How the high cost of living is hitting Singapore's poor
Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://...
Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation
The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jv...
Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation
The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze
Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXIl...
Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests
Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pd0...
Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim
Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Allison Fluke-Ekren: US woman held for leading female IS group
Allison Fluke-Ekren is suspected of training women and children to use AK-47s and suicide vests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MeLc...
National Insurance: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak confirm rise from April
An employee on £20,000 a year will pay an extra £89 in tax, while someone on £50,000 will pay £464. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Tom Brady: NFL great retires after winning seven Super Bowls
Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, retires aged 44. from BBC News - World https://...
DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts
Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M8P9...
Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa
The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements. from BBC News - World https://if...
Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore
Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Where are Britain's missing million workers?
With vacancies at a record high, many firms are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AGm...
Mike Lynch: Priti Patel approves extradition of Autonomy founder
Dr Mike Lynch lost a multibillion-dollar fraud action on Friday over the sale of Autonomy in 2011. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A...
Storm Arwen: 'I was left without broadband for seven weeks'
A holiday firm owner says he lost bookings because of the time it took to restore an internet link. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
The scramble for cargo aircraft as shipping costs soar
Cargo aircraft are being rushed into service amid a worldwide shortage in shipping capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IGPi...
'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened
The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games
A week before the Beijing Games start global partners are lying low amid a US-China diplomatic spat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Apple sales soar despite supply constraints
The iPhone giant's business has boomed during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G5x7KP via IFTTT
Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction
The note, which sold for €26,000, announced Aldo Moro's abduction by communist insurgents in 1978. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Former traders cleared of US rate rigging
Matthew Connolly and Gavin Black have been acquitted of rate rigging by a US court. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3H8EL8J via I...
US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer
A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president
Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6N...
Xiomara Castro: Honduras' first female president sworn in
Xiomara Castro has promised sweeping changes but she already faces a political crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33UFvQl
Life under the Taliban: Yalda Hakim's journey back to Afghanistan
With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanistan to find out what the country is like under their rule. ...
Government pledges £100m for Sizewell nuclear site
But the investment does not commit the government to approving the £20bn power plant in Suffolk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon
Astronomers say that a rocket in space since 2015 is hurtling towards the moon where it will explode. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover
In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against injury or accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew demands jury trial in US
Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis
The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://if...
US Federal Reserve says rate rise 'appropriate' soon
The US central bank is under pressure to rein in rapid price increases in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IzNyRc via IFT...
Covid fraud: Rishi Sunak denies writing off stolen support funds
Rishi Sunak says the government will "do everything we can" to recover billions stolen by fraudsters. from BBC News - Business h...
AI: Why chefs are turning to artificial intelligence
How a robot is being used in the highly specialised business of creating flavours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KJmvon via IF...
Disney responds to Peter Dinklage's criticism of Snow White remake
Actor Peter Dinklage called a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs "backwards". from BBC News - World https://i...
New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach
Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H55q69
Covid: Netherlands to ease restrictions despite rising case numbers
Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Av0XqW...
IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison
But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G25hPN...
Ukraine: US could sanction Putin if Russia invades, Biden says
The US president says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm
Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35hBwxr
Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?
Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35prrif
Boohoo starts production at new Leicester factory
The retailer also plans to use the site as a training facility after a review found "many failings". from BBC News - Business ht...
António Horta-Osório: The banker who can't stay out of the headlines
One of the UK's best-known banking bosses, António Horta-Osório is used to good - and bad - headlines. from BBC News - Business https:...
State pension age crucial for lower earners
Low earners are more likely to keep working for longer when the state pension age rises, a report finds. from BBC News - Business https://...
Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions
As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border. from BBC News - World ht...
US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder
"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder," said winner Laura Spears. from BBC News - World ...
Biden to video call European allies over Ukraine
The US president will hold a secure call with leaders of the UK, France and Germany, among others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A...
Bob Dylan sells his master recordings to Sony Music
The deal covers the rights to all of Dylan's albums, as well as "multiple future new releases". from BBC News - World https:...
Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK
BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK. from BBC News - W...
Bill extending HS2 to Manchester laid in Parliament
Official approval for the high speed line to Manchester is a "landmark moment", says the government. from BBC News - Business ht...
The people deciding to ditch their smartphones
The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tM...
Vafaei first Iranian to win snooker ranking title
Hossein Vafaei becomes the first Iranian player to win a snooker ranking title, beating Mark Williams in the final of the Snooker Shoot Out....
Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp
A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33BWI...
Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions
A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
John Lewis says it is wrong to cut sick pay for unjabbed staff
Unlike rivals, the retailer says all staff get full sick pay regardless of vaccination status. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KE...
The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights
Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZS0Y0
Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb
Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUadv6
Finding love as a trans woman
Trans woman Daniella McDonald had bad experiences dating men until she met Josh - but thinks attitudes are slowly changing. from BBC News ...
Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe
John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments
Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rNMy5s
Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally
The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate. from BBC News - World https://...
'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway
An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean
Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rDN5Xj
Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma
Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus. from BBC News - World https:...
Police response to £25,000 fraud branded woeful
Inspectorate criticises the police after only one of 69 victims of a fraud has their case investigated. from BBC News - Business https://i...
First-time buyer: 'I couldn't keep paying so much rent'
There were a record number of first-time buyers in 2021, figures from lender Halifax suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rHP...
Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out
The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fO...
Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide
A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death. from BBC News - World https...
Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder
Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office
Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension. from BBC News - World https://i...
US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68
The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC
He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades. from BBC News - World htt...
Capitol riot inquiry asks Ivanka Trump to voluntarily testify
Congressional investigators believe she pressed her father to try to call off the rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rzY2t4
Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world
Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33CC...
Rare twin elephants born in Kenya
Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AkzLLj
Peloton shares dive on report it halted production
The firm's shares fell more than 20% as investors worry that demand for its pricey exercise machines is waning. from BBC News - Busine...
'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement
The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement. from BBC News - World https...
Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection
The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE2yH...
Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail
Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement
Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction
Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013. fro...
US and UK finally sit down on steel tariffs
The US and UK have opened formal discussions on border taxes on UK steel and aluminium. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Abs2PS v...
Top Florida health official on leave over support for vaccination
The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tonga tsunami: Race for vital supplies to reach volcano-hit islands
Teams work desperately to clear ash from airport runways so planes can deliver food and drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse
Chamath Palihapitiya says he and most Americans "don't care" about alleged human rights abuse of the Uyghur minority. from B...
Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks
It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge
Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports
Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33M...
AT&T agrees another 5G delay at US airports
Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33M5BV...
Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story
North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion. from BB...
Morrisons confirms sick pay cut for unvaccinated staff
The supermarket joins a list of firms which pay the legal minimum to unvaccinated staff obliged to isolate. from BBC News - Business https...
Pension Wise: MPs call for automatic pension help appointments
Savers are struggling to navigate the "pensions minefield" and need more support, according to MPs. from BBC News - Business htt...
Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'
With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tvb7...
How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'
Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary
The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades
Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Funeral costs drop for first time in 18 years
A report says the cost fell by 3.1% but the cheapest type of funeral - a direct cremation - rose in price. from BBC News - Business https:...
Wealth of world's 10 richest men doubled in pandemic, Oxfam says
Covid-19 has made the rich richer while poverty has increased, the charity Oxfam says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KhzUny vi...
Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered
BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fz6de9
Energy bills: 'It feels like I'm sleeping outside'
People tell of their struggles to cope, with energy bills set to soar by more than £700 this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption
Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga. from BBC News - World http...
Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada
Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fz...
Cladding crisis: Norwegian wealth fund urged to pressure firms and builders
Grenfell survivors have asked a huge public fund to have 11 firms "resolve" buildings' fire safety defects. from BBC News - ...
Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic
After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years. from BBC News - World https...
The inventor inspired by a near-death experience
He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323uo6P
Will ScotWind auction deliver a renewables revolution?
Over the next decade or so these new offshore wind farm sites could supercharge renewable energy capacity. from BBC News - Business https:...
Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation
Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91
The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself." from BBC News - World https:...
Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica
John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A9H48H ...
Ex-supermarket boss Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover dies at 94
The company's current chief executive described John Sainsbury as a "shopkeeper to his core". from BBC News - Business https...
Lisbon council fined for sharing protester details with foreign embassies
City Hall shared data of protesters demonstrating in front of embassies, including Russia's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gwf...
Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m
Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33v4WY9
Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m
Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33v4WY9 via IFT...
Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak
The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia-Ukraine: US warns of 'false-flag' operation
Russia is plotting to stage acts of provocation to create a pretext to invade Ukraine, a US official says. from BBC News - World https://i...
US fugitive who faked death found alive in Glasgow
Nicholas Rossi, using the alias Arthur Knight, was arrested in hospital while being treated for Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Inflation: South Korea raises rates to pre-pandemic level
Its third interest rate hike in six months comes as it tries to contain rising prices and debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3z...
Google will spend £730m to 'reinvigorate' its UK offices
The tech giant is expanding UK staff capacity by 50% and wants to "reinvigorate" the work environment. from BBC News - Business ...
Don't use refund firms to claim tax rebates, says Which?
The consumer group says people are paying third party firms hundreds of pounds unnecessarily. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qo2...
'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'
Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau
How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rgT1...
Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row
Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ty...
Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy
This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overthrow" the government. from BBC News - World htt...
US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate
The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https:...
US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate
The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://i...
London 'hitman' on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands
Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £100,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWCNp4 ...
Kim Kardashian sued in crypto 'pump and dump' case
The star is one of three celebrity defendants being sued by investors in the EthereumMax crypto-currency.. from BBC News - Business https:...
A trade deal with India in 2022 would be a big prize
The UK is starting ambitious negotiations with India, but that won't solve the problems with its overall trade strategy. from BBC News...
'Firefighting is not all about saving cats in trees'
One young firefighter describes what the day-to-day is really like. And what it takes to get hired. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Why warehouses are Asia's new hot property
Online retailers are moving to bigger facilities and increasingly relying on automation to meet demand. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Republican McConnell slams Biden voting rights speech as 'unpresidential'
President Joe Biden had criticised opponents to his election reforms in a fiery speech on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3K...
Hoda Muthana: Alabama IS bride loses appeal for return to US
US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit argued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Virginia Giuffre: What we know about Prince Andrew's accuser
What we know about the woman who has accused the British royal of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I47cET
Escaped Dutch youth offender shot dead in Belgium
The young man reportedly took two people hostage, drove over the border and opened fire on police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Ukraine tensions: US says Russia faces stark choice
Russia is told it must decide between de-escalation and diplomacy, or confrontation and consequences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office
Protesters planted the cannabis in a vegetable garden near the South African president's workplace. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Palestinian man, 80, found dead after Israeli raid in West Bank
Omar Asad reportedly died following his arrest by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zPETa4...
US will remove UK steel tariffs 'when the time is right'
Trump-era steel tariffs remain in place on UK exports, though they have been removed for EU products. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?
Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33sQj...
North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un
Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a week, state media reports. from BBC News - World https://if...
British Gas owner warns energy crisis to last two years
The boss of Centrica says there is "no reason" to expect gas prices to come down anytime soon. from BBC News - Business https://...
UK delays more all-lane smart motorways for five years
More safety data is needed before more hard shoulders are made into traffic lanes, government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard
Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West
What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zSA...
A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?
The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m
Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard
Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/334L...
The 52-year-search for a missing girl
On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zMWHmt ...
The controversy of wood pellets as a green energy source
Wood pellets are touted as a 'green' way to make electricity, but many reject these claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws
The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid: Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated Canadians
The unvaccinated represent 15% of the population, but over half of all hospital admissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3347OLV
Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women's rights
Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a work social event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rbcV...
Novak Djokovic: Up to tennis star to explain PCR grey area, says Serbia PM
Ana Brnabic says it would be a clear breach of rules if the tennis star went out knowing he had Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Pig heart transplant an absolute miracle, says patient's son
David Bennett, 57, is the first person in the world to receive a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. from BBC News - World h...
Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplant
David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after surgery, doctors in Baltimore, Maryland, say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t98l...
Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory
The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfhX1...
Tesla adds chill and assertive self-driving modes
An update to Tesla cars adds a mode to follow other cars more closely and to slow rather than stop. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train
Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zJx...
Millionaire murderer Robert Durst dies in prison
The real estate heir turned fugitive unwittingly confessed to three killings on a TV crime show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f5O...
New York fire: Officials pledge support after 17 die in 'unspeakable tragedy'
There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Russia downplays threat to Ukraine in Geneva talks
Russian officials tells their US counterparts that they have no plans to invade Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8UEpw
Covid pass protesters attack French MP Stéphane Claireaux with seaweed
Stéphane Claireaux likens the attack near his home in a French part of North America to a "stoning". from BBC News - World https...
Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis
Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6...
What is the biggest challenge for your business in 2022?
What are industry leaders planning for in the coming year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r55Liq via IFTTT
Bronx fire: 'A horrific, painful moment ' says New York City Mayor Eric Adams
At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JRvaoq
Scrap business rates due to energy costs - Labour
A windfall tax on gas and oil producers would help firms struggling with bills, Labour says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f4m0...
New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze
There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals
Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6S2Oq
Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion
Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row
Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass
The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats
Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H...
Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years
Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HNRBZI
Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93
Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
India restores foreign funding permit for Mother Teresa charity
The charity's license was revoked at Christmas, in the wake of accusations it was trying to convert Indians. from BBC News - World htt...
Canada party plane influencer 'idiots' fly home to face music
The group of over 100 travellers have been branded "barbarians" by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. from BBC News - World https://...
Kazakhstan unrest: BBC witnesses apocalyptic scenes in main city
The BBC witnesses the aftermath of protests and deadly violence in Kazakhstan's biggest city Almaty. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Denmark frees suspected pirates in dinghy in Gulf of Guinea
The suspects had been detained at sea in the Gulf of Guinea in November. A fourth remains in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Berlin cannibal jailed for murdering engineer
A German court finds a man guilty of murdering a man he met on an online dating site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F4JJS6
Two Haitian journalists killed in gang attack
The men were shot and burned alive on the outskirts of the capital, according to one of their employers. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Cladding: More flat owners to be freed from bills
Developers to be told to pay for removal of cladding in lower-height buildings, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Omicron: Huge number of Covid cases on second Italy-India flight say Indian officials
Majority of passengers on two flights from Italy to Amritsar in India test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q6...
Sidney Poitier: Remembering the Oscar winner and Hollywood trailblazer
We look back on the career of Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F4U0gU ...
Sidney Poitier was a ground-breaking black man - Bonnie Greer
Playwright Bonnie Greer pays tribute to the acting legend Sidney Poitier, who has died at the age of 94. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kashmir's pashminas: bringing women back to lead a beautiful craft
The emergence of weaving machinery, and decreasing wages, have forced many Kashmiri women out of the industry. from BBC News - World https...
Drone helps save cardiac arrest patient in Sweden
A defibrillator delivered by drone helped to keep a 71 year-old man alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JJAaeK
Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO
The WHO cautions that just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising and killing people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NCE...
British farmers unhappy as Asda retracts beef promise
The National Beef Association is 'deeply disappointed' that Asda reneged on its 100% British beef promise. from BBC News - Busines...
President's residence gutted as Kazakhstan clashes continue
Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the main city, Almaty. from BBC News - World https...
Italy Covid: Bullet forces immunologist to get protection
Prof Antonella Viola is given police protection after threats are made against her and her family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
Investors threaten drug maker bonuses over vaccine access
Some investment firms want bonuses withheld for bosses of coronavirus vaccine firms if distribution isn't fairer. from BBC News - Busi...
Peter Bogdanovich: The Last Picture Show director dies aged 82
The New York filmmaker was Oscar-nominated for his coming-of-age drama starring Cybill Shepherd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zFA...
Taiwan setting up $200m Lithuania fund amid China row
China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there. from BBC News - Business https://if...
CEO Secrets: 'Make decisions as if you were on your deathbed'
Michael Cockburn, co-founder of office-working app Desana, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sZgJJ4 vi...
Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa
Australia's leader says "no one is above the rules" when it comes to the country's border policies. from BBC News - Worl...
Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments
A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other jurors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/331lXsK ...
Cost of living: Government discusses fuel bill support
Targeted energy cost support is emerging as the favourite option to tackle the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night
A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kazakhstan unrest: Staff flee as protesters enter airport
Demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices escalate, despite a state of emergency in some areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze
Two others are injured after a blaze rips through a three-storey public housing block. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXtxmI
Covid: President Macron warns he will 'hassle' France's unvaccinated
The French president vows to make life difficult for the unjabbed, but MPs delay a bill on Covid passes. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Omicron: Curfew in Delhi as India Covid cases surge
A weekend curfew is imposed and doctors' leave cancelled as the chief minister tests positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours
One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of highway in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J...
Iconic Bangkok station Hua Lamphong reaches the end of the line
Hua Lamphong has seen the start and end of journeys for generations of Thai travellers and tourists alike. from BBC News - World https://i...
Gandikota: The stunning Indian gorge that resembles the Grand Canyon
The Gandikota gorge in southern India is believed to be nearly 100,000 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u2Ozk
General Motors 90-year streak as top US car seller ends
Japan's Toyota outsold the US car company for the first time in nearly a century. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sU0Lji via...
Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing
Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ET...
Train services hit by Covid staff absences
Passengers face fewer services or cancellations as the rail sector faces high absence rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/332Es...
Hong Kong: Activist gets 15 month jail term for Tiananmen vigil
Chow Hang Tung was found guilty of inciting others last year to commemorate the crackdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JyrQyt
China: Evergrande shares rise as Hong Kong trade resumes
The crisis-hit company suspended its shares on Monday pending the release of "inside information". from BBC News - Business http...
Top US phone firms agree delay of 5G rollout
The two-week delay requested by transportation and aviation authorities was initially rejected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31iD4...
Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil
The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eMKLaE...
Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash
The move comes as the indebted property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds
The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mOF...
Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape
Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid staff shortages set to continue into New Year
Pub groups and retailers warn that sickness and isolation continue to blight their businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mQ...
Top US phone firms reject call to delay 5G rollout
Transportation and aviation authorities called for a delay of two weeks on safety concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31iD48...
Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee
Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qD8Cil
2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup
The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022....
‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’
Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etHv3S
South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea
Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protect the person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FP9ZAT ...
Gas prices: MPs and peers urge PM to act on energy bills
Five ex-ministers are among those saying Boris Johnson should cut VAT and green levies to help households. from BBC News - Business https:...
Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building
Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: UAE bans foreign travel for citizens without booster jab
Emiratis will need a third dose of a coronavirus vaccine if they want to leave the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KJi1U
Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak
Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMVT...
New Year's Eve fireworks kill and injure in Europe despite bans
Among three killed is a 12-year-old Dutch boy who was watching an adult set off a device. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eInhTS
Quiz: How well do you remember football in 2021?
Test your knowledge of football in 2021 by taking our quiz... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EGCz69
Desmond Tutu funeral: Anti-apartheid campaigner remembered in Cape Town
The anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last Sunday, aged 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sL89NS
After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes
As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kim Jong-un: North Korea to focus on economy in 2022
Kim Jong-un says the faltering economy will be the national priority as he marks 10 years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede
Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the new year when the tragedy unfolded. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Colorado wildfires: Woman says families in her neighbourhood lost everything
A woman who had to evacuate her home in Louisville with her family speaks to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hocvyz
South Africa prepares to bury Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The funeral for Tutu, who helped end apartheid in South Africa, will take place on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qX11eX ...
Colorado: Residents return following devastating fire
Tens of thousands of people in Boulder County were forced to flee their homes on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qGe1VP
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