Yemeni model facing unfair trial by rebel authorities - rights group
Intisar al-Hammadi, who denies the charge, was detained by the rebel Houthi movement in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xc...
Tradespeople shortages develop as EU workers leave
The founder of Homeserve says there aren't enough tradespeople EU workers leave and demand rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Recovered Picasso painting slips on to the floor
The Picasso artwork Head of a Woman was being shown off during a news conference when this happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tucker Carlson: NSA denies spying on Fox News host
Carlson accused the US security agency of planning to force him off air, citing a whistle-blower. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w7...
Pandemic opened people's eyes to the value of tech - Dixons boss
Alex Buldock says the pandemic and working from home opened people's eyes to the value of tech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
The Yankees' 70-year-old bat girl
Decades after she was told girls couldn't do the job, she got a chance to live her childhood dream. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australia Covid: Seventh city locks down as cases spread
As Delta cases emerge in new areas, state leaders are calling for faster vaccinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ug8XuL
India's Bharti invests $500m in UK space start-up OneWeb
The cash injection comes after the British government and Bharti Global bailed out the company last year. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Kim Jong-un: North Korea in ‘great crisis’ after Covid lapses
Kim Jong-un berates top officials in a rare sign of the pandemic's severity in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hin9...
Taiwan boy thrown 27 times during judo class taken off life support
The 7-year-old had suffered severe brain haemorrhaging after a judo class in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/361Pq42
Convertible flying car takes to the sky
The prototype AirCar completes a 35-minute test flight in Slovakia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wcd0WA
Hong Kong: How life has changed under the national security law
Seven city residents tell the BBC how the new law has fundamentally changed their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h58eFX
Lady Boss documentary film "recasts Jackie Collins as feminist icon
Filmmaker Laura Fairrie wants to celebrate Collins' books about female sexual desire and freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Pinjra Tod: Women's rights activists finally free in India
Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita spent a year in prison, accused of 'masterminding' Delhi riots. from BBC News - World https://...
Afghanistan: US commander warns of possible civil war after withdrawal
The country could face "very hard times" after American troops withdraw, General Scott Miller says. from BBC News - World https:...
Name all firms receiving furlough cash, say MPs
The call from an influential committee of MPs comes amid fears of fraud and error in Covid schemes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps
A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Miami building collapse: Letter in April warned of worsening damage
Residents of an apartment block that collapsed last week were warned of worsening structural damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Portugal's top art collector Joe Berardo arrested over fraud allegations
Millionaire Joe Berardo is accused of accumulating nearly €1bn in debts to three banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h5djhy
Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Rebels build on capture of capital
Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
5,000-year-old man was 'oldest plague victim'
Scientists piece together clues from "patient zero", who likely caught the plague from a rodent. from BBC News - World https://i...
Portugal exempts under-18s from quarantine
But they must be travelling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian, say tourism authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3600...
Portugal exempts under-18s from quarantine
But they must be travelling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian, say tourism authorities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Hong Kong bans all incoming flights from UK over Covid concerns
The city is worried about the more infectious Delta strain and ranks Britain as a 'high risk' country. from BBC News - World https...
Covid: Masks upgrade cuts infection risk, research finds
Wearing a high grade FFP3 mask can almost entirely protect health workers from Covid, research finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Stars call for 'gadget levy' to fund UK creatives
A small percentage of devices' cost should go into a fund for UK creators and performers, a group says. from BBC News - Business https...
US 'white supremacist' shoots two black bystanders
The gunman had drawn swastikas and described white people as "apex predators", say investigators. from BBC News - World https://...
377: The British colonial law that left an anti-LGBTQ legacy in Asia
Created by the British, the 377 law has left a damaging legacy in former colonies, say activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35X...
British Jews' fear and defiance amid record monthly anti-Semitism reports
Some 460 anti-Semitic incidents were reported to the Community Security Trust from 8 May to 7 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps
A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Police are failing to protect shop workers, say MPs
A Home Affairs Committee report is calling for new laws to help protect shop workers from abuse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
The tech helping parents look after their babies
A growing number of technology firms are aiming to help reduce the anxiety of new mums and dads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Mexico marijuana: Top court decriminalises recreational use of cannabis
Adults will be able to cultivate and consume the drug, but smoking in public remains banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U4QyBc ...
Israeli minister's landmark visit to UAE signals deepening ties
Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister to visit the Gulf state since they normalised relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ua...
Picasso painting found in Athens years after gallery heist
Greek police say they have recovered two valuable pieces of art stolen more than nine years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vXk...
A Pride symbol vandalised in Canada's 'prettiest little town'
A rainbow pedestrian crossing in Paris, Ontario was vandalised, and the town rallied to fix it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dmmp...
Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide
Amid a slow rollout, the government is pushing the West to make jabs more accessible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hjexEu
UN human rights chief calls for reparations over racism
A report urges countries to "make amends" for racism against Africans and those of African descent. from BBC News - World https:...
Inside India's deadly mucormycosis fungus epidemic
BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye visits a ward battling India's mucormycosis epidemic in the wake of Covid. from BBC News - World https...
The precarious life of a Gaza fisherman
Fishermen in Gaza eke out a precarious living amid restrictions over where they can cast their nets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australian farmer spreads joy with colourful rescue lambs
Australian farmer Tracey Kruger spreads joy with pictures of her rescue lambs in colourful outfits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US judge throws out Facebook anti-trust lawsuits
The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US judge throws out Facebook anti-trust lawsuits
The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Bruno Candé: White man jailed for Portugal murder of black actor
Evaristo Marinho is sentenced to more than 22 years jail for the murder of Bruno Candé. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hei9b4
US Supreme Court declines transgender bathroom appeal in win for student
The order in favour of Gavin Grimm is seen as a significant win for LGBT student rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doXEqV
Kuwait arrests man who posted TikTok weather rant
The man is heard complaining about a dust storm and swearing in the online clip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4WsBc
India Covid: Covishield not eligible for EU travel pass
The EU-wide travel pass, known as a digital Covid certificate, allows tourists into member states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Nissan to create thousands of UK jobs in battery investment
The carmaker is set to announce a major expansion of battery production in Sunderland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jnyNI2 vi...
BET Awards: Black women in music, film and sports celebrated
Queen Latifah was given a lifetime achievement award at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) ceremony in LA. from BBC News - World htt...
Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles
Lytton in British Columbia breaks an 84-year-old record, as the US Pacific north-west also sizzles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Portugal makes unvaccinated UK people quarantine
UK travellers will have to quarantine for 14 days while Germany wants EU to step up restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Hong Kong pro-democracy media buckles under China pressure
A journalist's arrest and changes at a pro-democracy website show 'chilling' impact on media freedom. from BBC News - World ht...
Cardi B reveals pregnancy at BET Awards
The star announced she was expecting her second child as she picked up two awards for rap anthem WAP. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Greggs' sales recovery stronger than expected
The bakery chain says sales have continued to grow, while car dealership Lookers also enjoys strong trade. from BBC News - Business https:...
Greensill auditor under investigation by watchdog
Saffery Champness's work for Sanjeev Gupta's financial backer is being probed by the FRC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
FCA bans world's largest crypto-currency exchange Binance
The financial watchdog has ruled that Binance cannot conduct any regulated activity in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jk...
Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria
The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria target Iran-backed militia
Strikes against an Iran-backed militia came in response to drone attacks on US forces, the US says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'Black rainstorm' warning suspends Hong Kong trading
It is the city's first 'black rainstorm' warning of 2021 with more than 70mm of rain forecast. from BBC News - World https://i...
Small businesses urgently call for more Covid support
Payments on VAT and loans kick in from next week but many companies cannot operate until 19 July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
'Black rainstorm' warning suspends Hong Kong trading
It is the city's first 'black rainstorm' warning of 2021 with more than 70mm of rain forecast. from BBC News - Business https:...
Outbreaks emerge across Australia in 'new phase' of pandemic
For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXt...
Pandemic work stress: How I learnt to deal with it
The disruption caused by the pandemic has raised fears of burnout, but workers are finding solutions. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Wuhan lab-leak theory fuels Trump comeback rally
Supporters say the former president was "dead on", as the theory about the origins of Covid gains respectability. from BBC News ...
Climate change: Why action still ignites debate in Australia
Climate change has ended political careers in Australia and action over it remains widely debated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria
The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Papua's sacred forest for women only
For generations women have gathered clams and shared stories in a forest that is now threatened by pollution. from BBC News - World https:...
Palestinian protests: Crowds clash with police after death of activist
Protests took place in Ramallah after the death of an activist and critic of the Palestinian Authority. from BBC News - World https://ift....
France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states - poll
Marine Le Pen's National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year's election. from BBC News - World https://...
Florida building collapse: More than 150 missing, nine dead
Days into the search for survivors in Florida, 150 people remain missing, with nine confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tour de France: Police seek spectator after crash
A spectator holding a sign causes a multi-rider pile-up during the first stage of the race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tb2wsW
Somalia's Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters
It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in the semi-autonomous state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Pet lion confiscated in Cambodia after TikTok videos
The 18-month-old animal, weighing 70kg, is discovered at a villa in the capital Phnom Penh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U46pjp
US heatwave: Pacific Northwest sees record temperatures
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
BT and OneWeb sign rural broadband deal
The telecoms firm and satellite company explore ways of providing rural broadband in remote areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Sudan agrees to hand over Darfur war crimes accused
The decision to surrender ex-officials to The Hague comes after a visit from the ICC's top prosecutor. from BBC News - World https://i...
Brexit: NI business disruption needs to be fixed, says Lewis
The NI secretary calls on the EU to show more flexibility in implementing the NI Protocol. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3djhHHk...
Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim
Drugs firm to pay to settle claims it fuelled opioid painkiller addiction crisis in New York State. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim
Drugs firm to pay to settle claims it fuelled opioid painkiller addiction crisis in New York State. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Key workers in Ibiza dance experiment
Key workers were able to dance in Ibiza's nightclubs this weekend, to test if they can reopen safely. from BBC News - World https://if...
Florida building collapse: Fifth body found in survivor hunt
It comes after a 2018 report highlighting a "major error" in the building's design was made public. from BBC News - World ht...
'I spent £70,000 on pilot training but can't get a job'
Newly qualified pilots are indebted and jobless as airlines reel from the pandemic, says the industry. from BBC News - Business https://if...
More churches burn down on Canada indigenous land
In total four Catholic churches have burned down in western Canada over the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Sg27F
A billion new trees might not turn Ukraine green
The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w2fr...
Pride month: Five stories from around the world
From Canada to Uganda, people are celebrating Pride, both as a protest for LGBT rights and as a party. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Khurshedben Naoroji: The singer who preached nonviolence to bandits
Khurshedben Naoroji gave up her singing career to preach nonviolence to bandits in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Z8ekc
Jack Savoretti takes us on a guided tour of his new musical genre, Europiana
The star says he's created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China's changes through one man's lens
Yan Zhigang has spent four decades photographing the streets, and the people, of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZHevB
Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting
President Iván Duque's helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Germany knife attack: Three killed were all women
The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35S...
Covid-19: Crowds flee Dhaka ahead of strict Bangladesh lockdown
Cases of Covid-19 in Bangladesh have surged since May, largely because of the Delta variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xVIrW9 ...
Florida building collapse: Report from 2018 warned of 'major damage'
A survey flagged "major structural damage" at the complex which collapsed on Thursday near Miami. from BBC News - World https://...
LAX: Man jumps from plane after trying to access cockpit
The man, who fled via the emergency slide, was detained on the taxiway at Los Angeles Airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y9KNB...
'We got justice, but not enough justice'
People in Minneapolis reacted to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qoCpLi
ICYMI: Spider-Man meets the Pope
A nuisance bear, overheated otters and a special guest for the Pope, some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Wo...
Hairdressers fear staff crisis after apprentice shortage
The pandemic caused the already decreasing number of apprentices to fall further, hairdressers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Covid: Australia extends Sydney lockdown as Delta outbreak grows
Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Miami building collapse: Demands for answers grow
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says families "have a right to know" how the building collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Armed Forces Day: Coin honouring Prince Philip unveiled
The special edition coin features a portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh that was approved in 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Kamala Harris visits US border amid migrant crisis
The US vice-president appeals for an end to "finger-pointing" amid a bipartisan backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
E10 petrol: What is it and can my car run it?
A more eco-friendly petrol is coming to filling stations in the UK - but it's not suitable for all cars. from BBC News - Business http...
Afghanistan: Biden says Afghans must decide their own future
President Joe Biden pledges continued US support for Afghanistan despite the troop withdrawal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qq38H...
Colombia President Iván Duque's helicopter hit by gunfire
Iván Duque says his aircraft was shot while he was flying near the border with Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dg167g
Duminda Silva: Anger as Sri Lanka frees politician sentenced for murder
The UN condemns the decision to pardon Duminda Silva, convicted for the murder of a rival politician. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ros Atkins On…Why the Olympics is going ahead
Ros Atkins examines the decision to hold the Tokyo Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h58Fic ...
Russia's Euro 2020 Covid dilemma
Russia is hosting Euro 2020 matches but the alarm is being sounded about a new wave of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 22 years
Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of killing Mr Floyd, whose death sparked global protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZY...
Cash access as vital as running water, says Age UK
The charity says people should get a guarantee of access to cash, as they do with water and electricity. from BBC News - Business https://...
Builders embrace new ways of flexible working
A forklift driver can't work from home, but there are other ways the industry can offer more flexibility. from BBC News - Business htt...
UFO report: US 'has no explanation' for sightings
A Pentagon report says it can only explain one of 144 sightings made by the US military since 2004. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Czech Republic: Tornado fells trees then smashes eyewitness's window
Video shows the tornado tearing through part of the Czech Republic and the devastation left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Africrypt brothers deny involvement in Bitcoin 'heist'
Investors accuse South African firm of absconding with Bitcoin valued at billions of dollars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gZY...
Germany passes new citizenship law for descendants of Nazi victims
The move closes loopholes that denied citizenship to some whose ancestors had fled persecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SuK1...
Roman Protasevich: Belarus jet drama dissident moved to house arrest
Opposition journalist Roman Protasevich was seized from a Ryanair plane along with his girlfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
Toshiba: Scandal-hit chairman ousted by investors
It comes after the firm was found to have helped suppress the interests of foreign investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vXj...
Miami building collapse: Rescuers listen for signs of life in rubble
Rescuers search for survivors with 99 unaccounted for after the collapse of the 12-storey complex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
Nike chief executive says firm is 'of China and for China'
The sportswear giant was recently hit by a backlash over statements on Xinjiang and the Uyghurs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: Sydney city centre and beach suburbs to enter lockdown
Central areas of Australia's largest city will go into a week-long lockdown to contain a rise in cases. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid: Green list expansion 'not enough', say travel bosses
Sixteen places - including Ibiza - have been added to the green list, but industry leaders want more. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Gibraltar votes to ease tough abortion laws
Referendum results show support for lifting the rules, which are some of the harshest in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h7f...
Nicaragua's fragile leader and his ruthless crackdown on rivals
Critics say the arrests of presidential hopefuls in Nicaragua reflect President Ortega's insecurity. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why New York Pride parade has barred uniformed police officers
Pride organisers have barred uniformed police officers from participating until 2025. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d80u3u
India's opinionated feminist and her viral wedding ad
The BBC speaks to those behind an Indian matrimonial ad seeking a "non-farting, non-burping, rich man". from BBC News - World ht...
Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 June 2021
A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U198K...
Inaccurate gas and electricity bills criticised
The problem puts an extra strain on finances already affected by the pandemic, Citizens Advice says. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Covid: How do you feel about going back to the office?
As lockdown restrictions are set to lifted, how do people feel about going back to the office from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jcD...
Biden backs bumper economic stimulus bill - with big caveat
The president says he will only sign it if Democrats can pass a separate, far bigger budget bill. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Biden backs bumper economic stimulus bill - with big caveat
The president says he will only sign it if Democrats can pass a separate, far bigger budget bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3db...
Child labour in Uganda: The hidden costs of Covid
When all Uganda's schools closed due to the pandemic, nine-year-old Teddy joined her mother mining for gold. from BBC News - World htt...
Canadian report slams 'reckless' Iran for downing of flight PS752
Canada found no evidence the tragedy was premeditated but called out Iran's "recklessness". from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC appeals to UN over Iran's harassment of Persian service staff
Iran has previously denied intimidating staff at the Persian service, an outlet it has banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xS2tk...
Tour champion Tadej Pogacar supporting cycling's next generation
Tadej Pogacar was the youngest winner of the Tour de France since 1904 when he won last year's race aged 21. from BBC News - World htt...
Czech Republic: Powerful tornado sweeps through villages
As many as 150 people are reportedly injured, with the worst-hit areas looking like a war zone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hj7O...
New type of ancient human discovered in Israel
Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daLqSQ
Sea lion opens gate to crash fisherman's interview about a 'plague of sea lions'
A sea lion was caught on camera crashing an interview with a fisherman about a "plague of sea lions". from BBC News - World http...
Covid: Balearics and Malta added to UK's green travel list
Ministers also intend to allow quarantine-free travel from amber list countries for fully-vaccinated people. from BBC News - Business http...
Athens priest arrested for acid attack on bishops
The suspect was allegedly caught with cocaine and threw acid during his disciplinary hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMZLwt...
Covid: UK's foreign travel traffic light lists due to be reviewed
Travel bosses want more countries on the green list, as the government prepares for its three-week update. from BBC News - Business https:...
James Bond's French haunts give licence to thrill
Agent 007's famous hangouts in France still exist - so what are they like now? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dazmRp
Covid third wave: Can India prevent it?
Experts say a third wave is inevitable but its impact can be limited with timely decisions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UxuWO9
River Nile dam: Egypt new African allies
Recent years have seen a dramatic re-engagement with Africa, especially the Nile Basin countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vM...
US crime: Is America seeing a surge in violence?
As President Biden launches a renewed effort to tackle violent crime, we've looked at trends in the US. from BBC News - World https://...
How fashion designers flipped to athleisure during Covid
Couture fashion houses had to rethink their clothes to survive the pandemic but the switch may last. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Gold rush fuels armed violence in Brazilian Amazon
Illegal miners are accused of targeting indigenous communities, as violence in the rainforest rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
London Capital saga: MPs want change of culture at FCA
The regulator must change quickly after failures in the London Capital and Finance saga, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
CEO Secrets: 'My billion-pound company has no office'
How Britain's youngest billionaire works differently - setting his firm up to thrive in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Brazil's environment minister quits amid illegal logging investigation
Environment minister Ricardo Salles denies taking part in a timber-trafficking scheme in the Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why has the Hoover Dam hit an historically low water level?
The largest US reservoir fell to its lowest level in history, threatening water and power supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Ros Atkins looks at the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily
Ros Atkins looks at the events that led to the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. from BBC News - World https...
Nigeria child abduction: Kidnappers demand millions for a child's life
Kidnappers have seized more than 1,000 students and staff in raids on schools in northern Nigeria since December. from BBC News - World ht...
Britney Spears speaks out against conservatorship at hearing
"I just want my life back," the US pop star says in a rare public testimony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xRqCHZ
Biden unveils strategy to combat US crime wave
Mr Biden's plan comes as gun sales and homicides have spiked around the country this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xRnHz...
HMS Defender: What will be the fallout from Black Sea incident?
BBC's Frank Gardner looks at what impact the Russia-UK confrontation off Crimea might have for global security. from BBC News - World ...
Russian jets and ships shadow British warship
BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Beale reports from the deck of HMS Defender in the Black Sea as it was harassed by Russia's military....
John McAfee: Anti-virus creator found dead in prison cell
The software mogul is found dead hours after a Spanish court allowed his extradition to the US on tax charges. from BBC News - Business ht...
John McAfee: Anti-virus creator found dead in prison cell
The software mogul is found dead hours after a Spanish court allowed his extradition to the US on tax charges. from BBC News - World https...
Euro 2020: Fans make pro-LGBT protest at Germany-Hungary football game
Rainbow flags were flown at the match, after Uefa banned the arena from lighting up in the colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Italian PM rebuffs Vatican protest over proposed homophobia law
Mario Draghi has rebuffed the Vatican after it issued a protest over a bill on gay and other rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Investor Warren Buffett gives away $4.1bn more to charity
The 90-year-old billionaire investor has pledged to give away all of his Berkshire Hathaway shares. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained
The ongoing arrangement has sparked a public backlash from fans who support the #FreeBritney movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley to bar unvaccinated staff
Last week, Morgan Stanley's chief executive told workers 'if you can eat out, you can go to the office'. from BBC News - World...
Covid: Sydney faces new restrictions as cluster grows
Australia's largest city sees its worst outbreak this year as a cluster infected with the Delta strain grows. from BBC News - World ht...
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley to bar unvaccinated staff
Last week, Morgan Stanley's chief executive told workers 'if you can eat out, you can go to the office'. from BBC News - Busin...
Hong Kong's first trial under national security law starts without jury
Tong Ying-kit could be convicted to life in prison in the controversial trial without jury from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d2hYhS
'Heartbreaking' conditions in US migrant child camp
An investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming conditions at a child migrant camp in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPzc...
US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites
The US Department of Justice says 36 websites linked to the Iranian government were seized. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d1owNp
Streaming TV giants face tighter UK regulation
The government says there's an "inconsistent, ad-hoc and potentially harmful gap in regulation". from BBC News - Business ht...
‘Heartless’ Queensland bars US couple from seeing dying father
A US couple make a desperate plea after being denied quarantine exemption in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xKxHtS
Education interrupted: Kashmir students climb mountain to cross digital divide
Students in a remote village in the Himalayas struggle to access the internet in order to take classes. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Elephants' 500km-trek across China baffles scientists
Scientists are surprised by how far they've gone and say they're displaying other unusual behaviours. from BBC News - World https:...
'The risk you run': Colombia's women protesters on sexual violence
Women taking part in Colombia's anti-government protests speak out about the harassment they face. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hungary's anti-gay law threatens programming of TV favourites
International condemnation grows towards a Hungarian law banning depiction of homosexuality to under-18s. from BBC News - World https://if...
New Alan Turing £50 note enters circulation
The old £50 and £20 banknotes will be withdrawn by October next year, the Bank of England says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T...
Climate change: Set target to cut car use, minister told
Shifting to electric vehicles will still leave the UK with transport problems, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gXz...
The trainer boss who even has a pair for funerals
Richard Johnson of Foot Locker has a pair of trainers for every occasion - even weddings and funerals. from BBC News - Business https://if...
What is different about the new £50 bank note?
A behind-the-scenes look inside a high-security banknote printing plant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d2zTok via IFTTT
How farmers and scientists are engineering your food
By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Senate Republicans block Democrats' election bill
The legislation - which sought to make it easier for Americans to vote by post - fails in the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Millions become millionaires in Covid pandemic
Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Millions become millionaires in Covid pandemic
Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy fighting reported
Rebel forces claim to have seized several towns, which the army has dismissed as "fake news". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Weetabix workers suspend strike action at Northamptonshire sites
Unite calls off strikes and says talks with management at the cereal manufacturer will continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Covid vaccine: Why are Australians cancelling AstraZeneca jabs?
More people are shunning the world's most widely used Covid vaccine over its perceived risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWK...
Cambodia charges environment activists with insulting the king
Accused of insulting the king, the environment activists face up to 10 years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SWlSlj
China tells banks to stop supporting cryptocurrency
The latest crackdown on cryptocurrency comes days after China stopped Bitcoin mining in Sichuan province. from BBC News - World https://if...
China tells banks to stop supporting cryptocurrency
The latest crackdown on cryptocurrency comes days after China stopped Bitcoin mining in Sichuan province. from BBC News - Business https:/...
New York mayoral election: What voters want from a new mayor
Learn what's at stake as voters head to the polls to choose a new leader for New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zN0Q...
Great Barrier Reef should be listed as 'in danger', Unesco says
The Australian government says it is "stunned" by the UN body's recommendation and will oppose it. from BBC News - World htt...
A fake wedding, and a $250,000 scam - 'I was such an idiot'
How a British man's dreams of a future with his Ukrainian fiancee ended in financial disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
Tokyo 2020: Does Japan have Covid under control?
With the Olympics starting in July, what is happening with coronavirus in Japan? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gR06HM
India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts
Covid battered an already sluggish economy, weakened by poor growth, job losses and stagnant exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Eva Schloss: 'Why I took Austrian citizenship aged 92'
Eva Schloss has accepted Austrian citizenship, more than 80 years after she fled the country. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
How farmers and scientists strive for more flavour
By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TQ...
Restaurant stops serving lunch due to lack of staff
The founder of a Michelin-star restaurant says he had to reduce opening hours to manage shortages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
‘Virtual beauty tests used to be gimmicky but now they are useful’
With stores closed the beauty industry has embraced augmented reality testing apps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cSXEPB via I...
Nicaragua political arrests lead Argentina and Mexico to recall envoys
Argentina and Mexico recall ambassadors for talks after a fifth presidential hopeful is detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xC...
NFL: Carl Nassib becomes first active player to come out as gay
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib becomes the first active NFL player to come out as gay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid sweeps India's Buddhist monasteries
Monasteries in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim have been especially vulnerable to the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Bumble closes to give 'burnt-out' staff a week's break
A senior employee wrote on Twitter that the extra holiday was to deal with "collective burnout". from BBC News - Business https:...
UK starts talks to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact
Membership would lower tariffs on exporting goods such as cars and whisky, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q...
Wimbledon: Fans frustrated as Ticketmaster cancels tickets
Customers say they've lost out on tickets to the finals because the rules on credit cards weren't made clear. from BBC News - Busi...
Covid: Vaccines running out in poorer nations, WHO says
There are chronic shortages in some nations where Covid infections are surging, a key official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China fails to meet promises on missing Xinjiang children
China made a public pledge to help find Kalbinur Tursan's children but she may never see them again. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA
The country's top court examined whether caps on benefits to student athletes violated federal law. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India Covid vaccination: New policy to speed up delivery
PM Modi praises its strong start but will the new vaccine rollout plan will have a long term impact? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hotel Chocolat pays £4 for beauty firm Rabot 1745
The confectioner pays less than its cheapest box of chocolates for full control of the joint venture. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Tokyo 2020: Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Olympic venues
Up to 10,000 Japanese fans - or 50% capacity - will be permitted at venues at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ethiopia elections 2021: Abiy Ahmed faces first vote amid conflict
Abiy Ahmed is hoping to secure a popular mandate, but polls are not being held in war-torn Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Laurel Hubbard: First transgender athlete to compete at Olympics
NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is headed for Tokyo but critics say she has an unfair advantage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TMTh...
International Day of Yoga: Muted celebrations due to Covid-19
Ministers urge people to follow yoga but ask them to avoid big gatherings to mark the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TOqSc3
Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper could 'shut within days', says adviser
It comes after 500 officers raided the paper and froze HK$18m worth of assets linked to the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper could 'shut within days', says adviser
It comes after 500 officers raided the paper and froze HK$18m worth of assets linked to the company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Barnaby Joyce to return as Australia deputy PM after party revolt
Barnaby Joyce's return as deputy prime minister could impact Australia's climate change policies. from BBC News - World https://if...
Armenia election: PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory
The snap election was called in the wake of the country's defeat in a conflict with Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
New season tickets go on sale for part-time commuters
Passengers who travel to work two or three days a week now have the option of a flexible monthly ticket. from BBC News - Business https://...
France regional election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll
Early results indicate both parties have failed to make ground in France's regional elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Can old traditions and tech help Singapore reach zero waste?
Singapore sees its traditional rag and bone collectors as key to its sustainability plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gGmjtk...
Usain Bolt welcomes newborn twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo
The Olympic champion and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett announced the births on Instagram. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TPBKGq
North Korea's attempted $1bn bank hack
In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do i...
Joe Biden: My surprise claim to be the US president's English cousin
Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
French court dog helps soothe anxious victims of crime
How one Labrador has helped the victims of violent crime in southern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SN2irL
Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia's electoral board chairperson
Birtukan Mideksa, a former opposition leader who went into exile in the US, says "shortfalls are inevitable". from BBC News - Wo...
Online shopping trend makes warehousing hot property
The logistics industry has been building at breakneck speed, but we still haven't reached "peak shed". from BBC News - Busin...
Post Office scandal: 'I just forgot how to laugh'
Anjana and Baljit Sethi ran two successful Post Office branches - then they fell victim to the Horizon scandal. from BBC News - Business h...
South Korea: Swapping Seoul megacity isolation for village life
Some South Korean families are abandoning Seoul and swapping megacity isolation for rural village life. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial'
The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford. from BBC News - World https:...
South Africa gems that sparked rush are quartz not diamonds
Thousands of people rushed to KwaHlathi village after a man found what turns out to be quartz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xzfJK...
One dead after driver crashes into Florida Pride parade
The motive of the driver - who hit two people at the Fort Lauderdale event - is unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wKJPL1
Alabama storm: Nine children and one adult killed in crash
The victims include eight children from a local foster home, and a father and his baby daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNa...
McDonald's to hire 20,000 staff and open 50 outlets
The burger giant's UK and Ireland boss tells the Sunday Telegraph it is becoming "harder to recruit". from BBC News - Busine...
Iran nuclear deal: Israel attacks Iran as talks progress
Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qc...
Message in a bottle from 2018 found after Atlantic voyage
The note was found on a Portuguese island, three years after it was sent by a teenager from the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Deputy PM defends timing of Irish unity comments
The Irish deputy PM says for some it will "always be the wrong time" to talk about Irish unification. from BBC News - World http...
Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan
The Ugandan was part of a nine-member squad which were fully vaccinated, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zHyRrC
Belgium: Body of fugitive far-right soldier found
The shooting instructor went missing in May after taking weapons from a base, sparking a huge manhunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trans US veterans to be offered gender surgery for first time
Veterans Affairs officials announce they will cover surgery for trans veterans for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a look at how the athletes' village hopes to mitigate the risk of Covid. from BBC News - World https://if...
Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reflect on the role of women in film at an anniversary screening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWW...
Antwerp: Five construction workers killed in school building site collapse
All of the victims were construction workers who had been building the new primary school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gIS30W
In pictures: 1,000 Dreams to mark World Refugee Day
Refugees across Europe set out to record the lives of those who have also fled persecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGEd4w
'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over?
Twenty years on from the "War on Terror", is it the end of big military deployments to warzones? from BBC News - World https://i...
K-wave: How fans are supporting their favourite idols
From buying billboard space to food trucks, here's how fans of Korean pop culture support their idols. from BBC News - World https://i...
Ethiopia elections: The misinformation circulating online
As Ethiopians prepare to go to the polls, false and misleading content has been spreading online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TO...
Troubled US teens left traumatised by tough love camps
Paris Hilton is among thousands who allege abuse at programmes aimed at reforming US teenagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBFD...
Shipping disruption: 'We're doing our best - but this is crippling'
Disruption in the shipping industry is creating a shortage of goods - and consumers face higher prices. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Iran election: Israel voices 'grave concern' over Ebrahim Raisi
Israel says Ebrahim Raisi has nuclear ambitions and is Iran's most extremist president yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SKQw...
Arizona police shoot driver who crashed into charity bike ride
Six cyclists and the suspect are critically injured after the incident at a charity bike ride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iTIu0...
'World's oldest' alligator Muja celebrates 85th birthday at Belgrade Zoo
From surviving World War Two to becoming a hit on TikTok, Belgrade Zoo star Muja has been through a lot. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation
Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gL...
Iran election: Wariness and welcome for Ebrahim Raisi
Ebrahim Raisi's win in the country's presidential election has prompted mixed reactions across the region. from BBC News - World h...
Mike Pence: Hecklers brand ex-VP 'traitor' at conservative conference
Mike Pence draws jeers, apparently for his refusal to overturn the results of the 2020 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8T...
Paris police search for two e-scooter riders after pedestrian killed
Two women on an electric scooter hit a pedestrian and did not stop to provide help, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Joe and Jill Biden announce death of 'beloved' dog Champ
Champ, a German Shepherd, had been with the couple for 13 years and lived at the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gLBBNv...
Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path
The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions. from BBC News - World https:/...
Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave
Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCKkXA ...
Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off
Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iN...
Valuable 350-year-old oil paintings found in skip
German police say the gold-framed artworks had been dumped at a motorway rest stop in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCg3r...
Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to win in first round
Vote-counting shows Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has so far received 62% of the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SNqL...
Why Ethiopia’s 'alphabet generation' feel betrayed by Abiy
PM Abiy Ahmed swept to power after mass protests, but his Oromo community still feel like outsiders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia take wine dispute with China to WTO
China accuses Australia of an illegal trade practice, but Australia believes the motive is political. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Milkha Singh: India's 'Flying Sikh' dies from Covid
The country's most famous athlete ran for his life as a child and then ran to win medals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFrHCz...
Myanmar coup: UN calls for arms embargo against military
In a rare move, the UN condemns the overthrowing of Aung San Suu Kyi and calls for an arms embargo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How market research reveals what you really think
By sifting and analysing huge amounts of data, market researchers say they can find out what's on your mind. from BBC News - Business ...
Myanmar: Who are the ethnic armies training protesters?
Many protesters are being trained by ethnic armed groups - can they eventually topple the junta? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vEr...
Life in lockdown: The pandemic through our eyes
From freshman college to new life and loss, three young photographers document their pandemic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
North Korea: Why doesn't it have enough food this year?
The country's leader Kim Jong-un has warned of shortages - what do we know about the food situation? from BBC News - World https://ift...
France's Le Pen on track for regional power with an eye on presidency
France's far-right National Rally party looks set to top Sunday's first round regional vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Armenia's war defeat prompts bitter vote on rebuilding country
After a fierce campaign, the election will decide the country's post-war future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wHotya
Fake ads on Facebook spoil real life fairy story
A firm making wire fairy sculptures has been hit by scammers using adverts on the social media network. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Some furloughed workers do not want to return, Andrea Leadsom says
But the ex-business secretary says there is also a mental health issue, with some fearful of returning. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Lisbon gave protesters' data to foreign embassies - audit
Data was illegally shared in 52 cases in 2018-19, with reports citing embassies of China and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden
US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Setback for EU in legal fight with AstraZeneca
But the drug-maker faces hefty fines if it fails to supply doses of Covid-19 vaccine over the summer. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Record number of displaced people despite Covid: UN refugee agency
Some 82 million people have been forcibly displaced, more than 1% of the world's population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQh...
Pornhub videos: Women sue, alleging lack of consent
More than 30 women say private or non-consensual videos of them were uploaded to the site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TLi0Uc...
TikTok owner ByteDance sees its earnings double in 2020
China's biggest technology companies have been coming under increasing scrutiny both at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https:/...
TikTok owner ByteDance sees its earnings double in 2020
China's biggest technology companies have been coming under increasing scrutiny both at home and abroad. from BBC News - Business http...
Giant rhino fossils in China show new species was 'taller than giraffe'
The Paraceratherium linxiaense was taller than a giraffe and weighed as much as four large African elephants. from BBC News - World https:...
Kim Jong-un prepares for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US
Mr Kim's comments are one of the first signs that North Korea could be open to talks with the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against chocolate firms
In their lawsuit, a group of men say they were forced to work on cocoa firms in Ivory Coast. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zug9...
US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against chocolate firms
In their lawsuit, a group of men say they were forced to work on cocoa firms in Ivory Coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zug96V ...
Music fans still holding tickets to thousands of postponed shows
The latest four-week delay to unlocking restrictions has pushed an additional 5,000 gigs into doubt. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Iranians vote in presidential election marred by disqualification row
All but one of the four candidates to succeed Hassan Rouhani are regarded as hardliners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGTimI
Once the future, US now captive to its past
History is inescapable to Americans and visitors alike but now it's become more contested than ever. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Are Asia's Covid 'winners' entering shaky new territory?
The countries that were best at keeping Covid at bay are now struggling with their exit strategies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 June 2021
A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gKYC1...
Iran: How a unique system runs the country
Iran is choosing a new president, part of a unique system of how the country is ruled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvoBTv
Alarming Covid surge cools Russia’s football fever
Despite being one of the first countries to develop a jab, Covid cases are sharply rising in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Food and drink exports to EU 'almost halve' in first quarter
The pandemic and Brexit hit exports in the first three months of the year, says the Food and Drink Federation. from BBC News - Business ht...
Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters
The global cruise line industry is hoping to now recover from the pandemic, but problems remain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
US couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters plead guilty
"I'd do it again," vows Mark McCloskey outside court as he and his wife walk free with a fine. from BBC News - World https:/...
Why US millennials are quitting big cities
Remote workers are freer than ever to relocate, especially when smaller cities dangle incentives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQ...
The Gurkha veterans fighting for Covid care in Nepal
Ghurkas living in a remote part of Nepal say they're struggling to access life-saving treatment for coronavirus. from BBC News - World...
Pornhub videos: Women sue, alleging lack of consent
More than 30 women say private or non-consensual videos of them were uploaded to the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TLi0Uc
Juneteenth: What is the newest US holiday and how is it celebrated?
The commemoration of the last enslaved black American being freed is now an official US holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TEg...
David Bowie painting bought for $5 expected to fetch thousands
A painting by musician David Bowie found at a Canadian dump is set to be auctioned for thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vA...
Kim Jong-un admits to 'tense' food situation in North Korea
He told the ruling party that the coronavirus pandemic and a series of storms had led to bad harvests. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Why what's happening in Ethiopia matters for Africa
Famine conditions and insecurity in Tigray as well as upcoming elections affect the future of Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Apple Daily: Hong Kong police arrest editor, four other executives
Apple Daily is often critical of Hong Kong and the mainland Chinese leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xjIOts
Travel industry anger as Germans flock to Majorca
The bosses of two travel firms say the Balearic islands should be on the green list for safe travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
'I'll work 100-hour weeks to clear our Covid debt'
Businesses have run up an "unprecedented" amount of debt in the pandemic, say industry groups. from BBC News - Business https://...
Botswana diamond could be world's third largest
The "rare and extraordinary" gem weighs 1,098 carats and was unveiled by diamond firm, Debswana. from BBC News - Business https:...
CEO Secrets: 'I started my firm for under £500 as a bet'
Snack boss Nick Coleman started his firm for under £500 as a bet. It now turns over £6m a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3v...
'Construction flaws' caused deadly Mexico City metro crash
An overpass collapse killed 26 and has put pressure on leading Mexican politicians and businessmen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why cyber gangs won't worry about US-Russia talks
Plans to tackle ransomware hackers starts on shaky ground with a disagreement over who is responsible. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia's growing thirst for alcohol-free wine and beer
Demand for non-alcoholic drinks "explodes" as more Australians rethink their drinking habits. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Tigray war: Walking three days to find a hospital
People's lives in northern Ethiopia are in tatters as they deal with famine in the ruins of a war zone. from BBC News - World https://...
Turow: Vast Polish coal mine infuriates the neighbours
The EU's top court has ordered Poland to halt mining at Turow, which affects water levels across the border. from BBC News - World htt...
Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters
The global cruise line industry is hoping to now recover from the pandemic, but problems remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cN1...
Covid causes new environmental dilemma for India’s Ganges River
Hundreds of bodies have been buried in shallow graves along the banks of the already-polluted Ganges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Botswana diamond could be world's third largest
The "rare and extraordinary" gem weighs 1,098 carats and was unveiled by diamond firm, Debswana. from BBC News - World https://i...
Africa's Covid patients 'dying from lack of oxygen'
Health agencies and medics tells the BBC of a growing crisis facing low-income African nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xrtw...
Iran's presidential election: Four claims fact-checked
TV debate topics included censorship, Iran's economic performance and political prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xshNU...
Biden-Putin summit: 'It's always better to meet face-to-face'
President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin hold their first talks since Mr Biden took office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Putin: You think we're the unpredictable ones?
Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to US President Joe Biden's calls for "stable and predictable" relations. from BBC...
Ryanair and Manchester Airport launch travel legal challenge
There is anger in the travel sector over how the government has made decisions about the green list. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Shenzhou-12: China to launch first crew to new space station
Three astronauts are set to blast off on China's longest ever human spaceflight mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJCiYL ...
Myanmar village of Kin Ma burns down after clashes
The military blames "terrorists" for the incident but locals tell the BBC troops are to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Federal Reserve warns US economy path depends on virus
The US central bank brought forward its projection for an interest rate hike into 2023 on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Peru: Leftist Castillo wins popular vote in presidential race
Mr Castillo secured just over 50% of all votes, but faces legal battles with rival Keiko Fujimori. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Billionaire Mackenzie Scott gives away £2bn more
The Amazon founder's ex-wife said she chose 286 teams 'empowering voices the world needs to hear'. from BBC News - World https...
Spider webs blanket Australian landscape after floods
Millions of spiders fleeing floodwaters have created huge webs as they try to reach higher ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Brexit: Can the UK and the EU reach a deal on Northern Ireland?
How might the UK and EU compromise on the Northern Ireland protocol? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gyx0Ni
California's drought may have solved plane crash mystery
An underwater survey company may have found evidence of a plane crash from decades ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vnzbbO
Taiwan reports 'record number' of Chinese jets in its air defence zone
The mission comes after Nato and the G7 pointed to China's military threat and human rights record. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Biden: How Europeans have reacted to president's visit
Three prominent Europeans assess how Joe Biden's talks with European leaders have gone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xrAUOS
Tracking change in Ethiopia and the challenges ahead
The BBC charts the dramatic changes and challenges facing the country as it goes to the polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Dz5C...
Airbnb reportedly pays tourist $7m after rape
According to reports in Bloomberg, the company paid an Australian traveller after a 2016 attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iGI...
US Senate votes to make Juneteenth a holiday
Democratic and Republican senators hail the rare bipartisan measure in the evenly split chamber. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zwo...
'I was humiliated': The continuing trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims
Survivors have faced threats and bullying from police when seeking justice, says a new rights report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Airbnb reportedly pays tourist $7m after rape
According to reports in Bloomberg, the company paid an Australian traveller after a 2016 attack. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
UK could be left behind in the electric car race, warns report
The UK might soon be reliant on electric vehicles imported from abroad, warns an influential group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
'I never dreamed I was entitled to benefits'
Older people facing poverty are urged to claim Pension Credit - a gateway to further financial help. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
'People didn't believe my CV', says board director
Women still face difficulties getting onto boards at smaller firms, according to research. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wHe7i5...
Gigafactories: Europe tools up against US and Asia as a car battery force
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A new study suggests killer whales may socialise with each other based on age and gender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pVurJg
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Iran is holding elections on Friday to choose a new president
Seven men are competing to become president but most reformist and centrist candidates are barred from standing. from BBC News - World htt...
Mustafa al-Darwish: Saudi man executed for crimes committed as a minor
Rights groups had called for a halt to the execution, saying that he was tortured into a confession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
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The body of a child is found in the sea off Tenerife, but her sister remains missing, feared murdered. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
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Alibaba's co-founder and executive chairman says Jack Ma is focusing on hobbies and philanthropy. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
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Several children are missing after becoming separated from their family while fleeing the lava flows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threat
It comes after a summit of alliance leaders described China's behaviour as a "systemic challenge". from BBC News - World htt...
Three things to watch as Joe Biden meets Vladimir Putin
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Italian marines: India closes criminal cases in 2012 shooting
The two marines are accused of killing two fishermen off the coast of India's Kerala state in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift....
UK jobs market 'showing signs of recovery'
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WW2: Unearthing Taiwan's forgotten prisoner of war camps
The island had 16 camps where thousands of Allied soldiers were held captive in brutal conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Coronavirus G7: Could a billion more vaccines for poorer countries make a difference?
How much difference could the G7 offer of a billion vaccines make to tackling the pandemic? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pF7Wbr
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Deona Knajdek was reportedly using her car to block a street when another vehicle hit hers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wpMaLf
Marjorie Taylor Greene sorry for likening masks to Holocaust
The conservative firebrand says it is important for her to acknowledge her "offensive remarks". from BBC News - World https://if...
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Thai has dedicated his life to educating the Vietnamese public about pangolin conservation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35zeQ97
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As demand for electric cars grows, giant battery factories are being built across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iCYYdj
Nato and climate change: How big is the problem?
Allied members have agreed to "significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from military activities". from BBC News - World ht...
Ethiopia's election 2021: A quick guide
Prime Minister and Nobel laureate Abiy Ahmed faces his first electoral test since taking office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vrs...
India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts
Vaccination rates are vastly different depending on which district you live in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35b5yj6
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Travel insurance offering "complete" cover for Covid-related disruption is barely available, says Which?. from BBC News - Busine...
Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees
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Fatou Bensouda says there is reasonable basis to believe thousands of civilians were unlawfully killed. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling'
It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gvA...
Christiane Amanpour: CNN star says she has ovarian cancer
The award-winning journalist urged women to get regular screenings and take symptoms seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RTJF...
UK and Australia agree broad terms of trade deal
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Reality Winner: US ex-NSA contractor and leaker released from prison
Reality Winner leaked a classified report on Russian hacking to the media and was jailed in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iG...
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Hospitality and wedding firms discuss the impact of delaying the relaxation of Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
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Plans to keep Covid rules in place for an extra month will hurt clubs and restaurants, say trade groups. from BBC News - Business https://...
China denounces G7 after statement on Xinjiang and Hong Kong
The country's embassy in the UK hits out after a statement criticised Beijing over a range of issues. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ned Beatty, Deliverance, Superman and Toy Story 3 actor, dies aged 83
Dubbed the busiest actor in Hollywood, he was also seen in Nashville, Network and many other films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
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Ziona Chana, the head of a religious sect that practiced polygamy, had 38 wives and 89 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pP3...
'We hope it's the beginning of a new Israel'
Many Israelis celebrate as a new coalition government ends 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iBGuK3
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Novak Djokovic says "everything is possible" as he targets a 'golden' Grand Slam in 2021 after winning the French Open for...
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They are accused of running a back-channel campaign to get Mr Trump's government to drop a case. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Nicaragua: Five more opposition figures detained
A total of 12 opposition figures have been now held, including four likely presidential candidates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
What Putin really wants from Biden
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Israel's new PM Naftali Bennett vows to unite nation
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The buzzwords reflecting the frustration of China's young generation
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Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees
From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3goIq...
India coronavirus: 'I lost my father and pregnant wife to Covid'
One man's ordeal in India as the second wave of coronavirus devastates his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnLLce
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The activity of the Allied Democratic Forces has recently taken on a more global jihadist dimension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Boris Johnson to announce whether 21 June easing to go ahead
Many scientists have said it should be delayed amid rising cases but businesses say this would cost jobs. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation
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Naftali Bennett: 'We will heal the rift'
Israel's new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, addressed the Knesset at his first cabinet meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: Cardiff Airport saw biggest drop in passengers in UK
It had a further blow after Aer Lingus' operators Stobart Air went into liquidation on Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Madrid protests: Thousands rally against Catalan pardons
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Loved and loathed, Israel's ousted long-term PM made his mark on the country at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
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French President Macron responds to the furore around his reported comments on Northern Ireland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TrX...
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G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
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Joe Biden says the US could "work with Russia" on issues such as Covid, cyber crime and conflicts. from BBC News - World https:/...
G7 summit: Leaders pledge climate action but disappoint activists
The plan renews a promise to raise $100bn a year but environmentalists say it lacks detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35gJAvg
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Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed in Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, says Danish team doctor Mort...
JD Sports faces investor backlash over boss's bonus
Peter Cowgill was awarded £4.3m despite the retailer accepting Covid support from the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
G7 summit: How significant are group's climate pledges?
G7 leaders make new pledges to combat climate change, but campaigners say they lack detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xnEidv
Covid spike delays return of Lumumba's remains
Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found. from BBC News - World https://i...
Malaysia deports French conspiracy theorist wanted for abduction
French conspiracy theorist Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann is wanted over the kidnapping of a child in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
G7 summit: China says small groups do not rule the world
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Israel's Netanyahu poised to lose power to new government
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Swiss to vote in pesticide ban referendum
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Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders
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E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals
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G7 in Cornwall: Environmental protesters take to streets and sea
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Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released from prison
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They will pledge all their resources to ensure a global pandemic like Covid-19 is never repeated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wj...
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US lawmakers introduce bills targeting Big Tech
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The coronavirus has changed and changed again, getting more transmissible each time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vaJy2A
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The Queen: ‘Are you supposed to be looking as if you’re enjoying yourself?’
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Can mining save Cornwall's economy?
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Teen who filmed George Floyd's murder given journalism award
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India wildlife officials reunite leopard cub with mum
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France to scale down W Africa military operations
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Keystone XL pipeline halted after Biden blocks permit
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Hospitality workers priced out of UK tourism hotspots
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Have more young people had Covid in India’s second wave?
There have been claims children are more affected this time around - but are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gnoDno
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Tax details of US super-rich allegedly leaked
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Tax details of US super-rich allegedly leaked
US authorities probe leak claiming to show how billionaires including Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk pay minimal or no income tax. from BBC News...
Jerusalem march through Muslim Quarter to go ahead
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Russia complains to Uefa over Ukraine's 'political' Euro 2020 jersey
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Twitter ban in Nigeria: Can you be arrested for tweeting?
Many people are circumventing the ban, despite government threats to arrest and prosecute tweeters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
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)