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Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DFrLsv via IFTTT

Three killed in Hawaii tour helicopter crash

The fiery crash left a trail of debris on a busy residential street as bystanders attempted to help. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V7t4uY

La EPA anuncia disponibilidad de $87 millones en fondos para mejorar el agua potable de las escuelas y las comunidades pequeñas y desfavorecidas

La EPA anuncia disponibilidad de $87 millones en fondos para mejorar el agua potable de las escuelas y las comunidades pequeñas y desfavorecidas Headquarters, Water (OW) WASHINGTON—Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció la disponibilidad de casi $87 millones en fondos de subvenciones para asistir a los estados, las tribus y los territorios en mejorar el agua potable. Published April 30, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

How freelancers are changing the jobs market

The rise of freelance working is transforming the global job market. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PIO0Ta

White House to designate Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organisation

The move against the Middle East group would prompt wide-ranging sanctions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WeyvF1

EPA Announces Available Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities

EPA Announces Available Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities Region 02 NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $87 million in grant funding to assist states, tribes, and territories with improving drinking water. Published April 30, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

EPA Announces Available Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities

EPA Announces Available Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities

EPA Announces Availability of $1.4 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in Tennessee

EPA Announces Availability of $1.4 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in Tennessee Region 04 ATLANTA (April 30, 2019) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of more than $1.4 million in grant funding to assist in improving drinking water in schools and small and disadvantaged communities in Tennessee. Published April 30, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

EPA Announces Availability of $3.4 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in Florida

EPA Announces Availability of $3.4 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in Florida Region 04 ATLANTA (April 30, 2019) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of more than $3.4 million in grant funding to assist in improving drinking water in schools and small and disadvantaged communities in Florida. Published April 30, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Venezuela's Guaidó uprising call

Juan Guaidó has called on the military to support him in ousting President Nicolás Maduro. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPxyBn

Dutch WW2 Queen 'considered Nazi swap for Belgian royals'

As World War Two neared an end, Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was asked to help save Belgium's royal family. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZLtSnR

Beyond Meat valued at nearly $1.5bn ahead of flotation

The US plant-based meat-maker, which is yet to make a profit, increases its share price ahead of its listing. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ISrKW6

Chase criticised for 'mocking' customers' spending habits

US politicians join in the criticism of Chase, highlighting pay disparity and its bailout in 2008. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IQlH4v

Family-friendly robot company Anki set to close

Anki, the company behind Cozmo and Vector, is facing financial difficulties. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Y1twIh via IFTTT

Drone owners to be charged annual fee under new proposals

Every drone and model aircraft owner could be charged £16.50 a year under plans by the regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WjUudK via IFTTT

EPA Announces Availability of $2.1 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in Georgia

EPA Announces Availability of $2.1 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in Georgia Region 04 ATLANTA (April 30, 2019) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of more than $2.1 million in grant funding to assist in improving drinking water in schools and small and disadvantaged communities in Georgia. Published April 30, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

EPA Announces Availability of Nearly $2.3 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in North Carolina

EPA Announces Availability of Nearly $2.3 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in North Carolina Region 04 ATLANTA (April 30, 2019) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $2.3 million in grant funding to assist in improving drinking water in schools and small and disadvantaged communities in North Carolina. Published April 30, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Honduras protesters clash with riot police

Anger over feared privatisation of the education and health sectors spills over into street battles. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PCEpgB

Syrian refugees: The humanitarian magician who makes smiles

Jamie Balfour-Paul has a mission to bring smiles and fun to Syrian refugee children. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQVdzG

Samsung unveils TV that can switch to vertical mode

The TV can pivot from a horizontal to a vertical position, to better display smartphone content. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ISENqS via IFTTT

Ocado warehouse fire in Andover started by battery fault

At the height of the blaze, more than 300 firefighters worked to tackled the flames. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZIkh10

Spying whales and other undercover animals

The list of animals used in espionage is longer than you might think. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JcYzN9

Japan's emperor abdicates the throne

Emperor Akihito is the first emperor to abdicate in over 200 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GSZW1I

Venezuela's Guaidó appeals to military 'at air force base'

In a video published on Twitter, opposition leader Juan Guaidó appears speaking in front of uniformed men. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfC2Te

Honduras protests: Buildings burn during clashes over reforms

Teachers, students and doctors clash with police in Honduras during protests against planned reforms. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMklcE

Music royalties reach record high but songwriters 'on minimum wage'

But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vvW1kM via IFTTT

JLR to build new Land Rover Defender in Slovakia

Jaguar Land Rover will build its next-generation Land Rover Defender in Slovakia rather than the UK. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GEow4Y

Italian teen gang 'tortured pensioner' - eight held

An elderly man who died near Taranto was beaten up repeatedly by a gang, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vzc0gF

Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J3WWB2

Anna Sorokin: The trial of New York's fake heiress

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UCnQlT

How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XHXGzZ

Yaba: The cheap synthetic drug convulsing a nation

Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" incidents involving police. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W5JQHg

Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L7I6Mv

When will you next buy a mobile phone?

Mobile phone sales worldwide are declining but is our love affair with them over? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PDPtKm via IFTTT

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Vodafone found Huawei security flaws in Italy in 2009

Vulnerabilities in Italy could have given the Chinese firm access to people's home networks. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZOSrAz via IFTTT

Vodafone found Huawei security flaws in Italy in 2009

Vulnerabilities in Italy could have given the Chinese firm access to people's home networks. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZOSrAz

Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PxN03Z

Four Seasons Health Care facing administration

Four Seasons Health Care is expected to appoint administrators after struggling with its debts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ITM4Xg

China sentences second Canadian to death

Fan Wei is the second Canadian to be given the death penalty in China amid a diplomatic row. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VFx3hA

TalkTalk service at bottom of Ofcom poll for third year running

It's the third year in a row that the broadband provider has come bottom of Ofcom's customer survey. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PCZVBZ

Donald Trump wants asylum seekers to pay application fee

The US president directs officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers trying to enter the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ISjaHc

France harassment law hands out 447 fines in first months

France hands out 447 on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment in the first months of a new law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UOY263

TalkTalk service at bottom of Ofcom poll for third year running

It's the third year in a row that the broadband provider has come bottom of Ofcom's customer survey. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PCZVBZ via IFTTT

Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One over Democrat subpoenas

The lawsuit aims to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from handing over his records to Congress. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XWHoDg

Cricketer's coming out was 'misunderstanding'

James Faulkner says the support he has received from the LGBT community is "fantastic" - but it came after a misunderstanding. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GSu5yn

Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One over Democrat subpoenas

The lawsuit aims to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from handing over his records to Congress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XWHoDg

Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UJwKhr via IFTTT

Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XTHj3o via IFTTT

'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim

Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vy5oPL

KPMG fined £6m over ‘improper’ audit

The accountancy giant has been "severely reprimanded" for the way it audited an insurance company. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Lcr2Fl

Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos

Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V7z1In

Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuHl5H

Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vuHl5H

Japanese emperor: Akihito set for first abdication in 200 years

The 85-year-old said he feels unable to fulfil his role because of his declining health. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQTfgt

A supermarket is being piloted which has not tills, forcing customers to pay by app.

A supermarket is being piloted in London which has not tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PAXyj0

EPA reaches settlement with Asanuma and Nippo USA Inc. for stormwater discharge violations at Tumon Bay construction site in Guam

EPA reaches settlement with Asanuma and Nippo USA Inc. for stormwater discharge violations at Tumon Bay construction site in Guam Region 09 GUAM – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with Asanuma Kokuba Joint Venture and Nippo USA Inc. Published April 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GPH2rc

Japan emperor: Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P

Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9

'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J31asB

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vrILxN

Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vxuj6a

India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UT7bL2

Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores

Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IQFEYO

'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UQTSuB

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vrILxN via IFTTT

Operators say government should lose oversight of rail

Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PD6ioK

US deputy attorney general quits

US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns after a rocky relationship with President Donald Trump from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V0Ln4O

U.S. EPA honors Food Forward for leading food recovery efforts nationwide

U.S. EPA honors Food Forward for leading food recovery efforts nationwide Region 09 LOS ANGELES – Today, as part of Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S. Published April 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

EPA Announces Availability of $87 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities

EPA Announces Availability of $87 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities Headquarters, Water (OW) WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $87 million in grant funding to assist states, tribes, and territories with improving drinking water. Published April 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

WeWork office giant plans US share listing

The US firm which offers shared office space around the world is yet to make a profit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XW9yyp

Is this whale a Russian spy?

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW

Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VFF1aQ via IFTTT

Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsjIui

US veteran arrested over terror plot

Mark Steven Domingo allegedly planned to commit mass murder in "revenge for Christchurch attack". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WcVvE9

Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble by nearly 5% after its revenue falls short of forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VFF1aQ

Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vsjIui

U.S. EPA requires onshore oil production company to protect Alabama and Mississippi’s waterways from oil discharges

U.S. EPA requires onshore oil production company to protect Alabama and Mississippi’s waterways from oil discharges Region 04 ATLANTA (April 29, 2019) – On April 25, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached a settlement agreement with Denbury Onshore, LLC to resolve Clean Water Act (CWA) and Oil Pollution Act (OPA) violations in Alabama and Mississippi. Published April 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says

Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIRcmi

Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says

Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZIRcmi

Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'

Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuJrlT

US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate

A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Vr0wMr

'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US

Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DHmAIp

Biden’s bid

Biden might be the strongest Democratic candidate, but he is not necessarily the best from The Hindu - Editorial http://bit.ly/2UK01bO

The heat moves north

The BJP has more to lose than gain in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha polls from The Hindu - Editorial http://bit.ly/2ZNn4q3

Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UJwKhr

Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DCK2qk via IFTTT

EPA resolves Clean Water Act violations with Honolulu and Waste Management at Waimanalo Gulch Landfill

EPA resolves Clean Water Act violations with Honolulu and Waste Management at Waimanalo Gulch Landfill Region 09 For Immediate Release: April 29, 2019 Published April 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

La EPA y el Centro para el Reciclaje Creativo de Terrenos efectuarán eventos para redesarrollar de terrenos y lugares abandonados en Puerto Rico

La EPA y el Centro para el Reciclaje Creativo de Terrenos efectuarán eventos para redesarrollar de terrenos y lugares abandonados en Puerto Rico Region 02 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (29 de abril de 2019) – Continuando con su labor de ayudar al Caribe a recuperarse tras el impacto a largo plazo de los huracanes Irma y María, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. Published April 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

EPA Secures Agreement for over $21 Million Cleanup of Lead and Arsenic at the United States Avenue Burn Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, New Jersey

EPA Secures Agreement for over $21 Million Cleanup of Lead and Arsenic at the United States Avenue Burn Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, New Jersey Region 02 Published April 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

San Diego synagogue shooting: Funeral to be held for victim

Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LqmVWr

IS 'leader' al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPvYzk

Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?

Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZL7OcU

US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate

A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vr0wMr

Air Quality Awareness Week is April 29 - May 3, 2019

Air Quality Awareness Week is April 29 - May 3, 2019 Region 01 BOSTON – To kick-off Air Quality Awareness Week, the U.S. Published April 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

EPA and the Center for Creative Land Recycling to hold Brownfields Redevelopment Events in Puerto Rico

EPA and the Center for Creative Land Recycling to hold Brownfields Redevelopment Events in Puerto Rico Region 02 EPA and the Center for Creative Land Recycling to hold Brownfields Redevelopment Events in Puerto Rico Free Workshops to be Held in San Juan, Ponce and Mayaguez Published April 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Spain election: Socialists consider next move after elections

They failed to win a majority but hold out the prospect of governing alone if necessary. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PBz7SD

Labour 's John McDonnell says UK economy requires 'revolution'

Shadow chancellor says people want change in a Newsnight series marking Mrs Thatcher's election. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IOGbL3

Residents flee airborne acid after fire

Smoke from the recycling plant fire has led people to flee over potentially toxic chemicals in the air. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vt3XCc

Polish protest after gallery removes suggestive banana art

Social media users protest against removing a suggestive artwork from Poland's national gallery. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMnRDU

Mastercard and Visa agree to cut overseas card fees

The European Commission says the deal will lead to "lower prices for European retailers to do business". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vr3Vft

North Korea TV revamps weather report

North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRp6hm

Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRqujS

Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PA9e5l

Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast

A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J1c9CZ

Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods

Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LcXFTf

Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker

A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfDjtM

Indonesia's planning minister announces capital city move

Jakarta, home to 10 million people, is sinking and has one of the world's worst traffic problems. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wb972I

Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church

Six people are killed in the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vqMICT

Suspected UAE spy 'kills himself in Turkish prison'

Turkish police were investigating whether the dead man might be linked to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PJjDvX

Korean elderly back road safety seats

A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PzLLBw

Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada

Thousands of people were told to evacuate their homes near Montreal in eastern Canada early on Sunday after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lbt7kS

Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PA9e5l via IFTTT

Quietly-spoken investor seeks change at Barclays

British-born but US-based investor Edward Bramson is seekng election to the bank's board on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GPsc5b

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Almost a third of graduates 'overeducated' for their job

The Office for National Statistics says 31% of graduates are overeducated for their job. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ULvt9I

How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMgIDr

Fraudster poses as actor online to dupe woman

Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UMIX51 via IFTTT

Alanyaspor bus crash: Josef Sural killed on bus journey back from Kayserispor

Czech international striker Josef Sural dies following a bus crash involving several of his Alanyaspor team-mates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZEb1v7

Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UFt545 via IFTTT

Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GOr7dT via IFTTT

Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87

The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZI31sH

NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead

The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XWgWKj

The Libyan National Army has launched airstrikes on Tripoli

Libyan National Army troops under General Khalifa Hafer launch a new bid to take the nation's capital from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VFmDil

Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ULUDVB

Should these school clubs be kept from parents?

Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DCm3r3

'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6

The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J13FM3

EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XXGQgN

Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds

Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DExDC2

Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQckQ0

'Bullying gets you nowhere, it closes people off'

Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XTID6u

Fewer Brits choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says

Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans because of Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V2dIb2

Rapping for change in South Africa

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIIKDC

Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zz24TA

San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi talks about the attack

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein tells reporters about synagogue shooting near San Diego on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W7hTyK

No more leeway

The RBI must set an example on transparency, and serve the national economic interest from The Hindu - Editorial http://bit.ly/2PBHVHP

Downbeat diesel: on Maruti Suzuki phasing out diesel cars

The government must be more proactive in shifting vehicles to cleaner fuels from The Hindu - Editorial http://bit.ly/2vqPt7l

Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut

Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IZKPVH

Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls

Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZFL1iP

Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim

A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LceKww

Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week

Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZPO1t8

Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church

One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMGqb0

Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law

Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XT5oHI

Sri Lanka attacks: Relatives of key suspect Zahran Hashim killed

Police say the father and two brothers of the suspected Easter bombings mastermind died in a raid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VuEXuq

Ukraine's president-elect rejects Russian passport plan

President-elect Volodymyr Zelensky says the document would give people the "right to be arrested". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DBWkPE

Titanic brandy flask sold at auction for £76,000

Auctioneers say the flask was "one of the most powerful and emotive" objects recovered from the Titanic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsbXEI

Benin holds vote with no opposition candidates

Parties failed to met the electoral requirements, including a fee of $424,000 to field candidates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J6IjgB

Emilano Sala: Police investigate online photo said to be of plane crash victim

Police investigate after a photo said to be of the body of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is shared on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZGvO0Q

London Marathon 2019: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins as Mo Farah fifth

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge runs the second fastest marathon in history to win the London Marathon as Britain's Mo Farah finishes fifth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GR2mhy

Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDxFtW

The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible

Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zxtx8a

Michael Wolf: The man who found beauty in megacities

Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V4gOvh

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IMoNGQ

Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vz3Sgf

Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XTm3KX

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter - in pictures

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VtvR10

Indonesia election: More than 270 election staff die counting votes

Scores of election workers have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses, an official says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GE8fgB

Philip Hammond to decide on future of 1p and 2p coins

The results of a consultation into the mix of coins in circulation will be revealed this week. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GOzS7T

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US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded

A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PBcltZ

The Iranian artist who worked with Warhol

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UFrv2c

Sri Lanka attacks: Christians pray at home one week after bombings

Church services in the country are cancelled, a week after the deadly Easter Sunday attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DzqV0c

The plane-maker taking on Boeing and Airbus

Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IKWSHg

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IMoNGQ

Cardiff Airport: Call to make jobs and freight main aims

With Flybe closing its base, Cardiff Airport bosses are urged to build up its business zone. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IMrrfK

Fracking commissioner resigns after six months

Natascha Engel says the government's approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XRkXzo

Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UFt545

Spain election: Polls due to open for closely-fought contest

The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GEMBsu

Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Cars were crushed as part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UK9xf1

Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GJp7Cr

Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UZ8OM4

US synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

A man has been arrested after an attack at the synagogue near San Diego, California. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pxu8lQ

Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDgcBV

Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem

Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open semi-finals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DxG5D1

US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vozoPk

'Creativity peaks in your 20s and 50s'

A new study finds that there are two creative peaks in our lifetime. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L6jvYt

Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy

The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vnJAaR

Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication

The incident comes ahead of Emperor Akihito's historic abdication, ending his 30-year reign. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Px295M

Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine

President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GNq7H1

Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'

Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XNmoin

Thousands feared trapped by Cyclone Kenneth

People are left homeless and trapped amid heavy rain in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth in Mozambique. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WcbdzA

'Fake Lego gang' foiled in $30m Chinese raid on toymaker

Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XPAobj

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Love not Haight: San Francisco school changes its name

The school was named after 19th Century governor Henry Huntly Haight, who promoted racist views. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J05kBy

Donald Trump to withdraw US from Arms Trade Treaty

The global pact, signed by Barack Obama, aims to regulate the sale of weapons internationally. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UJZyGC

Spanish Socialists battle right-wing surge

Spain's left hopes to forge a coalition after 28 April polls - to fend off the far-right Vox. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PffyiQ

Sri Lanka bombings: Gun battle as police step up raids

Officers face gunfire and an explosion as they search for suspects linked to Sunday's deadly bombings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vw4Ud0

Nigeria gunmen kidnap Shell workers and kill police guards

Two senior employees of the oil giant were kidnapped in an ambush in the Delta region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L3Eprj

Can China's plane-maker take on Boeing and Airbus?

Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IKWSHg

Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism

What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VpKQsL

Japan emperor: The mysterious Imperial Treasures

Three artefacts rich in myth and shrouded in secrecy will be central to the new emperor's coronation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VvZ5fE

Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L7I6Mv

Week in pictures: 20-26 April 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFgPeR

'African parents don’t see creative jobs as a career'

Paige is a make-up artist from South London, but her mum was less than pleased at her career choice. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZH2Xd5

What can't you name your baby?

With the arrival of another royal baby due in the UK, Reality Check takes a look at baby naming rules around the world from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vphADW

Meet the young activists shaking up South Africa

The #FeesMustFall campaign created a new generation of political activists. But nearly four years later, how will they affect South Africa’s upcoming election? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UZel59

Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'

Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XLYLXB via IFTTT

Afghanistan war: This is the human cost

Tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers have been killed and injured in the past four years. This is their story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GLcCI2

Sri Lanka attacks: The street fighting back with peace

A small lane where families have been devastated by the Easter Sunday bombings is determined to keep the peace. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V4MiS4

American tourist Kimberly Endicott recounts Ugandan safari kidnapping

Kimberly Endicott and her driver were held hostage for five days after they were abducted at gunpoint. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VrIDgl

Does the Bank of England have a woman problem?

Why has the UK's central bank never had a female governor and could this be about to change? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IMrhok

Failed airline FlyBMI 'owed £37m' when it collapsed, say administrators

The airline collapsed in February, owing millions to suppliers and passengers. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2J0tLib

Cyprus reels as police hunt for victims of suspected serial killer

A man confesses to killing seven women and girls on a island where crime rates are low. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vmw1Iz

Can you crack the CIA's first Instagram post?

The CIA has opened its Instagram account with a picture full of hidden messages - can you spot them? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UYCkS9

EPA Launches Smart Sectors Program in Pacific Southwest to Achieve Better Environmental Outcomes

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Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, Earns Regional Award for Food Recovery Efforts

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EPA Region 4 Wraps Up Earth Week 2019

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737-Max hits American Airlines forecast

The US airline cut its profit forecast by $350m following 737-Max jet groundings. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2W7NoIZ

'Extremist' Google algorithms concern ex-police chief

Google insists that its search software is not used to promote contentious online material. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZC7qh6 via IFTTT

Parallel probes

According priority to inquiry into the sexual harassment complaint is a welcome move from The Hindu - Editorial http://bit.ly/2IXcjv3

Backstop option

Brexit modalities are putting pressure on the fragile peace in Northern Ireland from The Hindu - Editorial http://bit.ly/2IMQUFx

North Koreans discuss Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia

North Korean workers and officials speak to state TV about Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia to meet President Putin. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VsXwyY

Sri Lanka bombings: PM Wickremesinghe says he was 'out of the loop'

Ranil Wickremesinghe tells the BBC he is not accountable for the Easter Sunday security failings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W7soC9

Measles outbreak: Trump tells Americans to 'get their shots'

The US president tells Americans to "get their shots" as measles cases reach a near two-decade high. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZBknHU

Maria Butina: Russian agent sentenced to 18 months in prison

Maria Butina tells court her parents discovered her arrest on the morning news in a Siberian village. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XO60xZ

EPA Approves Redesignation of the Nassau County 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Standard

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Venezuelan migrants missing in shipwreck off Trinidad and Tobago

At least 21 people have disappeared after their boat capsized on its way to Trinidad and Tobago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XQ2Nyd

The chief financial officer of Debenhams says its 22 store closures is a retail reality.

The chief financial officer of Debenhams, Rachel Osborne, says its 22 store closures is a reality of the UK retail environment. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Py25m2

London Marathon: How do you reduce the environmental impact?

The London race aims to reduce waste with paper cups, fewer drinks and even edible seaweed energy capsules. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L6edfx

Protests over plan to change domain pricing

Costs to rent or renew some web domains could go up as net overseer proposes changes to pricing rules. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IYkLtW via IFTTT

British Korea War veteran remembers injured child

Keith Leese hopes to discover what happened to an injured child he helped during the Korean War. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UGxAeN

Cyclone Kenneth lashes northern Mozambique

The storm, which made landfall on Thursday, is downgraded after winds weakened, but heavy rainfall is expected. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UDstvW

Loose manhole scuppers F1 practice

Azerbaijan GP first practice is cancelled after a Williams is damaged on a loose manhole cover and the rescue lorry hits a bridge. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L5T19L

US economic growth stronger than expected

The world's largest economy grew at an annual pace of 3.2% in the first three months of the year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VqwRmy

Ford in criminal probe over emissions

US authorities open a criminal investigation after Ford flagged up issues with its emission testing. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DA5z2C

Emiliano Sala's father dies three months after son is killed

Emiliano Sala's father suffered a heart attack at his home in Argentina in the early hours. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IKb2bD

Anita Hill says she wants 'real accountability' from Joe Biden

Joe Biden chaired a notorious 1991 hearing where Anita Hill spoke about her alleged harassment. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UK30Rj

WW2 lost 'clickers' sought for 75th D-Day anniversary

The clickers were used by WW2 paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to detect allies in the dark. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZEffmu

Scooters hacked to play rude messages to riders

Audio files on some scooters have been swapped so riders are sworn at and propositioned by the vehicle. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WaCulY via IFTTT

Iran TV pulls game shows amid religious gambling row

The equivalent of Who Wants to be a Millionaire is pulled after clerics criticise cash prizes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IH7C9D

Uber aims for $90bn stock market debut

The taxi-app giant gives details of plans to join the stock market with shares estimated at $44-50 each. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2J3FbSi

Lloyds' blunder leads to customer payments

Nearly 200,000 current and former customers are receiving a share of repayments, thought to total about £6m. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2L5wHwV

Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice asks Trump for deportation help

The family of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice want the president to intervene. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vn43wi

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Tenerife cave: Assault on mother and son 'well-planned'

Spanish police hold a German man suspected of premeditated murder in a remote cave. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L3utOv

All the references in Taylor Swift's Me!

We went on a hunt for all the easter eggs in the star's candy-coloured new video. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UVnQ5n

Apple recalls plugs in UK, Hong Kong and Singapore

Risk of electric shock from broken plugs forced recall from Apple. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IKJtyF via IFTTT

The refugee families caught up in a war zone in Libya

Migrants and refugees trying to get to Europe are trapped on the front line in Libya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GzJHFv

ASOS bulldog clipped dress causes a fuss online

Fashion retailer ASOS was caught out by a sharp-eyed shopper who noticed the bulldog clips left on the dress. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZC8VMc

SAS pilot walkout leaves thousands stranded

The airline cancels 673 flights affecting more than 72,000 passengers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PyoBLW

World is angry and stressed, Gallup report says

Levels of anger, worry and stress are on the rise across the globe, a new survey finds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2voK40q

Debenhams names 22 stores to close

The retailer says the stores will close next year and 1,200 staff will be affected. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PE3dVD

Anna Delvey: The trial of New York's fake heiress

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UCnQlT

Xi Jinping vows transparency over Belt and Road

China's massive infrastructure programme has been criticised for saddling recipient countries with debt. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IXtLQ0

SAS pilot walkout leaves thousands stranded

The airline cancels 673 flights affecting more than 72,000 passengers. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PyoBLW

P&O sues UK government over no-deal Brexit ferry case

The ferry firm is claiming a rival was unlawfully handed £33m of taxpayers' money. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VvGUqc

Sri Lanka bombings ringleader died in hotel attack, president says

An Islamist preacher said to have planned Sunday's bombings died in one of the attacks, Sri Lanka's president says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W4XVEF

Tourist wins Australia defamation case

Sam Oliver sued a TV network after being cleared of assaulting Australia's ex-Rugby Sevens captain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2voUUDu

Xi Jinping vows transparency over Belt and Road

China's massive infrastructure programme has been criticised for saddling recipient countries with debt. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IXtLQ0

Who is the Russian gun activist due for sentencing?

Maria Butina, who has ties to a Russian banker, has pleaded guilty in a plea deal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Dzacu7

RBS warns of impact of Brexit uncertainty as profits fall

The bank says uncertainty over Britain's exit from the EU could "make income growth more challenging". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UYAjFw

Two degrees now needed to get higher pay

The salary advantage for young people getting a degree is twice as big for postgraduates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IVpuwI

Port Talbot explosion: Two hurt at Tata steelworks

The blast came from a train used to carry molten metal at the Port Talbot site. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vmDpDM

US woman wrongly identified as Sri Lanka attack suspect

Sri Lankan police wrongly used a picture of Amara Majeed, an activist who fights Muslim stereotypes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZxAq9y

Royal baby: What do we know?

With Meghan and Harry's baby potentially imminent, here's what we know so far. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2voBejo

Bolsonaro: Brazil must not become 'gay tourism paradise'

The Brazilian president has been criticised in the past for his public statements on homosexuality. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IXEaeH

North Korea summit: Kim accuses US of 'bad faith'

Kim Jong-un said peace on the Korean peninsula would depend entirely on Washington's future attitude. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L5417e

Surrogacy: Are babies at risk because of a lack of rules?

Surrogacy has boomed recently, but there are concerns a lack of international rules puts babies at risk. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PtZ06A

What we've learnt about Africa, freedom and security

Research suggests many Africans are willing to give up their freedom if it means they get more security. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XGYXqX

Sri Lankans in Christchurch mourn after recent attacks

The Easter Sunday bomb attacks hold a special significance for the Sri Lankan residents of Christchurch. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IJMkrC

Tracking the toxic air that's killing millions

Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZzcPFx

Tracking the toxic air that's killing millions

Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZzcPFx via IFTTT

How the painkiller became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the painkiller became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XIG8ne

How a missed council tax bill of £167 can cost £2,065

Citizens Advice calls for a change in the rules that mean a full year's bill is levied after a missed payment. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UWa3vw

Japan emperor: Why a woman can't take the throne

The abdication of Emperor Akihito has reignited debate on Japan's male-only succession rule. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFlleK

The squirrels being raised among kittens in Crimea

When a Crimean petting zoo was given four orphaned squirrels, it decided to raise them alongside kittens. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XKY54u

US judge charged with aiding undocumented immigrant in escape

A US judge and a court officer are accused of assisting an undocumented immigrant in evading arrest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J2mPBv

EPA presents Mariners/T-Mobile Park with national award for food recovery

EPA presents Mariners/T-Mobile Park with national award for food recovery Region 10 (Seattle) -- Tomorrow, Thursday April 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator, Chris Hladick, will present the Seattle Mariners and T-Mobile Park with the agency’s 2018 Food Recovery Challenge National Award for the team’s efforts to reduce food waste. Published April 25, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Sudan crisis: 'Million-strong march' for civilian rule

Thousands have gathered in Khartoum despite resignations from Sudan's ruling military council. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DAsdbd

Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PxN03Z

Cyprus: Man confesses to killing seven women and girls

An army officer confesses to killing seven women and girls with a body discovered on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFcWrI

Amazon posts fourth quarter of record profit

The online retailer and cloud computing provider said net profit more than doubled to $3.56bn from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IWPZSw

EPA Begins Soil Sampling in Glendale, Wisconsin

EPA Begins Soil Sampling in Glendale, Wisconsin Region 05 For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA017 Published April 25, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Sri Lanka attacks: 'They gave me a hug the night before'

The surviving family of siblings who were killed in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday attack have paid tribute to the teenagers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LcNgXw

Jockey Club braces itself for 'financial challenges'

The Jockey Club is braced for gambling regulations despite a tenth year of record profits. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XHGfiT

EPA visits Cincinnati, meets with state agency directors for Earth Week

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How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XHXGzZ

Crossrail to be finished without Bond Street 'by March 2021'

The new £17.6bn railway across London had been due to open in December. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V19h0l

EPA to Present Regional Food Recovery Challenge Award to Haskell Indian Nations University April 26 in Lawrence, Kansas

EPA to Present Regional Food Recovery Challenge Award to Haskell Indian Nations University April 26 in Lawrence, Kansas Region 07 Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY Published April 25, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

The IS shadow: On Sri Lanka Easter bombings

The Sri Lanka bombings confirm the terror group’s potent reach in South Asia from The Hindu - Editorial http://bit.ly/2XClYLM

Uncertain times: On India’s oil imports