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Ros Atkins on... what may have caused Washington DC plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JYtf9MU via IFTTT

BBC business newsLeaving X can be a tricky decision for brands

Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PlSrZ6t via IFTTT

BBC business newsAbramovich tax dodge must be probed, HMRC urged

A group of MPs is urging an investigation into £1bn that could be owed by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tHoYgdZ via IFTTT

Families mourn loved ones who died in Kumbh Mela crush

At least 30 people died and several were injured in a crush at the religious festival in India this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZwWUP2O via IFTTT

What we know so far about Washington DC plane crash

The aircraft collided with a military helicopter that was on a training flight as it approached the runway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xl0YABv via IFTTT

BBC business newsCoca-Cola recalls drinks in UK due to chemical levels

The firm is recalling Coca-Cola products from shops, but says the risk of illness is "very low" from BBC News https://ift.tt/GUvQs56 via IFTTT

Russia withdraws military equipment from Syrian port, images show

Moscow had moved columns of military vehicles to the port after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlTb5jy via IFTTT

Australian feared dead in captivity is still alive, Russia says

Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher, was captured last year while fighting for Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8NCY0VK via IFTTT

BBC business newsShops and firms will not be forced to accept cash

Coffee shops, trains and leisure centres have been accused of excluding people by no longer accepting cash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cx2knYZ via IFTTT

BBC business newsChina's DeepSeek AI shakes industry and dents America's swagger

The app spooked the markets as well as the bullish sense of American superiority in AI development. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KdZseEN via IFTTT

BBC business newsScottish Water bills set to rise 9.9% in April

The firm says increases were necessary to fund infrastructure aimed at coping with climate change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JDezW9K via IFTTT

BBC business newsWill a third runway at Heathrow help UK growth?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uQB78gi via IFTTT

BBC business newsIs China's AI tool DeepSeek as good as it seems?

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Etn9ji1 via IFTTT

Watch: Thousands return to north Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians are returning to north Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a hostage deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sfq2JiR via IFTTT

BBC business newsWH Smith in talks to sell high street stores

The business says it is exploring a possible sale as its travel retail business arm accounts for most of its profits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0g6lmv via IFTTT

Poland warns against restarting Russia gas supplies

Andrzej Duda says even if a peace deal with Ukraine is struck, pipelines to Europe should stay shut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OoFEYJR via IFTTT

BBC business newsClampdown on fake Google reviews announced

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mcTQ2Du via IFTTT

The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u0WIUhi via IFTTT

BBC business newsThe French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u0WIUhi via IFTTT

BBC business newsBank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years

The move comes hours after economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5PWqH8e via IFTTT

BBC business newsUnitedHealthcare names new boss after former CEO killed

The company's former chief executive Brian Thompson was shot and killed in December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qj3D1i4 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPM vows to curb 'Nimby' legal blocks on infrastructure

The government wants to cut the number of legal challenges to infrastructure projects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LQNHfuq via IFTTT

BBC business newsNetflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar

Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f4HxUTJ via IFTTT

Watch: 'I do', say Thai couples as country legalises same-sex marriage

The BBC spoke to couples who married at a Bangkok mall to ask what the legalisation means to them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O36cAzP via IFTTT

Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht

Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uu08Ax1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK borrowing hits highest December level for four years

Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue- was £17.8bn last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k3wtZ1H via IFTTT

Xi and Putin hold video call after Trump's inauguration

The two leaders pledged to bring China-Russia relations to "greater heights". from BBC News https://ift.tt/KCYIRMo via IFTTT

Micheál Martin to be officially installed as taoiseach

The Irish parliament is set to return after Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set up a coalition government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vKH7c39 via IFTTT

BBC business newsPanama rejects Trump vow to 'take back' Panama Canal

Donald Trump claims China is operating the key US trade route but Panama says it belongs to them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VjXiHNK via IFTTT

Mystery balls on Sydney beaches found to contain toxic material

Authorities closed nine beaches on 14 January after the marble-sized balls washed up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ec02qyQ via IFTTT

Moment freed Palestinian prisoners reunite with family and friends

Ninety Palestinians were released from Israeli jails as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bdZFpVO via IFTTT

BBC business newsShock drop in shop sales adds to worries over UK economy

Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ueq2yRj via IFTTT

Israeli forces recover body of soldier held in Gaza since 2014

The Israeli military says Oron Shaul's remains were found during a "covert, special operation" in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/THZAplb via IFTTT

Croatian deputy PM resigns over video of him firing gun

He is seen in the passenger seat chatting and laughing, before firing a pistol out into the dark. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DjnONEd via IFTTT

Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y7C6lQy via IFTTT

Inmates fighting LA fires: 'Happy to pay my debt this way'

More than a thousand California prisoners have helped to battle the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oK7IzEL via IFTTT

'How could this be true?' - the house that survived an inferno

A Los Angeles resident returned to find his home still standing after the Eaton fire torched his street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4JRIw5o via IFTTT

Homes and roads swamped by Brazil floodwaters

A state of emergency has been declared in southern Brazil after heavy rain caused flooding in costal cities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WS3Y9Ry via IFTTT

Biden gives warnings on climate and oligarchy in farewell speech

The outgoing US president warned against power in the hands of the wealthy, the threat of the tech industry and climate change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/owauFAk via IFTTT

Watch as SpaceX rocket blasts off to the Moon

The Falcon 9 rocket took off from the Kennedy Space Center carrying two lunar landers and a micro rover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8DHo5ft via IFTTT

BBC business newsBoeing output hit by strikes and safety problems

The troubled manufacturer says deliveries fell by a third last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JDBsK1a via IFTTT

The Wiggles' Tree of Wisdom dances BBC off air

The beloved children’s TV character busted out his viral dance moves to close BBC Newsday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P4HYv8J via IFTTT

BBC business newsNew-build owners claim roof leaks causing misery

Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xhCM4i5 via IFTTT

Trump would have been convicted of election interference, DoJ report says

Special Counsel Jack Smith says Trump would have been convicted if he hadn't been elected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yqLAY5u via IFTTT

BBC business newsMore people in late 20s still living with parents

The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0wIP6VA via IFTTT

South Korea's impeached president gets pay rise

Yoon Suk Yeol's annual salary will rise to 262.6 million won, as South Korea remains in turmoil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rzFkiVv via IFTTT

In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India

The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oe4QZhg via IFTTT

Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm

The latest storm comes one month after Cyclone Chido laid waste to the island and left dozens dead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5u4dmcZ via IFTTT

Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wLzbE5F via IFTTT

Before and after footage reveals scale of damage after LA wildfires

From luxury villas to burnt out buildings - contrasting images show the destruction caused by the fires which raged across Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6LQz7Ee via IFTTT

Trump threats cast ominous shadow over icy fjords of Greenland

In the isolated settlement of Kapisillit, Greenlanders tell the BBC's Fergal Keane Donald Trump is welcome to visit - "but that's it". from BBC News https://ift.tt/H0EQZtj via IFTTT

Spent cartridges found amongst fire wreckage in Los Angeles

The BBC sees bullets strewn over the streets while touring the fire damage in Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sTE9akA via IFTTT

BBC business newsLloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6XBUnrj via IFTTT

Smog causes travel chaos in Indian capital Delhi

Several flights and trains have been delayed as visibility reached zero in many areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BsivocH via IFTTT

'Where do I go?' Chaos on Hollywood streets as people flee flames

People are running away from their homes as the Sunset fire sweeps through Hollywood Hills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nfa6gQ2 via IFTTT

BBC business newsCryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025

Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone? from BBC News https://ift.tt/jxNZmr4 via IFTTT

Fires reach Hollywood with fears iconic sign could be at risk

The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ugrJQma via IFTTT

Palisades fire burns homes as thousands evacuate in LA

The blaze has been fuelled by fierce winds that are expected to reach up to 100mph (160km/h). from BBC News https://ift.tt/DekRu8r via IFTTT

BBC business newsMcDonald's boss says 29 people fired over abuse

It comes after workers at the fast-food chain told the BBC they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZdMnKDj via IFTTT

Meghan 'devastated' after death of rescue dog

The duchess said on Instagram she had 'cried too many tears to count' since the death of her beagle, Guy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0yxUKwT via IFTTT

BBC business newsNvidia boss unveils next-generation gaming chips

The announcement was part of Mr Huang's address at CES, an annual technology show in Las Vegas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CchUIx6 via IFTTT

India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded rat-hole mine

Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xqakvIj via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS designates Tencent as Chinese military company

The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision "unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies". from BBC News https://ift.tt/BZ491Oa via IFTTT

'Stressed' elephant gores Spanish tourist to death in Thailand

Blanca Ojanguren García was gored to death while bathing the animal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1hON0en via IFTTT

Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KYt0nG3 via IFTTT

BBC business news'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation bid

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RFbBDcH via IFTTT

New York becomes first US city with congestion charge

The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHBqPeD via IFTTT

World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116

Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e8PO9GN via IFTTT

King deeply saddened over Briton's death in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Palace sources say the King has been in touch with the family of Edward Pettifer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jxTM52O via IFTTT

Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OyN8hVM via IFTTT

Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers

The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4vGpmO via IFTTT

BBC business newsAvanti passengers face disruption in fresh train strikes

Rail managers who are RMT union members are locked in a row over rest day working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q3MG6Pl via IFTTT

Fans flock to Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after deadly New Year's attack

People partake in a moment of silence to remember the victims of Wednesday's deadly attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EdxUyDA via IFTTT

Toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak factory removed after 40 years

The deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide factory in central India killed thousands in 1984. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kqc5YV2 via IFTTT

A former American football player and an aspiring nurse among those killed

The identities of those killed in New Orleans are starting to emerge as families pay tribute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k4qbRZM via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow much are energy bills going up?

Typical gas and electricity prices are rising again on 1 January 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fdvDPtE via IFTTT

Casualties feared after vehicle hits crowd in New Orleans - report

A police spokesman says car may have ploughed into a group of people on popular Bourbon Street from BBC News https://ift.tt/8de1pQa via IFTTT

BBC business newsEra of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops

The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EeAdmoG via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhat we know about US visas Trump supporters are clashing over

A row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ETc6PbW via IFTTT