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Foreign fighters given senior Syrian army posts - reports

The move will raise concerns over the role radicalised foreign militants may play in Syria's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P9axGQt via IFTTT

An end to the war and lower food prices - what Russians want in 2025

People in Moscow speak to BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg about their wishes for the New Year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jpXQE82 via IFTTT

BBC business newsHS2 in 'very serious situation', boss says

Mark Wild said the high-speed project needed a "fundamental reset" as HS2 issued an update. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fEMRQaz via IFTTT

BBC business news'I work alone in my pub because of staff shortages'

Hotel and restaurants say they are struggling to attract enough staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l4Cvikj via IFTTT

Rebel Wilson marries Ramona Agruma in Sydney ceremony

The couple held a service in Sardinia in September and have now made it official in Wilson's hometown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1M5EhlW via IFTTT

Inside a Syrian 'reconciliation centre' where Assad's soldiers give up their weapons

Former regime fighters tell the BBC they want to regain civilian status and had nothing to do with atrocities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJUYejy via IFTTT

Video captures moments before South Korea plane crash

The Jeju Air flight landing at Muan Airport had 181 passengers on board when it crashed off the runway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LRXQ4Zu via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmerican Airlines resumes flights after technical issue

Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QDU1gPo via IFTTT

Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after being told to change jeans

The defending champion said he quit as a "matter of principle" after being told to change his jeans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LBaomZN via IFTTT

India mourns ex-PM Manmohan Singh with full state funeral

Mourners gathered across Delhi to pay respects to a former PM many credit for India's economic reform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n3TGuWR via IFTTT

Trump urges US Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

Trump says that he could negotiate a 'political resolution' for TikTok if the high court intervenes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nQ48OmH via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhy self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry

People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aVhq48Y via IFTTT

'I can't put my life on hold' - Israel's war-weary reservists look for an end to fighting

Under the burden of military service, some reservists are refusing to return to Israel's front lines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bdUE5gD via IFTTT

Manmohan Singh's decisions that shaped a billion lives

Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, led India through both good and bad times. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XAGm3T0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsHonda and Nissan join forces to take on China in cars

The firms want to strengthen their offerings in the face of Chinese competition in the electric vehicle sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdMUC9B via IFTTT

Five Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike

A Palestinian TV channel says they were in a marked media van, but Israel says it was targeting militants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FKALfkV via IFTTT

Taiwan's ex-presidential candidate charged with corruption

Ko, once a rising star in Taiwan politics, is accused of accepting half a million dollars in bribes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZPo1BKE via IFTTT

Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed

They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PdMfcb7 via IFTTT

Watch: ISS crew sends Christmas greetings from space

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Fl6EAW via IFTTT

Dozens killed as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan

There were 67 people on board when the plane crashed near the city of Aktau. from BBC News https://ift.tt/atX46yI via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhy self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry

People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2blvjiy via IFTTT

Boy, 7, injured by falling drone during holiday show

The boy required open-heart surgery after he was hit in the chest by the drone in Orlando, Florida. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xm6W7up via IFTTT

BBC business newsCadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years

The British chocolate maker is no longer listed among the 2024 warrants issued by King Charles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KlF1cZW via IFTTT

BBC business newsMorrisons customers complain loyalty card discounts not working

The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0IVHUTK via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK economy had zero growth between July and September

The economy fared worse than previously estimated in the quarter before the Budget, official figures suggest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZClUpFz via IFTTT

Watch: BBC reporter returns to childhood home destroyed in Syria civil war

Feras Killani grew up in Yarmouk in Damascus, which saw brutal fighting between rebel and government forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gqSZmju via IFTTT

Who is the suspect? What we know so far about Magdeburg market attack

The attack killed five people, including a nine-year-old child, and left more than 200 injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mZQ8aHv via IFTTT

BBC business newsSega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more." from BBC News https://ift.tt/sIXSivc via IFTTT

Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ygc9X63 via IFTTT

BBC business newsGovernment borrowing at three-year low for November

Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KnVHLAl via IFTTT

'We have to be more bold': Syria's musicians await future under new Islamist leaders

A lively electronic music scene developed under the Assad regime. Now, it's unclear what comes next. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BjHiA0z via IFTTT

The student who blew whistle on Kenya airport controversy

Nelson Amenya is hailed as a hero in Kenya after sharing details of a plan to lease the main airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9O4ZRU0 via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon hit by 'strike' during holiday season scramble

One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CE1BOiA via IFTTT

BBC business newsHundreds of driving examiners to be recruited to cut wait times

The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare". from BBC News https://ift.tt/OaRUzs3 via IFTTT

Japanese city to name and shame people who break trash rules

Fukushima plans to go through trash that is not properly sorted, and publicly identify offenders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P1cbOCs via IFTTT

BBC business newsPaula Vennells laughed at on final day of Post Office inquiry

Ex-Post Office boss claims colleagues did not give her information but says she isn't pointing fingers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MgzIKa9 via IFTTT

General's assassination pierces Moscow's air of normality

The killing of Igor Kirillov is a wake-up call for the Russian capital, writes Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PSdHLwX via IFTTT

Gaza ceasefire talks in final stage, Palestinian negotiator tells BBC

The official outlines a phased plan which would see hostages freed in step with Israeli pullouts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vh56Sfm via IFTTT

Igor Kirillov: Notorious mouthpiece and man behind Russia's chemical weapons

Kirllov, who has been killed in Moscow, was accused by the West of overseeing the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RWqBto5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPay growth jumps for first time in over a year

Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZMwsUrX via IFTTT

BBC business newsAmazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds

The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality". from BBC News https://ift.tt/8aDhc91 via IFTTT

Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea

Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O5GvyPB via IFTTT

BBC business newsAvanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off

Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FsCQgt5 via IFTTT

Founder of fashion chain Mango dies in cave accident

The 71-year-old is remembered for his fashion leadership after the accident in caves near Barcelona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XDzn0Z7 via IFTTT

Watch: Moment South Korean lawmakers vote to impeach President Yoon

MPs in Seoul voted 204 in favour and 85 against the motion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lLEUbnD via IFTTT

Crown of Thorns returns to Notre-Dame Cathedral after fire

The relic, believed by some to be worn by Jesus Christ, was rescued from the devastating fire in 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CiByzpw via IFTTT

South Korea has voted to impeach President Yoon - now what?

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie explains what happens next following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jyxDUcz via IFTTT

BBC business newsRoyal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets

It is the second year in a row the company has been fined by the regulator for poor delivery performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9PAqoY7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPlans for new energy tariffs with no standing charges

Energy firms will be forced to offer the new tariffs under a proposed shake-up of bills by the regulator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KUcWyEt via IFTTT

BBC business newsN Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says

Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over the long-running conspiracy from BBC News https://ift.tt/2THRbPV via IFTTT

Former Syria prison head charged with torture in US

Samir Ousman Alsheikh is accused of torturing and ordering the torture of prisoners at Adra Prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jtMQpdP via IFTTT

BBC business newsPlans for new energy tariffs with no standing charges

Energy firms will be forced to offer the new tariffs under a proposed shake-up of bills by the regulator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D40VTe6 via IFTTT

Syria rebel leader vows to shut down notorious Assad prisons

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani also said he would dissolve the former regime's security forces, in a statement seen by Reuters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XZ0Gnua via IFTTT

Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths

For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wVMvaiI via IFTTT

WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HkjoNTa via IFTTT

I hope Assad pays the price, says mother whose son's death inflamed 2011 Syrian revolution

Hamza al-Khatib, 13, was arrested at a 2011 anti-government rally and tortured - but Assad's downfall has not brought his family justice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nhAZqJz via IFTTT

Lawyer cites 300 potential cases against Diddy

US lawyer Tony Buzbee says he still receives daily calls with new allegations about the music mogul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/THL8Z0K via IFTTT

UK sanctions Kenyan businessman over illicit gold trade

Pattni has been accused of smuggling gold and exploiting natural resources in Africa for decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HfWA1O6 via IFTTT

Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say

Israel says it is acting to stop weapons falling "into the hands of extremists" following the end of Assad's regime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HxEstgG via IFTTT

BBC business newsTikTok set to be banned in the US after losing appeal

The app - which faces being banned in a matter of weeks - says it will now take its case to the Supreme Court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gFOCHc9 via IFTTT

Ukrainian war dead reaches 43,000, Zelensky says in rare update

The Ukrainian president also claimed that 198,000 Russian soldiers had been killed and 550,000 wounded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ng6V8Hr via IFTTT

BBC business newsIs AI any good at choosing gifts?

With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ijk6hBp via IFTTT

Who are the rebels in Syria?

The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sr0NaxA via IFTTT

Killing of insurance CEO reveals simmering anger at US health system

Long-standing frustrations were revealed online after a health insurance executive was shot and killed in New York City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WgBhGd6 via IFTTT

Prithvi Shaw: The rise and fade of Indian cricket's wonder boy

It has been a steep fall for the 25-year-old batter, once hailed as Indian cricket's 'next big thing'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0y8tXnP via IFTTT

Dominican Republic records largest-ever cocaine seizure

Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vgJZUBE via IFTTT

New president awaits Ghana as election day arrives

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ewfpyg0 via IFTTT

Watch: 'I am very sorry', S Korea's president says

In a televised address, President Yoon Suk Yeol apologises for declaring martial law earlier this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2fK1d9z via IFTTT

Syrian rebels capture second major city after military withdraws

Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8AZvIMD via IFTTT

BBC business newsVodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dEaKIgl via IFTTT

Moment former Syrian president's statue toppled in Hama

Rebels say they have taken full control of a second major city, after the military withdrew its troops. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BlQjPC7 via IFTTT

BBC business newsFive key takeaways from the Scottish Budget

Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t3MjJuw via IFTTT

Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time

The judge upheld her previous decision, saying board members who set the pay were too heavily influenced by Mr Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ACzZETo via IFTTT

BBC business newsTyphoo Tea to be rescued by vape maker for £10m

The firm behind e-cigarette brand 88Vape will buy the tea business after it fell into administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LyrNG3V via IFTTT

Why these Israeli men volunteered to fight - but now refuse to return to Gaza

Why men who reported for duty after October 7 are now refusing to fight from BBC News https://ift.tt/tJUrl3p via IFTTT

Watch: How Jaguar's shifted gears with its concept car

The company has been at the centre of a media storm as a result of its radical revamp. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zb3TGeK via IFTTT

Migrants brought to UK from remote military island

Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Mk69cr via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe specialty coffee wave sweeping small-town India

Once restricted to only big cities, high-end specialty coffee chains are finding new customers across India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FkgVB67 via IFTTT

BBC business newsAl Fayed tried to control me with envelopes of cash says ex-Harrods director

Harrods boss manipulated and controlled managers to conceal his crimes, ex-director tells the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rM2lOD5 via IFTTT

Venomous snake slithers up driver's leg on Australia motorway

Police say the woman was "rattled" and "in a state of shock" when she looked down to find the deadly snake by her feet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HVq52WM via IFTTT

Statue of Syrian president's brother is torn down in Aleppo

The footage, which has muted sound, was filmed by Turkish journalist Ibrahim Bozan on 30 November 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XCD6Pk4 via IFTTT

Irish political parties plot path to government

After securing re-election, Irish party leaders face the challenge of trying to form the next government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WjZoPc2 via IFTTT

Georgia's pro-EU president vows to stay 'until someone is legitimately elected'

Georgia's pro-EU president vows to stay 'until someone is legitimately elected' from BBC News https://ift.tt/c2PyOm6 via IFTTT