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BBC business newsTelegraph up for sale after takeover collapses

The ownership of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph was set to be transferred to a Abu Dhabi-backed bid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ktvPTFn via IFTTT

BBC business newsPremier Inn owner Whitbread to cut 1,500 jobs

The company plans to sell or close more than 200 restaurants and expand its hotel business. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l9iAFRZ via IFTTT

Ukraine's 'Harry Potter castle' hit in deadly Russian strike

Five people are killed in an attack on a private university in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SkAu1Vd via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrain strikes: How May's disruption affects you

Train drivers are staging strikes and an overtime ban around the May Bank Holiday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qS4dPyj via IFTTT

MP says he was deported from Africa over China criticism

Tory MP for East Worthing and Shoreham Tim Loughton says he was barred from entering Djibouti. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sNbl70d via IFTTT

Musk in China to discuss full self driving - reports

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rsLZvTo via IFTTT

Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump's age at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CMnjLsy via IFTTT

Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AHG3ib4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPost Office exec denies remote access cover-up

Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y7VlUOQ via IFTTT

China warns US not to step on its 'red lines'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JUTN6iB via IFTTT

Baby saved from dead mother's womb in Gaza dies

Sabreen was born by emergency C-section after Israel bombed a house in Rafah, killing her family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4RVbvrZ via IFTTT

Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities

Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VmXuW6j via IFTTT

BBC business newsSainsbury's boosted by strong food sales

The UK's second largest supermarket has spent heavily to keep prices low but clothing sales fell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n5oPtkx via IFTTT

BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots

The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uehp42z via IFTTT

Watch: Huge fire rages at Russian oil facility

A huge fire has broken out at a Russian oil refinery following reports of overnight drone attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5XWSY3m via IFTTT

BBC business newsLloyds profits drop 28% after bumper 2023

The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aqhVuKE via IFTTT

Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens

The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dDPUHpx via IFTTT

Diabetic Delhi leader finally gets insulin jab in jail

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he had been repeatedly asking Tihar prison authorities for insulin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wZoGBq1 via IFTTT

German far-right party aide held in China spy probe

Prosecutors identify the suspect as Jian G and accuse him of passing information to Chinese intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MUhymFj via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow robots are taking over warehouse work

At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A0MgsVD via IFTTT

BBC business newsTikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'

The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JGi70rx via IFTTT

The key players in Donald Trump's hush-money trial

They include a judge and prosecutors who have previously tangled with Mr Trump, an all-in defence team and several curious witnesses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZFV4Pbi via IFTTT

Pro-China party wins Maldives election by landslide

Led by president Mohamed Muizzu, the party's win is seen as support for closer ties with Beijing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IKjF6UC via IFTTT

BBC business newsDubai airlines resume full schedule after flooding chaos

Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/kuhDjK4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsOil price eases as Iran downplays attack

Oil prices eased after Iran said a missile strike from Israel did little damage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K9I8zek via IFTTT

Togo passes laws removing president's term limits

Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hrvTjug via IFTTT

American Idol singer Mandisa dies aged 47

Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8gqcMEO via IFTTT

Children among nine dead in Russia strike on Ukraine

Russia strikes two cities in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting the station in Dnipro. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AWda8mn via IFTTT

BBC business newsAlmost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NOkG3nw via IFTTT

Bowen: The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows

Whatever happens next, the rules of the "the game" between the two countries have changed, writes Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3y8JUb6 via IFTTT

Major disruption grips Dubai airport as Gulf storms persist

"It remains an incredibly challenging time," says the head of the world's second busiest airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yv3Ljlp via IFTTT

BBC business newsPost Office boss cleared of misconduct claims

An investigation on behalf of the Post Office cleared Nick Read of misconduct allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rGjalsC via IFTTT

Two suspected Russian spies arrested in Germany

The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fe7QwvO via IFTTT

China's newest ally in the Pacific goes to the polls

The impoverished Solomon Islands is holding its first election since the country's pivot to Beijing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ijcavhz via IFTTT

Safe houses, exiles and spies: The border town hiding Myanmar’s refugees

Mae Sot has become an uneasy refuge for Burmese on the run, akin to Cold War-era Berlin or Casablanca. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zBaXjVL via IFTTT

Watch moment spire collapses at Copenhagen stock exchange

Video posted on social media captured the iconic spire tumbling to the ground after fire ravages the building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q2vPyV7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsSuperdry to quit stock market in bid for survival

The brand, which runs 216 shops as well as franchised stores, is looking at ways to save cash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GsMvLrk via IFTTT

Copenhagen's historic stock exchange in flames

There was shock as the 17th Century building's spire collapsed in the fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wUYonXW via IFTTT

Watch: Fires blaze along Miami highway

Stubborn brush fires in Florida's state capital, Miami, have been burning for several days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wyYm5Qj via IFTTT

Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FNyskph via IFTTT

'Hero' who took on killer describes Sydney attack

Damien Guerot confronted the killer in a desperate bid to stop the attack, which killed six people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oUDF7ty via IFTTT

Oil prices dip after Iran attack on Israel

Prices had already risen in expectation of action, with Brent crude near a six-month high last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4vWKkJ via IFTTT

Mum killed protecting baby was 'beautiful person'

Ashlee Good was killed and her nine-month-old baby injured during Joel Cauchi's rampage at a Sydney mall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x7sMCVB via IFTTT

BBC business newsBusiness inspired by tragedy makes Forbes list

Olivia Jenkins named her jewellery brand after her mother who died of cancer in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UzwB3g0 via IFTTT

'A very long night for Israel and a dangerous moment'

Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel raises the risk of an escalation in the region, the BBC's Middle East correspondent says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tJi0WnY via IFTTT

BBC business newsBaldur's Gate 3 wins big at Bafta Games Awards

Super Mario Bros Wonder won two, while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor missed out despite six nominations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oLFHyxt via IFTTT

BBC business newsBates looking at Post Office private prosecutions

Alan Bates, who has led a campaign for justice for decades, says he wants people to be held to account. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GibahRo via IFTTT

Sydney mall attack: 'It was insanity'

Eyewitnesses tell of their horror as a deadly knife attack sparked panic at a Sydney shopping mall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qApc60T via IFTTT

Man shot after stabbings at Sydney mall

Crowds flee shopping centre after reports of multiple stabbings, with unconfirmed reports of several killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/046oZ3j via IFTTT

Russia floods leave houses almost submerged

Water levels in Orenburg are 2m above critical levels, and some houses have just their roofs showing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V0dHlpT via IFTTT

Brightest-ever explosion's mystery of missing gold

The brightest burst of light ever recorded was caused by a supernova, but that prompts new questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0BQcZje via IFTTT

BBC business newsFormer Post Office boss Alan Cook apologises at inquiry

The inquiry is looking into how and why more than 900 sub-postmasters were prosecuted on the basis of a faulty IT system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cy6zaMq via IFTTT

The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore

The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMv1jPN via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow AI is helping to prevent future power cuts

Artificial intelligence software is being used to predict electricity demand and supply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NVjuisk via IFTTT

BBC business newsTesco says price pressures easing as profits soar

The UK's biggest supermarket chain made annual pre-tax profits of nearly £2.3bn up from £882m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PVFn2MC via IFTTT

Arrest warrant issued for Chiefs' Rice over crash

An arrest warrant is issued for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice after he was involved a hit-and-run crash that injured four people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ARaTkDt via IFTTT

Drone video from Russia shows highest ever levels of flooding

In the Russian region of Orenburg, thousands of people have been evacuated as water levels surge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ej6koz3 via IFTTT

Can US pressure deliver Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza?

Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar remain far apart on key issues after six months of war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pYRfTAd via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow AI is being used to prevent illegal fishing

Illegal fishing remains a huge global problem, but AI is now being used to tackle the issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mD3AOEv via IFTTT

Israel reduces troop numbers in southern Gaza

Israel's military says it has completed its mission in Khan Younis and its troops will rotate out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SAaeNZh via IFTTT

The eclipse's 4-minute window into the Sun's secrets

The blackout will give scientists a rare chance to do experiments they cannot do any other time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zbqOh7y via IFTTT

West faces 'authoritarian' alliance, says Nato head

Nato head Jens Stoltenberg tells Laura Kuenssberg authoritarian powers are becoming more aligned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QIoV2OH via IFTTT

'Worst floods in decades' hit Kazakhstan and Russia

Tens of thousands are evacuated in northern Kazakhstan, amid warnings that floods are spreading in Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6jDBuRS via IFTTT

Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nyIfVxD via IFTTT

Behind the McDonald's boycott controversy

McDonald's will buy back all of its Israeli sites after sales slumped following a boycott of the brand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCPY5ZJ via IFTTT

Diddy's son accused of sexual assault in lawsuit

Christian "King" Combs is accused of attacking a woman on a yacht during a 2022 family vacation in St Martin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IgJXnlC via IFTTT

Six Russian planes destroyed by drones - Ukraine

Security sources tell the BBC another eight bombers were badly damaged in the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B2CGuH7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK house prices fall for first time in six months

Prices fell in March with higher mortgage rates affecting affordability, the Halifax says from BBC News https://ift.tt/RswkqFm via IFTTT

BBC business newsBillionaire Joe Lewis fined $5m but avoids prison

The 87-year-old - whose family trust owns Tottenham Hotspur - gave secret stock tips to his girlfriend and employees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LocfvM8 via IFTTT

Israel says it will open new aid routes to Gaza after Biden call

It comes hours after the US president told Israel it must protect civilians if it wants to keep Washington's support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jvFdqm5 via IFTTT

SA speaker hands herself to police in corruption probe

The speaker is accused of soliciting bribes during her time as defence minister, which she denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mr2ZaHg via IFTTT

Top India airline to cut flights amid crew protests

Vistara has seen massive disruption in its services amid reports of pilots going on mass sick leave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eMOWT1r via IFTTT

Gaza aid ship turns back after deadly Israeli strike on convoy

There has been widespread condemnation from world leaders after the attack that killed seven aid workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G1ovSIO via IFTTT

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally

The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KX7NmiO via IFTTT

BBC business newsHouse price growth subdued as borrowing costs bite

Prices in March rose 1.6% compared with a year earlier but were down compared with February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TDerpyt via IFTTT

Hundreds of Indians rescued from Cambodia scam factories

India says around 250 citizens who were forced to run online scams in Cambodia were repatriated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qlJtxRM via IFTTT

Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait

The firm previously said SU7 pre-orders had hit 88,898 within 24 hours of it starting to take orders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NTsx6Zn via IFTTT