFTTT

Russian jets 'harassing' US aircraft over Syria - US Air Force

The US has released video reportedly showing its aircraft being forced to take evasive action during a mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yvwj9M4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCurrys boss: Smart speaker sales have fallen off a cliff

Sales of appliances and electronics fall as customers struggle with cost of living, retailer says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7kzdKFn via IFTTT

PUBG: India-Pakistan gaming love story ends in jail

Police say the Pakistani woman learnt she could enter India via Nepal through a YouTube video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ABDwsjk via IFTTT

BBC business newsCost of living: Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey talks about inflation interest rates and how it impacts young people

Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey talks to Newsround about inflation, interest rates and their impact on young people - and what he's doing about it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xFzLDAO via IFTTT

Coco Lee: The pioneering singer who charmed the world

Coco Lee was one of the first Asian singers to gain prominence in the US pop music world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XIhUYy0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsNatWest Lloyds Barclays and HSBC to be quizzed over savings rates concerns

The regulator will question the bosses of the major UK banks over worries rates on savings are too low. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PBp4kx7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsLeicester City facing 880k fine for fixing replica kit prices

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Nxivm cult: US actor Allison Mack released early from prison

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Jharkhand: Ten sent to jail in India for lynching Muslim man

Tabrez Ansari died from injuries inflicted by the men who forced him to say chants praising Hindu gods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rimjleS via IFTTT

Wisconsin: Riders trapped upside down for hours on rollercoaster

Eight passengers were safely rescued after the malfunction at the Wisconsin Forest County Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MifUvEJ via IFTTT

BBC business newsThames Water: Customers will not pay more if firm collapses

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Colombia: Country's last active guerrilla group ELN agrees truce

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BBC business newsPetrol stations accused of pocketing fuel duty cut

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BBC business newsClacton: The place where one in five has never had a job

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Fukushima nuclear disaster: UN watchdog approves plan for water release

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BBC business newsMortgage rates: Average five-year fix rises above 6%

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Australia PM Albanese backs cricket team after Jonny Bairstow Ashes row

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BBC business newsSainsbury's boss says food price rises starting to slow

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Ukraine war: Major Moscow airport flights disrupted by drone attack

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What is happening in Jenin... in 60 seconds

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BBC business newsCompanies refuse to hire 'unreliable' young workers

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BBC business newsWimbledon: Richard Curtis calls on championships to end Barclays sponsorship

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Barbie movie gets Vietnam ban over South China Sea map

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France riots: Why do the banlieues erupt time and time again?

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Nauru: Why Australia is funding an empty detention centre

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Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning - aide

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Wagner: Russians reflect on group's advance towards Moscow

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BBC business newsBig Thames Water investor backs turnaround plans

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Apology after Philippines tourism video uses foreign footage

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Baltimore shooting: Two dead and 28 injured in mass casualty event police say

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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AZ2XiL7 via IFTTT

New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

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Watch: 'Dark explorer' telescope launched into space

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Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery

King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LGexNPV via IFTTT

Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody says US Gen Mark Milley

The counter-offensive against Russia is advancing steadily but will be difficult, US Gen Mark Milley says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6LfXNJ5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsHundreds of jobs at risk at Boots site in Nottingham

Owner Fareva says the effects of political unrest and Covid has had a negative impact on business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gpJFXbO via IFTTT