Mikhail Gorbachev: The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War
His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc. from BB...
In pictures: The life of ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev
The ex-Soviet leader - who was one of the 20th century's most influential figures - dies age 91. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet leader aged 91
The hospital where Mikhail Gorbachev died said he had been suffering from a long and serious illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91
The former president opened up the USSR and saw it collapse in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fUC7mGq
Ryanair will grow even faster in recession, boss says
People will still fly during a downturn but they will choose low-fare airlines, Michael O'Leary says. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Kherson: 'Heavy fighting' as Ukraine seeks to retake Russian-held region
Military experts tell the BBC the battle for the southern region could go on for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8yKUDb5
Pakistan floods: Disaster to cost more than $10bn, minister says
Unprecedented floods have killed more than 1,100 people and washed away roads, crops, homes and bridges. from BBC News - Business https://...
Gadchiroli: The Indian tribal families living on a highway with animals
After floods ravaged their homes, tribal families in Maharashtra have been forced to live on a highway. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Energy bill support plea from brewers and pubs
Pub and brewery bosses warn they risk closure this winter as they struggle to cope with soaring bills. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology
Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RCo...
UK looks to Sweden for a solution to nuclear waste
After decades of experimentation Sweden is ahead of the UK when dealing with nuclear waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BWEnuY...
Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology
Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RCoYws...
Venus and Serena Williams' coach: "We changed history"
Champion tennis coach Rick Macci shares the moment he first saw the sisters play. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/htCAREH
Store closures at lowest level for seven years
Betting shops and banks are in decline but the restaurant sector is growing, new data suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RZ...
From Maruti to Amul: Five brands that shaped India after independence
The homegrown brands that have found their way into the homes and hearts of millions of Indians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LtVa...
Bike protest takes over German motorway
The protesters are calling for more environmentally friendly transport options in the state of Hesse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Roland Mesnier: Former White House pastry chef dies at 78
French chef Roland Mesnier produced delicacies for five US presidents over 27 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vjwRY3N
Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration
The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tunisia racism: 'I lost the will to leave my home'
Black Tunisians tell the BBC about racism traumas, as an MP worries about advancement of black rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia: Scott Morrison saga casts scrutiny on Queen's representative
The governor-general has been dragged into a backlash over ex-PM Scott Morrison's secret ministries. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Solar panel sales boom as energy bills soar
More people are turning to renewable energy as a way to cut energy costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Zu25Wlz via IFTTT
Electricity and drought killing white storks
The extreme heat this summer has exacerbated the many hazards, leading to a sudden spike in deaths in Hungary. from BBC News - World https...
Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists
Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hsUARqw
Drop-off fees hiked at most busy airports - RAC
The motoring group says it appears airports are trying to recoup pandemic losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8Edj9hk via IFT...
Salman Rushdie: Did a ‘chance’ airport meeting lead to fatwa?
Two British imams met an Iranian minister hours before the decree calling for the author’s death, was issued in 1989. from BBC News - Worl...
Jerome Powell: US stock markets down after interest rate warning
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says further interest rate hikes are likely in coming months. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Ukraine war round-up: Russia burns off its excess gas and war memorial torn down
Image appears to show a plant burning unsellable gas and Latvia removes a controversial Soviet-era monument. from BBC News - World https:/...
FBI cite 'evidence of obstruction' in Trump Florida home search
Top secret files were kept at Mar-a-Lago along with assorted newspapers and magazines, say investigators. from BBC News - World https://if...
Turkish singer Gulsen arrested over religious schools joke
Critics say the high-profile arrest is a bid by President Erdogan to consolidate support ahead of elections. from BBC News - World https:/...
Latvia brings down World War II memorial
Riga, the capital city of Latvia, has dismantled a World War II monument in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - ...
Port of Felixstowe strike will cost us a stack of money - haulier
Companies talk of how they expect the eight-day strike at the Port of Felixstowe to affect them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/c...
Angola election: Ruling MPLA party looks set to hold off Unita challenge
Nearly complete results show the MPLA has won elections but Unita is likely to contest the results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m...
What to do with clothes you no longer wear
New services offer convenient tailoring and repurposing of clothes in a bid to make them last longer. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Trump: Judge orders release of redacted search court papers
A redacted version of the affidavit used to justify the Mar-a-Lago investigation will be released on Friday. from BBC News - World https:/...
Can a sleepy Japanese town become Asia's Silicon Valley?
A school for tech entrepreneurs will open its doors in April 2023 in the Tokushima town of Kamiyama. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
What will happen to energy bills and mortgages? Upcoming dates to be aware of
Dates to look out for over the next few months that might have an impact on your finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FeA0S27...
On call with Italy's horseback doctor
Dr Roberto Anfosso and Ambra make house calls around the village of La Morra in the Piedmont region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Would industry plan to slash energy bills work?
Energy suppliers are in agreement about a potential plan to cap energy bills, but doubts remain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9...
Ukraine war: Russia railway station strike kills 22, injures dozens
A deadly attack on passenger carriages and a warning of disaster mark six months since Russia's invasion. from BBC News - World https:...
British Gas to donate 10% of profits to help cut bills
Britain's biggest energy supplier will offer more grants for those in need, amid rising prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Band stuck in Calais queue perform surprise gig
Drivers were treated to a makeshift jazzy concert as they waited in lengthy queues at the French border. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Inflation: Who is benefitting from soaring prices?
Many households are feeling the pinch of higher prices, but which sectors are benefitting from them? from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate
Councils were expected to start making the payments from April but have until 30 September to do so. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Spain: Gunman euthanised before he can stand trial
The man had begged to be euthanised after being partially paralysed in a police shootout in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JQ...
Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count
Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D...
Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count
Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Iconic Winston Churchill photo vanishes from Canada hotel
Photographer Yousuf Karsh famously plucked a cigar from Churchill's mouth to capture the famous image. from BBC News - World https://i...
PwC sued by worker over 'pub golf' head injury
An auditor at one of the UK's largest accountancy firms claims a drinking game left him injured. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Moment superyacht sinks off the coast of Italy
All passengers and crew were rescued before the 40-metre vessel disappeared into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Im4bv8
What is the energy price cap and how high will bills go?
A typical household bill is now predicted to reach more than £4,500 in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MEJm5wN via IFTTT...
Melting glaciers: Germany's 'could disappear' in 15 years
Glaciologist Christoph Mayer thinks Germany's five alpine glaciers could melt within 15 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mz...
Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football cl...
Do new school uniform rules save parents money?
Schools now have to take unnecessary logos off uniforms, but so far not all parents are benefitting. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Plans to cut energy bills if peak-time use avoided
How homes can get discounts if they use less electricity at peak times are close to being announced. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Pondoland: South Africa's cannabis growers left behind by legalisation plans
South Africa is on the brink of legalising cannabis, but many traditional growers feel left out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BoyS...
Felixstowe: Strike set to begin at UK's biggest container port
Workers will walk out at the Port of Felixstowe which handles almost half of the UK container cargo. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa
In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music. from BBC News - World https:...
Over-50s turn to housesharing as rental costs rise
More older people are turning to house-sharing as renting costs soar, a leading flat-sharing website says. from BBC News - Business https:...
Is there a green solution to the vinyl record backlog?
Green Vinyl Records is taking the vinyl out of vinyl to offer more environmentally-friendly LPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/t...
Al-Shabab: Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege
At least 12 people were killed after al-Shabab militants took hostages in the popular Mogadishu hotel. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
New Zulu king crowned in South Africa
Thousands gather for the traditional Zulu coronation, which saw Misuzulu ka Zwelithini become king. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h...
Vanessa Bryant testifies she was 'blindsided' by leaked photos
Vanessa Bryant is seeking millions for emotional distress over photos taken at the accident site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mLg...
Covid in China: Hippo, fish and crabs get PCR tests
Officials in the city of Xiamen have ordered PCR tests for seafood after some 40 people got Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R3...
Freya the walrus: Did she have to be euthanised?
After becoming a tourist attraction in Oslo, a travelling walrus was killed. Was that right? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cQOjLqw ...
Al-Shabab: Islamist militants attack hotel in Somali capital
The militant group Al-Shabab says it is "shooting everyone" at the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Why more people are working from home on Fridays
While there are benefits to ending the week at home, Friday after work drinks could be fizzling out. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Experts warn no easy answers to how safe self-driving cars should be
A government expert body advising on the ethics of driverless cars warns of many tricky problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Bolsonaro: Brazil's president attempts to grab heckler's phone
A YouTuber films himself shouting insults at Bolsonaro before nearly losing his phone to the president. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ukraine war: Damage to nuclear plant would be suicide - UN chief
António Guterres makes the warning during a summit with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Lviv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qw3DiE...
Starbucks ordered to reinstate fired Memphis staff
The decision comes amid a tense fight between Starbucks and labour organisers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iI2fkvZ via IFTTT ...
Europe storms: Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy
Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy in violent storms after weeks of heat and drought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A...
Pope rules out sexual misconduct probe of Canadian cardinal
A complaint was filed to the Vatican last year alleging misconduct by Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Train strikes cause more disruption for passengers
Only 20% of services are running and some places have no trains at all, as workers walk out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zDgUJ...
Tory leadership race: Tax cut pledges are unrealistic, says IFS
Slashing taxes would add to pressures on public finances unless spending is also cut, the IFS warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Cash use set to survive pandemic slump
Although cards remain a far more popular way to pay, cash is a preferred option for many, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://...
Salma al-Shehab: Concern for Saudi student jailed for 34 years over tweets
Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University PhD student, called for reforms and the release of activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6t2...
Liz Cheney vs Donald Trump: Why it's not over yet
Liz Cheney just got trounced by a Trump-backed candidate - but the ex-president's critic isn't going away. from BBC News - World h...
R. Kelly trial: Singer has dark side hidden from public - prosecutor
The singer faces charges of child pornography and obstructing justice in his second federal trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QZ...
Ofgem director Christine Farnish resigns over price cap change
A director of the UK's energy watchdog quits over the way the energy price cap will be set. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T7...
TikTok to teach influencers about US mid-term election rules
The platform says it is to do more to ensure influencers understand that it prohibits paid political ads. from BBC News - World https://if...
Inflation: Why price rises may feel even worse than they are
Your own personal inflation rate could be higher than official figures suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/I6Nb0CD via IFTTT...
Biden signs tax, health and climate bill into law
The president hails the $700bn (£579bn) bill as the "final piece" of his long-stalled domestic agenda. from BBC News - World htt...
Mariah Carey 'Queen of Christmas' trademark attempt prompts backlash
The singer's attempt to trademark the title causes a dispute with other Christmas-associated stars. from BBC News - World https://ift....
UK to receive shipment of Australian gas next week
As Europe looks for alternatives to Russian energy, the UK is set to get an LNG delivery from Australia. from BBC News - Business https://...
Lebanese man who held bank staff hostage to access savings released
Many Lebanese praised Bassam Hussein after he took hostages in an attempt to access his savings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QZFh...
Polio vaccine in Pakistan: Two policemen guarding vaccinators shot dead
Gunmen kill police guarding a vaccination team in the latest local incident of anti-vaccine violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Liz Cheney: Republican Trump critic faces election battle in Wyoming
Liz Cheney's top challenger was picked by Donald Trump, illustrating the competing sides of the party. from BBC News - World https://i...
German households face levy of hundreds of pounds on gas bills
The surcharge will help energy companies cover the cost of replacing Russian supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0G7PajO vi...
Not just hardest up that need bill help - Sir Keir Starmer
The Labour leader tells the BBC his proposal to freeze energy prices for all is a good use of public money. from BBC News - Business https...
Cost of living: Government to simplify broadband access
The government says new system will give those receiving benefits better access to cheaper broadband. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Norway bridge collapse: Drivers of two vehicles rescued
The drivers of two vehicles have been rescued after a bridge collapsed into water in the south of Norway. from BBC News - World https://if...
Independence Day: How Chicago Radio became the voice of India's freedom
For two decades, Mumbai-based Chicago Radio became synonymous with India's freedom struggle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DWgU...
Keir Starmer calls for extra tax on oil and gas producers
The party says this would help fund a freeze of the energy price cap through the winter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JeBNoqk ...
Nursery closures: Parents left without childcare as providers shut
A campaign group says it has been "inundated" with messages about nurseries going out of business suddenly. from BBC News - Busi...
Workers going into office just 1.5 days a week, survey suggests
This compares to an average of 3.8 days a week pre-pandemic, research by a consultancy finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iTyH...
The nine-year-old boy who fled war-torn Cyprus for London
Baz Bedrossian came to London with his family as a refugee after the second Turkish invasion of Cyprus. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage
With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Marshall Islands: Covid-19 cases surge
Cases in the Marshall Islands have surged not long after the first community spread was confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Tropical Storm Meari leaves trail of devastation in central Japan
Aerial video shows the extent of damage after some areas saw 50% more rain than expected in a month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Lessons in heartbreak: I coach women to get over their ex
A shocking moment in a divorce court prompted Aronke Omame to switch careers and become a break-up coach. from BBC News - World https://if...
Miriam Margolyes: 'I now look up to Australian bogans'
In a new TV show, Miriam Margolyes asks whether Australia is truly the land of the fabled 'fair go'. from BBC News - World https:/...
Renewable energy: The 'kite' that pulls energy out of the sky
A company in Norway has developed an innovative "kite" that turns wind into electricity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qd...
Ukraine says it has taken out vital bridge in occupied Kherson
Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Tonnes of dead fish found in river on German-Polish border
Authorities say a toxic substance is to blame, but the cause of the mass death is still unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G7gW...
Evacuated twice in a summer as France's fires burn
"We've never known a summer like this," says the mayor of one town threatened by wildfires. from BBC News - World https://if...
Train strikes: Passengers warned of more disruption as drivers walk out
Some rail operators will run no services at all, as 6,500 train drivers walk out in a dispute over pay. from BBC News - Business https://i...
India independence to tsunami: Meet Indians named after historic events
The BBC met six Indians who were named after landmark events that unfolded during their birth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qUWbL...
Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light'
The Donnie Brasco actress is legally dead, a representative says, after a car crash in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q...
Montenegro: Gunman kills 10 after family dispute
Three members of the same family were killed - the gunman was shot dead by a civilian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TXUO7nD
Trump search warrant: FBI took top secret documents from Mar-a-Lago
Trump says the documents - which included information about the "President of France" - were declassified. from BBC News - World...
Ukraine war: Moscow's next step, nuclear plant warning and clean-up raves
More nuclear plant shelling could be "worse than Chernobyl" and young people mix cleaning and techno. from BBC News - World http...
The librarian who defied the Taliban
Wahida Amiri became one of the leading voices against the Taliban's assault on women's rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Donald Trump: Justice Department seeks to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The FBI searched Mr Trump's Florida home on Monday - the unsealed warrant could reveal why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OMYq1...
Disabled children abused in Ukraine's orphanages, warns UN
The statement comes after a BBC News investigation uncovered widespread abuse in orphanages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yHrcX98 ...
Japan dolphin: Two more swimmers bitten
It is the latest in a string of beach attacks this summer - all believed to involve the same creature. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kenya elections 2022: While Kenya waits, unfounded election claims spread
Some online users in Kenya have been sharing misleading claims about the results and the voting process. from BBC News - World https://ift...
German army reserve officer on trial over claims of spying for Russia
The reserve officer is accused of passing information to Russia between 2014 and 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/93nASci
Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by Russians
"Soldiers are everywhere," says one worker at Zaporizhzhia. "Everyone is kept at gunpoint." from BBC News - World http...
The Russian billionaire daring to speak out about Putin
Boris Mints calls Putin's invasion of Ukraine "vile", adding the war is a result of his "madness". from BBC News -...
Uttar Pradesh: India son helping rape survivor mum fight for justice
She was raped in 1994 when she was 12. The son born out of the assault is now helping her quest for justice. from BBC News - World https:/...
From Dos Santos to Mugabe - the burial disputes over ex-leaders
From José Eduardo dos Santos to Robert Mugabe, disputes have broke out over burials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Unx30TH
Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports
Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham. from BBC News - Wor...
Heatwave: When is it too hot to work?
With much of the UK enduring another period of hot weather, some workers will face very high temperatures. from BBC News - Business https:...
Ukraine war: Crimea airbase badly damaged, satellite images show
New pictures show extensive damage to buildings and warplanes after explosions hit the Russian base. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Disney plans ad-funded streaming and overtakes Netflix
The media giant is gaining subscribers as it details plans to launch an ad-supported service in December. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Panamanian politician posts SOS after crashing in jungle
Dimitri Flores posts video from the scene with the remains of his helicopter visible in the background. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Will an FBI 'raid' supercharge Trump?
As supporters urge him to run for president again, the search on Mar-a-Lago has lit a match for Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Cuban fuel depot fire spreads to third tank
A fire which started after lighting struck a oil depot in Matanzas, Cuba, continues to spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/thoY0W...
US police arrest man over murders of Muslim men
The ambush-style killings sparked fear among the Muslim community in the city of Albuquerque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IXjKkxy...
Crimea beachgoers run after airfield explosion
Russia has played down the series of explosions at a military airfield in the area it annexed from Ukraine in 2014. from BBC News - World ...
Drought leaves boats stranded on dried-up river bed along French-Swiss border
Stretches of River Doubs on the French-Swiss border are parched after severe droughts hit western Europe. from BBC News - World https://if...
Restore Avanti rail services or end contract, leaders tell government
Drastically reduced rail services between Manchester and London are "unacceptable", say city mayors. from BBC News - Business ht...
China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments
China’s massive economy is being threatened by a crisis in the real estate market. As developers spiral into debt, some people have decided ...
Boris Johnson rules out immediate cost-of-living measures
It comes as business boss Tony Danker warns the UK cannot "afford a summer of government inactivity". from BBC News - Business h...
Olive oil prices to rise as heatwave hits production
Prices in supermarkets could increase by 20-25% later this year, one leading exporter tells the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Russia halts US inspections of nuclear arsenal under New START treaty
Russia "temporarily" suspends nuclear warhead inspections under the New START treaty with the US. from BBC News - World https://...
Ahmaud Arbery: Three sentenced for hate crimes over jogger's murder
The men - who are already serving life sentences for murder - are given additional federal sentences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73
Olivia Newton-John, star of Grease and multi-platinum selling singer, dies aged 73, her Facebook page says. from BBC News - World https://...
Russia using Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as army base - Ukraine
Officials say Russia has been launching artillery attacks from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Colombia: New left-wing leader wants global drugs rethink
President Gustavo Petro is demanding a new global strategy to tackle his nation's drugs industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Anti-abortion Gen Zers see cause as social justice
Anti-abortion Gen-Z activists think their fight isn't at odds with the generational theme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jUC6fn...
Kenya election 2022: Charts that explain the nation
The BBC tracks the crucial issues facing Kenyans as the country chooses a new president on 9 August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Cost of living: People turning back to cash as prices rise
Post Offices handled a record £801m in personal cash withdrawals in July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7cVKIHw via IFTTT
The lockdown side-hustles that turned into full-time businesses
The pandemic turned some people into savvy entrepreneurs but how many have ditched their day job? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Climate change: Tears of joy as US bill clears Senate hurdle
The plans - which aim to reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - still needs House approval. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/I...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu great Leandro Lo shot in head in Sao Paulo club
The athlete has been declared brain dead and police say the suspect is on the run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UZbxMuL
Uganda LGBT rights: Government shuts down key advocacy group
Sexual Minorities Uganda (Smug) decried the move as a 'witch hunt' targeting the LGBT community. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Is there anything green about plastic grass?
More people are swapping real lawns for fake but experts are worried about its environmental impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Hamida Banu: Missing India woman found in Pakistan 'can't wait to go home'
Hamida Banu had been trafficked to Pakistan 20 years ago by an agent promising her a job in Dubai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qE...
Macro photography: The hidden world of garden insects
Macro photographer Geraint Radford says insects have a bad reputation, but they're "funny". from BBC News - World https://if...
Taiwan: US hits out at 'irresponsible' China amid attack rehearsal claims
The US has accused Beijing of "provocative" actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack. from BBC News - World https://i...
Port Talbot: Tata Steel faces crunch-time, professor warns
There are fears the Port Talbot site may shut if a deal to help cut carbon emissions is not struck. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Biden tests negative for Covid after 'rebound' case - doctor
The US president will stay in isolation until he has a second negative test, his doctor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/84LsNWP...
Partition: My journey to the ‘place no-one spoke of’
Sparsh's family fled in terror 75 years ago - it wasn't spoken about until his grandfather agreed to talk. from BBC News - World h...
Uganda: I was forced to leave idyllic childhood home
Nisha Popat looks back 50 years to when dictator Idi Amin forced her family out of Uganda from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B50OnSm
Why Australia will work harder to build ties with Indonesia
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Mariupolchanka FC: The women's football team under siege in Ukraine
As England celebrate their Euros win, the women of Mariupol FC in Ukraine simply dream of playing again. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Alex Jones must pay $50m for Sandy Hook hoax claim
The parents of a child killed in the attack said they had endured harassment and emotional distress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Cost of living: Over a third cut back on essentials
More than a third of Britons are cutting back on food to cope with higher costs, a new report has shown. from BBC News - Business https://...
Haryana: India's 'most wanted' who acted in 28 films and hid for 30 years
The case went cold after the man disappeared following a botched robbery and murder in 1992. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rTzA8s ...
Brittney Griner: US urges Russia to accept deal to free jailed basketball star
The US says it has a "serious proposal" for Moscow that would secure the release of the basketball star. from BBC News - World h...
UK hiring slowing down as recession looms
The recruitment blitz that followed the pandemic is cooling, according to a jobs report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tNZOBS4 ...
Alex Jones to pay damages for Sandy Hook hoax claim
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay $4.1m after falsely claiming the school shooting was a hoax from BBC News - World https://if...
France mulls rescue plan for beluga whale stranded in River Seine
Experts are puzzled as to why the animal has strayed so far south from its natural habitat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ekvysGm
Monkeypox: US declares outbreak a public health emergency
The decision is expected to speed up the distribution of vaccines, treatments and federal resources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Where does Taiwan crisis leave Biden's China policy?
Nancy Pelosi's visit was an explosive development in a brittle relationship. Many risks lie ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook school shooting was '100% real'
Parents of a child who was killed are seeking millions in a defamation trial against the radio host. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ukraine war: UN chief Guterres slams oil and gas firms' 'grotesque greed'
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says it is "immoral" to profit from the energy crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ukraine war: UN chief Guterres slams oil and gas firms' 'grotesque greed'
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says it is "immoral" to profit from the energy crisis. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Zawahiri's victims: What it feels like to hear he's gone
The al-Qaeda leader's death hits home to those he robbed of a husband, a wife, or their eyesight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Cost of living: Small garages want petrol prices cut at chains
Independent fuel sellers say supermarkets are not reflecting wholesale costs at the pump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/z7B2Pws ...
After Kansas defeat, what's next for abortion bans?
While the battle to ban abortion in Kansas may have been lost, the fight continues across the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p35...
Space debris Australia: Piece of SpaceX capsule crashes to Earth in field
This may become more common as the number of rockets sent to space increases, an expert said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BqJCPm7...
Football fans warned to beware of fake ticket scams
The return of the Premier League could see fraudsters trick devoted fans out of hundreds of pounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Stephen King testifies against merger of publishing giants
The cult author said claims the tie-up would not hinder competition were "a little bit ridiculous". from BBC News - Business htt...
Stephen King testifies against merger of publishing giants
The cult author said claims the tie-up would not hinder competition were "a little bit ridiculous". from BBC News - World https:...
Airbnb bookings hit record high as travel recovers
Rising prices did not deter travellers, the lodging website said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1q4pR5C via IFTTT
Abortion: Georgia offers tax credits for six-week-old embryos
Georgia residents can now claim embryos as dependents, after the state banned most abortions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hUDYPVn...
Ukraine war: First grain ship out of Ukraine reaches Turkish waters
It is the first grain shipment to leave Ukraine by sea since Russia began blockading its ports in February. from BBC News - World https://...
What could Saudi Arabia and UAE do to help lower oil prices?
The world's biggest oil producers remain reluctant to turn on the taps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TVpRBFH via IFTTT
Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader dies in US drone strike - reports
The White House says President Joe Biden will give details of the operation in the next few hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JX...
China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - US
US officials say China may fire missiles near Taiwan if top lawmaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BA suspends sales of short-haul tickets from Heathrow
The airline suspends sales for a week in response to the airport's cap on passenger numbers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/j...
Guy Reffitt: Capitol rioter turned in by son gets 87 months in prison
The alleged far-right militia recruiter was turned in by his teenage son after the attack on Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns
Luck that has protected the world from nuclear war may not last as tensions rocket, the UN warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ela...
Aliku Ogorchukwu: Wife of Nigerian killed in Italy demands justice
The wife of the 39-year-old, whose killing was filmed in broad daylight, says her heart is aching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IN...
Beirut: The moment part of the port grain silos collapsed caught on camera
The buildings were badly damaged in the 2020 port explosion, which killed more than 200 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Jvr6...
Trailblazing Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89
She became one of the first black American actresses to play a figure in authority on US television. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Cancer survivor objects to Spanish beach ad image
The 60-year-old tells the BBC she suspects the government poster used a doctored picture of her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CjnG...
Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened
England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Euro 2022, bagging their first major trophy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j2NfLGo
Bill Russell: NBA leads tributes after Boston Celtics great dies at the age of 88
American basketball great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E5l6JFc
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