Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v09jnZB ...
Desperate search for earthquake survivors continues outside Caracas
The BBC's Will Grant reports on the efforts to dig out survivors in the port city of Catia la Mer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aSdFOZ...
Got the tennis bug? How to play sport without paying
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6C53Im7 via...
How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more from BBC News https://ift.tt/VG5QymB via ...
In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history
Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Watch: A race of against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers
There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting f...
Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser i...
Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building
Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper. ...
Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down. from BBC N...
VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xewDLrc...
Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJ9HCpF...
'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother’s case emerge
Savannah Guthrie spoke on NBC's Today show about a note sent to the media in February regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, which...
UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait. from BBC News https:...
Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZVoHP0t ...
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OIZoBfU v...
Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1uIXVUN via ...
Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rYwK9uZ vi...
Americast
The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space from BBC News https://ift.tt/WrQbA8k via IFTTT
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence. from BBC News https:/...
Americast
The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space from BBC News https://ift.tt/v9in5NY via IFTTT
Americast
The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space from BBC News https://ift.tt/WrQbA8k via IFTTT
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London. from BBC News ht...
British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain
Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/txMFd...
Why has Texas set its sights on London?
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office. from BBC News https://ift...
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon". from...
'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9XbFnMk ...
Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says
Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners. from...
Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government. from BBC News h...
Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VdxNI...
Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma. from BBC News http...
Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension
The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dptUz95 via I...
Financial losses from scams hit £1.3bn a year as criminals turn to AI
On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7KH1LsY...
Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people
On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7KH1LsY...
Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva
Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OfviTh3
'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut
The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002. from BBC News h...
US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post. from BBC News ht...
US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aUmgki5
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn. f...
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DI8y3Ku v...
Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zLBFi8c via IFTTT
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g7LiYZj
Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3utpKd0 via I...
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HMW9pxN
Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WiJVrjT
World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup. from ...
Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim
The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds. from BBC News https://ift....
Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us ab...
Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed
The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NHpXIjo via IFTTT
Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes. from BBC News ht...
Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space
This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C5g8fSp
Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican?
Thousands lined the streets in Mexico City on Saturday as they attempted to set the world record for largest human wave. from BBC News htt...
Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JC6yVEN
Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss
Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships. from BBC News https://ift...
Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says
Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says. from BBC New...
Final pieces fired at Denby as production ends
"We are so hugely proud of everything this Derbyshire pottery has achieved," the company says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gr4g...
Missing Sherpa guide found on Mount Everest after 'miracle' self-rescue
Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WU...
Witness History
How mass student demonstrations in May 1989 led to bloodshed in Beijing from BBC News https://ift.tt/7SoTWbL via IFTTT
From butterflies to breast milk - Uber lists wild backseat discoveries
The rideshare company's annual Lost & Found Index also reveals America's most forgetful city, and the most forgetful day. from...
White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident
The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint. from BBC News https://i...
Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wBfiWlb v...
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IYwiZ8r
Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GfjcuMm
Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men
So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ok...
Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection
If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z...
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