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Qantas grounds Boeing 737 plane due to 'cracking'

The airline is inspecting its 737 NG fleet after similar discoveries by regulators in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/327DUQo

Qantas grounds Boeing 737 plane due to 'cracking'

The airline is inspecting its 737 NG fleet after similar discoveries by regulators in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/327DUQo

At least 46 dead in Pakistan train fire, police say

Many of the victims are thought to have died as they tried to jump off the burning train. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NqjoVz

California wildfires: Strong winds fan flames around Los Angeles

New fires have sprung up around Los Angeles as high winds sweep across Southern California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3340fzh

Karachi Biennale: Price of speaking out against police killings

Artist Adeela Suleman was inspired by the death of one young man. The authorities felt differently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2psjaFA

Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France

France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qRBRTk

Why US teachers have been walking out of schools nationwide

Demands for better pay and smaller class sizes have caused the biggest US strike wave in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2prnjJS

Brazil oil spill: Where has it come from?

Oil has washed up on 200 beaches but the cause of the spill is still unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JAyQxn

Nigeria's border crisis fuelled by rice

Nigeria has closed its borders bringing checkpoints to a standstill and affecting West African trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NqiiJF

Jho Low: US to recover $700m from 1MDB financier

High-end real estate and a luxury hotel will be seized as part of the deal struck with financier Jho Low. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34hBv6U

Jho Low: US to recover $700m from 1MDB financier

High-end real estate and a luxury hotel will be seized as part of the deal struck with financier Jho Low. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34hBv6U

CIA-backed Afghan troops 'committed war crimes': report

Human Rights Watch reports that Afghan forces committed "extrajudicial killings" and other abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BWMS8r

India formally divides Jammu and Kashmir state

It's part of a controversial move to tighten the Indian government's control of the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZ67vK

Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan

Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wx9ENp

Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US

Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PvI29V

Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'

Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33bRJi5

Liberia's child soldiers: 'I know I killed people'

Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qYVCsm

Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'

Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33bRJi5

Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing

Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qRpsPg

Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash

The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qY0del

Car industry gloom as UK production falls further

Output fell in September capping a 15-month period of decline, an industry body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34dZTGC

How protests pushed Hong Kong to the recession brink

Growth figures due out Thursday are expected to show Hong Kong's economy has fallen into recession. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C0YfvK

My Money: 'I only paid 70p towards my dinner'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Eliza Hunt shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MYvdDr

Australia's 'backpacker tax' ruled invalid by court

Working holiday-makers from eight nations, including the UK, may be owed compensation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PuQCG1

Turkey-Syria: 'The heart of my family has died'

Some refugees say they are being deported from Turkey back to Syria, which Ankara denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qReskY

Trump impeachment: Democrats unveil resolution for next steps

A resolution lays out how the House will take the inquiry against the president into a public phase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pfy2ao

The dangers – physical and psychological – of gender reveal parties

A woman's death at a gender reveal party has prompted wider questions about the trend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Y6mnm

Why India wants to track WhatsApp messages

The government is trying to monitor and intercept social media messages to combat fake news. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q54a08

Why motorbike apps are scrambling for Africa

Venture capitalists are getting excited by the opportunities that new transport apps are providing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nn8a4f

WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36m5KvB

WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36m5KvB

Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's trans talk sparks uproar

Hundreds protested as Meghan Murphy gave a controversial talk at a public library in Toronto. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WpjbGh

US women upset by random baby congratulation cards

Outcry after women receive gift cards disguised as pregnancy announcements from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wpqait

Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match

England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JyEShZ

Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'

Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qTk9Pn

WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36m5KvB via IFTTT

Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'

You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jyj6ep

Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'

Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qTk9Pn

Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit

Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced he would resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WtmM6q

Are cigarettes responsible for modern marketing methods?

Technology massively boosted cigarette production, but it took new techniques to sell them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NAIEsz

Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oqiBeZ

For these women, it's Halloween all year round

For many of us Halloween is a one day event, but for these women Halloween is their job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qQIKnW

Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'

The former US first lady says race and lack of understanding of migrants still divides the US and world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36hg5IX

Brexit deal means ‘£70bn hit a year to UK by 2029'

The UK economy will be 3.5% smaller than if it had stayed in the EU, claims a new study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pv2Kqo

Gatwick trial cuts plane boarding time by 10%

The airport operator is experimenting with new sequences to get passengers on planes quicker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Puk0fz

Fertility treatment: 'Putting on brave face at work was exhausting'

BBC 5 live listeners explain how fertility treatment affected them in their jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qVZb2r

'Davos in the desert' woos back heavyweights

The Saudi event includes some figures who stayed away in 2018 over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pm2Iqj

Game of Thrones writers Benioff and Weiss leave Star Wars trilogy

David Benioff and DB Weiss were supposed to be writing the post-Skywalker era films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wo9bgk

Indian grandpa cooks his way to YouTube glory

The 60-year-old rose to social media fame because of his unusual cooking videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31V5Si2 via IFTTT

Sadako Ogata: First female UN refugee chief dies at 92

Sadako Ogata had to deal with "constant humanitarian crises" during her time in charge of UNHCR. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pZMCTd

Aya Maasarwe: Australian jailed for student's high-profile murder

Aya Maasarwe's killing sparked a wave of anger about violence against women in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NgF5aE

Hong Kong: Joshua Wong calls his election ban 'politically driven'

The high-profile Hong Kong activist has been barred from running in district council elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nmwrat

Brexit 50p coins to be 'recycled' after PM accepts extension

The Treasury scraps new 50p pieces designed to commemorate Brexit on 31 October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PsQjLQ

Nirmal Purja: Ex-soldier climbs 14 highest mountains in seven months

Nepal's Nirmal Purja, who served in the British Army, completed the challenge in only seven months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MUg9GP

California faces huge power cuts as wildfires rage

A further 1.5 million people are set to lose power as high winds fan flames across the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31WybfQ

'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer

TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pu2gRl

Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning

Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JwOtG1

Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning

Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JwOtG1

Queensland shark attack: Two men injured at tourist spot

The men suffered leg and foot wounds in the attack at a popular tourist region in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WlEkRL

Indian toddler stuck in borewell dies despite major rescue efforts

Two-year old Sujith fell into the well on Friday and was found dead despite a major rescue effort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36fZXY2

REM look back on Monster: 'We did not want to become the dancing monkey'

REM look back on their most challenging and divisive record, Monster, as it turns 25. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BQWgdB

Baghdadi death: What now for IS?

Can the ultra-violent IS group survive the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34g2xvH

Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oqiBeZ

Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32SWc8Y

Ethiopia's 900-year-old Shonke village on a mountain

Residents say they prefer their traditional stone-built homes to Ethiopia's "shining cities". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3491o92

Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32SWc8Y via IFTTT

A sweet idea that created a $40m business

How Tara Bosch set up and grew low-sugar sweets company Smart Sweets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31NTUGR

Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oqiBeZ via IFTTT

Christmas markets hit by Brexit costs

Organisers have brought goods to the UK early to avoid any difficulties with the UK's exit from the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32VDk9w

Christmas meal treats 'under threat'

Pigs in blankets might be scarce this Christmas because of labour shortages, says the meat industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NoG3Sq

HSBC warns of 'challenging' outlook as profit falls

Europe's largest bank said the performance in some parts of its business was "not acceptable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31QpweY

Streetwise: Capturing iconic moments of daily life

A selection of images from the Magnum Photos on street life throughout the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o5a68R

A thousand needle workers volunteer to finish dead woman's quilt

Craft enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada work on a deceased woman's quilting project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nbf3FF

What prohibition's failure means for the legalisation of cannabis

Banning alcohol inadvertently created one of the most successful black markets in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PbZDUq

The race to build a flying electric taxi

More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jc95mV

MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes

Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pTiGs2 via IFTTT

Molly Russell: Instagram extends self-harm ban to drawings

The father of a teenager who killed herself after viewing graphic images says the app needs to act. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pireIU via IFTTT

HSBC warns of 'challenging' outlook as profit falls

Europe's largest bank said performance was "not acceptable" in some parts of its business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31QpweY

Essex lorry deaths: Man due in court over 39 deaths

Maurice Robinson to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court charged with 39 counts of manslaughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345Gbg5

Rescuers fight to save toddler stuck in well

Two-year old Sujith fell into the abandoned well on Friday and rescuers are racing against time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qI14j1

Nigeria's 'torture houses' masquerading as Koranic schools

Parents find their children maltreated in what they thought were Islamic rehabilitation centres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MPP1ZC

My doctor flew off when cosmetic surgery went wrong

Surgeons who fly in from abroad are leaving patients exposed if complications arise, the BBC finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pZ5qSs

Katie Hill: US congresswoman resigns amid affair allegations

Congresswoman Katie Hill denies allegations she had an affair with a Capitol Hill aide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JoteGb

EY: Gold, drug money and a major auditor's 'cover-up'

Accounting firm EY did not report suspect gold sales linked to drug smuggling, an investigation finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36fJ1Bl

Mystery of the skeleton hijacked by Nazis and Soviets

The identity of a 10th-Century skeleton fascinates experts - but was exploited by invaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/368uHdC

Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PyQk15 via IFTTT

Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PyQk15

Singapore: The artist cutting off the head of a British colonialist

One Singaporean artist is questioning his country's admiration for Sir Stamford Raffles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MRGgyf

Why do gay apps struggle to stop catfish?

Gay dating app Hornet says it will use algorithms to tackle fake profiles and fraudsters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36kkXNE via IFTTT

MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes

Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pTiGs2

Virgin Galactic: Branson's space firm set for stock market launch

Shares in the space tourism company are due to start trading in New York on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/344trX8

Depop: Can pre-loved clothes make fast fashion sustainable?

How young people are combating the environmental costs of fast fashion with bedroom-based business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JCZUw7

Germany AfD: Far right 'overtake Merkel's party' in Thuringia

Germany's AfD beat the centre-right into third place in a regional election in Thuringia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32PHyzi

Who was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?

The leader of the jihadist group Islamic State (IS) was arguably the world's most wanted man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qOnIq8

Cimabue painting found in French kitchen sets auction record

The painting was found hanging above a hotplate in an elderly woman's home in northern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36bYLFm

Lebanon protests: People form a human chain

The eleventh day of protests in Lebanon saw an attempt to create a human chain over 105 miles long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BKKEJ2

Southwest Airlines pilots ‘livestreamed plane toilet on hidden camera’

The US airline denies the allegations, saying the incident was "an inappropriate attempt at humour". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JGb2ID

Catalonia crisis: Thousands rally in Barcelona for Spanish unity

Some 80,000 people turn out in a show of support for Spain after the recent separatist unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32RQnJ0

John Steenhuisen to head South Africa's opposition Democratic Alliance

John Steenhuisen is chosen to head the Democratic Alliance as it struggles with a race row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32QX79P

President Trump: 'Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead'

President Trump says the leader of the Islamic State Group has been killed during an operation by US special forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BKlDgX

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: IS leader killed in US operation in Syria

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was targeted by special forces in Idlib province, President Trump says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2omt3UN

Brexit negotiators removed 'adequate' from worker rights plan

Worker rights: UK negotiators remove “adequate” from employment and environmental standards enforcement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jr1eSn

Kurt Cobain cardigan sells at auction for $334,000

The olive-green button-up - complete with cigarette burn - has not been washed since Cobain wore it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Q0Xin

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Brexit: 'Fears confirmed' over rights at work, says Labour

But the government says reports that employee rights could be downgraded are "way exaggerated". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pQoLp9

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: US 'conducts operation against IS chief' - US media

Reports come as the White House says President Donald Trump will make a "major statement" on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/367oazT

Essex lorry deaths: Anguish in Vietnam for families of missing

Services for missing relatives, including a 19-year-old woman, are held after 39 bodies were found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NeSMqC

Jokowi and Subianto: Why Indonesia's leader went from scorn to selfies

When Indonesia's president put his former rival in government many were left confused and concerned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3499q1N

Chile protests: president sacks whole cabinet after protests

President Piñera lifts overnight curfews after praising a huge peaceful demonstration in Santiago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JqznBO

Juliet Club: 'I help answer the world's love letters'

The people who spend time writing words of comfort and advice to love-struck people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JpKeMe

Jane Fonda 'inspired by Greta Thunberg'

Actress Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow actor Ted Danson at a climate protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BMVWwq

Argentina election: Economy main issue for voters

With Argentina deep in recession, voters are desperate for a president who can fix the economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31NnXhV

Libya in chaos as endless war rumbles on

For years competing militias, rival governments and foreign players have been battling for control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WiyYqc

Syrian Kurds: 'The world has closed its eyes on us'

Syrian Kurds lament what they view as a betrayal over their US ally pulling out from the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36bfgBi

'The selfie that revealed I was a stolen baby'

Aged 17, Miché Solomon discovered she had two mothers - one real, one false. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pn0CAZ

Ivan Milat: Australia's 'backpacker killer' dies aged 74

Milat murdered seven hitchhikers between 1989 and 1992 and dumped their bodies in a state forest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Xlkf0

California wildfires: New evacuations amid warning over strong winds

Thousands of residents are ordered to leave as extremely strong winds could spread the fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pfVOCY

Iraq protests: Fresh clashes leave five people dead

Protests sweep the country again, a day after dozens of people died in clashes with security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WkyEaO

Vietnamese man's son feared dead in lorry incident

Nguyen Dinh Sat fears his son was among the 39 found dead inside a refrigerated trailer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31LAEde

India yoga: Inspirational teacher V Nanammal dies at 99

V Nanammal, who trained more than a million students, said her health was down to daily yoga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Snafv

Catalonia crisis: Barcelona braces for separatist protest

Organisers call for a peaceful march after the recent rioting in Spain's Catalonia region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345MZuo

Telegraph owners to put newspapers up for sale

Billionaire owners the Barclay twins are reviewing their key assets after slump in papers' profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MOQ2RW

In pictures: Thousands join Pride parade in Taiwan

The event in Taipei is the first to be held since Taiwan legalised same-sex marriage in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pjicLA

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani 'butt dials' NBC reporter

The president's personal lawyer left voicemails in which he spoke about Joe Biden and needing money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JltHsQ

Microsoft pips Amazon for $10bn AI 'Jedi' contract

Microsoft is awarded the lucrative AI deal following a heavily-scrutinised bidding process. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NYtlV

Japan floods: Death toll reaches 10 after heavy rain and landlsides

Torrential rain and mudslides have hit parts of Japan just weeks after Typhoon Hagbis left almost 80 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jjd5C7

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Maria Butina: Russian agent deported from US to Moscow

The 30-year-old pro-gun activist was greeted by her father, and journalists who gave her flowers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BJ7EIj

Chile protests: Aerial footage of protest march

An estimated one million people - over five percent of Chile's population - peacefully marched in Santiago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pTbV9D

US Zimbabwe sanctions: Security minister targeted

Owen Ncube is denied entry by the US over what it calls "gross violations of human rights". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NihtCo

Pentagon chooses Microsoft over Amazon for $10bn 'Jedi' contract

Microsoft is awarded the lucrative "Jedi" deal following a heavily-scrutinised bidding process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32NYtlV via IFTTT

Chile protests: One million join peaceful march for reform

The president says the government has "heard the message" after the march in the capital Santiago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PlrukQ

Police question four suspects over UK lorry deaths

The bodies of eight women and 31 men were found in a lorry trailer in an industrial park in Grays. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NXbqR

California wildfires: Millions warned of possible power cut

An electricity firm says it may have to cut power amid forecasts of a "historic wind event". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31KHWxB

How a social network could save democracy from deadlock

An online tool developed in Taiwan could help defuse political rows across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WginmU

Viewpoint: What the ancient Greeks can teach us about Greta Thunberg trolls

Online abuse of women may seem like a modern issue, but these tactics go back millennia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qJtppb

Islamic State group: Will chaos in Syria allow IS to re-emerge?

Thousands of jihadists held in Kurdish-run detention centres pose a ticking time bomb for the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31J6oiV

Week in Pictures: 19 - 25 October 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2p5dlxN

Error found in UK public finances, official statistics body admits

The Office for National Statistics says the deficit in the year to date could about £1-1.5bn smaller. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Z5K2q

Maria Butina: Russian agent to be released from US prison

Maria Butina, a gun activist who infiltrated US political groups. will be deported back to Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Ns3Xc

Lovesick teen scales German prison wall to see ex-girlfriend

The eighteen-year-old would not take his jailed ex's no for an answer - and broke into the prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2p3S73k

Iran cuts off man's fingers for theft

Amnesty International condemns the punishment at a prison in the city of Sari as "abhorrent". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Na1uqc

US hunter killed by deer he thought he had just shot dead

A hunter in the US state of Arkansas was gored while checking if the animal he shot was dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31L03Ub

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Boeing 737 Max Lion Air crash 'caused by series of failures'

Investigators found faults by Boeing, Lion Air and the pilots led to the crash, which killed 189 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/340jwSj

Boeing 737 Max Lion Air crash 'caused by series of failures'

Investigators found faults by Boeing, Lion Air and the pilots led to the crash, which killed 189 people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/340jwSj

Mobile giants unveil plan to end rural 'not-spots'

The proposed deal with the government aims to get 4G coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/346LFHH via IFTTT

Mobile giants unveil plan to end rural 'not-spots'

The proposed deal with the government aims to get 4G coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/346LFHH

Amazon profits hit by rising shipping costs

Shares in the e-commerce company drop after the firm's profits fall to $2.1bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p1IgLr via IFTTT

Using 'stalkerware' to spy on a colleague's phone

BBC's cyber-security reporter Joe Tidy opens his phone to software commonly used by abusive partners to spy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PiIaK4 via IFTTT

Sudan revolution: Meet the 'Mother of martyrs'

Ahlam Khidir vowed to fight for her son after he was killed in an anti-government protest in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33VENMU

Mueller report probe will be criminal investigation

US Department of Justice investigators can now issue subpoenas for witness testimony and documents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BMMDwh

Isshu Sugawara: Minister quits after gifting melons and crabs to constituents

Japan's election law bans politicians from sending donations to voters in their home constituency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ofweNR

Bolivia elections: Morales officially declared winner

The US, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia call for a second round of elections, as final results come in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2paD2Na

TikTok hits back over China influence claims

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Paris Agreement: Trump confirms US will leave climate accord

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Israel's Benny Gantz tasked with forming coalition government

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Kartarpur corridor: India and Pakistan sign deal on Sikh temple project

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RBS slumps to loss after £900m hit from PPI

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Franco exhumation: Spanish dictator's remains set to be moved

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Lawyers for ex-Nissan boss rail at 'conspiracy'

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Carlos Ghosn lawyers ask court to drop charges against him

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Nusrat Jahan Rafi: Death penalty for 16 who set student on fire

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Turkey Syria offensive: Kurdish girl loses her leg to Turkish bomb

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Mahjong: Police clamp down on China's most loved game

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Rose McGowan sues Weinstein over 'silencing attempts'

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The African-Italians who want to send migrants home

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EPA Grant of Over $475,000 Will Help Prevent Leaks from Underground Storage Tanks in Louisiana

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Fresh doubts about British Steel as bid hopes fade

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Italy flood hits village of Castelletto d'Orba

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North Korean leader orders South's hotels at resort destroyed

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Anglesey nuclear power plant set for planning boost

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Lion Air families told of fatal Boeing 737 crash causes

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Lion Air families told of fatal Boeing 737 crash causes

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Chile crisis: Fearlessness and anger drive protesters

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High Street: How many UK shops have closed?

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Hong Kong formally scraps extradition bill that sparked protests

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Kim Ji-young, Born 1982: Feminist film reignites social tensions in Korea

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Blood pressure pills 'work better at bedtime'

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Trapped in Tripoli: The people stuck in Libya’s civil war

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Are we ready for men to take the pill?

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Shaquille O'Neal backs NBA executive over China dispute

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Chile protests: Piñera announces welfare package

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Shaquille O'Neal backs NBA executive over China dispute

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Hong Kong releases murder suspect who sparked protest crisis

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House Rules: 'Bullied' reality TV star wins payout in Australia

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Far-right 'Proud Boys' jailed over New York City clash with anti-fascists

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Turkey: Which countries export arms to Turkey?

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Russia Africa summit: What's behind Moscow's push into the continent?

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Sourav Ganguly: Can former India captain score big as cricket chief?

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Infosys: India software giant probes whistleblower claims

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Brexit deal: NI firms must declare goods heading to rest of the UK

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Skincare firm Sunday Riley avoids fine for staff's fake reviews

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UK government borrowing up by a fifth over past six months

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Naruhito: Ancient ritual of Japan's emperor ascending throne

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Thailand royal consort: How did Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi fall from grace?

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Bolivia election: Protesters set fire to ballot boxes over disputed result

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Airbnb probed by UK tax authorities

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Xiaomi: The Chinese brand dominating India's smartphone market

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Green number plates planned for electric cars

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Xiaomi: The Chinese brand dominating India's smartphone market

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'Chris Brown lifted my artwork and didn't even credit me'

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Chris the sheep: Merino with famously overgrown fleece dies

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Prince William 'worried' about brother Harry

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Chile protests: Is inequality becoming worse?

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Empress Masako and the pressure of Japan's throne

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Bolivia election: Clashes as Morales appears set for victory

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Canadian election: Trudeau's Liberals 'retain power'

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China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US

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China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US

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Turkey Syria offensive: Some US troops to stay, says Trump

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Naruhito: Japan's emperor to ascend throne in ritual-bound ceremony

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Herman Mashaba: Johannesburg's black mayor resigns over DA race row

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Are electric cars as 'green' as you think?

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Waitrose and John Lewis to stop putting plastic toys in Christmas crackers

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Pica: Pregnancy cravings that make women eat rocks

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Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account Pierre Delecto revealed

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Brexit deal acceptable, says top banker Sir Ian Cheshire

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Elton John app lets concert audiences mix his music

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Black hole scientist Dr Katie Bouman on trolling and teamwork

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Katherine Ryan's boyfriend saves Netflix scripts during burglary

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Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group

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Former Philippines police chief faces drug charges

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India and Pakistan blame each other over Kashmir shelling

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'I lost £4,000 in a call centre scam'

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Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group

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Bolivia elections: Evo Morales to face Carlos Mesa in run-off vote

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Australian newspapers black out front pages in 'secrecy' protest

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Five things to know about Canada's general election

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In Pictures: Sudan's lost Jewish community

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Fire chickens and sea pigs: The artist bringing Chinese words to life

Frankie Huang translates the literal names of Chinese animals into whimsical works of art. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35PTgfk

Romania forest murder as battle over logging turns violent

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Trump 'considers himself in the hospitality business' - Mick Mulvaney

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US troops leaving Syria will go to Iraq, says Pentagon chief

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Madrid taken over by hundreds of sheep for annual festival

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Ghost nets: Tackling a silent killer of the seas

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'I've had to close my business over Brexit uncertainty'

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Thirty mummies in wooden coffins found in Egypt

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Hong Kong: Petrol bombs tossed at police in latest protest

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Bernie Sanders hosts rally in New York following heart attack

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Rikers Island: Tales from inside New York's notorious jail

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Syrians in Brazil: 'I am not a millionaire, but I will be'

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Meet the student who has created African emojis

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Qantas completes test of longest non-stop passenger flight

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Trump abandons plan to host G7 summit at his Miami golf course after criticism

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Brazil environment: Clean-up on beaches affected by oil spill

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The Japanese student who knocked on the wrong door

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Kenya's Brigid Kosgei: School dropout, mother of twins and world record-holder

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Are US billionaires really going to pay more tax?

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Does Zimbabwe have force labour in its diamond mines?

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Elton John: 'I still want my dad's approval'

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The rainforest under a different light

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Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust

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Are US billionaires really going to pay more tax?

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Renamo calls for Mozambique elections to be cancelled

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North Macedonia calls snap election after EU talks setback

France led opposition to opening membership talks with North Macedonia in what many called a mistake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32qH42q

Turkey and Kurdish forces accuse each other of breaking ceasefire

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Libor rigging inquiry shut down by Serious Fraud Office

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Australia knocked out of Rugby World Cup

England are into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 12 years as they ruthlessly dispatch old rivals Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P0rzu9

Iraqi man charged over deaths of migrants heading for Australia

Police said he was part of a smuggling operation which led to the deaths of over 350 people in 2001. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pxHJ3G

Hong Kong protests: NBA fans join anti-China display

Spectators at a US basketball match don t-shirts and masks in support of the Hong Kong protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pCBdZy

Russia dam collapse at Siberia gold mine kills 13

Local officials open a criminal investigation over reports the dam was built illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oLQmaT

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Horses, handshakes and bad edits: The dos and don’ts of political photo-ops

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Nigeria's Buhari saga: The fake wedding, the president and the family feud

Recent events involving Nigeria's President Buhari and his wife hint at tensions in the presidential villa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qjGrth

Chile protests: Unrest in Santiago over metro fare increase

Santiago's metro will be closed for two days after protests against a fare increase turned violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MYQcVo

Swiss election: Why melting Alps could create a green wave

Greens are hoping to come second in Sunday's Swiss elections, eyeing a climate change opportunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Ry9td

'A stray baseball cracked my skull'

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Bolivia election: An uncertain future for Evo Morales

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Exarchia: How Airbnb angered Greek anarchists

Home rentals site Airbnb sparked a heated debate about sustainable tourism in an Athens district known for its radical politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32vg3e7

Is the Trump campaign spending $1m a week on ads?

Elizabeth Warren made the claim and accused Facebook of taking cash, "no questions asked". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35RztfF

After years searching, I found my sister next door

Hillary and Dawn were strangers who shared a driveway - until Hillary made a life-altering discovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oFU9pR

Spikes - and other ways disabled people combat unwanted touching

When Bronwyn Berg found herself being manhandled once again, she decided to add spikes to her wheelchair to prevent a repeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bQ7TD

Yikes! Fox and rodent battle is top wildlife photo

A shot of a predator-prey confrontation wins the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31cbWCs

Yasuke: The mysterious African samurai

Yasuke was entrusted with decapitating his Japanese lord - a huge honour 500 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MGCqH1

The real (and fake) sex lives of Bella Thorne

The actress Bella Thorne opens up about sexuality, pornography, depression and feminism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33zTF3u

Nasa Mars 2020 Mission's MiMi Aung on women in space

At 16, MiMi Aung travelled alone to the US for an education. Now she's a project lead on Nasa's Mars mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nXfGtS

Zhao Ziyang: Purged Chinese Communist reformer is buried

The man who opposed a deadly crackdown on 1989 protests died in 2005 after years under house arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33FxFUN

Dutch farm mystery: Father held as police unpick secret farm 'sect'

Six children appear to have spent nine years in seclusion against their will, say police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32rtjk9

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Typhoon Hagibis: Japan postpones Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade

Japan's Emperor Naruhito will formally ascend to the throne on Tuesday, as rescue efforts continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OUUVKx

'WhatsApp tax' plan dropped in Lebanon

The government announced, then scrapped, a tax on app-based calls amid angry protests over the economy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sQLgH via IFTTT

Turkey Syria offensive: Trump likens conflict to playground fight

The US leader defends his handling of Turkey's offensive as evidence of possible war crimes grows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ptYe0w

El Clasico: Barcelona v Real Madrid postponed because of fears over civil unrest

This month's El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is postponed because of fears of civil unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32qQIC1

Lady Gaga plummets off stage in a fan's arms during Vegas show

The star falls off stage during her Las Vegas show after jumping into a fan's arms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OX1hsM

Sainsbury's to stop selling fireworks

The supermarket is the first to end sales amid calls for a ban to protect pets and the vulnerable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MVUtZI

Robot learns to deliver packages, plus other tech news

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League of Legends: Boss says it's ‘not for casual players’

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James Mattis mocks Donald Trump at gala dinner

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Does Huawei's future lie with India after US ban?

India's massive wireless market could make it critical for the future of the Chinese tech giant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MJQiQA

Trump on Turkish-Kurdish conflict: 'Sometimes you have to let them fight'

President Trump gives his reaction after a ceasefire is agreed in northern Syria to let Kurdish-led forces withdraw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYwps2

Abominable: A DreamWorks movie, a map, and a huge regional row

How a brief scene in a multi-million dollar movie has sparked a regional row between countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MrPxwA

China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations

The world's second largest economy is battling a trade war with the US and slowing domestic demand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IY8jcW

Australian racehorse slaughter allegations prompt investigation

It will examine allegations of animal cruelty, after a television report caused widespread anger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oT7GKP

Fierce Australian dust storm turns day to night in seconds

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China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations

The world's second largest economy is battling a trade war with the US and slowing domestic demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IY8jcW

Catalan protests: Why is Barcelona burning?

Catalonia is set for a general strike on Friday, over the jailing of pro-independence leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2psCbr4

Son of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' captured

The arrest in western Mexico triggers gun battles between security forces and drug cartel members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32pJzSt

Satellites to monitor whale strandings from space

Scientists are developing the techniques to spot mass stranding events from orbit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mqb1Ks

Trump 'celebrating undoing a problem he created'

Democratic Congressman and former Marine officer Seth Moulton on Turkish ceasefire in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0x5Jp

Three investigating loss of phone services

Three says it is experiencing "technical difficulties with voice, text and data". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MLMP4h

Christian Dior apologises to China over map error

The French luxury brand is criticised for using a map of China that excluded Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HdNCI

Tesla gets the go-ahead to build cars in China

The electric carmaker started building its new Gigafactory 3 in Shangahi at the start of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VMCyJ0

Turkish president Erdogan 'threw Trump's Syria letter in bin'

In the letter, the US president told Mr Erdogan: 'Don't be a tough guy! Don't be a fool!' from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32naA97

Leonardo da Vinci feud: The 'earlier' Mona Lisa mystery

A London family is battling an international consortium over a potentially priceless painting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oRxmrp

Three investigating loss of phone services

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North Korea v South Korea: Match was 'like war', says South

"There was a lot of severe swearing," said South Korea's captain Son Heung-min after returning home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bl6HG5

Christian Dior apologises to China over map error

The French luxury brand is criticised for using a map of China that excluded Taiwan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35HdNCI

Plastic pollution: how plastic bags were supposed to help the planet

Family of inventor says they were designed to be reused to stop trees from being destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nVHhMa

Holocaust trial: Former Stutthof guard to go on trial in Germany

Bruno Dey, 93, will go on trial for complicity in mass murder at a Nazi death camp on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MGfZBy

Hong Kong: Hecklers dragged out in new parliament chaos

Security guards drag out opposition lawmakers after another protest against leader Carrie Lam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZ0qnB

India's on a digital sprint that is leaving millions behind

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India's on a digital sprint that is leaving millions behind

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Former Anglican dean jailed for raping boy in Australia

Graeme Lawrence is the second most senior Australian religious figure to be jailed for sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MSfxjM

Chinese diplomats in US must notify state department before meetings and visits

The US state department has said it was merely trying to "level the playing field" with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mom5Yx

O2 launches 5G network in five UK cities and Slough

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Catalan protests: Region's president urges immediate halt to violence

Unrest in the Spanish region continues for a third night after the sentencing of Catalan separatists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VOI12f

Rugby rehabilitation programme for Kenyan prisoners

Inmates in Kenya say playing the sport teaches them discipline and gives them hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWFTQt

Russia's Putin: From pariah to Middle East power broker

Russia's geo-political clout has expanded and it has become the key player in the Middle East. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OVTFGP

Why Poles want more of this man's populist message

Millions of families feel for the first time that the party ruling Poland cares about their dignity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MluCeR

Letter from Africa: How this teenager risked all for a life in limbo

Meeting the family of a young Gambian who ran away to seek his fortune in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33usneW

Why this woman hates to hear about 'big bad wolf'

The leashed beasts may look like large powerful dogs, but they still have the wild heart of a wolf. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32p4q8w

Can a new apple take over the world?

Apple growers in Washington state reckon their new variety, the Cosmic Crisp, will be a global hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qkN8LP

Jennifer Aniston posts snap of Friends cast reunion

The actress makes a possibly record-breaking Instagram debut with a selfie with her former co-stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VJkoIj

Four Bulgarians arrested over football racist abuse

Four Bulgarian football fans suspected of subjecting black England players to racist abuse are detained following police raids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BhKska

Deadly parasite 'jumped' from gorilla to humans

Discovery of mutation 50,000 years ago could help in the fight against malaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OPrVDZ

Primavera festival goes paperless with switch to mobile-only tickets

The Spanish festival hopes to combat touts by adopting a mobile-only ticket policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qitvEa

Asos profits plunge in 'disappointing' year

The online fashion retailer blames "challenging" growth and warehouse problems for its weak performance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Bhh84

Why scientists are ‘listening’ to the Matterhorn

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Luton airport expansion 'reckless and irresponsible'

A second consultation into expansion at Luton Airport opens today and includes plans for a second terminal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VKv89a

Harry Dunn: Donald Trump meets with parents at the White House

Harry Dunn's mother said Mr Trump held her hand and said he would "try to push this from a different angle". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MNQrCz

SOS spotted on camera saves missing Australian camper

Missing for days, Deborah Pilgrim was rescued after a man performed a remote check on his property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IUdHO9

Fortnite Chapter 2: First glimpse of new season after map wiped out by asteroid

Season 11 or Chapter 2 is now live with a new map and updated gameplay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33twRSQ

Google chief: I'd disclose smart speakers before guests enter my home

Rick Osterloh suggests house guests have the right to know smart speakers are in use before entering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qgwlti

Brexit: What can the UK learn from Norway's EU border?

Norway's border with Sweden – and the EU – is a potential hotspot for smugglers. How is it policed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2plQde2

Democratic debate: Elizabeth Warren evades question about tax rises

New front-runner Elizabeth Warren was on the defensive over how she would pay for her spending plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VIRqIz

Turkey-Syria offensive: Erdogan rejects US ceasefire call

The Turkish president says the operation will achieve its objectives, despite growing US pressure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33yTw0g

Chaos as Hong Kong's Carrie Lam tries to give 'state of the union'

City leader Carrie Lam's 'state of the union' address dissolves into chaos as legislators protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITOtiS

Kim Jong-un: North Korean leader rides horse up sacred mountain

Pictures released by state media show Kim Jong-un galloping on a white horse across Mount Paektu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35EElVh

Hong Kong protests: US lawmakers pass Human Rights and Democracy Act

The House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind Hong Kong's protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IUE6vz

My way to stop boardroom infighting

CEO Gordon Wilson says his way to stop execs infighting is for people to open up about themselves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MgxGJ3

Viewpoint: Syria could be beginning of end for Trump

Syria is a disaster of the president's own making and could cost him the election, says PJ Crowley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Cdkj8

Democratic front-runners are tested in TV debate

Joe Biden is under siege, Bernie Sanders is recovering from a heart attack, and Elizabeth Warren may face new scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MIDytI

Mexico: Army deployed after police killed in ambush

Monday's attack in the western Michoacán state is blamed on a powerful drug cartel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONziM9

Indian skyscrapers to be brought down in controlled implosions

Thousands of people will watch their homes implode in southern India after a high court ruling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32l52Mq

The world's first artificial womb for humans

Doctors in the Netherlands say they are within 10 years of creating a 'second' womb for premature babies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VOFR2n

Netflix sued in interrogation technique row

The company behind an interrogation technique is suing Netflix and director Ava DuVernay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MLrrft

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'Tortured' and shackled pupils freed from Nigerian Islamic school

Police find 67 pupils with chains on their ankles at an Islamic boarding school in the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OM1M8S

Trump inquiry: Bolton called Giuliani a hand grenade, ex-official says

John Bolton likened the lawyer's efforts to pressure Ukraine to a “drug deal”, lawmakers hear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OOfQyU

Harley-Davidson puts the brakes on electric bike

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Thomas Cook ex-boss defends £500,000 bonus payment

Peter Fankhauser says he was not solely at fault for the firm's collapse but will reconsider the reward. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oHRL20

UK jobs market 'shows signs of slowing'

Earnings continue to outstrip inflation, but the unemployment rate shows a slight rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IR3Fxr

Death threats for cryptocurrency 'scam' whistleblower

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Electronic devices 'need to use recycled plastic'

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Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust

A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IQH5oO via IFTTT

Typhoon Hagibis: Homeless men denied shelter in middle of typhoon

The case has caused huge debate in Japan - and now the prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has weighed in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31jc2YS

Neil Woodford's flagship fund to be wound up

Withdrawals from the Woodford Equity Income Fund have been frozen since early June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OJO2M5

Car financing crackdown 'to save drivers £165m'

The UK's financial regulator plans to ban the way some car dealers earn commission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MFmJQs

Pharrell says he's 'embarrassed' by Blurred Lines lyrics

The singer says the backlash made him realise some of his songs "catered" to a "chauvinist culture". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nMpVkN

US treasury chief Mnuchin in China tariff warning

Tariffs on $156bn of Chinese goods will be imposed if a trade deal is not finalised by December, Steve Mnuchin says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35xPBmf

Esther Duflo: 'Nobel Prize will be a megaphone'

The joint winner of the economics prize tells the BBC her work is not rocket science. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qeYLnv

US police officer charged over bedroom shooting

Aaron Dean is charged with murder over the shooting of Atatiana Jefferson in her home in Fort Worth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRt2PP

Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo share Booker Prize

Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo become the first authors to jointly win the Booker Prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OIYuDz

Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust

A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IQH5oO

North v South Korea: Welcome to the world's strangest football derby

North and South Korea are set to play a World Cup qualifier just as relations are at a new low. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31hfxPu

'Islamic State' children: How do they get home?

Returning foreign children from detention camps in Syria involves legal and political obstacles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BdpKSw

Moratorium Day: The day that millions of Americans marched

On 15 October 1969, millions of people in the US marched to call for an end to the Vietnam War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bnhbox

British holidaymakers 'traumatised' after arrest at US border

The young couple are being held in an immigration centre with their three-month-old baby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bzasd

Euro 2020: Uefa probes Turkey footballers' military salute

Players salute their nation's troops fighting in Syria during an international match with Albania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nLpN55

Nobel economics prize awarded for work on global poverty

Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer win this year's Nobel prize for economics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MDpnG9

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Vietnam pulls Abominable film over South China Sea map

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Vodafone error sees customers hit by thousands in charges

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K-pop star Sulli found dead aged 25

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Paris police killings: Five arrested over knife attack

They are said to have links to the man who killed four colleagues at the Paris police HQ on 3 October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31gTI2C

Newborn girl found alive in shallow grave in India

Police say they are are looking for the parents of the newborn and trying to find out who buried her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35AsJSX

Vodafone error sees customers hit by thousands in charges

Customers abroad have been hit with thousands of pounds of charges and been unable to use their phones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VGrwF2

Trump 2020 campaign disavows parody media massacre video

The video shows a Trump figure attacking figures tagged with names of news groups like the BBC and CNN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31jQ2xi

Kashmir conflict: Mobile services restored after 72 days

After 72 days, millions of mobiles have once again become operational in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OMj71M

How tech changed the way DreamWorks animates

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Budget date revealed by chancellor Sajid Javid

Chancellor Sajid Javid says it will be the UK's first Budget after leaving the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/316Iais

Fortnite: Map blown up and replaced with black hole

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Robotic inspectors developed to fix wind farms

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David Eastman: Australian wrongfully jailed for 19 years wins payout

David Eastman was acquitted last year of killing one of Australia’s most senior police officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OKYYsB

Cooking gas cylinder blast kills 10 in India

The blast took place in a two-storey home in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2peUkZt

Ecuador withdraws fuel subsidy ban in deal to stop protests

An agreement is struck after talks in Quito between the government and indigenous leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IPgmsv

Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys 110,000 rescuers after worst storm in decades

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Canadian PM Trudeau shrugs off security threat

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Spain braced for verdict in Catalan separatists' trial

Twelve politicians and activists face sedition charges over an independence referendum in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oDZU7B

The British girl who went to meet her death row pen pal

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Poland election: Governing party claims victory after exit poll

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Chennai Connect: On Xi-Modi informal summit

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Prize for peace: On Nobel for Ethiopia PM

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Turkey-Syria offensive: US 'to evacuate 1,000 troops' as Turkey advances

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Hunter Biden to step down from China board amid Trump attacks

The move by the son of former US Vice-President Joe Biden follows attacks by President Donald Trump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2otASbr

Ottmar Hitzfeld Stadium: What's it like to play at Europe's 'highest' football stadium?

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Hunter Biden to step down from China board amid Trump attacks

The move by the son of former US Vice-President Joe Biden follows attacks by President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2otASbr

Brigid Kosgei breaks Paula Radcliffe's women's marathon record

Brigid Kosgei claims a new women's marathon world record in Chicago, beating the time set by Britain's Paula Radcliffe in 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MaUdqx

Coco Gauff wins first WTA title beating Jelena Ostapenko in Linz Open final

Coco Gauff wins her first WTA title by beating former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 1-6 6-2 in the Linz Open final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B4eNTp

Typhoon Hagibis: Rescuers deployed in wake of deadly storm

Troops and rescue workers are battling flooding and landslides after the strongest storm to hit Japan in 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VHslgX

Simone Biles wins record 24th world medal

Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history by winning her 24th medal with gold on the balance beam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qa0SsK

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Black woman shot dead by Texas police through bedroom window

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Tunisia election: Nabil Karoui and Kais Saied vie for presidency

Tunisians are choosing between a flamboyant media mogul, and a law professor nicknamed "the robot". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MbPjtK

Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys military rescuers as deadly storm hits

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Marvel Comics at 80: From bankruptcy threat to billions at the box office

Marvel is celebrating 80 years of making comics and its rise to one of Hollywood's biggest names. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MkTVfO

Scratched images explore Australia's past

Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her latest project exploring Australia's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35mwLyl

'Somebody answered my dead brother's number'

Ruth Murray wanted to stay connected to her late brother but then a stranger answered his phone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/313Vzrp

The blind and visually impaired women checking for breast cancer

In an innovative project in Colombia, blind and visually impaired women check for signs of breast cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3239kbe

‘I take out anger and sadness through art’

Amina Art Ansari, whose paintings hang in Windsor Castle, has set up an art studio in Islamabad where she uses art therapy to help her students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OIxfsQ

Your pictures on the theme of 'street art'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "street art". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/327jg3m

Seeking a music star in Rwanda... and finding one

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Thomas Cook collapse a big threat to Spain's tourist industry

The sudden demise of Thomas Cook has left the tour industry and its staff in limbo in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHOhDq

Can Rugby Union’s top tier be broken?

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Turkey Syria offensive: Guarding IS prisons no longer a priority, say Kurds

Kurdish forces under attack from Turkey in Syria say they need to focus on protecting their cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VDaE1W

Typhoon Hagibis: Two feared dead in Japanese storm

Two people are thought to have died and dozens have been injured as Typoon Hagibis hits Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/329xVuV

Ecuador protests: Unrest continues over fuel price hikes

Ecuador sees another day of unrest as protests continue in Quito over the government fuel price hikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oDEB61

Burkina Faso mosque attack kills 15 worshippers

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Parachutist hits lamppost on Spain's national day in Madrid

Luis Fernando Pozo was not badly hurt and later met the royal family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2McoZj8

Blizzard bosses reduce gamer's ban and release prize money

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Neighbours creator Reg Watson dies aged 93

Former stars of the popular soap opera pay tribute to "a legend" and a "pioneer of drama". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MF9ZZQ

India's Narendra Modi's litter picking 'plog' on beach

The Indian Prime Minister launched a 'clean India' campaign in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OIiRAC

Turkey Syria offensive: Fierce battle rages in Ras al-Ain

Turkish forces say they have seized Ras al-Ain as they press the offensive against Kurdish forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IImQJy

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Eliud Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon mark by 20 seconds

Eliud Kipchoge becomes the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, beating the mark by 20 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIUDm5

Robert Forster: Jackie Brown star dies aged 78

The Oscar-nominated actor died of brain cancer in Los Angeles on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32a96iC

Hanoi Train Street: 'I think my home is very special'

Authorities have shut down cafes and banned crowds at one of the city's most popular tourist spots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nJsDaM

Turning Paris's underground car parks into mushrooms farms

Paris is renovating many of its underground car parks and some are now growing mushrooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35qGaF5

Turkey Syria offensive: US builds pressure to halt incursion against Kurds

Washington warns of sanctions unless the advance into Syria stops, but Ankara vows to press on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MxcAFn

Kevin McAleenan: US Homeland Security chief steps down

Kevin McAleenan was the fourth person to head the agency and oversaw Donald Trump's border policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nIjUFK

'Sex for grades': Undercover in West African universities

What happens behind closed doors at some of West Africa’s most prestigious universities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335PZGs

Tattoos in Japan: The eye-watering art thousands cross the world for

Once the sign of a hardened criminal, Japan’s taboo tattoos are winning a legion of new foreign fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31XhdPh

India's nine-year-old skateboarding sensation

Kamali is starring in a short film about her life, which has been selected for next year's Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oYAMbC

Butterflies, birds and zebras: The magic of animal motion

Shortlisted entries for the Royal Society of Biology Photography Competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LQMjCC

The week in pictures

A selection of some of the most striking news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M81l7j

Haiti unrest: Protesters forced back from president's home

The death of a prominent journalist inflames violent protests calling on Jovenel Moïse to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/311QDU4

Fadak Alfayadh: The refugee who wants to meet you

Fadak Alfayadh felt increasingly unwelcome in Australia as a young migrant - and it set her on a mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/318sawr

Deal reached 'in principle' for Wrightbus sale

Bidder Jo Bamford says agreement has been reached "for the Wrightbus factory and land". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VF2zKs

Few convinced by Apple's case for Hong Kong app removal

Apple's removal of an app used to track Hong Kong police leads to claims it was bowing to Beijing pressure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B3TQaY

Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wins

Ethiopia's prime minister - who made peace with bitter foe Eritrea - wins the Nobel Peace Prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B12uaf

Google pulls Hong Kong protestor game from store

Another company faces a boycott for banning an esports player who supported the protestors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M48fu8 via IFTTT

Google pulls Hong Kong protestor game from store

Another company faces a boycott for banning an esports player who supported the protestors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M48fu8

Tunisia election: The 'robot' and the pasta magnate freed from jail

Some are calling Tunisia's Sunday run-off election a "catastrophe" after two outsiders emerged from the first round. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VxIF3O

Can the world's largest HMV store work in a digital age?

Will HMV Vault in Birmingham become the "Nirvana for music and film fans" the firm hopes for? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vvwd4J

Turkey Syria offensive: Dozens killed as assault continues

Dozens of fighters from the Kurdish-led SDF are reported killed and the first Turkish soldier dies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q4gyOa

Iranian oil tanker on fire after explosion off Saudi coast - reports

Reports say oil is spilling into the Red Sea following an explosion on the tanker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32iyNNO

Trump optimistic about US-China trade talks

Markets have edged higher amid renewed optimism over the talks, despite diplomatic tensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/327DKZQ

Why Starbucks? The brands being attacked in Hong Kong

For Hong Kong businesses, voicing support for China or the police can make them a target. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31584mz

Canada election: Key takeaways from the final leaders' debate

Will this debate break the deadlock between Justin Trudeau's Liberals and the Conservatives? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OyG88a

Why Starbucks? The brands being attacked in Hong Kong

For Hong Kong businesses, voicing support for China or the police can make them a target. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31584mz

Kmart abduction case: Australian jailed for molesting girl

The man molested a seven-year-old girl after luring her away from the toy aisle of a Kmart store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oneoZD

F1 qualifying postponed in Japan as typhoon nears

Formula 1 has cancelled all activities at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday as a result of the threat of Typhoon Hagibis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35nXavF

Ecuador protesters take eight police officers hostage

Demonstrators paraded the seven police men and one police woman on a stage amid nationwide protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MB8wnk

Few convinced by Apple's case for Hong Kong app removal

Apple's removal of an app used to track Hong Kong police leads to claims it was bowing to Beijing pressure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B3TQaY via IFTTT

Trump optimistic about US-China trade talks

Markets have edged higher amid renewed optimism over the talks, despite diplomatic tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/327DKZQ

Tashpolat Tiyip: The Uighur leading geographer who vanished in China

Friends say Tashpolat Tiyip's secret prosecution is part of a wider crackdown on Uighur intellectuals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35oFGiC

Shocked Germans face new outbreak of far-right terror

Jewish people in Halle told the BBC they experience anti-Semitic abuse and false promises from politicians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33uWoLN

Holy tech! Churches try new ways to connect

Churches are increasingly using social media and specialist software to help their congregations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IG2ReA

Few convinced by Apple's case for Hong Kong app removal

Apple's removal of an app used to track Hong Kong police leads to claims it was bowing to Beijing pressure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B3TQaY

US Republicans seek sanctions on Turkey over Syria

"I hope we can mediate," Donald Trump says, as concerns grow in the US over Turkey's move into Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/318qnr4

Wrightbus: Jeff Wright unable to reach deal to sell Ballymena firm

Jeff Wright says the failure of Bamford's Ryse Hydrogen to complete purchase "deeply regrettable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M4qYWx

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Germany shooting: 2,200 people watched on Twitch

Twitch says a gunman's video was watched by more than 2,200 people before it was removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VsIvKY via IFTTT

Turkey Syria offensive: Heavy fighting on second day of assault

Tens of thousands of people flee as the operation in Kurdish-held areas enters its second day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3234hrt

Germany shooting: Jewish group criticises police 'negligence'

Police were not guarding the synagogue attacked in Halle - yet it was Yom Kippur, a major festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M3WtA7

British IS fighters taken into US custody, says Trump

The so-called IS Beatles - who grew up in the UK - are at a secure location, President Trump says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/324totI

Wiranto: Indonesia security minster stabbed by 'IS radical'

The 72-year-old - a former head of Indonesia's military - suffers "two deep wounds" to his stomach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nxFegZ

Nigeria seeks anti-sexual harassment law after BBC #SexForGrades film

The bill follows a BBC film that exposed alleged sexual misconduct at universities in West Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AWBCrR

New design for Britain's most-forged banknote

The Bank of England says the new £20 note featuring artist JMW Turner will enter circulation in February. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OzwjH5

UK economy shows surprise contraction in August

The economy contracted by 0.1% in August, but is still expected to avoid a recession. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33jsp9c

Apple drops Hong Kong police-tracking app used by protesters

The company says the app has been used to target and ambush police and to threaten public safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AX8j8H via IFTTT

Ninja student gets top marks for writing essay in invisible ink

Eimi Haga handed in what looked like a blank sheet of paper - but left her professor a crucial clue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B0hk0G

Apple drops Hong Kong police-tracking app used by protesters

The company says the app has been used to target and ambush police and to threaten public safety. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AX8j8H

US-China trade talks to resume amid diplomatic tension

Without progress at the talks, the US will increase tariffs on $250bn worth of Chinese goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mu5pOc

China NBA: How one tweet derailed the NBA's China game plan

China's outrage shows the tricky balance for companies operating there and perceptions back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33hHp7G

Manila transport crisis: Commuters outraged by 'leave earlier' advice

In one of the world's most gridlocked cities, the president's spokesman says: "Leave earlier." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OyV1r1

If pain was an object, what would it look like?

US photographer Justin J Wee has chronic back pain and uses images to depict living with pain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nwweIZ