Rapper reptiles: Alligators make a splash at new home
Flavor Flav and Tupac are among the new arrivals at a reptile park in New South Wales, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QU...
New York City hunt for man who repeatedly kicked Asian American woman
The attack left the victim, 65, in hospital and police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Italian officer 'caught selling secrets to Russia'
Military police detain a navy officer and a Russian in the act of exchanging secret documents, say police. from BBC News - World https://i...
Britney Spears 'cried for two weeks' over Framing documentary
The singer says she did not watch all of Framing Britney Spears but was nonetheless "embarrassed" by it. from BBC News - World h...
Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths
The Indian PM's visit to Bangladesh turned deadly last week as violent protests erupted on his arrival. from BBC News - World https://...
Deliveroo shares drop 30% on stock market debut
Deliveroo shares open well below expected price after big investors' attitude to company soured. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Indonesia crash: Sriwijaya Air plane's voice recorder recovered
The "black box" could explain why the Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the sea in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Terrace House: Japan man fined $80 over Netflix star's suicide
Before she died, Hana Kimura had written social media posts implying she was cyberbullied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m7uKid
Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'
The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nashville floods kill four people
The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39r2dPw
Chinese-owned Volvo takes on Sweden's family values
The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dlEu...
Chinese-owned Volvo takes on Sweden's family values
The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d...
Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90
G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon. from BBC News - World https://if...
Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes
The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sESP...
Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes
The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s...
Xiaomi to invest $10bn in electric vehicle race
The Chinese phone maker is entering a competitive market to build electric cars of the future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cz...
Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal
The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maw5V...
Biden's dog Major bites again at White House
Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights
The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3warOpI via...
A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'
A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The cost of speaking up against China
Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers
A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal
The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wn...
Mexico police under fire after woman's death in custody
Mexico's president said the mother-of-two from El Salvador had been "brutally treated and murdered". from BBC News - World h...
Easter egg sales 'soar by almost 50%'
Spending on Easter eggs is up by almost £50m, research suggests, as people prepare for weekend celebrations. from BBC News - Business http...
Liberty Steel nationalisation 'an option' says business secretary
Kwasi Kwarteng won't rule out public ownership and concerned about "black box" structure of owner. from BBC News - Business ...
Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees
Officials say an earlier order issued amid reports of people fleeing the coup was "misconstrued". from BBC News - World https://...
Wetherspoon plans new pubs and jobs if ‘no further lockdowns’
The chain plans to open 18 new pubs and upgrade others, but only if there are no more Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway
Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Suez Canal reopens after giant stranded ship is freed
It took almost a week to dislodge a giant container ship blocking one the world's busiest trade routes. from BBC News - Business https...
Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'
Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sKcQV
US to seize Top Glove products over labour abuses
Customs and Border Protection says the Malaysian firm uses forced labour to make disposable gloves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Uyghurs: Xinjiang cotton ban is self-defeating, China tells H&M
Western brands are facing Chinese boycotts for expressing concern over the treatment of Uyghurs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle
President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty
Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when". from BBC News - World ...
Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'
Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cA...
Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood
Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X. from BBC News - World https:/...
'Finding work feels impossible for my generation'
Young people could see rising levels of unemployment even as the crisis eases, warns Prince's Trust. from BBC News - Business https://...
Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms
The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent. from BBC News - World ht...
George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial
A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frkzE2
Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight
Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PJusSr
Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?
Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?
AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3syId...
Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'
Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
How bees and drones team up to find landmines
Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fqqrx...
Is this the future for international business deals?
A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles". from BBC News - Business https://...
Biden administration threatens tariffs on UK goods in 'tech tax' row
Ceramics, make-up and furniture could be hit amid a row over a new UK tax on tech firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cwv3Qv ...
South African Adrian Nel killed in Mozambique jihadist attack
South African Adrian Nel would have celebrated his 41st birthday on 1 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sxmVF1
Credit Suisse and Nomura warn of hedge fund hit to profits
Major investment banks warn of losses after hedge fund crisis sparks share dump of billons of pounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Galápagos tortoises: 185 babies seized from smugglers
Officials found 185 baby Galápagos tortoises wrapped in plastic and packed into a suitcase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w7sxrz
Mozambique conflict: What's behind the unrest?
Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sbsHf...
French drug company fined over Mediator weight loss pill
The drug was authorised for overweight diabetics but is believed to have killed hundreds of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Trump asks wedding party: 'Do you miss me yet?'
Donald Trump turned up at a wedding at Mar-a-Lago and railed against Joe Biden, China and Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w5YY...
Barack Obama's Kenyan grandmother dies, aged 99
Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign. from BBC News - World https:/...
Deliveroo flotation price to be at bottom of target range
The food delivery business says it is pricing shares "responsibly" amid “volatile” market conditions. from BBC News - Business h...
George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice
Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Suez canal: Stuck Ever Given container ship partially freed from shoreline
The stranded Ever Given has been partly moved but efforts to fully refloat it will continue later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
BBC reporter records phone call with fraudster
BBC Money Box reporter Dan Whitworth was phoned by a fraudster and managed to record the call. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ps...
India Covid-19: PM Modi 'did not consult' before lockdown
A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Australia PM shifts rape-accused minister in cabinet reshuffle
Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Ever Given: Stranded Suez container ship reported freed
Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wiltsu
Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery
Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ct5...
China's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut
Shares of Bilibili opened 2.2% below their issue price before slipping further in early trade from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cwb...
'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rClIuY via IFTTT
The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause
The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it? from BBC News - World https://...
The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers
The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fmiBo...
Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases
The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39F1fzx
George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?
A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rClIuY
Covid: Barcelona hosts large gig after testing crowd
The pilot project aims to see if mass Covid testing will allow the return of big events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u2nhDO
Kenyan DJs sacked after blaming woman for being pushed off building
The DJs apologise to a woman after debating if it was her fault that she was pushed off a building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Liberty Steel won't receive £170m bailout
The government refuses a request for £170m to support the struggling metals group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3djEKkG via IF...
Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia
The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Bolsonaro: Brazil's president ordered to pay damages to journalist
A judge says Bolsonaro damaged a reporter's honour by suggesting she offered sex for information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
ICYMI: Hotdogs, hungry horses and orange skies
See volcanic fast food and other stories in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31pfm7c...
Green Homes Grant scheme to insulate houses axed
Homeowners were invited to apply for grants to insulate houses but the scheme is being suddenly ended. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Coronavirus: Search after people flee Dublin hotel quarantine
Two people remain missing after leaving a quarantine hotel on Saturday, but a third has been found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers
The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3spgNP...
Makassar explosion: Worshippers wounded in Indonesian church bombing
Police say suicide bombers attacked the church during a Palm Sunday service in Makassar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhFgCd
Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues
Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u1Nd2E
Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off
Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues. from BBC News - World h...
Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover
International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup. from BBC News - World https://ift...
India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs
Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31s9A4N
Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor
Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes. from BBC News - World http...
Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes
A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree
Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing. from BBC News - Business http...
Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff
Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers
Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km
Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was". from BBC News - World ...
Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus
Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard
Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Project 17: The photograph that united a family
A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Jedward shave off their famous quiffs for cancer charity
The Irish twins removed each other's quiffs live on TV in memory of their late mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csTXjZ
Mozambique insurgency: Islamist militants 'ambush workers fleeing hotel'
Workers were trapped in a hotel when Islamist militants stormed the town of Palma, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PACN...
Facebook freezes Maduro's page over Covid claim
Venezuela's president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Myanmar: Bloodshed as forces open fire on protesters
Security forces opened fire on protesters as the leaders of the coup marked Armed Forces Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3stpHuJ...
Suez Canal: Fresh effort to refloat wedged container ship
Tugs are taking advantage of a high tide to try to dislodge the ship blocking a key shipping route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says
The space agency rules out a 2068 threat to Earth from the "poster child for hazardous asteroids". from BBC News - World https:/...
Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend tests positive for Covid-19
Tendulkar, 47, shares his diagnosis as India grapples with a huge surge in coronavirus infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
The Talk: Sharon Osbourne leaves US show after racism row
CBS says her behaviour in an on-air row over the Duchess of Sussex "did not align with our values". from BBC News - World https:...
Suez Canal: Wedged container ship 'could soon be refloated'
The large container vessel became wedged across the canal on Tuesday, causing a traffic jam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fw0Zqj ...
Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’
Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0xQJs
Myanmar: Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing vows to 'safeguard democracy'
Min Aung Hlaing has addresses the country on national TV to mark Armed Forces Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NW1Tkf
Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'
The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go'
Fleeing poverty, 16 Guatemalans journeyed towards the US. Their bodies were returned in caskets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31qR...
Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19
Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients. from BBC News - World https://i...
'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained
Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France
Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lU0Z4t
German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image
Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u9MQZ
Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?
Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts from BBC News - World https:...
'Our customers are worried about the Suez Canal blockage'
A freight forwarding firm says it has 20 containers stranded on the Ever Given container ship. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rt...
Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls
A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104
The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vYM3GZ
The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border
Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lO4yT
Asda loses Supreme Court appeal in equal pay fight
Supreme Court rules Asda shop workers free to pursue fight to gain equal pay with warehouse workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Prince Albert II: Harry and Meghan interview 'did bother me'
Prince Albert II of Monaco has weighed in on the controversial interview that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave to Oprah Winfrey. from B...
People may quit if forced to work from home, Rishi Sunak warns
The chancellor urges firms not to scrap offices altogether, warning employees may leave if they do. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 March 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rsIx3Y
Retail sales stage partial recovery in February
Sales recovered some ground from January's steep fall, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sqogNU via IFT...
Turkey Erdogan: Women rise up over withdrawal from Istanbul Convention
Turkey's president appeased conservatives by quitting a treaty aimed against domestic abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fmb...
Xinjiang cotton: Chinese brands championed as backlash against West grows
More Western brands have been targeted for showing concern over Uighur forced labour claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWIIGA ...
Xinjiang cotton: Chinese brands championed as backlash against West grows
More Western brands have been targeted for showing concern over Uighur forced labour claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tWII...
Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response
It comes after the UK government took action over human rights abuses against the Uighur minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched
Pyongyang says the missiles can carry massive payloads, which could include nuclear warheads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3snl1Xm...
Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day
The stranded mega-container ship is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west. from BBC News - World htt...
Andrew Laming: Australian MP apologises over comments to women
One woman said government MP Andrew Laming's comments online left her feeling suicidal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w3D6Mj
Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day
The stranded mega-container is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west. from BBC News - Business https...
'My brother died fighting for Senegal’s youth'
Thousands of young people took to the streets earlier this month, in anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZBF1...
US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey
Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change
As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country. from BBC News - World https://if...
Minimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it'
Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OZWJ7D
Covid: February redundancy plans fall despite lockdown
Data obtained by BBC News shows the labour market is frozen as the furlough scheme continues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31xj...
Hauliers 'must expect Covid test to enter UK'
An industry source says they expect the government to require hauliers entering the UK to be tested. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
US and UK ratchet up sanctions on Myanmar's military
A row over a Yangon development reflects a confused international response to the coup in Myanmar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Minimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it'
Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OZWJ7D via IFTTT
'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'
The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting. from BBC News - Business https://if...
‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama
Deaths and property destruction are reported as the powerful storm batters the southern US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w8...
Daniel Guerini: Lazio youth-team midfielder dies aged 19
Lazio say they are "shocked by pain" following the death of 19-year-old youth-team midfielder Daniel Guerini. from BBC News - Wo...
Santander to close more than 100 branches
The bank says 840 staff will be affected by the decision although it will try to offer them roles elsewhere. from BBC News - Business http...
Covid-19: Merkel defends rollout as vaccine pressure grows
German Chancellor Angela Merkel defends the EU's decision to procure coronavirus vaccines jointly. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Suez Canal: Owner of cargo ship blocking waterway apologises
Japanese firm Shoei Kisen Kaisha says dislodging the Ever Given is proving "extremely difficult". from BBC News - World https://...
Covid vaccine: AstraZeneca updates US vaccine efficacy results
The vaccine-maker slightly downgrades its efficacy rate as it awaits US regulatory approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reWFOg ...
Japan lights Olympic torch after one-year Covid delay
It was all supposed to happen in 2020, but Japan has finally kicked off its Olympic torch relay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39dh...
New Alan Turing £50 note design is revealed
The banknote will enter circulation on 23 June - Alan Turing's birthday - and will be made of polymer. from BBC News - Business https:...
Cured: How mental illness was used as a tool against LGBT rights
A new film recalls the fight to overturn the US labelling of gay people as having a mental illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nike and H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton
The two brands face threats of boycotts for expressing concern over forced Uighur labour claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
H&M faces boycott in China over Xinjiang cotton
The company has come under fire after a statement from last year on forced labour claims resurfaced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China's Tencent revenues surge thanks to gaming boom
The Chinese technology giant has also seen a big rise in international sales as it expands overseas. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Coronavirus: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies
Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Jack Dorsey tweet: Man who buys his first-ever post speaks out
The Malaysian buyer of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet for $2.9m sees it as a wise investment. from BBC News - World ht...
'It's a piece of human history in a digital asset'
The Malaysian buyer of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet for $2.9m sees it as a wise investment. from BBC News - Business...
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan
Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cjDi2r
Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church
The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war. from BBC News - World ...
'My father, the killer'
Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against ...
Somalia photography: 'I want it to be normal for women to take photos'
A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f8QMjf
Tigray conflict: The fake UN diplomat and other misleading stories
An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'
The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'I can't see myself going back to a five-day week'
We've all got used to working flexibly so employers will need to adapt, say campaigners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3skzK...
Nationwide tells 13,000 staff to 'work anywhere'
The UK's biggest building society says it wants to give employees more control over their lives. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'
A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ciup...
John Lewis announces eight store closures
The retail giant says it will not reopen eight stores once lockdown eases, putting 1,465 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Deliveroo: Investor warns of workers' rights issues at firm
One of the UK's biggest investors won't invest in the delivery firm over concerns about workers' rights. from BBC News - Busin...
India: Delhi orders Covid tests at airports as cases surge
India's capital will test people at random in airports and railway stations amid a spike in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
UK inflation rate falls to 0.4% in February
The rate is down from 0.7% in January after the cost of clothes and second-hand cars fell. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OVcMUa...
CEO Secrets: 'How my customers campaigned for my brand'
The founder of Heura explains how his customers helped get his plant-based food brand on to supermarket shelves. from BBC News - Business ...
Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark
A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits
The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkbTS2
World's biggest coal company bets on solar power
Coal India Limited's chairman predicts that solar will replace coal as India's major energy provider. from BBC News - World https:...
UK seeks to drill more oil and gas from North Sea
More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rmFOcw v...
Lockdown job-hunting: ‘I’ve applied for over 300 jobs’
If you've spent lockdown looking for jobs, you're not alone... But help is here. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rc338N ...
Australian art festival cancels plan to soak UK flag in indigenous blood
A plan to soak the UK flag in indigenous people's blood drew anger from Aboriginal Australians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
World's biggest coal company bets on solar power
Coal India Limited's chairman predicts that solar will replace coal as India's major energy provider. from BBC News - Business htt...
China's biggest car brand launches rival to Tesla
Geely's new premium electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China. from BBC News - Business https:/...
North Korea missiles: Biden says launch 'not provocation'
The short-range missile test is the first to be conducted since the US president took office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cfBs2n...
China's biggest car brand launches rival to Tesla
Geely's new premium electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China. from BBC News - World https://if...
Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50
Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods
Rob Costigan fought desperately to save his home from fires last year - now it's been destroyed by floods. from BBC News - World https...
Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk
The woven fabric has long been a political symbol but Louis Vuitton has put it in a fashion show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pp...
Covid: The clarinettist who took on Lebanon's vaccine scandal
When Joseph al-Hajj learned politicians were jumping the queue, he took action into his owns hands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'I was working 72 hours a week - it was cult-like'
As first-year Goldman Sachs analysts ask for a cap on their hours, four BBC News readers share their schedules. from BBC News - Business h...
Making honey without bees and milk without cows
Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing. from BBC News - Business https:...
Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'
Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US. from BBC News - World https...
Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received
In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received. from BBC News...
Belize football team bus held up by armed gang in Haiti
The Belize Football Federation expresses its "disappointment and disgust" after a bus taking the national team to their hotel in H...
Payroll numbers rise but under-25s hit hardest
Official figures indicate the UK jobs market has improved slightly in the past few months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lKsKfQ...
Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet
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China: 3,000-year-old gold mask sparks online meme
The recently-discovered artefact has triggered a photo-editing frenzy on Chinese social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/392pzL...
Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid
It looks like the viruses that causes colds wins in the battle to infect our cells. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r8bL81
Aide fired after Parliament House 'sex videos' shock Australia
A video of the act was leaked as a spotlight falls on Australia's 'toxic' political culture. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m
The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman. from BBC News - World https://if...
Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged for calling President Duda a 'moron'
Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m
The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Baidu shares flat on its Hong Kong 'homecoming'
Shares of China's search engine giant opened just 0.8% above their list price following their Asian launch. from BBC News - Business h...
Gunman kills six in Colorado market shooting
A police officer was among those confirmed dead following the Monday afternoon attack in Boulder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6...
Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China
The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore". from BBC News -...
Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up'
She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Making honey without bees and milk without cows
Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing. from BBC News - World https://i...
UK launching four regional trade hubs to boost exports
The hubs in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast and Darlington will aim to provide local firms with advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Waitrose ditches magazines with disposable plastic toys
The retailer will stop selling magazines with disposable plastic toys after a campaign by a 10-year-old girl. from BBC News - Business htt...
Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China
The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore". from BBC News -...
'Over 50 and overlooked for work'
Suzi Ludlow, 67, from Horsham was made redundant in October and hasn't found a job since. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pn8...
Israel's Netanyahu faces uphill battle as voters return to polls
Israel holds its fourth election in two years, with Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d1...
Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations
Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport. from BBC News - World https://i...
How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus
It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic. from BBC News - World https...
Child migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era detention centres
Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cW6Wt...
Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.
A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists. from BBC News - World ...
Deliveroo targets valuation of up to £8.8bn in share listing
The company plans to issue shares on the London Stock Exchange with customers invited to invest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2...
Myanmar coup: Detained BBC journalist Aung Thura released
Aung Thura is free three days after he was detained by men in plain clothes in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QwooNT
India coronavirus: Experts say sharp rise in Covid-19 cases 'alarming'
India added more than 250,000 new Covid cases last week - a record spike since the start of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Real Sociedad 1-6 Barcelona: Lionel Messi scores twice on record-breaking 768th appearance
Lionel Messi scores two goals on his record-breaking 768th appearance for Barcelona as the Spanish giants beat Real Sociedad 6-1 in La Liga....
UK 'heading towards digital skills shortage disaster'
Demand for AI, robotics and cloud skills is up amid news young people are shunning IT skill courses. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Michael Kovrig: China begins espionage trial behind closed doors
They were arrested for espionage days after Canada detained an executive of telecom giant Huawei. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tH...
Jarryd Hayne: Ex-Rugby League star guilty of sexual assault in Australia
Jarryd Hayne - a high-profile Australian athlete - denied attacking a woman in her bedroom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cW5QOh
Australia floods: Cows rescued from swollen rivers and beaches
Exhausted animals have been pulled from swollen rivers, beaches and flooded suburbs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f1eWfk
'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'
With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser
The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says. from BBC News - Business http...
Covid inequality: No vaccination for poverty in a pandemic
People on the financial precipice are disproportionately likely to be unemployed, renting, female, and black. from BBC News - Business htt...
Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro calls governors 'tyrants' over lockdowns
The Brazilian president says it is now time to reopen the economy, despite a surge in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317...
Turkish lira falls 14% after bank governor sacked
The outgoing central bank chief is the third exit in under two years under Turkey's President Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://i...
Turkish lira falls 14% after bank governor sacked
The outgoing central bank chief is the third exit in under two years under Turkey's President Erdogan. from BBC News - Business https:...
Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser
The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says. from BBC News - World https:/...
Green plan to upgrade homes was 'botched', say MPs
A scheme offering people up to £10,000 for insulation has only reached 10% of its target, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town
For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World http...
Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them
A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/391I...
Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees
Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s7VuS4
Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy
Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region
Former fighters are embracing peace in Mindanao in the Philippines, in the hope of ending decades of killing. from BBC News - World https:...
How can I stop my houseplants dying?
With houseplant sales booming, expert Giacomo Plazzotta offers tips for keeping them healthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/395xwPT...
Covid in Sweden: Elderly people deserve more
More than half of those who have died with Covid-19 in Sweden have been care home residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cY46UG ...
Egyptian feminist Nawal El Saadawi dies at 89
Nawal El Saadawi, who has died at 89, drew outrage and admiration in her conservative home country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australia floods: Couple's house swept away near Sydney
Their home was carried away by flash flooding, on what should have been their wedding day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r7TM1I
Congo-Brazzaville presidential candidate in hospital with Covid-19
The main opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville says he is "fighting death". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Yate named country's 'most resilient small town'
Retail consultancy CWM analysed 222 towns and Yate near Bristol came out on top. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s29SuZ via IFTT...
Saudi Aramco's profits slide nearly 45% after lower oil demand
Saudi Aramco makes less than expected but will still pay returns to investors including the Saudi state. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Nowruz: Millions celebrate Persian New Year around the world
From celebrations in Covid wards to fireworks displays, Nowruz has looked very different this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Saudi Aramco's profits slide nearly 45% after lower oil demand
Saudi Aramco makes less than expected but will still pay returns to investors including the Saudi state. from BBC News - Business https://...
Covid restrictions: Can music festivals be safely planned?
A music festival takes place as an experiment in the Netherlands, despite the rest of the country being under lockdown. from BBC News - Wo...
Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying
"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC. from BBC News - Busi...
Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying
"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC. from BBC News - Worl...
More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk
Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past
How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear
Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWs...
Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?
Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sbsHf...
Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab
There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38WnjFl
North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love
Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute
One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1i...
The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards
Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c06ewf
The dogs helping endangered Tasmanian devils find a mate
A world-first trial in Australia is using dogs to help the endangered species procreate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWeWmd
Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century
The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China
The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Infertility: 'Women need to hear ‘you are not alone’
In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone. from BBC News ...
China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern
Observers say the social media trends stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Bill Nelson: Former astronaut and senator nominated as Nasa chief
Bill Nelson, 78, is a former astronaut and senator with a long history of working on space issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Mar-a-Lago: 'Covid outbreak' at Trump's Florida residence
Parts of the Mar-a-Lago resort, where the former US president lives, have reportedly been closed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tJ...
No international fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics
No international fans will be permitted at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer because of the pandemic. from BBC N...
Icelandic volcano erupts near Reykjavik
Aerial footage shows lava snaking its way down after the eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QqRCxt
Domestic violence: Turkey pulls out of Istanbul convention
Human rights groups say the move is a "huge setback" to efforts to combat domestic violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid-19: Pakistan's PM Imran Khan tests positive
He was vaccinated two days ago and is said to be isolating at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cNwARi
Australia warned of 'life-threatening' flash floods
Dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, as torrential rains batter the country's east coast. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge
Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut nationwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea?
China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why. from BBC News - World http...
Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations
Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUAyKs
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone
A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lztVhL
Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space
Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die. from BBC N...
Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll
The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence
Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in. from BBC News - World https://if...
China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war
Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/311tT...
What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YiF...
'This child was alive again'
The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eX...
Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom
Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
India's interfaith couples on edge after new law
A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why did Alibaba's Jack Ma disappear for three months?
Alibaba's Jack Ma appeared to fall out of favour after criticising China's regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vH...
Atlanta shooting: Biden condemns anti-Asian racism
The president said Americans should unite against racism and asked Congress to pass a hate crime bill from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik
Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Labour seeks probe over Cameron Greensill lobbying
Report alleges former Prime Minister met officials to push for business for collapse finance firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Builders told to remove 'unfair' ground rent terms
Competition watchdog says Countryside and Taylor Wimpey must change contracts or face legal action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Face editing: Japanese biker tricks internet into thinking he is a young woman
The 50-year-old biker said he thought his social media followers would not want to see an old "uncle". from BBC News - World htt...
China sending children of exiled Uighur parents to orphanages, says Amnesty
Young Uighur children are taken into orphanages without parents' consent, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - World https://if...
Chinese granny who fought off attacker in US praised for bravery
The 76-year-old was waiting to cross the street in San Francisco when she was punched, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Anti-Asian violence: 'He slashed me from cheek-to-cheek'
Asian Americans across the US have faced a surge in hate crimes during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2g3Oa
At least 25 tornadoes rip through southern US
Powerful storms have swept through the region, wrecking havoc in parts of Mississippi and Alabama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
UK government borrowing hits highest February level on record
The government borrowed £19.1bn last month, the highest figure for that month since records began. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Michael Spavor: Canadian spy trial in China ends without verdict
Michael Spavor's case is part of a diplomatic spat between China and the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lwROqd
Super Nintendo World opens in Japan after Covid delays
The theme park features iconic characters like Mario as well as rides based on games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OOwTmP
Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week
First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vF2...
US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks
This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s5H0...
Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week
First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vF2kjU...
Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid
The supercar maker saw record profits, partly fuelled by China, set to become its second-biggest market. from BBC News - Business https://...
Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid
The supercar maker saw record profits, partly fuelled by China, set to become its second-biggest market. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy
At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1E7kc ...
Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government
Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How Covid has changed where we want to live
Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced
Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
MPs say hospitals face disruption as PFI contracts end
Hundreds of facilities built through private finance initiatives are due to be handed over to the government. from BBC News - Business htt...
'We need to reflect on why women still do most of the childcare'
After a year of pandemic and lockdowns, mothers are still doing most of the childcare, a report shows. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'
Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Armie Hammer: US actor accused of rape
The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tzofHp...
Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash
Critics say the suggestion by a police commissioner is impractical, short-sighted and open to abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US ratchets up pressure on Chinese telecom firms
Three firms face a possible ban from US for being "aligned to Communist China" regulators claim. from BBC News - World https://i...
Grants to buy electric vehicles to be cut to £2,500
A government decision to reduce subsidies 'sends the wrong message', says the motor industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Atlanta shootings: 'It's scary just to be an Asian American woman.'
Inside the Washington protest against hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Atlanta spa shootings. from BBC News - World https...
Donald Trump's wealth takes tumble during presidency
The former US president's fortune slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. from BBC News - Business https://if...
US ratchets up pressure on Chinese telecom firms
Three firms face a possible ban from US regulators for being "aligned to Communist China" it claims. from BBC News - Business ht...
Tokyo Games creative head quits over 'Olympig' insult
Hiroshi Sasaki had proposed that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe appear at the opening ceremony as a pig. from BBC News - World https...
Donald Trump's wealth takes tumble during presidency
The former US president's fortune slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Chinese billionaire abruptly quits firm he founded
Colin Huang steps down as chairman of Pinduoduo as it becomes China's biggest shopping platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies
Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vDkUZW
Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India
An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout
People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid. from BBC News -...
'Stingy men' take on Nigeria's dating etiquette
Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eU...
Paris Commune: The revolt dividing France 150 years on
Passions flare over how to remember the city's brief, much-romanticised experiment in power to the people. from BBC News - World https...
US-China relations: Adversary or partner?
Three young Americans and three young Chinese people spoke to the BBC about the bilateral relationship from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Liberty Steel: Nationalise company if necessary, says Ed Miliband
The Shadow Business Secretary tells the BBC the company is too vital for the UK to collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eWUz...
Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion. from BBC News - Busi...
Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days
Redditors donate to gorilla charity, to "make a difference" to our world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eYrjJ0 via I...
The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown
The pandemic has hit coffee shop chains hard, but some smaller businesses are thriving. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cAEmxE v...
Canadians held in China on spying charges face trial within days
Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were arrested two years ago in a row that soured China-Canada ties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Turkey moves to ban pro-Kurdish HDP opposition party
The Peoples' Democratic Party denounces a prosecutor's case against it as a "blow to democracy". from BBC News - World h...
US Border: Risking everything for an American dream
Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WJA16
Dutch election: Turnout high for election despite Covid
In an election dominated by Covid, many people have still taken to the polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P4MRck
Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'
The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population. from BBC News - World https://...
What we wish we'd known about infertility
In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone. from BBC News ...
Philippines' fried chicken king eyes global empire
Jollibee sees plenty of opportunities from the pandemic and plans to open 450 new restaurants this year. from BBC News - Business https://...
Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas
The attacks around Atlanta, Georgia, come amid a surge in hate crime directed at Asian-Americans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tq...
Australia to send Papua New Guinea vaccines as cases surge
With rising infection rates, Papua New Guinea's fragile healthcare system is under pressure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OW2...
French bulldogs close in on Labradors as most popular US dog
Their popularity among celebrities is thought to have added to the rise of the French bulldog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q0Q8t...
Trump tells Republican supporters to get vaccinated
Many pro-Trump Republicans have expressed reluctance to take up the offer of a Covid-19 jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMxMa1 ...
Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour
The business committee says firms should face sanctions if they cannot prove no links to labour camps. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour
The business committee says firms should face sanctions if they cannot prove no links to labour camps. from BBC News - Business https://if...
LeBron James becomes partner of Liverpool FC owners
The basketball legend becomes a minor partner in the sports group that also owns the Boston Red Sox. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Brazil Sao Paulo health chief urges lockdown as Covid deaths surge
President Bolsonaro and his new health chief are resisting calls for a lockdown despite record deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche
A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NoDiV0
LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families'
A new law aims to close a loophole that is the only remaining way for LGBT people to adopt children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern
Observers say online skinny fads stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nt...
Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China
The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mental health and scams: 'I'd have paid anything to make me feel better'
A charity calls for protection against online scams, as one victim tells of how she was pressurised to pay. from BBC News - Business https...
P&O Cruises says travellers will need vaccinations
Customers will have to prove they have had two coronavirus jabs to get on the company's cruises. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Refund plan for energy bills when direct debits are too high
Energy regulator Ofgem says customers' overpayments are being used to pay for "unsustainable business". from BBC News - Busi...
ATM withdrawals drop by £37bn during year of Covid
The number of trips to cash machines has fallen by 43%, but the amount withdrawn on each visit has risen. from BBC News - Business https:/...
So you want a career in building computer games?
A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qQma8g via IFTTT
Indianapolis deadly shootings 'started after stimulus cheque row'
A man now facing murder charges had wanted some of his girlfriend's payout, according to court papers. from BBC News - World https://i...
Syria: The scars left by a school bombing
BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013. ...
'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation
Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message. from BBC News -...
What is this Arctic walrus doing off the Irish coast?
The rare sighting was captured by a local man and his five-year-old daughter in County Kerry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38GZocX...
Dutch head to polls as Covid crisis looms large
The election comes after a government crisis and during the country's strictest lockdown to date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jab
Eleven European countries have suspended use of the vaccination over concerns about side effects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q0...
China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure
Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Mozambique insurgency: Militants beheading children, aid agency reports
Save the Children says Islamist militants in Cabo Delgado have killed children as young as 11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vvvPo...
China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure
Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Covid-19: Brazil to get fourth health minister since pandemic began
Marcelo Queiroga, a doctor, is to replace Eduardo Pazuello, an army officer with no medical training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'
Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder". from BBC News - World https://if...
'Thorntons says it's closing stores - but we're still open'
Mark Rees and wife Katy say they've had worried calls from staff after the chocolate maker said all stores would close. from BBC News ...
Tinder to introduce in-app background checks
One of the world's most popular dating apps will add the paid service later this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3czjcQn...
Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia
The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google. from BBC News - World https://...
France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era
A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Myanmar coup: What protesters can learn from the '1988 generation'
Student activists fight to end a hated military government in Myanmar. 2021? Or 1988? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rRLagQ
Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom
Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people
The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days'
Users of the betting company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the operation was suspended. from BBC News - Business https://if...
'The last year for theatre has been hell'
One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia
The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google. from BBC News - Business https...
Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising. from BBC News - Business https://...
Why are flowers getting more expensive?
Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up. from BBC News - Business https://i...
'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'
The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tiGfWn via IFT...
South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military
Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tmJ...
Chinese economy continues its pandemic bounce back
World's second largest economy saw factory output surge more than 30% in the first two months of 2021. from BBC News - World https://i...
Grammys 2021: Five stand-out moments
Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion all put on a spectacle. But who are Silk Sonic? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PSUOS...
US remains top arms exporter and grows market share
Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Chinese economy continues its pandemic bounce back
World's second largest economy saw factory output surge more than 30% in the first two months of 2021. from BBC News - Business https:...
International arms deals stay stable during pandemic
Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Covid-19: Netherlands suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine
It is the latest nation to act over reports of blood clotting but the WHO says it is safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tgSClW
Covid-19 pandemic: Trump urged to encourage supporters to get jabs
It would be a "game-changer" if Donald Trump stepped in, Dr Anthony Fauci says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eFpkcK
Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film
Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Andrew Cuomo: Biden declines to join calls for Cuomo to resign
The US president wants to await the outcome of a misconduct probe into NY Governor Andrew Cuomo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OzX...
Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film
Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century
The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment. from BBC News - World https://ift...
We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories
The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eB...
What Macron doesn't get about colonialism
The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India's interfaith couples on edge after new law
A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government. from BBC News - World https://ift...
'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'
The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tiGfWn
Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised
Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court
They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors. from BBC News - Business https...
Covid food delivery: 'You need passion and energy'
Online takeaway deliveries have soared in the pandemic and some firms are stronger for making them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Goodbye to the original celebrity private jet
Learjet will stop production this year, having created the private jet market for the super-rich. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'
Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38A...
Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees
More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan. from BBC News - World htt...
Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war
How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Myanmar: Brutal crackdown continues on protesters
At least 14 protesters were killed on Sunday by security forces in Yangon, local media's reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Myanmar protests: Protesters killed in bloody Yangon crackdown
More protesters and a police officer are reported dead elsewhere as anti-coup protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDj...
Afghanistan investigates ban on girls' singing
The education ministry is probing a Kabul directive banning older girls from singing at public events. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kenya withdraws from ICJ case over Somalia sea border at last minute
Hearings at the world court over the maritime dispute are due to start on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oo00gG
Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'
The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rN2aoi via IFTTT ...
Covid-19: Ireland suspends use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The minister for health says it is precautionary after reports of serious blood clotting events in Norway. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid-19: British Airways plans app-based travel pass
People who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b...
North Korea 'not responding' to US contact efforts
The Biden administration has tried several ways to get in touch with North Korea, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lbG...
US immigration: Disaster agency FEMA brought in to help with child migrant surge
US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OxIeaB via IFTT...
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OxIeaB
Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away
Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them. from BBC News - World ht...
Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution'
Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38...
'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66
Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Live music is back... behind a New York shop window
Musicians have been able to serenade New Yorkers from the inside of empty shops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38DxUol
Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away
Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them. from BBC News - World ht...
The algorithm for the perfect biryani
A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eCU2mG...
Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?
Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets
An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tgRO0u via IF...
Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers
Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lg4bH2 via ...
When will I be able to see my mum?
Mother's Day is hard if your mother is overseas and you don't know when you'll be able to travel again. from BBC News - Busine...
Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction
The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eztDWX...
Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'
Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion. from BBC News - ...
Argentina's President Alberto Fernández targeted in vehicle by protesters
Protesters unhappy with government mining plans in the Patagonia region smash the vehicle's windows. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Breonna Taylor: Protest to mark anniversary of police killing
The young black medic was shot dead when police raided her home in Louisville, Kentucky, a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching
The disappearance and death of a young woman in London prompts anger and calls for change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OwHySO
Russia opposition: Moscow police raid election forum
Officers raided the opposition conference only minutes after it began at a hotel on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30DbjUH...
Covid: Jordan's health minister quits over hospital oxygen deaths
The country's health minister has resigned after six Covid patients died due to an oxygen shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Sri Lanka to ban burka and other face coverings
The measure is needed on security grounds, officials say two years after the Easter Sunday attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Security forces fire at protesters in Myanmar
Myanmar has "all the hallmarks of a civil war... but only one side is armed", says Jonathan Head. from BBC News - World https://...
US announcer uses racist slur as basketball players kneel for anthem
Announcer Matt Rowan blamed his "horrible statements" on sugar spikes from his diabetes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
ICYMI: Faceplanting albatross and cat rescues itself
An albatross faceplant, a cat rescuing itself after getting stuck in a tree and other stories you may have missed. from BBC News - World h...
Would you scrap your car for public transport credits?
A scheme in the Midlands is encouraging people to scrap their cars to get public transport credits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid
The vessel, able to transport up to two tonnes of drugs, was found in the city of Malaga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bIp0YB
Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony
Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus-dominated César Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: US and allies promise one billion jabs for South East Asia
The leaders of the US, Australia, India and Japan agree to deliver the vaccines by the end of 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique
A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home
Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative. from BBC News - World https:...
Why the GameStop story is far from over
Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bIMZqJ
Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing
All companies in England can register for workplace coronavirus testing until 31 March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bEX1Jt v...
Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike
Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38zPGsu
India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom
Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent. from BBC News - World h...
House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'
Developers who carry out repair work should not require non-disclosure agreements, says an MP. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qO...
Bolivia: Prosecutors order arrest of former interim leader
Prosecutors say Jeanine Áñez and former ministers took part in a coup against leader Evo Morales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qJ...
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72
The king, one of South Africa's most influential traditional leaders, had ruled since 1968. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l847...
UK economy shrank 2.9% in January amid lockdown
Official figures show the UK's gross domestic product is 9% smaller than before the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Maharashtra: Nagpur becomes first major Indian city to return to lockdown
Nagpur becomes the first major Indian city to return to a complete lockdown as Covid cases rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qGt...
Meghan Markle interview: African-American women react
Many African-American women were delighted when one of their own married a real prince - but times have changed. from BBC News - World htt...
Coupang: Harvard dropout rockets into mega-billionaire's club
The "Amazon of South Korea", Coupang was founded by Bom Kim and has just listed its shares. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Digital art sale nets Beeple $69m
The digital-only artist is now among the top three most valuable living artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vdPPf2
Grab seeks US listing with $40bn valuation: report
The fast-growing company operates the dominant ride-hailing app across much of South East Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30...
Covid-19: Thailand delays AstraZeneca vaccine rollout after blood clot fears
The delay comes after a number of countries, including Denmark and Norway, suspended use of the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
De Blasio: NYC mayor calls on Cuomo to quit over harassment claims
Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cstn9D
Coupang: Harvard dropout rockets into billionaire's club
The "Amazon of South Korea", Coupang was founded by Bom Kim and has just listed its shares. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?
The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions
Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3la...
Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?
Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why has the Syrian war lasted 10 years?
What sparked the fighting - and why it is still going on after so long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BnQrO
A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’
Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village. from BB...
Running from terror in north-east Mozambique
A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions. fr...
The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar
How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man. from BBC News - World https://if...
Households 'buy 3.2 million pets in lockdown'
Many have bought pets in response to social isolation, but there are concerns about animal welfare. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Royal Mail to pilot Sunday parcel delivery
The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home
The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Netflix considers crackdown on password sharing
The streaming platform is requiring some users to verify they're authorised to access the account. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine
The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ewgD4c
The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral
A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Rolls-Royce plunges into the red on air travel hit
The aircraft-engine maker's boss says 2020 was an "unprecedented" year after the collapse in air travel. from BBC News - Bus...
Hong Kong: China approves 'patriotic' plan to control elections
Critics say the electoral reforms will effectively wipe out any remaining opposition when enacted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Facebook asks judge to throw out FTC anti-trust lawsuit
The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rwaEA9
Covid vaccines to top the agenda at 'Quad' meeting
The four country alliance is expected to discuss financial support for vaccine manufacturing in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club
The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid vaccines to top the agenda at 'Quad' meeting
The four country alliance is expected to discuss financial support for vaccine manufacturing in India. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Malaysia High Court rules Christians can use 'Allah'
The issue of non-Muslims using the word to refer to God had previously sparked tensions and violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Australians to be offered half-price flights to boost local tourism
Travel subsidies will help the local tourism sector recover from the pandemic, PM Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club
The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Mexico marijuana: Lower house passes recreational cannabis bill
The lower house passes a bill allowing recreational use, with final approval now almost assured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qD4...
Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics?
Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it
Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto on obsession, Covid-19 and getting into character. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rFci...
Facebook asks judge to throw out FTC anti-trust lawsuit
The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rwaEA9 via IFTTT
Fukushima disaster ten years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’
Ten years on from Japan’s Fukushima disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared. from BBC News - World https://if...
Hamed Bakayoko: Ivory Coast's PM dies in Germany
Hamed Bakayoko died of cancer, the authorities say, days after his 56th birthday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ckYunl
Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon?
Two US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations'
The Los Angeles awards season workers who have had to find new jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ci3HMN
Being gay in Ghana: LGBT community is ‘under attack’
Since the country’s first LGBT safe space was closed down by police, queer Ghanaians are "not safe". from BBC News - World https...
Covid: The man with "super antibodies"
John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Thirty years of BBC World News
BBC World News looks back at the last three decades as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30tw7hc
M&S to sell clothes from rival brands to boost online sales
The High Street stalwart will sell items from 11 different clothing brands on its website from spring. from BBC News - Business https://if...
CEO Secrets: Talking to male investors about bras can be 'awkward'
Tanya Robertson of lingerie firm Womanhood explains how she pitches her business to male investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000
The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5BcbO ...
Cathay Pacific posts record $2.8bn loss for 2020
The Hong Kong airline cut thousands of jobs and received a $5bn government bailout last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30vE...
Security firm probes hack of '150,000 cameras'
Bloomberg reports the hack exposed camera feeds showing the insides of offices, hospitals and businesses. from BBC News - Business https:/...
China and Russia to build lunar space station
The two countries will create research facilities on the surface and/or in the moon's orbit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38sG...
Richard Pusey: Australian admits filming taunts of dying policewoman
Richard Pusey pleads guilty to outraging public decency by filming a policewoman as she lay dying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Security firm probes hack of '150,000 cameras'
Bloomberg reports the hack exposed camera feeds showing the insides of offices, hospitals and businesses. from BBC News - World https://if...
Trader gets painted stones instead of $36m of copper
The company says it took delivery of six thousand tonnes of spray-painted rocks instead of the metal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Meghan and Harry: Questions the US had about Oprah interview
Why did the duchess hand over her passport, what is "The Firm" and other lingering questions. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Why a white poet did not translate Amanda Gorman
When a white Dutch author was chosen to translate Gorman's work the decision was swiftly reversed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Uganda's missing: Hundreds of families fear for those taken away
The harrowing tales from Uganda from the families of those who have been detained after a series of raids. from BBC News - World https://i...
Trader gets painted stones instead of $36m of copper
The company says it took delivery of six thousand tonnes of spray-painted rocks instead of the metal. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Air passenger duty: Review of tax on domestic flights planned
Boris Johnson says he wants to see air passenger duties on UK flights fall to help neglected areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Covid: Hospitals in Brazilian cities 'close to collapse'
More than 80% of ICU beds are occupied in the capitals of 25 of the country's 27 states, a report warns. from BBC News - World https:/...
Fake heiress Anna Sorokin: 'Crime pays, in a way'
Con woman Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, tells the BBC she has been misrepresented by the media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vd2...
Derek Chauvin trial: What are the questions asked of potential jurors?
Minneapolis locals ponder the questions that potential Derek Chauvin trial jurors are being asked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Abducted, shackled and forced to marry at 12
Up to 1,000 Christian, Hindu and Sikh girls are abducted in Pakistan every year, forced to convert to Islam, then married. from BBC News -...
Fukushima 10 years on: How the 'triple disaster' unfolded
Japan's most powerful earthquake on record caused a tsunami and a nuclear power plant meltdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Money launderers 'prey on generation Covid'
Promises via social media to make "quick cash" are attracting those struggling for work, banks say. from BBC News - Business htt...
'Right to repair' law to come in this summer
Manufacturers will be obliged to make spare parts for appliances available to consumers for the first time. from BBC News - Business https...
Coronavirus: How airlines stay safe to fly
Amid Covid-19, airlines are finding ways to keep their aircraft and staff ready to fly again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N6D...
Shops return to rural Sweden but are now staff-free
In Sweden shops with no staff are popular in rural locations that have lost their local shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OA...
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