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What does Haniyeh's killing mean for Gaza ceasefire?

As Hamas's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh was a key interlocuter in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wzlVGNx via IFTTT

Yolande Knell: 'This would have been extremely well planned'

The BBC's Yolande Knell in Jerusalem on what we know about Ismail Haniyeh's death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hfxm9yN via IFTTT

Scores missing as India landslides kill 158

More than 180 people are still missing after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in Kerala state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a81rOdq via IFTTT

Greece imposes restrictions to tackle 'goat plague'

At least 7,000 animals have already been culled, as the authorities try to contain a highly contagious infection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QI95oaK via IFTTT

BBC business newsJunior doctors offered 22% pay rise in deal to end strike action

It is thought the new pay deal being offered is worth 22%, on average, over two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LdS3MKv via IFTTT

Thousands hit by N Korea floods as Kim calls 'emergency'

A photograph taken by state media shows Kim Jong Un travelling through a flooded area in a Lexus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/02gvOCf via IFTTT

The 'upside-down' sex life of a rare Indian frog revealed

In India, a species of frogs mate and lay their eggs while upside down, a new study has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cfD53t0 via IFTTT

'Not every Norwegian feels guilty but many do'

Norway's oil wealth has made it one of the world's richest countries, but some feel bad about it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CtMswa0 via IFTTT

France rail repairs completed after arson attacks

Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mid3cSO via IFTTT

Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums. from BBC News https://ift.tt/woSxGvk via IFTTT

Venezuela's economy runs on oil - and music

Venezuela's battered economy is one of the key battlegrounds in Sunday's presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pVXoBcM via IFTTT

BBC business newsSainsbury's sorry for 'racist slur' trouser detail

Customers pointed out that the listing used a phrase deployed by racists to avoid language filters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FZQYdLC via IFTTT

Israeli strike on Gaza school 'kills 30'

Israel said Hamas was using the school, but Gaza's health ministry said most victims were children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ysiVtBL via IFTTT

Watch: Astronauts enjoy zero-gravity Olympics

As the Olympics kicks off on earth, astronauts working on the International Space Station wish athletes well. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t8cq50W via IFTTT

Crew 'held each other and jumped' as typhoon sunk ship

Survivors of the Tanzania-flagged Fu Shun said they swam "with all their lives" to shore. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WI4muPA via IFTTT

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president

Barack and Michelle Obama say Ms Harris has the "strength that this critical moment demands". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qQzGX4s via IFTTT

French high-speed rail vandalised before Olympic ceremony

French rail company SNCF says its network has been targeted by "malicious acts". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fawi4kv via IFTTT

Scorn as Bangladesh PM weeps at train station damage

Many said she did not appear to express the same level of sympathy towards those who had died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zn8gPFz via IFTTT

100 bottles of champagne found in 19th Century wreck

The cargo could have been heading to the table of Tsar Nicholas I, a diver believes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qz8l0Jp via IFTTT

BBC business news'I've lost £680 because of Carpetright collapse'

Some customers unable to get refunds as more than 200 shops shut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iQP61GV via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhy tech bros are turning to Trump

The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains momentum. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ruLofFt via IFTTT

BBC business newsDelta faces probe as CrowdStrike disruption lingers

The US Transportation Secretary said Delta must honour rules granting refunds to travellers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KNT2lqV via IFTTT

14 dead after Nepal plane crashes during takeoff

An airline official told the BBC that the Saurya Airlines flight was headed to Pokhara, a popular tourism destination. from BBC News https://ift.tt/16lAHkP via IFTTT

Ukrainian attack on ferry kills one in Russian port

The attack, which left several injured, occurred on a port near the illegally-annexed Crimean peninsula. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aF9Qc6v via IFTTT

BBC business newsLab-raised meat 'not the enemy', say farmers

Researchers found British farmers more open to working with synthetic meat producers than others around the world from BBC News https://ift.tt/WCN4hRU via IFTTT

TV contestant killed, ate protected bird in NZ - media

The government has issued warnings to the participant and the production team for the killing of a weka bird. from BBC News https://ift.tt/scWxFQl via IFTTT

India alert after boy dies from Nipah virus in Kerala

The virus is transmitted from animals such as pigs and fruit bats to humans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ILaW2qf via IFTTT

BBC business newsPrime sued in trademark case by US Olympic committee

The drink is accused of using US Olympic trademarks without an agreement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7AcbQIl via IFTTT

BBC business newsPrime drinks company sued by US Olympic committee

The drink is accused of using US Olympic trademarks without an agreement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7AcbQIl via IFTTT

BBC business newsPost Office drama star meets real-life victims of scandal

Will Mellor on the role which changed his life and meeting the victims trying to move on with theirs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YFlLcNi via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhat will future aerial dogfights look like?

AI with dogfighting ability is being developed by the UK and US air forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OUVMEbd via IFTTT

World's longest rowing boat to carry Olympic torch

The 24-seater boat will take the Olympic torch down a section of the River Marne on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rMy7kn0 via IFTTT

San Diego Zoo pandas make official debut

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the US in 21 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g4CvXEO via IFTTT

Ukrainian nationalist ex-MP shot dead in Lviv street

Iryna Farion caused controversy by suggesting that “true patriots” of Ukraine should not speak Russian in any situation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VN8htws via IFTTT

China bridge collapse kills at least 11 after floods

The partial collapse during torrential rains Shangluo city has killed at least 11 with 30 people still missing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ghTncyq via IFTTT

'Drill, baby, drill' - At the RNC as Trump charmed crowd

The BBC's Kayla Epstein watched on as Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Milwaukee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dpPgiKa via IFTTT

BBC business newsMass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks

Major banks, media outlets, telecom providers and an airline are among those reporting to be affected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ObRDtQ2 via IFTTT

Hulk Hogan and Melania join Trump at Republican convention

Donald Trump spoke for an hour and a half at the Republican National Convention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZPYtkFr via IFTTT

BBC business newsLabour's plans are not a quick fix for UK economy

It will take well into next year before we see any impact on economic growth from these plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/puk92od via IFTTT

Watch: Trump's granddaughter speaks publicly for the first time

The 17-year-old granddaughter of Donald Trump, Kai Trump, addresses the Republican convention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TbqWw8O via IFTTT

BBC business newsFalling clothes prices help keep inflation rate steady

The cost of living rose at 2% in the year to June, in line with the Bank of England's target. from BBC News https://ift.tt/apQqCN7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow AI is fuelling uncertainty for game developers

In a struggling games industry AI has been hailed as a possible saviour. But not everyone's convinced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/56ERbgG via IFTTT

'Super spicy' crisps land Japanese students in hospital

The company's website is full of warnings - it "forbids" those under 18  from eating the potato chips. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U26uNnL via IFTTT

Four Indian soldiers killed as Kashmir violence surges

The relatively peaceful Jammu region has witnessed increasing violence in recent months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Qdk0Hh via IFTTT

T-shirts showing Trump after shooting pulled in China

The T-shirts went on sale within hours of the shooting and were available on popular e-commerce sites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sGF0cwE via IFTTT

'I'm supposed to be dead' says Trump after shooting

The former president says he survived Saturday's attack at a Pennsylvania rally "by luck or by God". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zWqNngm via IFTTT

Car bomb kills Somalis watching Euro final at a cafe

"I saw injured people screaming for help - it was terrifying," one survivor tells the BBC in Mogadishu. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZWNdURF via IFTTT

Police hunt mayor accused of being Chinese spy

Authorities fail to arrest mayor whose case has gripped a nation embroiled in a sea dispute with China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UAgHZV2 via IFTTT

Fans use stadium air vents to get into Copa America

Fans climb over walls and into ventilation shafts to get into the stadium hosting the Copa America final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Prsua4b via IFTTT

Video shows Trump rally shooter on roof

The former president was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, and has since returned home to New Jersey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8PWjzf7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsDover port warns of up to two-hour waits at peak times

New EU border checks and travel for the Olympics will increase congestion at the UK's busiest port. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vFwm6oO via IFTTT

Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security

The former US president and supporters around him are seen crouching after loud bangs are heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mxs3pWB via IFTTT

Celebrity sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Known as Dr Ruth, she advocated for open conversations about sex and intimate topics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gKUvy6u via IFTTT

Hamas says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza humanitarian zone

An air strike hit a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AkslgiN via IFTTT

'Relief' as Canadian serial killer found guilty in death of 4 women

A judge rejected the defence case that Jeremy Skibicki was not criminally responsible for killing the indigenous women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PLCNwzk via IFTTT

In photos: Kim Kardashian, Bieber and Rihanna at grand India wedding

Photos from the months-long wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, son of Asia richest man Mukesh Ambani. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vsNkdtS via IFTTT

BBC business newsWill K-pop's AI experiment pay off?

Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HpQCIut via IFTTT

Key moments as Biden spars with reporters and fumbles twice

Watch the US president mix up world leaders' names twice - and make the case for why he can beat Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8EtlIe6 via IFTTT

Moment slackline record attempt goes wrong

Jaan Roose fell short of claiming the world record in Italy after falling before the finish line. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7NRE2cz via IFTTT

Srebrenica massacre: 'What happened should be known'

Victims' loved ones say "lies" are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ze2E50s via IFTTT

BBC business newsThames Water has 11 months until cash runs out

The UK's largest water company saw annual profits increase but its debts also climbed to over £15bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d4I0ZXx via IFTTT

‘Dad tried to kill us’: The fire that devastated Australia

Allegations that a father killed three of his children in a blaze have highlighted a crisis of family violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZoHnfx4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCarlsberg to buy Robinsons squash maker Britvic

The Danish brewer hopes buying Britvic will help grow its business in the soft drinks sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OMpgjTa via IFTTT

Macron asks French PM to stay on as political deadlock continues

France's president asks his prime minister to remain in post "to ensure the country's stability". from BBC News https://ift.tt/tvpDcQb via IFTTT

BBC business newsTata talks under way but no full jobs guarantee - Reynolds

The new business secretary says "job guarantees" will form part of its negotiations with Tata about its Port Talbot site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oMq9W3s via IFTTT

Napoleon's pistols sell for €1.69m at auction

The historic weapons are classed as national treasures and France has banned their export. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uPhojsa via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nj5yf41 via IFTTT

Iran's new president gives hope to some women and younger voters

Voters backed the moderate with hopes that he can soften sanctions and improve women's rights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JAKcUCd via IFTTT

West Africa junta chiefs to cement alliance with first meeting

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso hope to form closer ties and move away from the wider regional bloc, Ecowas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uLBi6rR via IFTTT

Sabrina Carpenter breaks UK chart record

The US singer becomes the first female to hold both the number one and two spots for three weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xMbgYXB via IFTTT

'I'm worried' - Democrats at Biden rally open to change

Wisconsin Democrats tell the BBC they support the president but are willing to consider replacing him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jZs6Jvc via IFTTT

BBC business newsMortgage costs 'biggest challenge' for homeowners

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says the housing market remains "delicately balanced". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Au9rsvF via IFTTT

BBC business newsNoise and steam as first blast furnace closes in Port Talbot

Tata Steel begins shutting down the heavy end of steel production in south Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tQ3zDTd via IFTTT

BBC business news'Airport parking firms left us out of pocket'

Travellers say their cars go missing and wrack up fines while they are supposedly safely parked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KIPiRlX via IFTTT

Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dkNmA4v via IFTTT

BBC business newsEx-Post Office chair denies hiding key Horizon report

Tim Parker says he did not share a report with the Post Office board following advice from lawyers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OBCtxDr via IFTTT

Australian Senator resigns after Gaza vote backlash

Fatima Payman has left the Labor party, after being penalised for supporting a vote on Palestinian statehood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ekxYb59 via IFTTT

BBC business newsLevelling up: Can the next government help the UK games industry?

Despite it bringing an estimated £6bn to the UK economy, politicians don't tend to talk about gaming. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zn9FYQo via IFTTT

China seizes Taiwan boat with crew for illegal fishing

Taiwanese officials have confirmed to the BBC that the boat was seized inside China’s territorial waters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y3mPgWT via IFTTT

Japan top court says forced sterilisation unconstitutional

The ruling brings to an end a decades-long fight for justice by victims who were forcibly sterilised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7FQ2TZJ via IFTTT

Flying in the eye of Hurricane Beryl

As the storm reaches the Caribbean, weather researchers fly through the cloud to gather data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VEDXLdb via IFTTT

BBC business newsHarland and Wolff posts £43m loss

The firm has reiterated its need for a £200m government loan guarantee to help stabilise its finances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qUysSWo via IFTTT

BBC business newsTata offers to meet unions if strike is called off

The firm is believed to have offered unions the chance to discuss future investment in Port Talbot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YTaXBsz via IFTTT

World Cup glory a vindication for India cricket legends

India defeated South Africa by seven runs on Saturday to bring home a World Cup after 13 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5RSPEyj via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe big growth problem facing whoever wins the election

The BBC's economics editor speaks to Swindon residents as part of the Your Voice, Your Vote project. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qY38Qku via IFTTT