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Afghanistan war: Trump got written briefing on 'Russia bounties', reports say

The president received details this year about the killing of US troops in Afghanistan, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eNSKCx

Johnny Mandel: Michael Buble leads tributes to 'genius' Mash composer

The Oscar and Grammy-winner also wrote The Shadow of Your Smile and Emily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dPkwgG

France's oldest nuclear plant Fessenheim shuts down

Fessenheim on the Rhine provided thousands of jobs but activists had long called for it to close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YIbnCq

Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VxTAM9

Hachalu Hundessa: Popular Ethiopian protest singer shot dead

Hachalu Hundessa sang about the plight of the Oromo ethnic group, which partly inspired protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VscC6A

Koalas face extinction in New South Wales by 2050, report finds

Populations will be ravaged by habitat loss and climate change without urgent action, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31tMbkP

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Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VxTAM9 via IFTTT

Cineworld delays reopening of UK cinemas to 31 July

The cinema chain said it's pushed back the opening date to tie in with upcoming movie releases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38aJHt0

Shell takes $22bn assets hit over low oil prices

It expects oil to change hands at $60 per barrel in the long term and to be priced at $35 this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dLS2of

Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zm6DRR

Coronavirus: UK economic hit worse than first thought

The economy contracted by more than first estimated between January and March, revised figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BokXBl

Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold

The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zgkucw

YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels

The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIj2KI via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Human trial of India vaccine in July

This is the first Indian vaccine and developed from a weakened strain of the virus isolated locally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gaphmv

YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels

The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NIj2KI

China passes controversial Hong Kong security law

Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dM0xzA

Montana DEQ to assume Operation and Maintenance responsibilities for Libby Superfund Site Operable Units 4 and 7

Montana DEQ to assume Operation and Maintenance responsibilities for Libby Superfund Site Operable Units 4 and 7 Region 08 Libby, Mont. — Only July 1, 2020, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will assume Operations and Maintenance (O&M) responsibilities from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Operable Units 4 and 7 at the Libby Superfund Site . Published June 29, 2020 at 09:30AM Read more

Coronavirus-hit Arizona reverses course on reopening

Arizona emerges as a new US virus epicentre, joining other Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BTFqOh

Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm

Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ieIhlP

Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country

Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa's expulsion comes after the EU placed sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YJzvV9

Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm

Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ieIhlP

Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?

Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CUcmH9

Argentina and Brazil crops threatened by locust swarm

The insects have already caused damage to crops in Paraguay and could head for Uruguay next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VvSctz

How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zy4d2X

How hackers extorted $1.14m from US university

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zy4d2X

Nornickel: Russia probes new pollution at Arctic mining firm

Workers are suspended after waste water, said to contain heavy metals, was pumped into the wilderness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CLFRux

Syria faces mass starvation or mass exodus without more aid, WFP says

A million Syrians are severely food insecure and some are already dying, the head of the WFP warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zkg843

Christie's urged to cancel auction of 'looted' Nigerian artefacts

A historian says they were taken from shrines in south-eastern Nigeria during the 1960s civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31mpWxc

How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zy4d2X via IFTTT

Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'

The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dH94U8 via IFTTT

Gambling watchdog 'toothless' in helping vulnerable, MPs say

A report from MPs also criticise the regulator's approach to preventing problem gambling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38eGb0O

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Children in Syria IS camps 'a time bomb'

The Islamic State group says it will try to free women and children from detention camps in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vstom6

Beyoncé: Vote like our life depends on it

The star highlights racial injustices as she accepts a BET honour for her humanitarian work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJh9cu

In pictures: Huge Nevada wildfire turns Las Vegas sky red

The fire in Mount Charleston, Nevada, engulfed about 5,000 acres (20 sq km) within an afternoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZmAN7J

Hi-tech greenhouses to supply UK stores with food

Warming greenhouses will use AI and waste heat from water treatment works in a world-first. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VpuZsH via IFTTT

Lookers fraud probe reveals £19m hole in accounts

The struggling car dealership found profits were overstated for several years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3891u3y

'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'

How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NEJIM8

Pakistan attack: 'Gunmen killed' in raid on stock exchange in Karachi

Armed men storm the country's financial hub, killing at least two before police shoot them dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZbCuEI

Brexit: Where are we now?

It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dEEqeo

Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi

Gunmen attack the Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi, with local media reporting a number of people killed or wounded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZbCuEI

Coronavirus: Restaurants are 'hurting', says Deliveroo boss

Chief executive Will Shu told the BBC that there will be "a long period of socially-distanced dining". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gjN1F9

Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing

It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gb1oLR

Singapore hands out coronavirus tracing devices

The government's TraceTogether tokens are aimed at people who do not have smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/387slNC via IFTTT

How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic

Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbHMap

Russia denies its nuclear plants are source of radiation leak

Scandinavian states have reported elevated, but not dangerous, radiation levels in the atmosphere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZhssSH

Letter and spirit: On new domicile rules in J&K

Opposition to the new domicile rules in J&K is rooted in old fears and new suspicions from The Hindu - Editorial https://ift.tt/3eJSFzN

Brief reprieve: On Pakistan and the terror financing watchdog

Pakistan has bought time, but it cannot back away from its commitments to the FATF from The Hindu - Editorial https://ift.tt/2NC6dBx

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zj1g68 via IFTTT

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zj1g68

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zj1g68

Taiwan stages LGBT pride parade 'for the world'

Taiwan has escaped the worst of the pandemic while hundreds of parades around the world have been axed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NEmc26

Brief reprieve

Pakistan has bought time, but it cannot back away from its commitments to the FATF from The Hindu - Editorial https://ift.tt/2ZfJtfX

Coronavirus: Number of Covid-19 infections tops 10m worldwide

The virus, which has led to almost 500,000 deaths, is spreading rapidly in many parts of the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31oUYED

Coronavirus: Delta to extend caps on passenger numbers

The airline has been capping the numbers on board its flights to no more than 60% of capacity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i7YFnV

Boeing set for critical 737 Max flight tests

US regulators may start tests this week as Boeing bids to clear a milestone for the crisis-hit aircraft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZkgAiC

Boeing set for critical 737 Max flight tests

US regulators may start tests this week as Boeing bids to clear a milestone for the crisis-hit aircraft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZkgAiC

Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'

The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dH94U8

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Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president after historic win

The opposition candidate won nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpvPG8

Mississippi moves to strip Confederate emblem from state flag

The southern state of Mississippi is the last in the US to feature the emblem on its flag. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpKa5b

Coronavirus: PM 'will not return to austerity of 10 years ago'

Boris Johnson is to set out his plans for a post-lockdown economic recovery in a speech next week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BgFWGm

Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne on her double helping of political movies

Rose Byrne plays a political shark and a feminist icon in two new productions about to hit the small screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZiSOng

Coronavirus: How Delhi 'wasted' lockdown to become India's biggest hotspot

India's capital now has the country's highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eGDJCC

Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops

US reports say a Russian intelligence unit offered rewards for killing US and allied troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YBQ45s

Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action

The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31oZeEg

Coronavirus: The foods we are all eating during lockdown

During the coronavirus lockdown our eating habits have changed, so who has been benefiting from it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YDA9mW

Being black in business is being 'on your own'

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to widen America's longstanding economic disparities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NGMYGN

Malawi opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic poll rerun

Lazarus Chakwera wins nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent and become Malawi's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/388Huya

Princeton to remove Woodrow Wilson's name from policy school

The prestigious US university says Woodrow Wilson's racist views made him "an inappropriate namesake". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AaevgN

Galwan Valley: China to use martial art trainers after India border clash

The move follows deadly fighting between Indian and Chinese troops in an area where guns are banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dJ0ww1

Mexico launches raids after assassination attempt of police chief

Three people were killed in Friday's extremely violent ambush but Mexico's police chief survived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dHLiHI

India locusts: Swarm sweeps into Delhi suburb Gurgaon

Parts of Delhi are placed on alert and residents are forced to close windows and doors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VqeM6O

Coronavirus: Florida and Texas reverse reopening as infections surge

Florida and Texas reverse moves to reopen business as total cases across the US are set to hit 2.5m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g52F73

Yemen crisis: Five years of hunger, five years of war

Yemen's humanitarian crisis is worsening as coronavirus compounds the impact of the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eGC9Ar

Coronavirus: Holiday bookings 'explode' as travel restrictions ease

Britons will be able to visit some European countries without self-isolating on their return. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31zcFBF

ICYMI: Dog goggles and a plant audience

Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VltnQH

Coronavirus: Delhi struggles to cope with Covid-19 surge

As cases soar in India's capital, its chief minister warns of health care shortages and more deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i5h2tL

Narriearra: New South Wales creates national park for rare species

Narriearra station is the largest purchase of private land for conservation in New South Wales history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eFL6Km

Electric plane's 'milestone' first UK test flight at Cranfield

The six-seater is powered by hydrogen and is said to be Europe's largest emission-free aircraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B6lmZm via IFTTT

First Viking ship excavation in a century begins in Norway

Just three other well-preserved vessels from the period have been discovered in the Scandinavian country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VnUVF7

Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

The drinks maker condemns racism, and demands greater accountability and transparency from platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g7aRnp via IFTTT

Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

The drinks maker condemns racism, and demands greater accountability and transparency from platforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g7aRnp

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Milton Glaser: Graphic designer behind 'I ♥ NY' logo dies aged 91

Milton Glaser also created a famous poster of Bob Dylan and co-founded New York magazine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDhjlN

Jeyaraj and Fenix: Outrage mounts over India police custodial deaths

The two men died after allegedly being tortured in police custody, raising calls for justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dCGa7K

Poles in UK fear Brexit and Covid may end 'British Dream' hopes

Should I stay or should I go is the top question for many Polish people in the UK, says one charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31kihzj

Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour

The decision by the US comedy show follows years of criticism over a white actor playing an Indian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z80lW0

Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'

Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B7oHr4 via IFTTT

Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'

"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BFqL9E

US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong security law

The sanctions aim to punish Beijing over a planned security law that could erode Hong Kong's autonomy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i3LynP

Yemen: Coronavirus aid loss 'harming millions of children'

"Huge shortfalls" in aid due to coronavirus could lead to mass starvation, UN charity warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BIVYsg

Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered

US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dxQRZh

Imran Khan criticised after calling Osama Bin Laden a 'martyr'

Pakistan's opposition rounds on PM Imran Khan, who said the US "martyred" the 9/11 mastermind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VjqhNp

Coronavirus: Sweden says WHO made 'total mistake' by including it in warning

Sweden's state epidemiologist says the agency misinterpreted data underpinning alarm over infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/385BKVG

Coronavirus in Kenya: Police kill three in motorcycle taxi protest

The police order the arrest of the officers involved, as they come under scrutiny for excessive force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CDMXRL

Adelie Foods collapse: 'I just don't know when I'm going to get work'

Workers speak out after losing their jobs at one of Britain's largest sandwich-making firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eDQWfl

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Obamacare: Trump asks Supreme Court to invalidate Affordable Care Act

The US president launches a new legal challenge to his predecessor's signature law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ba6M2I

Virgin Australia to fly again with new US owner Bain Capital

The struggling airline was pushed into administration by Australia's pandemic travel ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CIGSDO

George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ny1X5U

Nascar releases photo of noose found in garage

Nascar said it was right to fear a hate crime had been committed against driver Bubba Wallace, which was later dismissed after an FBI investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/385V7xZ

'Stop using our pain to attract black consumers'

Some brands have been accused of jumping on the Black Lives Matter bandwagon just to sell their products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3euTRXH

Twitch starts banning users over abuse

Users had boycotted the site, saying sexual abuse accusations weren't being taken seriously. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NvdyCL via IFTTT

Shopping centre giant Intu likely to appoint administrators

Intu, owner of the Trafford, Braehead and Lakeside shopping centres, has been in funding talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g4uEDX

Tesco shoppers buying more during fewer trips

The supermarket says that in the three months to May, the number of trips fell by nearly a third. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A2Nwng

Shaoquett Moselmane: Australian lawmaker's office raided 'amid China probe'

The state politician's office is the subject of an investigation by police and intelligence officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B2dkRd

Coronavirus: Singapore bans Britons for lockdown 'bar crawl'

The men, who visited three bars in 45 minutes, have been banned from working in Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YxDtjy

US House sweeping passes police reform bill

The White House has threatened to veto the measure, which Senate Republicans reject as an overreach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bb4Xmh

Virgin Australia to fly again with new US owner Bain Capital

The struggling airline was pushed into administration by Australia's pandemic travel ban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CIGSDO

George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ny1X5U via IFTTT

George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ny1X5U

Che Guevara's birthplace put up for sale

The flat where the revolutionary icon tired out his first steps is in Argentina's city of Rosario. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ip24Q

Summer holidays: 'We're not really going anywhere'

People tell the BBC what they plan to do about their holidays this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BaSQWk

Norton Motorcycles: Former owner told to repay millions

Stuart Garner "acted dishonestly" as a pension scheme trustee, the Pensions Ombudsman finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BzNuDU

Massive Saharan dust cloud shrouds the Caribbean

The cloud has swept from Africa over the Atlantic, affecting Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dy6a4n

Mary Jackson: Nasa to name HQ after first black female engineer

Mary Jackson was among the African-American women whose story was told in the film Hidden Figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dy0G9N

Coronavirus: Australia sends 1,000 army personnel to Victoria to fight outbreak

The unprecedented move comes after the south-eastern state saw a spike in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YucZQ6

Britain's 'blindingly cool' engineering innovation

Conceptual still-life photographer Ted Humble-Smith celebrates 50 years of world-beating technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31cBx1B via IFTTT

Many European countries set to be exempt from quarantine

The UK looks set to exempt France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and several other European countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fXSsZU

Coronavirus: ‘I’m frustrated we can’t re-open’

Trampoline parks owner says, "I’m frustrated we can’t reopen when pubs and restaurants can". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AYndiN

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Russians vote on Putin's reforms to constitution

The changes would enable the Russian leader to serve two more terms and stay in power until 2036. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A7bIoM

Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story

Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ytm77x via IFTTT

Mitie-Interserve deal creates outsourced services giant

Mitie will buy the support services arm of rival Interserve for £271m, creating a "UK champion". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31eVCUZ

Coronavirus: US Secret Service staff self-isolating after Trump rally

Two involved in President Donald Trump's event in Tulsa reportedly tested positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i0MhpW

Iran arrests men for 'selling babies on Instagram'

The children, one of whom was 20 days old, were allegedly being sold for between $2,000 and $2,500. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAQyje via IFTTT

Royal Mail set to cut 2,000 manager jobs

The postal service was already in serious financial difficulties before the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VgzeHk

Nurseries warn of 'mass closures' as lockdown lifts

England's nurseries and pre-schools warn of huge losses and mass closures without government intervention. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A1FaMJ

Increase car taxes to help climate, advisers say

Car taxes should increase to help fund the battle against climate change, government advisers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A4R6NS

Four numbers that explain impact of George Floyd

The 30 days since his death have seen new policies, Confederate statues removed and countless other changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hZJfCf

Roundup: Bayer to pay $10.9bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

The chemical giant is settling almost 100,000 US lawsuits from users of its popular Roundup herbicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A5UdFk

Roundup: Bayer to pay $10.9bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

The chemical giant is settling almost 100,000 US lawsuits from users of its popular Roundup herbicide. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A5UdFk

Jessi Combs: US racing driver given female speed record in 2019 fatal crash

Jessi Combs is awarded the fastest land-speed record by a female, a feat she died trying to achieve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nr2oPv

Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic

The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A1KOhT

Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic

The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A1KOhT

Olympus quits camera business after 84 years

Once a huge camera-maker, it is looking to carve off that part of its business and focus elsewhere. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtcU94

Coronavirus: Swissport set to halve its UK workforce

More than 4,500 jobs could be lost at the ground handling firm due to coronavirus effects on air travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ev9bU1

Mel Gibson and Winona Ryder at odds over anti-Semitism claims

Winona Ryder claims Mel Gibson used the term "oven dodger", which he says is "100% untrue". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31aIPD6

Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VcSogS via IFTTT

Demand soars for Naked Wines and home cooking ingredients

Naked Wines and Mr Kipling-maker Premier Foods see revenues jump amid stockpiling and home cooking demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3euvjy3

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Coronavirus: EU considers barring Americans from travel list

The EU aims to start reopening external borders on 1 July, but US travellers may have to wait. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWFXQo

Steve Bing: Film producer took his own life, coroner says

Sir Mick Jagger pays tribute to the filmmaker and philanthropist, who died this week aged 55. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duhgaq

Pakistan plane crash was 'human error' - initial report

An initial report into the disaster - which killed 97 people - blames the pilots and controller. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eAYoYQ

Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VcSogS

Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VcSogS

ABC job cuts: Australian public broadcaster to shed 250 staff

Staff will be shed across "every division" to meet recent budget cuts by the government, the ABC says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37TFtG3

Coronavirus: New advice for businesses in England on how to reopen safely

Pubs and hairdressers are among the venues which will be allowed to reopen in England from 4 July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fTIRna

Black women scientists missing from textbooks, study shows

Scientists portrayed in biology textbooks are predominantly white men, according to a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dtmUJN

George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AWCwIO

Could search engines predict the spread of coronavirus?

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UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

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Australian fugitive 'found hiding in ship's air vent'

The sexual assault suspect had disappeared after being rescued from a yacht in rough seas, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YtPNRU

Eurovision movie: Rachel McAdams on working with Will Ferrell and Graham Norton

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Mexico quake kills at least five and causes panic

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Will the 'War on Terror' ever end?

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George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

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George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

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UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

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Japanese supercomputer, crowned world's fastest, is fighting coronavirus

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Shaadi.com: Dating site removes skin tone filter after backlash

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Shopping centre owner Intu braces for administration

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How to fly during a global pandemic

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Rethink: Will companies help us improve our sleep habits?

In one of a series of essays for the BBC, sleep scientist Matthew Walker says work routines may change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hRuem2

BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

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Foreign tech workers affected by Trump visa freeze

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BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

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China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

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Malawi presidential election: Polls to open in historic re-run

President Peter Mutharika battles for re-election after irregularities voided last year's result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eqEcIX

Coronavirus: UK car industry claims 1 in 6 jobs could be cut

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Seattle to end police-free protest zone after shootings

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Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze

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Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze

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Li Wenliang: 'Wailing Wall' for China's virus whistleblowing doctor

Thousands in China still talk every day to the Wuhan doctor who raised the alarm about Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2APxKwF

Coronavirus: Are Australia's numbers at risk of escalating?

A rise in Covid-19 cases in one state has sparked concerns that Australia could slide backwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZcxUX9

Eton College: Nigerian author recalls racist abuse

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Creating an online course 'changed my life'

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Former chancellor Sajid Javid warns against return to austerity

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'I’m really anxious about reopening', says B&B owner

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Lawsuit alleges defeat devices in petrol cars

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'Coronavirus hit our business like a hidden tsunami'

Singapore is slowly emerging from its coronavirus lockdown, but Modesto's pizza parlour is closing its doors for good. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fU1R4Z

'I used to hate road cycling, now I design biking gear'

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EPA Provides Additional Funding to Help Reduce Excess Nutrients in the Gulf of Mexico Watershed

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Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app

The Republic's health authority presses ahead with Apple-Google tech, despite the UK being unready. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zWZqPG via IFTTT

Mexican city of Celaya rocked by cartel violence

Twenty-six people have been arrested after clashes between the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel and police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bw2YZo

Coronavirus: Watford Gap services 'never been so quiet'

Those stopping at Watford Gap include families on surprise visits and a puppy heading to her new home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fSoh6F

Coronavirus: French defy lockdown with Festival of Music

Thousands gathered across France and ignored social distancing rules to celebrate the annual event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fP7sJs

WWE star The Undertaker has 'no desire to get back in the ring'

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Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm says missing €1.9bn may not exist

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Coronavirus: Energy firms permitted to chase unpaid bills again

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Coronavirus: Pret a Manger job cut fears as sales plunge

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British Gas owner plans to launch low-cost energy brand

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Theodore Roosevelt statue to be removed by New York museum

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Coronavirus: South Korea confirms second wave of infections

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Arianna Huffington: 'Take time to recharge'

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Coronavirus: PM to announce on Tuesday if pubs can reopen

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Trump campaign rejects TikTok bogus bookings claim

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt on beating lockdown online

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Online eating disorder 'trigger' crack-down call

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Bubba Wallace: Noose found in garage stall of black US racing driver

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Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm says missing €1.9bn may not exist

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Panama exhumes remains of 19 victims from 1989 US invasion

The remains of 19 people are removed from a cemetery in a fresh bid to identify all the victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nkar0A

Coronavirus: Poorer households funding lockdown with debt, says think tank

Lower-income households 'twice as likely than richer ones' to have increased debts during the crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/317Gqcj

Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths

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Germany coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine

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Coronavirus: UN condemns Afghan healthcare attacks amid pandemic

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Grigor Dimitrov: Bulgarian tests positive for coronavirus after Adria Tour events

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, who played in both of Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour events, has tested positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YSYHrf

Lost in clarifications

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Members as numbers

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Yemen crisis: Separatists take over 'Galapagos of Indian Ocean'

Socotra, prized for its flora and fauna, falls to separatists further complicating the Yemen crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3emQ3aY

Saudi Arabian Football Federation writes to major sports bodies after WTO report

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation acknowledges it has a "responsibility" to help fight broadcasting piracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dl7V4A

Donald Trump: TikTok users and K-pop fans said to be behind poor Tulsa turnout

Teens across the US reportedly ordered tickets without intending to turn up to ensure empty seats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dldd03

Zimbabwe anti-corruption body starts audit of the rich

The anti-corruption commission threatens to take people's assets if they cannot explain their origin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLtZc5

Coronavirus: New rules to protect British firms amid virus

The legislation will give the business secretary extra powers to impose conditions on takeovers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fPXA2t

Coronavirus: Spain welcomes tourists back as emergency ends

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Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged guitar sells for $6m at auction

The Nirvana frontman played the acoustic-electric guitar in concert just five months before he died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/311TmjX

Coronavirus: Go Outdoors set to call in administrators

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Coronavirus: Government to 'bring forward proposals' on reducing 2m social distancing rule

Matt Hancock says he "very much hopes" to lower the social distancing measure in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V1E1w8

My Money: 'I wonder if my wallet or body will recover?'

Zak Hoblyn from London takes us through his week as a first-time buyer during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NcE6bQ

In pictures: Rare solar eclipse darkens Asia on the summer solstice

Skywatchers photographed the "ring of fire", where the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NjxjgF

Seven die in separate Somali bomb attacks

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Germany riot: Gangs smash shops, attack police in Stuttgart

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MPs to grill health officials on PPE spending

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US China cold war 'bigger global threat than virus'

Influential economist Jeffrey Sachs also warns the world is headed for a period of "massive disruption". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AMPicR

Living through the threat of eviction in the pandemic

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Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?

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Geoffrey Berman: Trump fires top US prosecutor who refused to quit

The president removes Geoffrey Berman from office, a day after he said he was not stepping down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLQIoi

Beyoncé releases surprise new song, Black Parade, on Juneteenth

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Donald Trump: Crowds gather for Tulsa rally despite coronavirus fears

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Vital Kamerhe: DRC president's chief of staff found guilty of corruption

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Coronavirus: Spain to allow UK tourists without quarantine

UK travellers will be allowed to visit from Sunday without having to self-isolate for 14 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V3YUXs

Coronavirus: Result of 2m social distancing review 'to come next week'

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Lee Longlands store in administration due to lockdown

Lee Longlands' first furniture shop opened in Birmingham in 1932 and it has been trading ever since. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YQG7QA

John Bolton: Judge rejects Trump bid to ban ex-adviser's book

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ICYMI: A flying bus and an audience of dummies in masks

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Beijing to set up new security office in Hong Kong

China's new law for the territory will also override any conflicting local law, state media says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YgibXF

Mariana Trench: Son repeats historic ocean dive

Sixty years after his father did it first, Kelly Walsh dives to the deepest point in Earth's oceans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CrMu5d

Coronavirus: New Covid-19 tracing tool appears on smartphones

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Paralympian Zanardi in serious condition after crash

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Coronavirus: Zimbabwe health minister in court on corruption charges

The charges against health minister Obadiah Moyo relate to alleged procurement irregularities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YVzIDo

Protesters topple statues in US states

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Coronavirus: What went wrong with the UK's contact tracing app?

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Galwan Valley: China accuses India of 'deliberate provocation'

A spokesman says Indian troops attacked Chinese soldiers but gave no details of Chinese casualties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YiDs31

What has Greta Thunberg been doing in lockdown?

The Swedish environmental activist spoke to the BBC about how she's been spending the last few months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YQtODL

US Attorney Geoffrey Berman denies he is stepping down

Geoffrey Berman discovered he was resigning in a press release from the US Attorney-General. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BlMtPG

Coronavirus: Airport tests may provide 'early travel quarantine release'

Companies involved in a trial say testing passengers for coronavirus would be a "win-win". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/310Pa48

Construction safety is 'broken' say fire chiefs

Some building firms have barely improved processes since the Grenfell disaster, fire chiefs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31bJ4xZ

'Having my identity stolen cost me £10,000'

The number of ID thefts in the UK in 2019 rose 18% on the year before to a record high 223,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30XtnKm

Coronavirus: EU leaders in tense talks on rescue package

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Malala Yousafzai graduates from Oxford University

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Coronavirus was already in Italy by December, waste water study finds

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Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time

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India coronavirus: The stranded sailor yet to meet his daughter

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Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time

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'Into The Wild' bus removed from Alaska wilderness

Tourists hiking to the remote area to visit the bus were getting into difficulties, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YOtN3c

Coronavirus: Credit card freeze extended for three months

Credit card, store card, catalogue credit and personal loan customers can defer repayments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NaEbNd

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: China charges Canadians with spying

Their arrests were seen as retaliation for the detention of a Huawei boss - something China denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fyKupS

Retail sales in May partly recover after DIY boost

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May UK government borrowing hits record £55.2bn

The government borrowed £55.2bn in May - the highest of any month since records began in 1993. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hRLmbo

What you need to know about Juneteenth

The historic holiday, which celebrates the official end of slavery in the US, has taken on renewed significance this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NarmCD

Australia cyber attacks: PM Morrison warns of 'sophisticated' state hack

The government and institutions are under threat from a "sophisticated" actor, PM Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hHcppB via IFTTT

Colombian army rescues abducted Swiss and Brazilian tourists

The Swiss and Brazilian tourists were kidnapped by dissidents from the former Farc rebel movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37G4Niy

Colgate reviews China's Darlie brand amid race debate

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Colgate reviews China's Darlie brand amid race debate

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New Zealand police shooting: Two officers 'seriously injured'

The shooter fled the scene in a vehicle in Massey, west Auckland, and has not been caught. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJNTnE

Belarus: Rival of President Lukashenko arrested ahead of election

Viktor Babaryko was held amid pressure on opposition figures before August's presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UVN7KC

Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate

Lucy Williamson examines France's struggle to deal with the painful legacy of empire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UWJyE8

Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally

The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NbA57u

Galwan Valley: The soldiers killed in the India-China border clash

BBC Hindi speaks to five families from the eastern state of Bihar who lost loved ones in the clash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YbK438

Bank and Church of England apologise for historic slavery ties

The Bank said it was "inexcusable" that former senior figures had profited from the slave trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YeTDOB

Aunt Jemima to change branding based on 'racial stereotype'

Aunt Jemima's branding has often been criticised for playing to a slavery-era stereotype. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Bkhe7O

Coronavirus: They've worked for years, but still miss out on furlough

What's life like for people missing out on government payments during lockdown? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fCmBh8

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Rayshard Brooks widow: 'I felt everything that he felt'

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Galwan Valley: India rebuts China's land ownership claim

Galwan Valley, where China and India fought a deadly brawl, is known for its harsh climate and terrain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cdwd3z

Coronavirus Beijing: Why an outbreak sparked a salmon panic in China

Beijing is seeing a rise in virus cases - but is frozen salmon really the cause? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YM69nR

Canadian MP Jagmeet Singh kicked out for calling rival 'racist'

Jagmeet Singh was thrown out of the House for not apologising after he called another MP "racist". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3egXTmo

Tesco sells Polish supermarket business

The deal comes as the UK supermarket giant continues to scale back its international operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fEPwRJ

TikTok makes moves into education market

Bespoke content from English Heritage and the University of Cambridge will be available on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hBstsV via IFTTT

US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle

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The tech adding atmosphere to empty sports stadiums

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Last of Us Part 2: Creators say diversity in games ‘essential’

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Dating apps, video games and TikTok: The digital activists boosting Black Lives Matter

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Pacific Light Cable Network: US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle

In another sign of growing tension, a high-speed internet cable looks set to be blocked by the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9BiGT

Coronavirus: What will happen to pets after lockdown?

Many people brought pets into their lives during lockdown. A pet behaviourist explains how animals will react to their owners' return to work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d8DezH

Paulinho Paiakan: Amazon indigenous chief dies of coronavirus

Paulinho Paiakan was best known for the fight against the Belo Monte hydroelectric project in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ALFxeL

China's JD.com raises almost $4bn in Hong Kong share sale

Shares in China's second largest online retailer jumped by more than 5% on their Hong Kong Stock Exchange debut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CfCpbn

Coronavirus: Qantas axes most overseas flights until October

The Australian airline said it will still fly to New Zealand and ramp up its domestic services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N7jUIj

Coronavirus: Qantas axes most overseas flights until October

The Australian airline said it will still fly to New Zealand and ramp up its domestic services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N7jUIj

Pub chain and insurer apologise for slavery links

Greene King and Lloyd's of London have both pledged to make donations to BAME groups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AMR8Kr

Why a recession can be a good time to start a business

With a depression on the way, history shows that many big firms were set up in tough times. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N6YyL9

U.S. EPA Administrator Wheeler Appoints New Californian Members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee

U.S. EPA Administrator Wheeler Appoints New Californian Members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee Region 09 SAN FRANCISCO -- Today, U.S. Published June 17, 2020 at 09:30AM Read more

New Mapping Tool for Managing Debris Expands Nationwide

New Mapping Tool for Managing Debris Expands Nationwide Headquarters, Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) WASHINGTON (June 17, 2020) —Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the nationwide expansion of an interactive dataset that maps recyclers and landfills for the planning, response, and recovery of debris. Published June 17, 2020 at 09:30AM Read more

Rifaat al-Assad: Syrian President's uncle jailed in France for money laundering

Rifaat al-Assad is sentenced to four years in prison for laundering money to build a property empire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YLKuMq

Emma Watson joins board of Gucci owner Kering

The actor and activist will help the French fashion house to try to reduce its environmental impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BgcsIe

Carlos Lehder: Pablo Escobar's crime partner freed from US jail

Carlos Lehder, who co-founded the Medellín cartel and was captured in 1987, will live in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zJaIqG

Syria war: New US sanctions target Assad government's foreign backers

There are fears the measures will make the plight of ordinary Syrians even more desperate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dbvD34

Why Trump's plan to withdraw US troops has dismayed Germany

Germany fears President Trump's plan to cut 9,500 US troops will weaken transatlantic security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UPR1EI

HSBC to press on with 35,000 job cuts

The bank announced the plan in February but put it on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3egSVGs

US Air Force sergeant charged in 'boogaloo' murder

A man with far-right links is accused of a shooting outside Oakland courthouse during BLM protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2URzfAZ

Ramzan Kadyrov denies Georgia journalist murder plot

Ramzan Kadyrov denies local reports he ordered the assassination of a Georgian journalist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UTZSFx

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Tshegofatso Pule killing: South African police make arrest

Police arrest a 31-year-old man after the pregnant woman's stabbed body is found hanging from a tree. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N29fyN

Men's 100m champ suspended for missed tests

World 100m champion Christian Coleman is provisionally suspended after missing a third doping test, says the Athletics Integrity Unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/311NRlx

Australia shark encounter: Teenage siblings film 'really scary' escape

The siblings made "blood-curdling" screams as they swam 150m to safety, their father says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yd5Cwp

Boohoo buys Oasis and Warehouse online businesses

Oasis Warehouse collapsed in April with the loss of 1,800 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UQWyLf

Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30PnkYv

Europe pushes ahead with 'dune buggy' Mars rover

Airbus-UK wins a contract to advance the design of a robot for the Red Planet with four big wheels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YyR4WI via IFTTT

Coronavirus: UK inflation rate falls to 0.5%

The UK's inflation rate fell to 0.5% in May, the second full month of the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YLJIz6

Coronavirus: Do I have to go back to work after lockdown?

With lockdown restrictions eased, people are starting to go back to work. But what are your rights? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dAoz0F

Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30PnkYv via IFTTT

Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30PnkYv

Coronavirus in Beijing: 27 neighbourhoods not allowed to leave as spike continues

Schools are shut and travel is restricted, as the city reports another 31 Covid-19 cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y6kBb6

North Korea tells 'mongrel dog' South why it bombed office

Kim Jong-un's sister said the South's president "put his neck into the noose of US flunkeyism". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ea6sPX

India-China clash: Two sides blames each other for deadly fighting

At least 20 Indian soldiers died in the worst border incident in decades between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UP9667

US-China trade war takes toll on their global competitiveness

The biggest economies slip down competiveness rankings but smaller ones like Singapore come out top. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hADHxW

Covid-19: The woman who has become India's 'corona voice'

Who's the voiceover artist who tells Indians how to stay safe when they make a telephone call? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2IErs

North Korea 'blows up joint liaison office' with South

South Korea's Unification Ministry confirmed an explosion at the office, which is in the North. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YBFSIZ

India soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forces

Three Indian soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forces in Ladakh in disputed Kashmir region amid rising tensions from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y3JqEE

George Floyd protests: Man shot in clash over Albuquerque statue

A group of armed men tried to stop protesters pulling down a statue of a colonist, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zzSGa8

Colin Kaepernick: Roger Goodell encourages NFL teams to sign quarterback

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he would "encourage" a team to sign former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YD9ENs

Robert Fuller: US to review black hanging deaths after outcry

Officials say they do not suspect foul play in the deaths of two black men in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hwhSzA

Free internet to help poorer pupils study online

Vouchers are offered to help 10,000 families in England keep their children learning online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UOHDkR via IFTTT

UK workers on payrolls fall by 612,000

Number of UK workers on payrolls fell by more than 600,000 in three months to May as lockdown hit from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d9WtIR

Coronavirus: Alarm over 'invasive' Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps

Kuwait and Bahrain's apps put users' privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d2It3B via IFTTT

Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service

WhatsApp Pay's introduction in Brazil comes ahead of expected launches in India, Indonesia and Mexico. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4L6Ci via IFTTT

Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service

WhatsApp Pay's introduction in Brazil comes ahead of expected launches in India, Indonesia and Mexico. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d4L6Ci

Entrepreneur's 'free rice ATMs' for Vietnam's poor

A Vietnamese businessman is installing rice-dispensing machines to help people who are struggling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AwiWD3

North Korea threatens to send army into demilitarised border zone

The sister of North Korea's leader has instructed the army - and the military says it's ready to move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CctwiX

New Zealand's first Covid cases in 24 days came from UK

Local media reports the two patients had been given special exemption to attend a funeral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hpKVVk

Mary Trump: Why has president's niece penned damning memoir?

Mary Trump is due to release a book that describes her uncle as the world's most dangerous man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d1W77n

US Supreme Court backs protection for LGBT workers

Watershed moment for LGBT rights in US as Supreme Court rules workplace law protects gay and transgender employees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y3f6Kn

Trump confirms plan to cut troops in Germany

The US president confirmed US plans on Monday to withdraw 9,500 troops from Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e6JMQr

MSF Afghan maternity ward to close after deadly gun attack

The decision by Médecins Sans Frontières comes after 24 women, children and babies were shot dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZ4mkw

Coronavirus: Alarm over 'invasive' Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps

Kuwait and Bahrain's apps put users' privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d2It3B

Dijon: Police brought in to tackle Chechen violence

Tension in Dijon, France, are rising over the alleged assault on the teenage boy by a drug dealer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsqSFQ

The family of Rayshard Brooks speaks to the media

Jymaco Brooks tells the media "life shouldn't be this complicated" after his cousin Rayshard was shot and killed by police on 12 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e0TJip

Coronavirus: Restaurant bosses in plea to PM for help

Bosses from 90 firms, including from Pizza Hut, Itsu and Deliveroo, warn of "grave damage" to the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37vj2GY

'I was heartbroken, I never thought I would find someone like her'

How lost love inspired Justin McLeod to set up popular dating app Hinge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dXyYnL

Colombia's ELN rebels free six more hostages amid peace talks plea

Six are released as the left-wing ELN group calls for peace negotiations to resume. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y0kPAK

Google: Missing Churchill photo mystery explained

Sir Winston Churchill's photograph was missing from Google's search data for several weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MYvSUz via IFTTT

EasyJet boss says full planes are 100% safe as flights resume

The comments come as the airline begins offering a limited numbers of flights on mainly domestic routes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y0gwFA

Spike Lee sorry for supporting accused director Woody Allen

Lee spoke about his fellow filmmaker and "friend", who denies accusations he abused his daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dYEFSm

Coronavirus: Blood clots targeted in treatment trial

Scientists from Imperial College London believe a hormone imbalance could be responsible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d97VVv

RAF Lakenheath: US fighter jet crashes into North Sea

The F-15C Eagle, from RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, crashed shortly after 0940 BST. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MXNFLH

Barbra Streisand invests in Disney for George Floyd's daughter

Six-year-old Gianna Floyd thanked the US star for the gift on Instagram. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BdkS2U

BP faces hit of up to $17.5bn as it forecasts lower oil prices

The firm expects prices to be lower as plans to cut carbon emissions are sped up in the wake of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3foky0b

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Atlanta police shooting: Rayshard Brooks death declared homicide

Protests continue after the 27-year-old became the latest African American to be killed by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UJRDvz

Paul Whelan, ex-US marine, jailed in Russia on spying charges

Paul Whelan is sentenced to 16 years hard labour 18 months after being arrested with a USB flash drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UJPXCt

Sushant Singh Rajput: Bollywood actor's death fuels mental health debate

Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai home, in what police believe to be a case of suicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B6X8h1

BP takes hit of up to $17.5bn as it forecasts cheaper oil

The firm expects prices to be lower as plans to cut carbon emissions are sped up in the wake of coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3foky0b

Gatwick drone arrests: Sussex Police pays out £200,000

Paul and Elaine Gait say they are "delighted to be vindicated" after a long fight for justice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4thDc via IFTTT

Cherry Wilson: Should I remove or reply to my racist Facebook friend?

When someone you know starts posting racist stuff, what's the best way of dealing with it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4jX2d via IFTTT

Coronavirus: China to launch new airline despite travel downturn

While the airline industry struggles globally China Eastern Airlines unveils plans for a new carrier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zve6VQ

Coronavirus: Beijing spike continues with 36 new cases

The city had previously gone more than 50 days without a case, but has now had 79 in under a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yz39v9

Solar Orbiter: Europe's Sun mission makes first close pass

The UK-built Solar Orbiter will track by our star on Monday at a distance of just over 77 million km. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e2WOP2

Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist found guilty of cyber libel

In a case seen as a test of the Philippines' media freedom, journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of libel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yxse9O

Maria Ressa: The celebrated Philippine news boss enraging Duterte

The award-winning journalist and presidential critic faces jail after being found guilty of libel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Bg9Ev

Coronavirus: Face coverings compulsory on public transport in England

Thousands of extra staff are deployed as passengers are told to cover their faces or risk being fined. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N0iSOe

Coronavirus: One million miss out on support schemes, MPs say

Report tells ministers to plug gaps in aid schemes to fulfil a promise to "do whatever it takes". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37sYm2e

HMM Algeciras: World's biggest container ship arrives in Essex

The completion of HMM Algeciras' maiden voyage is a "major milestone", ship's owner says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y2N55P

UN ‘appalled’ by twin jihadist attacks in Nigeria

Islamist militants have killed dozens in two raids in the north-east of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MWcN5v

Rayshard Brooks shooting: Use of deadly force by Atlanta police condemned

The death of another African-American man during an arrest prompts protests and official criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AzODLA

No longer special

India and Nepal need to move quickly to reverse the recent setback to ties from The Hindu - Editorial https://ift.tt/2XYL8Y0

Behind the curve

The Centre must help States tide over the pandemic crisis by giving GST dues from The Hindu - Editorial https://ift.tt/3fpoY7e

Sri Lanka holds coronavirus-proof test vote ahead of election

Voters wear face masks and observe social distancing in queues to prepare for a general election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e31ynE

Indro Montanelli: Statue of 'racist' journalist attacked in Milan

Indro Montanelli, who married a 12-year-old Eritrean girl in the 1930s, died in 2001. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B6keo8

Swiss search for owner of gold haul left on train

The hoard, worth around £152,000, was found left behind on a train in Switzerland last October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d2EYKu

Sushant Singh Rajput: Bollywood star dies at 34

The film and television actor was found dead in his apartment in the city of Mumbai, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YBJdHZ

Coronavirus: India to use 500 train carriages as wards in Delhi

New emergency plans are announced in Delhi to cope with a surge in Covid-19 cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UDSXQI

South African president's shame over surge in murders of women

Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks come after several femicides amid the lifting of coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37vtNsA

Trump threatens NFL and US Soccer boycott

United States president Donald Trump says he will not watch the NFL or the US Soccer sides if players do not stand for the national anthem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsUIdt

Coronavirus: Safe for the public to shop again - Sunak

The chancellor says retailers have taken "extraordinary steps" to make sure shops can reopen on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hy5rDx

Polish election: Andrzej Duda says LGBT 'ideology' worse than communism

The favourite to win Poland's 28 June election denounces gay rights activism as an alien ideology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fnGJna

Rayshard Brooks: Atlanta Wendy's restaurant set on fire over fatal shooting

US black man Rayshard Brooks was shot by police, who have released bodycam video of the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e4h4jo

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What is it like driving in a virtual Formula E race?

Omar Mehtab tries out the gaming rig allowing professional drivers to race against each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UFkaCs via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Contact-tracing rumours debunked

We've been fact-checking misleading posts on social media about technology used to fight coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BTGYYH via IFTTT

Coronavirus: How sex workers are surviving in Uganda and Nigeria

While African governments give aid to their citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic, sex workers have seemingly been forgotten. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d6F6sN

China explosion: Tanker truck blows up, killing 19 people

The vehicle reportedly caused a secondary blast after flying into a nearby factory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y27bNA

Coronavirus: 'It's very exciting' to get back to shop work

Non-essential shops in England can reopen on Monday and many staff can't wait to get back to business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e2y1KR

How coronavirus will change the way we all shop

As shops re-open in England it is clear Covid-19 will have a lasting impact on the retail sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hs7E32

Coronavirus: What will clothes shopping look like?

From Monday all non-essential shops are allowed to reopen in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XYYhAr

My Money: 'We are £200 to £300 a month worse off'

Laura Tarver from Oxford takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MUwvib

Kathy Sullivan: The woman who's made history in sea and space

Kathy Sullivan is the first person to ever travel to both space and the bottom of the ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hqK8DG

Coronavirus: Island isolation over as Greece lets tourists back

The idyllic islands of Mykonos and Santorini reopen for tourists, but not everyone is happy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecCFWZ

Coronavirus in Singapore: The garden city learning to love the wild

Urban Singapore has burst into life with tall grass, wildflowers and butterflies in abundance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d1hNQK

My fake news whodunnit: Caught up in a Senegal fake news scam

A news story accusing a presidential candidate of corruption was written in my name, or almost in my name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MXCdQm

Coronavirus: Why Gujarat has India's highest mortality rate

Gujarat has the highest mortality rate in India, more than double the national average. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GBkDI

Harvard study: Did coronavirus start in August 2019?

Does a study suggesting the coronavirus was present in Wuhan months before the first reported cases stand up to scrutiny? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37t7Evl

Police clash with anti-racism protesters as 15,000 defy ban in Paris

Around 15,000 people took to the streets in Paris to demonstrate against protest police brutality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zv9oYd

Coronavirus: What will clothes shopping look like?

From Monday all non-essential shops are allowed to reopen in England. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XYYhAr

Protests in Atlanta over police shooting of Rayshard Brooks

Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shield resigns, after Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by police on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XYtYtz

Businessman close to Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro arrested in Cape Verde

Colombian national Alex Nain Saab is wanted in the US on charges of corruption and money laundering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GvClg

Poland 'invades' Czech Republic in 'misunderstanding'

Poland admits its troops briefly invaded the Czech Republic last month but it was "not deliberate". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XY7WXT

Coronavirus: Fear of second wave in Beijing after market outbreak

Parts of China's capital are locked down after its first new coronavirus cases in nearly two months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWrcJC

French police clash with anti-racism activists

Riot police fire tear gas as violence erupts during a Black Lives Matter protest in central Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e0Gxdt

Australian sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling

The man was arrested at a Chinese airport with methamphetamine in his luggage, Australian media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B7GsWx

Indigenous chief arrest video shocks Canada

PM Justin Trudeau calls for an investigation after dashcam footage shows an officer beating Allan Adam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e5eZ6Q

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Juneteenth: Trump changes Tulsa Oklahoma rally date 'out of respect'

The date of his first rally in months would have fallen on a holiday marking the end of US slavery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zttl1H

Dalai Lama: 'Compassion and humanity important during coronavirus pandemic'

BBC correspondent Justin Rowlatt checks back in with the Dalai Lama by video call, three years after meeting him in person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fo8VpV

Celebrity chef José Andrés: 'We are a food planet'

World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés has been delivering meals to food-insecure areas during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yse61y

Prince of Wales and Emmanuel Macron to meet on quarantine exempt visit

Charles and Camilla will be the first Royal Family members to hold a major event during lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BlESf

Lebanon protests: Hundreds take to streets for second night

Protesters took to the streets for a second night over the government's handling of the economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30B3FLx

The Bachelor: ABC casts first black man in hit dating show

Matt James will be the first African American male lead on ABC's The Bachelor in 24 seasons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cSFMS9

Kiara Fox started a virtual pride to support the LGBT community during coronavirus

Kiara Fox started a virtual pride to support the LGBT community during coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XUA5Py

Li Wenliang: Widow of Chinese coronavirus doctor gives birth to son

Li Wenliang was arrested by Chinese authorities after warning doctors when the virus outbreak began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AY6ls6

Coronavirus: Technicians held in Peru over false 5G Covid links

The Andean villagers mistakenly fear 5G will transmit coronavirus, the technicians' company says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BRy2mD

Coronavirus: Face masks mandatory for Uber passengers and drivers

Drivers in London will have to verify they are following the rules with a photograph. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dQT7f8

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BA, Ryanair and EasyJet launch fight over 'devastating' quarantine plan

BA, Ryanair and EasyJet are challenging plans to force inbound travellers to self isolate for 14 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37o82Lm

Shares in Europe open steady after torrid trading on Thursday

It follows sharp falls on Thursday linked to fears of a second wave of coronavirus in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fiiiru

Lebanon protests escalate as currency dives

The prime minister calls an emergency meeting as the value of the Lebanese pound hits record lows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cYeYjs

Gambian man charged in US with torture of coup plotters

Michael Sang Correa, found working in Denver, is accused of torturing opponents of ex-President Jammeh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MUoAB6

Coronavirus: Three firms still positive despite the virus crisis

Few businesses are unscathed by the lockdown, but these firms can see light at the end of tunnel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fkFRzV

Coronavirus: Twitter removes more than 170,000 pro-China accounts

The social media platform identified Beijing-linked accounts that have been posting misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BWEYPr via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Twitter removes more than 170,000 pro-China accounts

The social media platform identified Beijing-linked accounts that have been posting misinformation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BWEYPr

Coronavirus in Tanzania: Has Covid-19 disappeared?

Several doctors in the country say Covid-19 is spreading fast despite the government's claims to the contrary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XU8Pk7

UK economy shrinks record 20.4% in April due to lockdown

The contraction was the biggest monthly decline on record, as the full impact of lockdown was felt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30w9Wbv

North Korea questions need to keep 'holding hands' with US

North Korea's remarks come on the second anniversary of a historic summit between Trump and Kim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37nslsh

Trump threatens to 'take back' Seattle protest zone

The president says "Domestic Terrorists" run the area, but local leaders tell him not to meddle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37lvM2V

Brexit: UK backtracks on full EU border checks amid coronavirus crisis

The government will take a "pragmatic and flexible approach" due to coronavirus, a source says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XSpwwb

What is a recession?

The world faces the worst recession for 80 years. But what does that mean? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MRaTD6

Coronavirus: Italy prosecutors to quiz PM Conte on crisis

Victims' relatives say the authorities fatally delayed a lockdown in northern Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0JTMk

Man charged with poisoning homeless people in California

The suspect is accused of feeding his victims with a substance "twice as strong" as pepper spray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cS3EFK

PlayStation 5: Sony games chief says PS5 offers a paradigm shift

Sony's gaming chief says fast loading times, 3D audio and a new controller will all enhance play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37kqDrO via IFTTT

George Floyd: Microsoft bars facial recognition sales to police

The firm's move follows similar announcements from IBM and Amazon and protests over police brutality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dPLsxE via IFTTT

PS5: PlayStation 5 console and games revealed

Sony reveals the design of its PS5 console and the first games that will be released on it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AkRaJA via IFTTT

Snowy Mountain Development Corporation receives $300K to advance the cleanup and reuse of properties in communities throughout central Montana

Snowy Mountain Development Corporation receives $300K to advance the cleanup and reuse of properties in communities throughout central Montana Region 08 Lewistown, MT (June 11, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the agency is providing $6.9 million in supplemental funding for 25 current successful Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (Revolving Loan) grantees. Published June 11, 2020 at 09:30AM Read more

Thailand seafood fraudsters sentenced to 1,446 years in jail

However, in Thailand the maximum jail time for public fraud is capped at 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fdYBki

George Floyd: US Soccer overturns ban on players kneeling

The decision comes after the NFL said players should be allowed to protest during the national anthem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BYQQkd

George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech

The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YCld7J

George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech

The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YCld7J

George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech

The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YCld7J via IFTTT

OECD: No deal on digital tax risks trade war

The international group has been overseeing talks on taxing US tech giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ffWywn via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Has a second wave of infections hit Iran?

Iran was one of the worst affected countries early on, so is the virus flaring up again? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AZc5l4

The Indonesian fishermen whose bodies were thrown overboard

A video of a body being thrown into the sea has shone a spotlight on inhumane conditions on boats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Utarza

K-pop fans emerge as a powerful force in US protests

An international movement of fans have thrown their support behind the Black Lives Matter campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cOUv0n

Coronavirus: Ministers consider NHS contact-tracing app rethink

A switch to the Google-Apple model is being considered, but developers believe it would be a mistake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mbCFH via IFTTT

PlayStation 5: Sony to give gamers first look at new platform

The Japanese firm is due to unveil some of the highly anticipated PlayStation 5's games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MPcgCc via IFTTT

The firm using online yoga and baking to boost staff morale

Accountants MKS has laid on a wide array of activities on Zoom to keep staff spirits high while working from home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cRn1yv

Coronavirus: When will pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants reopen?

Pubs and restaurants in England are expected to reopen in July, but can I meet a friend for a meal? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f9kTUv

Indigenous Australian deaths in custody: 'Why I’m fighting for my uncle'

Kyah Patten says she hopes Black Lives Matter momentum will force a review into her uncle’s 1981 death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3feickG

Coronavirus: Belgium's Prince Joachim fined for breaking Spain's lockdown

Prince Joachim, who contracted coronavirus days after arrived in Spain, has been fined €10,400. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fh8u0R

George Floyd: The personal cost of filming police brutality

For bystanders who film acts of police violence, sharing their video can be a life-changing moment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ATkIhc

Surfing tragedy that stunned a Dutch beach community

Five young, skilled surfers were overcome by freak foam conditions in Scheveningen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cQn51D

'I will have to rely on my husband for the first time'

Working parents face having to drop out of work or reduce their hours due to extended school closures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Bfd1D

Coronavirus: Home insulation 'could create cheap jobs'

The cheapest way of creating jobs , says a report from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30z4hBp

Pesticide distributor in Tumwater, Washington, agrees to settle alleged EPA pesticide labeling violations

Pesticide distributor in Tumwater, Washington, agrees to settle alleged EPA pesticide labeling violations Region 10 SEATTLE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with pesticide distributor CH2O of Tumwater resolving alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Published June 10, 2020 at 09:30AM Read more

Ciudad de Douglas, Arizona realiza ceremonia de inauguración para las mejoras a la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales

Ciudad de Douglas, Arizona realiza ceremonia de inauguración para las mejoras a la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales Region 09 SAN ANTONIO, TX (10 de junio, 2020) — La Ciudad de Douglas llevó a cabo una ceremonia de inauguración el día de hoy para celebrar la modernización y ampliación de su planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales (PTAR). Published June 10, 2020 at 09:30AM Read more

City of Douglas, Arizona hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for treatment plant upgrades

City of Douglas, Arizona hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for treatment plant upgrades Region 09 SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 10, 2020) — The City of Douglas held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate upgrades and increased treatment capacity at its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Published June 10, 2020 at 09:30AM Read more

Progress at Nebraska and Missouri Superfund Sites Makes Latest EPA Listing for Superfund Accomplishments

Progress at Nebraska and Missouri Superfund Sites Makes Latest EPA Listing for Superfund Accomplishments Region 07 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Published June 10, 2020 at 09:30AM Read more

India and China: How Nepal's new map is stirring old rivalries

Nepal is redrawing its official map, fuelling simmering border tensions between India and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30sri9e

Coronavirus: How are England's coastal resorts faring?

Will the effects of the coronavirus lockdown tip seaside towns into a terminal decline? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cSySMF

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Zara owner sees online sales surge 95% in April

Inditex, which also owns brands including Bershka, says overall sales fell amid the lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MMTknO

Mike Pompeo criticises HSBC for backing Hong Kong security law

The US Secretary of State says China's "browbeating" of the bank "should serve as a cautionary tale". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YnWN1x

Olof Palme murder: Sweden identifies man who killed PM in 1986

Prosecutors say Stig Engstrom, who killed himself in 2000, was the man who shot Olof Palme in 1986. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BS9rOK

William Callaghan: Boy with autism found after Australian mountain ordeal

William Callaghan, who has non-verbal autism, is "remarkably well" after getting lost for three days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AU3oJ2

Mike Pompeo criticises HSBC for backing Hong Kong security law

The US Secretary of State says China's "browbeating" of the bank "should serve as a cautionary tale". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YnWN1x

Frankie and Benny's owner to cut up to 3,000 jobs

The Restaurant Group confirms plans to close 125 sites while Quiz restructures its business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AaJpG1

Coronavirus: Zoos and safari parks set to reopen from 15 June - PM

Boris Johnson is due to announce the move will be subject to distancing measures being in place. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AjRkkg

Coronavirus: Man jailed for 5G phone mast arson attack

Michael Whitty, 47, believed erroneous online theories linking the 5G phone masts to coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ARaTAa via IFTTT

The treasure trove hidden in discarded computers

Recycled rare earth magnets are one solution to the rising demand for minerals used in our tech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37a6SDg

'How my photo ended up breaking Android phones'

Gaurav Agrawal said the "magical evening" he captured last summer was never intended to cause harm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AXPxkF via IFTTT

Electric truck start-up Nikola takes on car giants

The market value of the firm has eclipsed Fiat even though it has yet to deliver a single truck. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UnHhS7 via IFTTT

Online tools to help you be more creative in lockdown

BBC Click's Kate Russell looks at the apps and websites that can boost your creativity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ARpQT8 via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Call to 'cautiously reopen' Wales' housing market

Estate agents and lawyers want valuers to be allowed into empty properties so sales can be completed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30qhHzC

George Floyd: Twitter to make Juneteenth a company holiday

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George Floyd: Twitter to make Juneteenth a company holiday

Juneteenth is celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30r4eHR

George Floyd: Twitter to make Juneteenth a company holiday

Juneteenth is celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30r4eHR

CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman out after joke about George Floyd

Greg Glassman acknowledged having caused a "rift" after joking about the dead Minneapolis man. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UwY05A

Dozens killed in attack in northern Nigeria

At least 59 people are reported to have been killed in the raid by jihadist militants on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yo1Mz4

CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman out after joke about George Floyd

Greg Glassman acknowledged having caused a "rift" after joking about the dead Minneapolis man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UwY05A

EPA Advises Facility Operators to Prevent and Minimize Releases during Hazardous Weather Events

EPA Advises Facility Operators to Prevent and Minimize Releases during Hazardous Weather Events Region 04 ATLANTA (June 9, 2020) – As hurricane season approaches, the U.S. Published June 09, 2020 at 09:30AM Read more

UK furlough scheme now covers 8.9 million workers

The scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus has now cost £19.6bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UrfgZL

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Coronavirus: Satellite traffic images may suggest virus hit Wuhan earlier

A surge in hospital traffic may indicate the virus hit China earlier than reported, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cMuNdd

Homes to be heated by warm water from flooded mines

Can abandoned British coal mines help tackle the climate crisis? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30ooSZ8

Coronavirus: Transiting Europe's eerily quiet airports

BBC Europe correspondent Jean Mackenzie has documented her flight back to the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UmCUqv

How backpacking towns are coping after being left empty by coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has "decimated" backpacker towns like Queenstown, Cusco and Arugam Bay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dGe1gZ

Coronavirus: Holiday firm reverses no refund policy

Regulators got a "significant proportion" of complaints about the firm behind Hoseasons and Cottages.com. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UqfGj1

Pandemic pushes US into official recession

Economists say America's economic expansion ended in February, but markets remain on the upswing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YgNal4

In pictures: Sony World Photography Awards

The shortlist and category winners for the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards Open competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37bA5hb

Climate Basics: CO2 explained

CO2 is at the heart of our changing climate. Here's why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dXvD8p

If it ain't broke: You share your oldest working gadgets

People share the oldest gadgets they still use, via social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f4Fh9b

The treasure trove hidden in discarded computers

Recycled rare earth magnets are one solution to the rising demand for minerals used in our tech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37a6SDg

Coronavirus economy: What can 2008 recession teach us about this one?

What lessons must we learn from 12 years ago to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30kVFhD

George Floyd death: Why US protests are so powerful this time

There have been many Black Lives Matter protests before, but things seem different this time. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30lAGLH

Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific gets $5bn state-backed bailout

The restructuring package comes as the global airline industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dMkY04

Coronavirus: New Zealand cuts research in Antarctica to keep it virus free

Antarctica is the only continent without any reported virus cases so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eYA16W

Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific gets $5bn state-backed bailout

The restructuring package comes as the global airline industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dMkY04