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BBC business newsThousands could have energy debt written off but bills would go up for others

Regulator Ofgem plans to cut £500m from the stack of customer debt - but other billpayers will cover the cost. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4unQEP via IFTTT

'The bodies just kept coming' - photographer at deadly Rio police raid

A witness says residents brought down body after body - some mutilated - after the massive police raid which has left at least 120 dead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QIVW8ev via IFTTT

BBC business newsFirst UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced

Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Elon Musk firm Starlink to offer the service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PRhsk3N via IFTTT

Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft

They were arrested on Wednesday night in the Paris region, Laure Beccuau's office said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fC6IvhW via IFTTT

BBC business newsTit-for-tat tariffs, a shaky truce and turmoil: How we got to the Trump-Xi meeting

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met on Thursday to discuss a trade deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g7koLMX via IFTTT

BBC business newsTuring AI Institute boss denies accusations of 'toxic internal culture'

Whistleblowers also accused the charity's leadership of misusing public funds and failing to deliver on its mission. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N9dPtx1 via IFTTT

'No Trump! No China!': Caught in the middle, South Korea hosts rival superpowers

South Korea's President Lee is in for a diplomatic dance as he hosts the leaders of US and China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iCqngXb via IFTTT

First deadly mine explosion in Australia since 2015 kills man and woman

Another woman was being treated in hospital for hearing damage and shock from BBC News https://ift.tt/7td5fa9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK signs £8bn Typhoon fighter jet deal with Turkey

The agreement will support thousands of jobs across the UK, the government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AUVhXnG via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhat is driving the decision to learn in a manual or automatic car?

Learner drivers say a lack of automatic instructors and the higher cost of lessons pushes them to manual. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t7CfWeJ via IFTTT

Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre museum in Paris

Four thieves broke into the world's most-visited museum in broad daylight, stealing eight items worth €88m (£76m; $102m). from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lfa3otX via IFTTT

Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a 'peace deal'

US President Donald Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a 'peace deal' from BBC News https://ift.tt/kzelvhC via IFTTT

Trump presides over Thai-Cambodia 'peace deal' - but what does it mean?

Trump calls it historic, Thailand only calls is "a pathway to peace", but all sides hope the agreement will stick. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V7XvJMt via IFTTT

Watch: Moment nuclear plant towers collapse during demolition

Two nuclear cooling towers in the town of Gundremmingen, Germany, collapse into large swirls of thick, white dust during demolition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pqmz1jK via IFTTT

BBC business newsCan the plastic recycling industry be saved?

Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model from BBC News https://ift.tt/7q23HlE via IFTTT

How Trump's comments on East Wing demolition evolved

The building has been torn down to make way for the construction a new $250m (£186m) ballroom at the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ScTn4mL via IFTTT

Strong winds in New Zealand leave tens of thousands without power

Authorities have issued a rare red wind warning, the highest alert level, for the capital Wellington. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WJq3NPy via IFTTT

An ex-first lady, a tycoon and a 'safe pair of hands' vie for power in a cocoa superpower

The fervour of presidential campaigning belies concerns about the political landscape in Ivory Coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fw64g8V via IFTTT

'Fatal combination' of disease, injuries and famine in Gaza is generational crisis, WHO tells BBC

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uDIZVe9 via IFTTT

'We fear for our souls' - Nigerian farmers need armed guards to protect them from jihadists

Armed guards and special buses are increasingly used to coax terrified farmers back into growing food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Fg8tvi via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhen is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMVJRBa via IFTTT

Dozens killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion

People rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker when it suddenly exploded, engulfing them in flames. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xtQLhBV via IFTTT

Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2lOPfC5 via IFTTT

'We have failed' says minister as France reels from Louvre heist

A hunt is under way to find the four thieves before the jewels - which once belonged to French royals - vanish for good. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tO6PiH2 via IFTTT

Stolen treasures, a crown dropped as thieves fled - and serious questions for Louvre security

The most spectacular Louvre robbery since the Mona Lisa in 1911 proves the vulnerability of French museums, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0AEi3oN via IFTTT

BBC business newsCafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss

Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1IHebO0 via IFTTT

Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery, French culture minister says

No injures have been reported and an investigation is underway into the incident, according to Rachida Dati. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MaCJN3R via IFTTT

BBC business newsChina has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MLrKfkm via IFTTT

Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record

Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NJjbu2m via IFTTT

Ritual, wrestling and Reddit: Grand Sumo meets internet fandom in London

Going to Japan is almost the only way to see a top-flight suo sumo tournament. This week, London is hosting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iuZUNeT via IFTTT

China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bysienx via IFTTT

BBC business newsMajor UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US

The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mxcdBGy via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrump administration sued over $100K fee for skilled worker visas

The president has defended the fee and said the programme - used widely by US tech companies - was being abused from BBC News https://ift.tt/TIqHsCB via IFTTT

Family of missing British girl give ultimatum to key person of interest

Authorities believe three-year-old was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m3hB7Wx via IFTTT

BBC business newsEnergy standing charge plans could backfire, MPs told

Bosses of the UK's biggest energy suppliers were quizzed by MPs about support for their customers as prices rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z4ZM7F1 via IFTTT

Watch: Police fire tear gas at protesters in Peru

Police fired tear gas at protesters who could be seen sheltering in doorways. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0Do1wQ via IFTTT

BBC business newsWage growth slows slightly over summer

Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iqGgvfu via IFTTT

ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss

CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it". from BBC News https://ift.tt/cRe5BHF via IFTTT

China seizes 60,000 maps over 'mislabelled' Taiwan

The maps also omitted "important islands", the source of competing claims between Beijing and its neighbours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5D0u2s8 via IFTTT

'Your appointment's rescheduled': Shutdown cancels US citizenship ceremonies

When I went this weekend to take the oath to become an American citizen, I enountered disorder, and disappointment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AXt4QYb via IFTTT

US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed

Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8oS5AwQ via IFTTT

Watch: Emotional moment mum video calls hostage son ahead of reunion

Einav Zangauker, the mother of a hostage freed from Hamas captivity and brought to Israel, spoke with him via video call for the first time in two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jE3QGSx via IFTTT

BBC business newsLloyds warns car finance scandal could cost it £2bn

The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than previously thought. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kwoSdaC via IFTTT

BBC business newsOpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT

The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cPLyeaI via IFTTT

Watch: Tennessee town comes together to confront tragedy

Authorities have confirmed that 16 people were killed when an explosives plant in rural Tennessee exploded on Friday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vpfiaGo via IFTTT

'They treated us like animals' - Inside the epicentre of deportations in New York City

Chaotic scenes have become routine in a federal immigration court in Manhattan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LesGSM1 via IFTTT

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Machado is recognised for "tireless work promoting democratic rights" in Venezuela, the Nobel Committee says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UxmiP45 via IFTTT

Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term

A French court increases by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OAnEmF6 via IFTTT

How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden

Trump's unique style and his relationships with key players helped but there were also factors beyond his control. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AVhCJQG via IFTTT

Colombia's president says boat struck by US was carrying Colombians

The White House calls the allegation "baseless" as the US Senate rejected a measure to bar Trump from using force against the boats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Opxd4Gq via IFTTT

BBC business newsVape boss says allowing 'strict' ads would help smokers quit

The British American Tobacco boss calls for more advertising and regulation for the vaping industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KORkply via IFTTT

ID photos of 70,000 users may have been leaked, Discord says

The platform says hackers targeted a firm that helped to verify the ages of its users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uYsfDgq via IFTTT

'One of the greatest things' - Nigeria's art innovators on display in London

Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kbiOyLK via IFTTT

BBC business newsCar loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published plans for a payout scheme. Here's how it works. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d5xajCn via IFTTT

The Indian messaging app that wants to take on WhatsApp

Arattai is seeing a surge in popularity amid a push from Narendra Modi's government to boost self-reliance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tBjmubc via IFTTT

BBC business newsFirst-time buyers could save hundreds in sales plan, government says

Under new proposals, sellers and estate agents will have to provide key information about a property up front. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nV7Rkwj via IFTTT

Yet another French PM resigns, spelling yet more trouble for Macron

The president's unpopularity means those who associate themselves with him risk a beating at France's 2027 election, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gHtcWyK via IFTTT

BBC finds Russian guards, Iranian trucks and rusting railway on Trump's Caucasus peace route

The planned Trump Route in the South Caucasus could reshape the geopolitics of a region that borders Russia and Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lp1Ww7b via IFTTT

Selfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgiving

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4svXk5h via IFTTT

Poland scrambles jets as Russia strikes western Ukraine

Ukraine's neighbour Poland and Nato scrambled fighter jets to ensure the safety of Polish airspace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7hwRKM1 via IFTTT

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister

Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zhnEkNO via IFTTT

BBC business newsTrue cost of becoming a mum highlighted in new data on pay

New figures reveal mums in England see their earnings drop after having a first, second and third child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CT0aZDJ via IFTTT

BBC business newsMunich airport reopens after drone sightings force closure

Dozens of flights were cancelled or redirected at Munich International Airport after drone sightings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0LS46Ez via IFTTT

Taylor Swift on Travis, new tracks and baking bread

The global superstar spoke to Radio 1's Greg James about how her new album reflects her current era. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2UAo7JZ via IFTTT

'When I stand, I feel dizzy': Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns

The powerful quake has killed 68 people, injured hundreds and destroyed homes and churches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KmyH5aX via IFTTT

BBC business newsShein to open its first permanent outlets in France

The Asian fast-fashion giant will open concessions in six department stores in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QgCRekz via IFTTT

BBC business newsBaroness Mone-linked company ordered to pay £122m over PPE contract

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would "do everything" in its power "to get that money back". from BBC News https://ift.tt/AOZkqNd via IFTTT

A new China tech visa has caught India's attention - now locals aren't happy

China's aim to attract global talent comes as the US is making it harder to bring in foreign workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pnuA3i2 via IFTTT

Watch: One street away from collapsed school as relatives wait for news

The BBC reports from a nearby centre as rescuers race to find 38 people believed to still be trapped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jb1uDwU via IFTTT