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BBC business newsCristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads

US class action lawsuit seeks huge damages for his promotion of the world's largest crypto exchange. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gu5zQPq via IFTTT

Israel Gaza: Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi freed

The 22-year-old was arrested earlier this month over an Instagram post her family say she did not write. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8jleqN5 via IFTTT

Liat Beinin Atzili: US citizen among 16 Hamas hostages released

Two dual US-Israeli citizens have so far been released as part of a Qatari-brokered ceasefire in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PMCZ8S1 via IFTTT

Cynthia Nixon urges Gaza ceasefire outside White House

“We can't bomb our way to peace,” the Sex and the City actress tells BBC News. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yo6bZ5p via IFTTT

US military aircraft with eight aboard crashes off Japan island

Japanese broadcaster NHK said the Osprey was trying to land at Yakushima airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GFHQN6 via IFTTT

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: The story behind this heart-warming father-son kiss

The son was among 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India's Uttarakhand state for 17 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GKfWTYH via IFTTT

BBC business newsNew parents could save £500 on baby formula, CMA says

Families could make significant savings on baby formula by shopping around, watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YIAXHFN via IFTTT

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescued India workers tell of yoga and phone games

The 41 men are recuperating in hospital after being trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand state for 17 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FJXMg89 via IFTTT

Impala Platinum mine accident in South Africa kills 11

Leading mining company Impala Platinum describes the accident as the "darkest day" in its history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HmbIidG via IFTTT

BBC business newsWilko rescue deal failed because of greed, claims HMV boss

Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/K7NiWQH via IFTTT

Forklift chase: Ann Arbor Police chase 12-year-old boy

Police say preliminary investigations show the vehicle was unlocked with the key inside when it was taken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tCDImBo via IFTTT

Rashmika Mandanna: India actress urges women to speak up on deepfake videos

Rashmika Mandanna made the remark weeks after her deepfake video went viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i4AVlnd via IFTTT

Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister

The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yx4OGFg via IFTTT

Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict

As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wBnrPW via IFTTT

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers explore new ways to reach trapped Indians

The workers have been stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QjD6yTC via IFTTT

New Zealand smoking ban: Health experts criticise new government's shock reversal

Health experts are appalled as the new government plans to repeal the policy to fund tax cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3NoVRKj via IFTTT

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay

"I pray to God... please don't take this son away from me," says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q7VAUvm via IFTTT

Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose

Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HUXGnd8 via IFTTT

BBC business newsOnly shop on Lismore saved after community buyout

Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure the Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oBnLsw1 via IFTTT

Nine-year-old hostage reunited with father

Irish-Israeli Emily Hand, who was kidnapped on 7 October, was freed as part of a truce deal with Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zPnFE8Y via IFTTT

Mount Etna: Volcano sprays lava into Sicily's night sky

Europe's most active volcano spurts lava near Italy's city of Catania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jfgdFmA via IFTTT

Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll

President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aOZwRbI via IFTTT

Trafalgar Square: Norwegian Christmas tree felled ahead of London journey

A tree is given to London every year as a token of thanks for support in the Second World War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FtVpgB8 via IFTTT

Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County

The group was returning home after meeting the First Lady in Nairobi when they were swept away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EjwZXWV via IFTTT

BBC business newsBlack Friday: Amazon staff in Coventry strike

Workers striking in Coventry are supported by demonstrations in other European countries and the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O8JX1Ib via IFTTT

Ex-Obama aide held over anti-Muslim abuse at NYC halal cart vendor

Stuart Seldowitz was filmed calling a halal cart vendor a terrorist in a clip New York's mayor called "vile". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pq8TShN via IFTTT

BBC business newsHouseholds to be £1,900 poorer, says think tank

The government is on course to set a "grim" new record on living standards, Resolution Foundation says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jdpvG9i via IFTTT

BBC business newsNissan to commit to making new Qashqai and Juke electric models in Sunderland

The investment is thought to be in the region of £1bn and will help preserve 6,000 jobs from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eO4GyJN via IFTTT

Dutch anti-Islam politician celebrates win

Geert Wilders wins a dramatic victory in the the Dutch general election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dHLWSo2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsAutumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance but tax burden still rises

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says tax cuts will boost growth - but official forecasts paint a gloomy picture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/f9pZkJu via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow lockdown inspired fight against period poverty

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xkAXyKf via IFTTT

North Korea spy satellite: South partially suspends military deal after launch

South Korea will resume surveillance flights along its border with the North. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZIh5kVK via IFTTT

Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’

Google search queries for “climate anxiety” rise dramatically, data given exclusively to BBC 100 Women suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LCtBxPN via IFTTT

Abercrombie & Fitch suspends payments to ex-CEO after sex-trafficking claims

US fashion retailer suspends payments made to former boss following BBC investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5iAPIwk via IFTTT

Blackpink: Fans speculate as K-pop stars negotiate new contract

A slow drip of updates on contract negotiations leaves more questions than answers for fans from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H9bZwri via IFTTT

Palestinian football's 'star defender' among players stuck in Gaza

Ibrahim Abuimeir and two others won't be able to play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3QIDir6 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGovernment borrows more than expected in October

Public borrowing was higher than most economists had forecast last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZWzPl90 via IFTTT

A billion hearts break as India lose World Cup final

Cricket fans have taken to social media to express grief after Australia lifted the Cup on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JWqtf2j via IFTTT

OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss

The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aIrb3Pn via IFTTT

BBC business newsOpenAI to name new boss after firing co-founder

The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear after the chaotic ousting of former chief Sam Altman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aIrb3Pn via IFTTT

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers mull new ways to save trapped India workers

A week after a tunnel collapsed in northern India, officials consider fresh approaches to reach workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J9dNkiH via IFTTT

Gaza war: Premature babies evacuated from al-Shifa hospital

The 31 babies are taken to southern Gaza, as Israeli troops control the territory's largest hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PgQuXUx via IFTTT

BBC business newsHeathrow passengers facing delays after staff shortages and strong winds

Some travellers are waiting for hours after Air Traffic Control restricts take-offs and landings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FBIGOcH via IFTTT

BBC business newsHunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt does not rule out income tax cuts in Wednesday's Autumn Statement, as he tells Laura Kuenssberg priority is growth from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CTovS5d via IFTTT

BBC business newsX ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm

US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Jxp8LEB via IFTTT

Sudan conflict: ‘Our lives have become a piece of hell’

Those living through the war, now in its seventh month, tell the BBC conditions are worse than ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sf2hXpJ via IFTTT

China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says

Canberra says naval divers suffered injuries following a high-seas encounter with a Chinese warship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8mi3pEg via IFTTT

Thousands of Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day

Employees staged the walkout on one of the store's busiest days of the year, when it gives away reusable holiday cups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Wqk1LB via IFTTT

BBC business newsRetail sales hit lowest level since 2021 lockdowns

Shoppers bought less in October amid higher prices, rising living costs and poor weather. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/U3ju89b via IFTTT

School Strike 4 Climate: Australian students use 'sick note' to demand climate action

Thousands skipped class in nine cities to demand climate action, backed by a "sick note" from climate experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WKHVLFU via IFTTT

When Apec 'family photos' used to be fun

World leaders wore suits this year, but they once donned traditional silk jackets in China and ponchos in Peru. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hlcQ734 via IFTTT

Biden says 'vermin' rhetoric by Trump echoes Nazis

The president argues such language evokes 1930s Germany. A Trump aide says the Biden claim is "despicable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eQ3vYKB via IFTTT

Markwayne Mullin: Watch US senator challenges union leader to a fight

Republican Markwayne Mullin rose from his seat at a hearing to challenge a union leader to a fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UMtsTfa via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK inflation falls sharply to 4.6%

Prices are rising at their slowest rate in two years, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cjXvm5U via IFTTT

Xi Jinping arrives in the US as his Chinese Dream sputters

Economic woes put the Chinese leader in a more vulnerable negotiating position on this visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ycNhevX via IFTTT

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Race against time to rescue India workers

Forty labourers have been trapped in the tunnel for over 72 hours after a part of it collapsed on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9EzDq4m via IFTTT

King Charles cuts 75th birthday cake: 'We'll have to give you doggy bags!'

The King celebrated his 75th birthday with a party at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NIyPmRO via IFTTT

BBC business newsPay rises outstrip inflation by most for two years

Regular wages grew at an annual pace of 7.7% between July and September, surpassing the rate of price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lsiT67N via IFTTT

Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings

The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfxJoWs via IFTTT

BBC business newsRoyal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets

First and second class postal targets were breached by a "significant" margin, the regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IsgXH6d via IFTTT

Delhi AQI: Toxic haze in India capital after Diwali festival

Many people burst crackers to celebrate the Diwali festival despite a ban on fireworks due to high pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ngU2rdy via IFTTT

Mein Kampf found in Hamas base - Israeli president

Isaac Herzog told the BBC that Hitler's book was found at a site used by Hamas in northern Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AFIJ4Lv via IFTTT

Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base

More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w5bzE7M via IFTTT

Imo state won by Nigeria's APC, election results expected in Bayelsa and Kogi

Saturday's elections in three states were marred by reports of low turnout, violence and rigging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H5OWTly via IFTTT

In Gaza, fleeing refugees face hunger and disease: 'We are in the Dark Ages’

Hundreds of thousands who fled bombs are now washing in polluted seawater and sleeping in packed tents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kIt8fLd via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene

Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gdOWwMa via IFTTT

Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap

The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yuiUzMg via IFTTT

Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms

Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kTtDoY via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities

Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xAE5dhI via IFTTT

Manipur women in naked assault video ‘will not give up’

Two women in Manipur give the BBC their first face-to-face interview since being stripped and assaulted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CSErodL via IFTTT

BBC business newsLancashire supermarket chain Booths puts staff back behind its tills

Booths says removing its self-service checkouts is the right thing to do and what customers want. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OYskQCI via IFTTT

Chikungunya vaccine: US approves first shot against mosquito-borne virus

The FDA's approval is expected to speed up the vaccine's global rollout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9NGaEv via IFTTT

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital - reports

The 73-year-old passed out at a business conference in Mexico City, according to reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hVm7Z8 via IFTTT

Third Republican debate: Four takeaways from the Miami event

There were some heated exchanges on Ukraine and China, but strict moderation limited direct clashes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5m2ROkr via IFTTT

‘No anaesthesia, painkillers’: Giving birth in Gaza

New mothers speak of giving birth amid war and the fears they have for their children's futures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J9Es0Sh via IFTTT

BBC business newsNestle Caramac bars axed after 64 years

Nestle says it will no longer be making Caramac chocolate bars because sales have been falling, from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NtDlkpX via IFTTT

Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KW58dT2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsM&S revamp pays off with profit boost from food sales

The retailer reported much better-than expected results on Wednesday but warned of challenges ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fY67W0o via IFTTT

BBC business newsHouse prices rise for first time in six months, says Halifax

Halifax says fewer homes for sale lifted prices, but they are expected to fall in the coming months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WXDBjan via IFTTT

Israel's pain still raw a month after Hamas attacks

As the war rages, the focus for many in Israel is ensuring the safe return of more than 200 hostages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bfqujzg via IFTTT

Watch: Human skull found in Halloween section of US charity shop

The store owners told investigators the skull had been in a storage unit after being purchased several years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ALnVMW4 via IFTTT

Nepal earthquake: Survivors cremate the dead, face uncertain future

Homeless and sleeping in the cold outdoors, Nepal's earthquake survivors appeal for assistance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tNmho9S via IFTTT

BBC business newsBoohoo breaks ethical pledge over making clothes

The firm promised change in 2020, but the BBC has filmed staff squeezing suppliers after deals were agreed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bqkntxg via IFTTT

Watch: Prince William goes dragon boating in Singapore

The Prince of Wales was said to have “kept up really well” during a dragon boat training session. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W7pkeag via IFTTT

Rock in a hard place: France-Spain border residents angry over road blocks

Members of a French coastal town are campaigning to reopen a road connecting it with Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UMH1yns via IFTTT

Moussa Dadis Camara: Guinea ex-ruler sprung from jail by armed men

The authorities are hunting for former military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara and two others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0E1QkPb via IFTTT

Matthew Perry buried in private ceremony, US media reports

A private funeral was held in Los Angeles for the actor, attended by family and his Friends co-stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dqfhr4N via IFTTT

What a Donald Trump second term would look like

If he returns to the White House by winning the 2024 election, here is what he has said he wants to do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oRVvmEC via IFTTT

Minister's awkward EU summit kiss raises questions in Croatia

Croatia's foreign minister sparked controversy by greeting his German counterpart with a kiss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zptXcwq via IFTTT

Why Trump’s kids are taking the stand... in 90 seconds

The stakes are high for the Trump family as Donald Jr, Eric and Ivanka testify in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ONLfisu via IFTTT

Africa's week in pictures: 27 October - 2 November 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BbygUZm via IFTTT

Edgar Lungu: Zambian ex-president stripped of retirement benefits

Edgar Lungu's return to politics means he loses perks such as state protection, cars and a house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4FQalNR via IFTTT

Li Keqiang: China bids quiet farewell to popular ex-premier

It stands in contrast to the outpouring of sorrow for Li Keqiang among the Chinese public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fsHeQ4j via IFTTT

BBC business newsM&S pulls Christmas advert post after Palestinian flag criticism

M&S says sorry after a backlash claiming its advert depicted Palestinian flag colours in flames. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hqeLaCV via IFTTT

Halloween 2023: Heidi Klum wows at her annual party as a peacock

Celebrities donned their best spooky outfits at Klum's 22nd annual party in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oO6I50l via IFTTT

BBC business newsHouse prices in biggest rise for more than a year

The uptick in house prices probably due to a lack of homes on the market, the Nationwide building society says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/A65jp49 via IFTTT

NR Narayana Murthy: Why Indians are debating a 70-hour work week

A billionaire's advice to young Indians has sparked a conversation on healthy versus toxic work culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oLUVMyx via IFTTT