Fuel duty cut could be scrapped, says RAC
The motoring group claims retailers not drivers have benefitted from lower tax on petrol and diesel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QgxRPbS ...
Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban
Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights. from BBC News ...
Ukraine F-16 destroyed during Russian attack, BBC told
The incident happened just weeks after Kyiv took delivery of the supersonic aircraft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MDE0gwl
Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing
The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RnPMN0Z
Power firm pays £25m penalty over inaccurate data
Drax, whose Selby site provides 5% of UK electricity, failed to give "robust" data, a watchdog says. from BBC News https://ift.t...
'Mind-blowing': Thousands bathe in tomato sauce at La Tomatina
Partygoers gather near Valencia for the yearly tomato hurling festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c59lauE
Nevada politician found guilty of reporter's murder
Robert Telles was convicted of killing a journalist who wrote unflattering stories about his time in office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief
It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4dsco7O
Watch: High-speed chase between Mexican navy and drug boats
Around 7,200kg of drugs were seized by the navy, in two separate raids. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uWsRrL3
Two Delta workers killed and one injured after accident
Few details are available on the incident, which took place in a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aRNCEf...
Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics
They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back. from BBC News https:...
Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day
The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement her "heart is broken" after the two deaths and has asked for privacy. from BBC New...
Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits
Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/gNjdMsn ...
Ikea trials resale website to rival eBay and Gumtree
Ikea Preowned launches in Oslo and Madrid, with a global rollout expected by the end of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5qufVRC vi...
Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'
Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform. from BBC News https://i...
Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations
Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B5b...
Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier
Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eM1pvtY
Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'
Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform. from BBC News https://i...
Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records
Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League even...
The 16 minutes that plunged the Bayesian yacht into a death spiral
The BBC's Mark Lowen in Sicily hears how a rapid chain of events in the middle of the night haunts and dumbfounds so many. from BBC Ne...
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zmGBR9n
Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two
A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e35sJ8u
Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest
A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AR02aO6
How much are gas and electricity bills going up this winter?
Energy prices will rise by 10% and winter fuel payments will only be paid to pensioners who receive benefits. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
RFK Jr suspends campaign for White House and supports Donald Trump
The third-party candidate said he no longer has "a realistic path to victory in the face of systematic censorship". from BBC New...
Pokrovsk: Ukraine's vital eastern town in Russian sights
Pokrovsk is a major logistics hub with a railway station and lies at the intersection of important roads. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Kx...
The Gaza protests at the DNC in 50 seconds
Thousands of demonstrators marched in support of Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g...
Studio pulls Megalopolis trailer over fake quotes
The fantasy epic from Francis Ford Coppola received mix reviews at this year's Cannes film festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xl5d...
Venezuelan court upholds Maduro’s disputed victory
The country's highest court agrees with election authorities despite the absence of full voting tallies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks
The Greek-flagged Sounion was hit by gunfire from small boats and three unidentified projectiles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3t2Ph6p
Hezbollah rockets hit Golan Heights after Israel strikes deep in Lebanon
Fears are growing that the cross-border hostilities could escalate into an all-out war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4sGF6XN
Three things the Democrats have avoided so far at the DNC
What they have tried to avoid says as much about their weaknesses as what they choose to highlight, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News ...
No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials
The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V...
UK holidaymakers face €7 EU visa waiver next summer
Travellers will have to pay €7 for a visa waiver every three years or until their passport expires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VmDfjbx ...
Ted Baker: What went wrong for the fashion label?
The brand known for its quirky advertising and signature floral prints is the latest casualty on the High Street. from BBC News https://if...
Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef
Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house. from BBC News https://...
Milwaukee woman jailed for 11 years for killing her abuser
Chrystul Kizer agrees a plea deal to avoid life term for shooting dead Randall Volar, whom she said was her sex-trafficker. from BBC News ...
UK tech tycoon among six missing after yacht sinks
A total 22 people were on board the superyacht when it went down off the coast of Sicily. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4B0MtNy via IFTTT ...
Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman
Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GW4JxPt
Is Wizz Air's 'all you can fly' subscription too good to be true?
The budget airline's subscription has sparked excitement in some - and angered others who have suffered delays and cancellations. from...
Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention
The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k6urOdb
'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats
Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/63A...
Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh
In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. from ...
How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided the breaking world
The Australian hip-hop community has been shaken by Raygun's efforts in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQWq5o7
Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report
A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says. from BBC News https:/...
X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row
The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wTu0Wdq
No bail for activists kicked off Zimbabwe plane
Recent crackdowns on political opponents come as Zimbabwe's president takes over as regional Sadc leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament
A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs. from BBC News https://ift....
Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge
Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q...
Trump attacks Harris over US border policing – was it her job?
Critics call the vice-president a "failed border tsar" - but supporters say that was not her mission. from BBC News https://ift....
Australian breakdancer Raygun opens up about 'devastating' hate online
The Australian b-girl said she "gave her best" during her performance at the Paris Olympics from BBC News https://ift.tt/r75NE82...
Ukrainian TV films inside Russia as flag removed
Journalist Natalia Nahorna was reporting from the Russian town Sudzha when Ukrainian soldiers threw the flag to the ground. from BBC News ...
Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row
Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TW78MYd...
Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles
The countdown for LA 2028 has begun as the Olympic flag arrived in the city of angels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M07PdkT
Post Office IT boss quits amid Horizon delays
Post Office tech chief Chris Brocklesby leaves after a year as Horizon IT replacement faces delays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4C2eANI ...
Electric 'superhighway' approved between Scotland and England
The multi-billion pound link will allow Scottish renewable energy to be sent to consumers south of the border. from BBC News https://ift.t...
4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area
The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign. from BBC News https://...
No films, no music, no sleep: Is 'raw-dogging' long flights heroic or foolish?
Some fliers are giving up in-flight entertainment and even drinking water but experts warn it could be dangerous. from BBC News https://if...
Thousands evacuated as wildfires reach Athens
Thousands have to leave their homes as fires reach the suburbs of the Greek capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7zbQwY3
Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings
Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings from BBC News https://ift.tt/WZ5il0v
Concern over state pension errors for widows
New fears are raised after others were found to have been underpaid their state pension. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uB42zlP via IFTTT
Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists
Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7zbQwY3
Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around
Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SbAMzhi
Trolling of viral Olympics breaker 'disappointing'
Rachael Gunn failed to score a single point with the judges as she lost all three of her breaking round-robin battles. from BBC News https...
Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV
The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qC...
Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?
An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FebmOhk
Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 62 on board
The passenger plane came down in the town of Vinhedo, Brazilian airline Voepass says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbjWdOZ
What we know about military records of Walz and Vance
Walz's military record has been under scrutiny after a series of claims made by veterans and leading Republicans. from BBC News https:...
Russia airspace ban forces BA to drop China flights
British Airways to drop flights to Beijing from October, as Russian airspace ban bites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zj0dCtx via IFTTT
Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled after attack threat
The cancellations follow the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jvqG6An
Two held in Vienna over Taylor Swift concert threat
Security measures at the singer's gigs are tightened after the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks. from BBC News https...
Bensons for Beds buys 19 Carpetright stores
Furniture chain Bensons buys 19 Carpetright stores after carpet retailer collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D8423NG via IFTTT
Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'
The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very credible." from BBC News https://ift.tt/on3W4...
Florida's streets become rivers as Storm Debby moves north
At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia after the hurricane slammed Florida's Gulf Coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6V...
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader
Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e...
US personnel injured in attack on airbase in Iraq
The attack comes as the US warns the Middle East is at a critical moment after the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah senior leaders. from BB...
Blindfolded, bound and beaten: Palestinians tell of Israeli jail abuse
An Israeli rights group says prisons are overwhelmed, amid allegations of physical and mental violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mc6TI...
Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules
The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yVgKoLF via IFTTT
Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules
The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yVgKoLF
Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill
Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CAEe0yU
Casualties after third Israeli strike on school in a week
Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vbutjC3 ...
Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost the UK £4.1bn
HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D1lni3m...
Rolls-Royce to give each worker £700 in shares
The reward to staff comes after the business, which makes jet engines, posted strong profits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q1trUKD via IF...
Intel axes 15,000 jobs after sales tumble
Shares in the company fall as much as 20%, contributing to a sharp fall in global stock markets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WVDXTZH via...
Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics
NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XGybsJ8...
Venezuela opposition leader emerges despite arrest threat
Maria Corina Machado appears at a protest in Caracas, defying threats of arrest from President Maduro. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XkzDO0...
Justin Timberlake licence suspended in drink-driving case
Timberlake was in Belgium during the virtual court hearing, answering "yes" to questions from the judge. from BBC News https://i...
'Important moment' as interest rates cut to 5%
The Bank of England cuts borrowing costs from 5.25% to 5% in the first drop for more than four years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aRVWnM8...
Russian prisoners arrive in Moscow following swap
The former prisoners have been greeted by President Vladimir Putin as they walk out of the plane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SI9CdFf
British tech tycoon: I only got justice because I'm rich
Mike Lynch was acquitted in the US after an expensive legal process he fears others could not afford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i0gOYaH...
What taxes might Rachel Reeves raise?
The chancellor says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up? from BBC News https://ift.tt/eHXUC0Y ...
Russian TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap
Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y...
Building society's profits fall ahead of takeover
Coventry Building Society is acquiring of The Co-operative Bank for £780m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IaUSlBh via IFTTT
Japan hikes interest rates for second time since 2007
The central bank has put up its key rate to "around 0.25%" as it tries to ease rising prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ta7Kp...
Wrongly convicted postmasters set for immediate £200k under new deal
New scheme offers immediate redress to those impaced by the Post Office scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FgOrQXq via IFTTT
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