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Doctor joins Zoom court hearing while operating on patient

Medical officials in California say they will investigate surgeon Scott Green. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sAMFjy

Budget: Rishi Sunak promises help as Covid restrictions ease

But Rishi Sunak says he wants "to be honest" with the public about the shock suffered by the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aZ52sb

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Blinken says US concerned about atrocities

Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q2JzTN

Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law

The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dS3jab

Myanmar coup: Casualties rise as police step up crackdown

Police fire live rounds, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup rallies in several cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pauvqa

Dominican Republic announces plans for Haiti border fence

The 380km barrier will curb the flow of illegal migrants, drugs and stolen vehicles, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dTUrRl

Budget 2021: £5bn fund to help High Street recover from Covid

Grants for 700,000 firms come as Rishi Sunak warns public finances face a challenge ahead of the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uFxE1p

New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment

New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZYokYA

The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O8K01i via IFTTT

Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q1XFom

The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O8K01i

Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uCAXXi

Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?

President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bN2FIo

Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bJBDBI

Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uEkGBm

Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dRHuHA

The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king

A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O5sZFx

Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pk9vgX

El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele?

While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37TmJYy

Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uCAXXi via IFTTT

Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dPvmah

Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bJBDBI

Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uCAXXi

Venice: Low tides leave canals dry

In stark contrast to floods in December, some of the city's boats and gondolas are beached. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3su2V5N

Nigeria kidnappings: Hunt for 300 girls as second abducted school group freed

Some 317 girls remain missing in Zamfara state, but 42 people abducted in Niger state are freed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sBgWOT

Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bHdRGh via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote

The coronavirus aid plan passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37OyNtS

Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment

The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q0VVeO

Budget 2021: Mortgage guarantee to help buyers with 5% deposit

Boris Johnson says "generation rent" can become "generation buy" through new government-backed loans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O8gDw1

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3su00Kg

Haiti prison escape: Hundreds of inmates flee from Croix-des-Bouquets jail

The prison's director is among 25 people killed in the mass escape near the capital, Port-au-Prince. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dWVIat

Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth

James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37RG0cR

The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince

The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ktCFpf

Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts

Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bYh9W3

Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4 via IFTTT

Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bGSvJa via IFTTT

Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4

Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bHdRGh

John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NMThfH

Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kzRKpl

Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3su00Kg

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3su00Kg via IFTTT

Loan shark fears as fewer investigations begin during Covid crisis

Illegal money lenders have been shaming non-payers on social media during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NIkTCM

Budget 2021: Stamp duty holiday deadline 'may cost us £12,000'

Homebuyers facing high costs and delays want the tax break to be extended at the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qb0W5E

Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bDZEKq

Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine

Nigel Skea, 52, was jailed and fined for breaking hotel quarantine to meet his fiancée on another floor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pRPOtf

North Korea: Russian diplomats leave by hand-pushed trolley

The diplomats had no choice as Pyongyang has banned trains from leaving as part of Covid measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pWDkR2

Covid-19: Sri Lanka reverses 'anti-Muslim' cremation order

Critics said the forced burial order was intended to target minorities and did not respect religions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aRnwuJ

Pokémon at 25: Rare cards trade for big money

Rare cards based on the popular Japanese video game and cartoons are regularly fetching six figures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pV82KG

Melissa Caddick: Missing fraud suspect's foot found on Australian beach

The disappearance of Melissa Caddick - who is accused of stealing from investors - has flummoxed police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NZB1j2

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a massacre in the sacred city of Aksum unfolded

Eritrean troops killed hundreds in Aksum in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses tell Amnesty and the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bG2jDh

Biden approves US airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria

The Pentagon said the strike on Syria was in response to an attack on US and coalition personnel in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3usDe7v

Covid-19: US high school band students rehearse in individual bubbles

Wenatchee High School in Washington state found a creative way for their band students to practise safely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NJCoCB

Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea

Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uAhFli

Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uzZyw0

Fijian rugby league players sing tribute to Sydney quarantine staff

The rugby league players performed a song from their balconies in hotel quarantine in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZOfrki

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ssUPKK

K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message

K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O2FgKQ

Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis?

While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bCQ6iN

'Op Silent Viper': How an Indian rape suspect was caught after 22 years

The case went cold after the man accused disappeared following a brutal 1999 gang rape in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kmWHSt

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ssUPKK via IFTTT

Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bDZEKq via IFTTT

UK car production slumps by a quarter in January

The UK produced 27% fewer cars than a year ago, the worst January figure for over a decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dKC8xN

Budget 2021: Support pubs by cutting beer duty, say Conservative MPs

Cheaper beer could support struggling pubs MPs argue, but alcohol awareness campaigners are opposed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aSQ2Ms

Budget 2021: 'My £20 is a lifeline - don't take it away'

A benefits top-up to help the poor survive lockdown is due to end - unless it is extended at the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bAT9YG

Nightclubs eye June reopening but can they survive?

Clubs have been closed for almost a year but what will the clubbing experience be like when they reopen? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dK6tg4

Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand

The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sl5HKy

The disabled influencers making their mark on social media

Brands are starting to embrace social media influencers with disabilities to target the "purple pound". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aTsMhD

Man survives 14 hours 'clinging to sea rubbish'

Vidam Perevertilov's decision to swim towards a "black dot" - a life buoy - saved his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kjHFNh

Goldman Sachs: Bank boss rejects work from home as the 'new normal'

Remote working is "an aberration" that will be corrected as soon as possible says Goldman Sachs chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NZkRpI

Goldman Sachs: Bank boss rejects work from home as the 'new normal'

Work from home is "an aberration" that will be corrected as soon as possible says Goldman Sachs chief. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NZkRpI

Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NVSpVS

Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NVSpVS

Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQQHYo

North Korea enslaved South Korean prisoners of war in coal mines

A report describes how prisoners of war are used as slave labour to generate money for the regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sCAlPR

Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy

After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSWRTY

Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it?

Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3utHJP5

Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster

A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTZdlp

Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?

Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sk1xCs

Viewpoint: Self-defence not the answer to Nigeria's kidnap crisis

The defence minister said people should at times provide their own security but it is not that easy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37IknLG

GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P0yi9s

Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms?

An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kmefOj

The colourful fridges popping up on American streets

Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZLgP7h

UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uwvXDu via IFTTT

GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P0yi9s via IFTTT

Budget 2021: 'If I have to pay £13,000, it will destroy my shop'

Struggling shops warn they may have to shut if business rates are brought back at the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dWlyeL

Ikea aims to launch delayed 'Buy Back' scheme in UK

UK consumers will soon be able to sell back used items with the aim of reducing waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qYLeuU

GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P0yi9s

The colourful fridges popping up on American streets

Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZLgP7h

Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?

Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sk1xCs

CEO Secrets: 'My billion pound company has no HR department'

Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, explains why he doesn't need a human resources team. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MisXcG

BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders

Launched in the 1980s the Computer Literacy Project helped people understand the world of computing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qSYOzJ via IFTTT

Malaysia deports Myanmar nationals despite court order

The High Court had earlier issued a stay to put the deportation on hold pending a Wednesday hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dH6hOM

New Zealand: Pilot whales refloated at stranding spot

A group of 28 pilot whales are back in the sea after beaching themselves twice in two days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qOEijV

Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sjXPJa via IFTTT

Franco: Melilla enclave removes last statue of fascist dictator on Spanish soil

Workers carry away the monument of the fascist dictator in the Spanish enclave of Melilla. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3keLPpC

Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sjXPJa

China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case

The landmark case has sparked debate as it shines a spotlight on housewives' unpaid labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NrsBkM

Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sjXPJa

Tiger Woods: Proud champion who bounced back

The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSBaUa

Biden holds first foreign meeting with Canada's Justin Trudeau

"US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years," the Canadian prime minister said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZKQZ3e

Syrian torture verdict expected in landmark German case

A man who fled Syria is accused in Germany of being a "cog in the wheel" of a state torture machine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37EWbtC

Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3szaOqL via IFTTT

Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death

Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZI541t

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37IjLpr

Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland

Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37EIHyj

Senegal's teenage jockey races to fame

Fallou Diop won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ktzQop

Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma

Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bv4Z6M

Coronavirus: Do I send my child back to school?

President Biden wants most children in classrooms again by April - but do parents think that's safe? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3utqgGD

Motera: The world's largest cricket stadium to host India-England Test

India's Motera stadium gives an unobstructed view of the pitch to 110,000 spectators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aMPCXU

Collision between train and truck causes massive explosion in Texas

An 18-wheeler truck crashes with a freight car carrying gasoline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pUqqU0

Facebook and Google 'too powerful' says watchdog boss

The boss of the UK's competition watchdog says tech giants have too much share of the online ad market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pGBdRu via IFTTT

Budget 2021: 'I've been furloughed twice in one year'

More support for jobs is expected in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget, but will it be enough? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MiXMhn

Budget 2021: Chancellor must 'make finance green', say campaigners

Campaigners call for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to make system changes including a carbon emissions tax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NRX1wb

Boeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine

The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pMPMmx

Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aHRUYj via IFTTT

Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aHRUYj

Boeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine

The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pMPMmx

Australia: Oldest rock art is 17,300-year-old kangaroo

Scientists determined the painting's age by examining ancient wasp nests around the artwork. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZDAG8p

500,000 deaths: The 'colourful' lives lost to Covid

The sheer scale of the US death toll is hard to comprehend - it helps to hear the individual stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NUB8fB

HSBC sees 34% drop in profits from Covid impact

The UK-based bank is in the midst of cost-cutting measures, which will see some 35,000 jobs go globally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtNITe

Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dJA5dD via IFTTT

Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dJA5dD

Spotify to expand into more than 80 new markets

The audio streaming company wants to extend its global reach to include more than a billion extra people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bwLMBn

China regains slot as India's top trade partner despite tensions

Trade flows remained strong between the two Asian neighbours despite growing tensions and deadly clashes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37DWmW2

Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be

Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aIk4T6

Sarika Kale: The sports star who could afford just one meal a day

Sarika Kale says she survived on instant noodles and chutney for years because that's all she could afford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pKZi9V

Thousands dead but no prosecutions - why Liberia has not acted

Horrific tales dominate the history of Liberia's civil war but no-one has been put on trial there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZFDSjL

El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in US over 'drug trafficking'

Emma Coronel Aispuro's arrest comes two years after her husband was convicted in the US over his cartel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZInOO5

Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline

Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aFQsFX

South Korea coronavirus: PM aims for 'herd immunity by autumn'

The prime minister says vaccinations are on track after criticism the country has been slow to start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dDsOMk

Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses

The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pSG4PL

Covid US death toll: Imagining what 500,000 lost lives look like

Half a million Americans have died of the coronavirus. Here's a look behind this grim milestone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qLEgJg

Dating apps scam committed by criminal from inside prison

A recently reformed criminal shares how he ran romance scams to serve as a warning to others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dEkNXA via IFTTT

Church of England Vicar ‘games for God’

A London vicar says he was "called by God" to create the virtual 'Church of Chat'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aHpLk7 via IFTTT

Is it worth tracking your carbon footprint?

Apps that offer to track your carbon footprint are becoming more common, but are they any good? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dDAe23 via IFTTT

The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3si9Qz0

Myanmar coup: Protesters amass despite military warning

Protesters were undeterred by a statement warning they were heading down a path leading to "loss of life". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sln91z

Varavara Rao: Jailed India activist, 81, granted temporary bail

Varavara Rao has been in poor health for months and spent over 150 days in hospital in the past year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bwE0Ye

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani: 'This is not Vietnam'

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani told the BBC that he does not fear a military takeover by the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NNMj9Q

Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?

The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzjStz via IFTTT

Airlines ground Boeing 777s after Denver engine failure

United Airlines grounds 24 of its 777s, while Japan's two main airlines suspend 32 jets from use. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pCiF4F

Bitcoin keeps climbing after Tesla backing

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dAlvVG via IFTTT

What a stem cell ‘reboot’ technique could mean for us?

Bit.bio is working on a method to produce any type of cell in industrial quantities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bsTo83 via IFTTT

Bitcoin keeps hitting new highs after Tesla backing

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dAlvVG

UK: Myanmar military must release Suu Kyi

The military must respect the wishes of Myanmar's people, the foreign secretary will tell the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dzqUML

Bitcoin keeps hitting new highs after Tesla backing

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dAlvVG

China 'Sexy tea' shop apologises for calling women 'bargains'

The popular beverage chain had in the past also sold tea bags with the phrase "Master I want you". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37ABhf8

United Airlines grounds planes after engine failure

The airline stops flying 24 planes after an engine burst into flames soon after take-off from Denver. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pCiF4F

Covid: Australian Open fans criticised for 'booing vaccine'

A crowd's booing of a reference to Covid-19 vaccines is "disgusting", Australia's deputy PM says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P0Yilh

The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3si9Qz0 via IFTTT

'They wanted to jail a banker - I was that banker'

Tom Hayes, jailed for rigging interest rates, tells the BBC fresh evidence will show his conviction was unsafe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3unoRky

More than half of UK employers planning to recruit staff

The number of firms planning to make staff redundant in the first quarter of 2021 is also falling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aC5ywe

'Coins can inspire people to look into the past'

BBC News website readers share their old coin collections and the stories behind them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kdwo10

The search widens for hot rocks that provide power

Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3udbfIz

Afghanistan's Ghani sees 'window of opportunity' for peace process

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ashraf Ghani discusses the "hard decision" on war and peace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bvUxM4

Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead

Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ulXqaP

Over-The-Rhine: Is this a model for urban renewal or a warning sign?

In Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighbourhood, does urban revitalisation come at a cost? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dAiMvu

The most important humanitarian gesture in decades?

Colombia has given protected status to almost one million Venezuelan migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37A5jQy

Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'

Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZFHAK0

Video shows US plane engine on fire

Passenger Chris Schnell filmed the burning engine from his seat before the flight made an emergency landing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dzX22S

Passengers describe 'explosion' as plane engine fails

Denver plane: Passengers describe moment engine failed from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NGvrC1

Lloyd's seeks archivist to investigate slave trade links

The specialist insurance market has previously apologised for historical links to the slave trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NuCKNg

Facial recognition technology meant mum saw dying son

The technology halves the time it takes police to identify someone - but does it harm human rights? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qE4Xjh via IFTTT

Covid: WHO pleads with Tanzania to start reporting cases

Tanzania is one of the few countries in the world to not publish data on Covid-19 cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dwJpRV

Three killed in New Orleans gun shop shooting

The local sheriff says a suspect shot two people, before being shot by others at the store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pF5TT1

Myanmar coup: Facebook deletes military's main news site

Tens of thousands again protest against the coup undeterred after two protesters died on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kfNtqX

Hospitality suppliers: 'It’s not just a case of turning on a switch'

Firms across the supply chain say notice and certainty are key to a full menu being available post-lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NhtzzZ

Kangaroo Island dunnart: Saving a bushfire-ravaged marsupial

Already critically endangered, Australia's Kangaroo Island dunnart has lost most of its habitat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3scR9g2

Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success

Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uc2I8S

Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins

Scott Morrison received the Pfizer vaccine as Australia begins its nationwide inoculation programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pF2Eec

Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests

The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKbP9

How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One

A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDQ4Yv

How European businesses are adapting to Brexit

Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OSk7Dj

Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti

The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zxc9le

Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?

Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pzTekd

Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qDFkio

Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37eJbLi

Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37eH7Tj

Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qDFkio via IFTTT

Covid-19: Fewest firms planning job cuts since pandemic began

The figures suggest the decision to extend the furlough scheme has helped to prevent wider job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3k7mbD7

Leon boss warns longer lockdown 'will cost lives'

John Vincent says extending lockdowns, even by a number of weeks, "matters hugely". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zxfi4H

Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti

The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zxc9le

Parents alerted to NurseryCam security breach

The company says its logins were hacked but it does not believe children or staff were spied on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZxTFkL via IFTTT

Covid: Anti-vaccination protesters rally in Australia

Protesters gather in Australia to oppose the launch of the country's coronavirus vaccine programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dvTKNP

Wall Street Charging Bull sculptor Arturo Di Modica 'dies aged 80'

The bronze statue has become one of the most recognisable images of New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZFFs4Z

Myanmar coup: At least two killed as police disperse protesters

Reports from the scene say police used live ammunition at the rally in the city of Mandalay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NGOSe6

Covid: Anti-vaccination protests held in Australia ahead of rollout

The action comes days before the country is set to begin its rollout of coronavirus vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dwK99K

Covid-19: UK should send vaccines to poorer nations now - WTO chief

The head of the World Trade Organization says it is in richer countries' interest to share vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pBtrZ7

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady in women's final

Naomi Osaka cements her place as the outstanding star of the women's game by beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final for a fourth Grand Slam title. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pHdPTH

Women 'pose as grannies' to skip Florida vaccine queue

The two women wore glasses and wigs in order to try to receive a Covid-19 vaccine early in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aCl9vP

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West split 'cordial and co-ordinated' - Perez Hilton

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says reports suggest Kim "had been over the marriage for a long time". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3scWi7S

Alexei Navalny: Putin critic loses appeal against jailing

It is the first of two scheduled appearances in court on Saturday for the prominent Putin critic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qEG4E7

Alaska woman attacked by bear while using toilet

Shannon Stevens was shocked to find there was a bear behind when she used an outhouse in Alaska. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s7FeQz

Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZASi4y

Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZASi4y via IFTTT

HSBC fraud helpline's 20-hour wait 'disgraceful'

The daughter of a fraud victim says it took hours to speak to staff after thousands were stolen from her father's bank account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3azdn5S

Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic

Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k3VYVY

Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried

The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37rdNcz

Is business the 'path to peace' in the Middle East?

How peace between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain is reshaping business and the region's alliances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zx9wzT

Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU from vlogs?

Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brn7OC

The art of protest in Myanmar – and its wanted list

From blind-folded protests to dressing like Aung Sun Suu Kyi, artists are concerning Myanmar's military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37vsATI

ICYMI: Ice carousels, a wallaby and a mammoth tooth

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ufmO27

North Korean defectors: What happens when they get to the South?

Fleeing from North Korea can be a traumatic ordeal. Here's how defectors start new lives in the South. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N1zA3D

How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court

A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daiH1j

How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b88M9L

Myanmar coup: Woman shot during anti-coup protests dies

Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, 20, is the first protester to die since the 1 February coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bie3f8

Iran nuclear deal: US agrees to join talks 'at critical moment'

The US says it is prepared to meet Iran to salvage a 2015 deal to limit its nuclear programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bnRLsa

Ladakh: China reveals soldier deaths in India border clash

It marks the first time China has disclosed its casualties in the deadly June 2020 incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZvERTC

'Pawri girl': A five-second video brings India and Pakistan together

Pakistan's Dananeer Mobin, 19, has got two countries that usually see tense relations, ready to "pawri" (party). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aAr1FX

Huawei turns to pig farming during US sanctions

The Chinese smartphone giant is also pivoting into coal mining technology in its search for new revenues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZuCrVg

Malaysian court finds news site guilty of contempt

The independent news outlet Malaysiakini had published critical comments on the judiciary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pBYO5E

Covid vaccines: Macron proposes sending 4-5% of doses to poorer nations

France's president says failure to share vaccines more evenly is deepening global inequality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37uZpA6

Farmer protests: India's sedition law used to muffle dissent

In recent years there's been increasing use of a law which bans speaking out against the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37v10G6

Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’

Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37rsD2S

Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis

People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bl1lw8

Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up

A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u9D6tj

Nasa's Perseverance rover in 'great shape' after Mars landing

The six-wheeled robot survives a hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the surface of the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bje0zx

Hervé Gourdel: Man sentenced over French tourist's killing

The jihadist abduction and killing of mountaineer Hervé Gourdel in Algeria in 2014 prompted outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k9BYkY

The dentist who helped a koala to walk

Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bk17oS

France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals

Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dpUzYw

Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?

What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dn3Pg5

Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid?

Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ni8lSp

'Smart' face masks promise high-tech protection

BBC Click's Lara Lewington puts some "smart" face masks to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pxMQKy via IFTTT

UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkUL8U via IFTTT

The search widens for hot rocks that provide power

Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3udbfIz via IFTTT

UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bkUL8U

'We can't get a refund for our flights'

Holidaymakers prevented from flying by travel restrictions or lockdowns may not be entitled to a refund. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dqux7F

'Clothes should float in and out of our lives'

The companies that are adopting a "circular economy" model to doing business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s0S5nu

Period poverty: New Zealand schools to offer free sanitary products

One in 12 students were skipping classes because they could not afford tampons and pads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZuaU6e

BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band

The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doZB7t

BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band

The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3doZB7t

'Roaring Kitty' GameStop investor hit with lawsuit

Keith Gill faces a lawsuit claiming he hid his his financial background from other investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3auTywn

Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bkdiCl

'It's not the end': Russian activist prepares for jail

Anastasia Shevchenko awaits a verdict on charges of being linked to a pro-democracy group in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quFuc0

Texas weather: ‘We’re on day three of no power'

Millions are still without power and water all across Texas after a winter storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qzFkQG

Rush Limbaugh: Radio host who loved to shock

The controversial figure, who dies aged 70, was loved or loathed depending on your politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qyWUUE

Black and LGBT Edinburgh University students attacked in Zoom meeting

The attackers shouted racist slurs and played pornography during the University of Edinburgh event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k0rwff via IFTTT

Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?

For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jWMax5

Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?

Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZxollP

Malnutrition is rising across India - why?

The number of undernourished children has grown in the last five years, reversing hard-won gains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37jM39J

How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers

Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3beZdWG

Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37mGU0u

Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London

Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s8z5DL

Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3auDafl via IFTTT

Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37qJLWp via IFTTT

Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

A BBC investigation finds what appears to be children exposing themselves to strangers on the website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37oE0IA via IFTTT

'I'm paying £3,400 for student housing I can't use'

Maya Cooper is one of the students collectively charged £1bn for accommodation they can't use. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jWn1CG

Broadband credit score mistake 'cost me thousands'

Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bdGESE

Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3auDafl

Rent debt crisis 'could lead to homelessness'

Half a million renters could lose their home without financial help, warn debt charities, lenders and landlords. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N7LkSh

Phase out furlough gradually, Chancellor urged

The government employee support scheme needs to be wound down gently, think tank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3buV0OT

House price rises climbing at highest rate in six years

Official figures show house prices rose 8.5% in 2020, the fastest annual growth since October 2014. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bcRsR9

Ford to go all-electric in Europe by 2030

By the middle of 2026, all its cars will be available as electric or hybrid models, it said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bbQl40

Myanmar coup: Roads blocked in Yangon as thousands protest

Protesters have parked vehicles across key junctions in Yangon while a large demonstration grows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qt464B

Pablo Hasel protests: Thousands demand rapper's release in Spain

Demonstrations were seen in dozens of cities after Pablo Hasel was jailed over tweets and lyrics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZrSAdS

MJ Akbar: India minister loses #MeToo defamation case to Priya Ramani

MJ Akbar, a former editor, was the most high-profile figure to be named in India's #MeToo movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djJMz9

Winter storm leaves millions without electricity in Texas

Texas is experiencing record low temperatures, with some places dipping to 0F (-18C). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dnMZh1

Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog

Competition watchdog fears sale of marketplace Gumtree by eBay to owner of Shpock could raise prices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3diTJwQ via IFTTT

Inflation: Cost of living up in January amid coronavirus curbs

Prices rose by 0.7% in the 12 months to January in the UK, up from 0.6% to December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LY6AsZ

'Spy pixels in emails have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NC5KCr via IFTTT

Princess Latifa: UN to question UAE about Dubai ruler's daughter

The UN is analysing videos in which the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she fears for her life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bb3GJS

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year

Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jTaQGK

China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3prvIpF

China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3prvIpF

Peru vaccine scandal: Ex-president asked for early jab, doctors says

A doctor testifies to lawmakers, deepening a scandal over officials receiving vaccines out of turn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zlgjg3

Climate change: Don't raid home insulation scheme, MPs urge ministers

The government hopes to claw back money from a £1.5bn fund to promote home insulation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nz0D5Y

Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled

The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jWl9cZ

Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about

Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3biwznI

Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father

Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djONrf

ZoomOut: Waving goodbye to awkward video call endings

ZoomOut, a device which ends a video call at the pull of a cord has been developed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bga5DJ via IFTTT

Brexit: NI Protocol is 'only solution' despite challenges

EC vice president Maros Sefcovic says the NI deal is "administratively extremely challenging". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37ggRrF

Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NC5KCr

Medical cannabis: 'Convince people that you're serious'

Cannabis farmer turned medical research boss says you need to “convince people you are serious”. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZpuIrm

The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZjIU5d

Engineer creates robotic glove to help strengthen grip

An engineer came up with the idea after seeing his aunt, who has multiple sclerosis, struggle with tasks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s0bTrk via IFTTT

Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u2BLo8 via IFTTT

US 'outraged' by deadly rocket attack on Irbil

Washington vows to punish "those responsible" after rockets hit a base used by the US-led coalition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qr9Agi

New Zealand lashes at Australia in citizenship row over terror suspect

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern accuses Australia of "abdicating its responsibilities" over the woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u3M4bl

Central African Republic: War crimes trial of two ex-militia leaders starts

Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona denies leading attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jTBqPY

Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u2BLo8

New WTO boss warns against vaccine nationalism

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says rich countries should not be allowed to vaccinate their people as poorer countries wait. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37j6Hqu

Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u2BLo8

Texas blanketed by snow

A severe winter storm has swept throughout Texas bringing snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZlEXwU

Australia PM apologises to staffer who alleges she was raped in parliament

A former staffer for the ruling Liberal Party alleges she was raped by a man in a minister's office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OD0TBz

Yemen: The boy who saved his sister from a sniper

Hundreds of children have been killed or wounded by sniper fire as Yemen's civil war continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u2CplG

Former Australian Olympian Scott Miller held over 'hidden drugs haul'

New South Wales police allege the former swimmer and another man concealed drugs inside candles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rWN6Eu

How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat

The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b88M9L

Optimism as Cuba set to test its own Covid vaccine

The first trials of the Cuban-produced Soberana 2 are "encouraging", Cuban scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rVJHpl

The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZjIU5d

Without music, will New Orleans survive?

Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has thousands of musicians that rely on gigs to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rY2L6w

Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pk1O6N via IFTTT

The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZjIU5d via IFTTT

450,000 families ‘behind on rent because of Covid’

One in 20 private renters say they have been refused rent reductions, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rY7rcp

Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests

Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3po1fZu

Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u1jTtD

Mobile loan apps in India: 'They try to mentally break you'

We hear from people in India who say some mobile loan apps harass and intimidate those who use them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tYTfBM

Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37eH7Tj

Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u1PviP via IFTTT

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala set to be first African boss of WTO

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to be the first African and female boss of the World Trade Organization. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zk2GO9

Capitol riots timeline: The evidence presented against Trump

Democrats show chilling and violent footage of the riot - some new - during the impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tHfBYk

McConnell blames 'Trump's lies' but votes not guilty

Republican Mitch McConnell calls the former president's actions a “disgraceful dereliction of duty”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37c190Y

Health check: Measuring vital signs with a smartphone

Lara Lewington looks at technology which can help with remote diagnosis and health monitoring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LPGqsc via IFTTT

Covid-19: How did a volunteer panel react when we showed them an anti-vax video?

We showed eight people a viral video filled with falsehoods. Did it change their minds? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tT3XtD via IFTTT

Japan's economy shrinks 4.8% in 2020 due to Covid

The disappointing figure comes despite surging growth in the second half of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3al82yP

New York City : Man charged with deadly subway stabbings

Two people die and another two are injured in a string of attacks said to have targeted homeless people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWHxHL

How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court

A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daiH1j

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'I lost my hand when a soldier tried to rape me'

A teenager caught up in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict tells of her and her grandfather's near-death encounter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zk2Bd8

Indian farmers' protests: Why they matter to British Indians

Young British Indians tell Radio 1 Newsbeat why the Indian farmers' protests are important to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NwpcAQ

Crown Resorts chief Ken Barton resigns amid money laundering scandal

Ken Barton steps down in the wake of allegations of money laundering within the Australian casino chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tWwI8B

Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u1PviP

Crown Resorts chief Ken Barton resigns amid money laundering scandal

Ken Barton steps down in the wake of allegations of money laundering within the Australian casino chain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWwI8B

Why this Australian girl has cleaned graves for eight years

Australian girl Tj Kleeman began scrubbing graves to overcome a fear, but now does it to "feel amazing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dabv5e

Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37eJbLi

Covid: Should we double mask face coverings?

There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j7WqC8

Hotel quarantine: What isolating in a hotel room is like

Under travel rules, Aaron has to spend three weeks in a hotel room in Hong Kong, and Jane is in a Sydney hotel for a fortnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rQcVpF

Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37eH7Tj via IFTTT

At-home food selling concerning, says Food Standards Agency

Food sales through social media puts further pressure on a hygiene inspection system already under strain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZjfUuk

Social businesses shut out of government support

Most 'ethical' banks don't offer bounce back loans, forcing hundreds of community-run businesses to close. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MYgwmV

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala set to be first African boss of WTO

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to be the first African and female boss of the World Trade Organization. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zk2GO9

Decimalisation and the coin you really want to find in your change

To mark 50 years since decimalisation in the UK, an expert from The Royal Mint highlights recent coins of interest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bangWR

Covid: UK scientist defends WHO fact-finding mission to Wuhan

There has been criticism over the level of access to key data the team was given by the Chinese. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dbiaMz

Deliveroo: Run Eat Out to Help Out again, says takeaway giant

The takeaway firm and 300 restaurant groups say it would boost the sector when restrictions ease. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jNCWDa

Bristol choir helps US girl with sleep problem

Roslyn was helped with a lullaby after she spotted the group on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZn84Q

Lockdown and in love: Can apps help our relationships?

Couples explain how tech has helped strengthen their relationships during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qpldV6 via IFTTT

Trump impeachment trial: Biden warns democracy is fragile

Former President Trump is acquitted of a charge on inciting deadly violence in the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u0pdgO

Neil Woodford says 'sorry' as he announces new investment fund

The star fund manager who fell from grace vows not to repeat mistakes after investors saw big losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3plFo4O

India activist Disha Ravi arrested over 'toolkit'

Disha Ravi was held for sharing a document designed to help ongoing protests against new farming laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jNeFx2

Covid infecting humans through animal host 'probable'

Professor John Watson is a member of the World Health Organization's team investigating the origins of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37df8Ug

Covid-19 pandemic: New Zealand's biggest city ordered into lockdown

The move comes after three new local cases of Covid-19 were reported in Auckland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37dNBSC

Guinea records first Ebola deaths since 2016

These are the first cases in West Africa, five years after the end of the world's deadliest outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LOPm0Z

Trump impeachment: The debate that led to acquittal

Watch highlights of the Senate vote to clear the former president of inciting the attack on the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N772FR

Alexei Navalny: The women fighting against Russian corruption

Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny relies on several women in key roles - who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OxxSXX

Sunday Igboho: The Nigeria car salesman going after cattle herders

Sunday Igboho is accused of stoking ethnic tensions in Nigeria after targeting Fulani herders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZ382v

Koo v Twitter: Why India's government is favouring a social media newcomer

Indian ministers have been promoting new microblogging site Koo following disagreements with Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cut7u

TJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language

TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jMThb7

Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings

The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkwsOF

Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem?

Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b54xeZ

Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII

A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qiqcqw

Fine dining at home: 'It means I'm looking forward to Valentine's day'

The restaurants bringing their food to homes during lockdown from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37atvII

Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3adOVGT

Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes

A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rJw5NU

Where are Cape Town's great white sharks?

Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dc05hl

Dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on finding love in lockdown

Author and dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on how to find love in lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OCnwGo via IFTTT

Fukushima: Powerful earthquake rocks Japan weeks from disaster anniversary

The 7.3-magnitude quake struck just three weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 tsunami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aZJ3As

Covid-19 pandemic: China 'refused to give data' to WHO team

A member of the team accuses China of withholding full data on the early days of the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qvAPXn

In pictures: Joy for Dutch as canals freeze over

People in the Netherlands are making the most of wintry weather that has frozen local waterways. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zb0Izu

Tennis star's coach walks out as he blows two-set lead

Daniil Medvedev's coach walks out of his Australian Open third-round match as the Russian blows a two-set lead before winning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OqQd92

ICYMI: A dog rescue and a dog detective

Here's some of the news you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tRXkro

Rebecca Black’s Friday 10 years on: ‘I’ve never regretted it’

The infamous tune is 10 years old. But the backlash didn’t put Rebecca Black off making new music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/379e4AA via IFTTT

Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to be tested on children

A trial will assess whether the vaccine produces a strong immune response in six to 17-year-olds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ahh6VB

What will the military do after seizing power in Myanmar?

The military is now in charge of Myanmar after a coup. Does it know what to do next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pitmcL

Treasury scraps £95,000 cap on public sector pay-offs

Unions fought the move, saying it would have hit workers on salaries of £25,000 a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tTvdrO

Soldiers killed in Napoleon's 1812 retreat buried

The remains of French and Russian soldiers who died in the disastrous retreat are laid to rest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jMUa3B

Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans approved

The £150m scheme to redevelop the airport has come under fire from climate change campaigners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3plvr7A

Impeachment: Three key arguments by Trump’s lawyers

On the fourth day of the impeachment trial, the former president’s defence set out their case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZaIr5t

US to allow in thousands of asylum seekers waiting in Mexico

The Biden administration will start by processing some 25,000 people, reversing a Trump-era policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aYxbyB

Nasa's pioneering black women

The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OA96GP

Week in pictures: 6-12 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jLrOXn

Letter from Africa: How the Nairobi Expressway is changing Kenya's capital

The building of an expressway in Kenya's capital could divide Nairobi in more ways than one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tP3n01

Pakistan's Ali Sadpara: The climber who never came back from K2

Mohammad Ali Sadpara will be remembered as a versatile climber who was revered in his native Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZaPXwW

The 'saviour' loan apps that trapped pandemic-struck Indians

Hundreds of apps offering "instant" loans drew people who were out of work and desperate for cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aZAju6

How I bickered and bonded with a Spotify hacker

Eloise Horsfield communicated with her hacker through song titles picked via the music-streaming app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aWsq8C via IFTTT

Brexit lorry chaos avoided as freight flows 'back to normal'

Internal government data says lorries are moving again, but some were empty as trade dropped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ag8XAL

The video of a protester's arrest Russian police 'leaked to scare people'

Footage shows Russian police interrogating a protester while pushing him on to his dog's food bowl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NqQCHW

How Mike Pence became a villain in Trump world

A pro-Trump mob called the loyal former vice-president a traitor who should be hanged. What changed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rLJftS

Myanmar coup: What led to the military seizing power?

The people of Myanmar watched a coup unfold on 1 February. Why are they scared? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tSoK0g

Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile

Top tips from a dating expert on how to improve your 'love life CV' from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4keWp via IFTTT

Lastminute.com faces legal action over holiday refunds

The online travel agent could be taken to court unless it pays £1m of refunds, the regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jFFFP5

UK economy saw record contraction in 2020

The size of the economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020, the largest annual fall on record, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MOKREl

KPMG UK appoints first female leaders in 150 years

The accounting giant's current UK chairman was forced to step aside over alleged "stop moaning" remarks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rDpynU

Biden warns China will 'eat our lunch' on infrastructure spending

The US president's warning came after he had his first phone call with China’s President Xi Jinping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N0wQ6v

Biden warns China will "eat our lunch" on infrastructure spending

The US President's warning came after he had his first phone call with China’s President Xi Jinping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N0wQ6v

UK economy poised like a coiled spring, says Bank economist

Andy Haldane says the economy will surge back this spring thanks to the vaccine programme rollout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHpqEr

Covid: Victoria state to enter third lockdown after outbreak of UK variant

Officials say the "sharp circuit breaker" is needed to halt the infectious strain's rapid spread from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMbiJC

Anna Sorokin: Fake heiress released from US prison

Anna Sorokin was jailed in 2019 after spending years living as a wealthy socialite in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qqJBG5

Arab Spring: How the uprisings still echo, 10 years on

Revolutions brought dramatic to change to the region - but the causes have not gone away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aZHSRd

Covid-19: Chinatowns fighting racism and pandemic to survive

People have been avoiding Chinatowns since the start of the pandemic - and now they're struggling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d5hcBp

'Putin's palace': Builders' story of luxury, mould and fake walls

The Black Sea mansion highlighted by Alexei Navalny is beset with construction issues, say builders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfh8CL

Coronavirus vaccines: How’s my country and the rest of the world doing?

When it comes to vaccine distribution there is one question most people are asking - when will I be offered it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qeYFX9

The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d5r1z6

The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d5r1z6 via IFTTT

The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

With cinemas badly hit by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIIbHM

Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told

Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aciBEn

Covid and gun violence: Tijuana, the city with a double pandemic

Aida and Daniel are married - and both paramedics in Tijuana, one of the most violent cities in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3acktwT

Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?

As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aUqGgd

Forests the size of tennis courts

Micro-forests are being planted in towns and cities around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tPfr19

Unemployment: 'I've had 200 interviews and don't have a job'

Workers aged under 24 are struggling to get jobs and are more likely to be laid off, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d5n0Lm

Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rXH0Ur

Covid: 'My business could close because of insurance payout delays'

Small firms are still waiting for payouts for Covid-insurance claims, despite a court ruling that insurers must pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aPSjqs

Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jBiG7E

US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4EnvA via IFTTT

The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

With cinemas badly by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LIIbHM via IFTTT

US-China relations: Details released of Biden's first call with Xi

The US president brought up human rights abuses, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the White House said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0dZ5Y

US Treasury: Yellen warns of 'explosion' of cybercrime risk

The US Treasury Secretary said the pandemic had made the situation worse as more criminals move online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a9TG4w

GameStop investors on a wild ride: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotion'

Now that the dust has settled, who are the winners and losers in the GameStop saga? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/370Hv7U

US Treasury: Yellen warns of 'explosion' of cybercrime risk

The US Treasury Secretary said the pandemic had made the situation worse as more criminals move online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a9TG4w

Capitol mob got close to Pence, Romney and Schumer, new footage shows

Newly released security footage shows the peril the vice-president and other lawmakers were in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LFHW07

US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d4EnvA

US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d4EnvA

Trump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead'

The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3abc78V

Stamp duty holiday deadline 'is making us nervous'

A rush to complete sales before tax breaks end on 31 March is causing delays and calls for government help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qb0W5E

Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aXvzVT

Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXvzVT

Numbats: Saving a marsupial 'unique even to Australia'

The numbat is one of the world’s most endangered animals, with about 1,000 left in the wild. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q56VZA

Documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt

Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/371TGS0

Myanmar coup: 'Down with the military - release our leaders!'

Protests are growing against Myanmar's army after its coup, with tens of thousands on the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rKFC78

Elisa Lam: What really happened in the Cecil Hotel

The 21-year-old went missing in 2013, and internet folklore has haunted her memory ever since. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/371TphL

Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos

Illegally brought to Colombia by drug baron Pablo Escobar, the animals have become a major headache. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jAOhXf

The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home

The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a799C8

Central African Republic: A country under siege

Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, as rebels surround the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cY2vQA

EU could cut UK out of financial markets - Andrew Bailey

The Bank of England governor says Brussels wants to "dictate" financial rules to the City of London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NgWLXa

Shift to green energy 'could cost oil states $13 trillion' by 2040

Some countries could lose 40% of government revenue as the world cuts back on fossil fuels, says report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d2p9rc

Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a "dangerous" viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ZegCy via IFTTT

Cladding: Extra cash to deal with crisis expected to be announced

The housing secretary will make a statement later, as thousands face huge bills for safety renovations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OeX8lA

Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qaziph

Dance label R&S Records accused of racial discrimination

The head of R&S Records discriminated against black and female artists, says a former employee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d5Tnt0

Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qaziph

Huawei boss hopes for better relations with US

The US currently blocks the sale of key technical components to Huawei on national security grounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MH4UEF

Crown Resorts: Australian casino firm 'not suitable' for Sydney gaming licence

A "damning" inquiry finds James Packer's Crown Resorts is not suitable to operate a casino in Sydney. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jBc6hw

Universal Music jumps on the K-pop bandwagon

The world's biggest record label will invest in a livestreaming platform set up by company behind BTS. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36XPtPl

Myanmar coup: Military raids Aung San Suu Kyi's party headquarters

The attack on the National League for Democracy's office comes as thousands continue to protest the coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/371LFN0

Trump impeachment: What the Proud Boys did before president's speech

A detailed examination of video reveals how far right extremists and militia stormed the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z2igxS

Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36XBWr1

Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a 'dangerous' viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36ZegCy

Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'

Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z4EmzH

Covid: How Serbia soared ahead in vaccination campaign

Leaders in this European country do not care where the vaccines come from as long as they are safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36XNVop

Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors

It's hard for Chinese citizens to discuss sensitive topics online, but the Clubhouse app let them - briefly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tLxu8j

Draghi: Call of duty for Italy's 'Super Mario'

With Italy's Mario Draghi set to become prime minister, Mark Lowen profiles the man who "saved the euro". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OcO1Sr

Letter from Africa: How a text book exposed a rift in Sudan's new government

The row over its inclusion in a school text book exposes a rift between Islamists and secularists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryexUE

A behind-the-scenes peek into President Trump's diplomacy

A new BBC series explores former President Donald Trump's foreign policy through firsthand accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p61jwP

Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown

Authorities warn about the scams criminals employ ahead of Valentine's Day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OoU0DZ via IFTTT

Conversation apps: 'It's given me a lift in life'

The coronavirus lockdowns have been particularly isolating for many people who live alone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YYIUaR via IFTTT

Beer and pub leaders plead for reopening date after sales halve in 2020

The industry shows the government a "roadmap to recovery" as it waits for a reopening date. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rxfT22

Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'

Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z4EmzH

Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jwHRYT

Jack Ma swaps drawings with fellow tech billionaire

The Alibaba founder and Japanese technology entrepreneur Masayoshi Son are close friends and share sketches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tFLQXR via IFTTT

Chinese regulators throw spanner in Tesla's works

Elon Musk's electric vehicle firm has been summoned over quality and safety issues with its cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cVfZg0

Jack Ma swaps drawings with fellow tech billionaire

The Alibaba founder and Japanese technology entrepreneur Masayoshi Son are close friends and share sketches. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tFLQXR

Trump impeachment: Senate paves way for speedy trial of ex-president

The former president goes on trial in the Senate on Tuesday, accused of inciting mob violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oWaq3e

Ho Ching: Head of Singapore's $230bn state fund Temasek steps down

Ho Ching has been at the helm of one of world's biggest investment funds, Temasek, for 17 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cV2xZC

Myanmar coup: Police clamp down as protesters defy ban on gatherings

Water cannon is deployed again as thousands take to the streets despite a ban on mass gatherings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36T1uWg

Covid: South Korea launches test for pet cats and dogs

It comes a few weeks after a kitten tested positive, the first animal Covid-19 case in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cU3Vvx

Robinhood: US family sue trading app over son's suicide

The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36VRvzl

Robinhood: US family sue trading app over son's suicide

The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36VRvzl

Covid: Support 'repeatedly skewed towards men', say MPs

Gender inequalities in the economy have been ignored during the pandemic, a Commons committee says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OkagGh

Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate

Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tCNV6V via IFTTT

Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jwHRYT via IFTTT

Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe

A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cR1BoY

The computers rejecting your job application

A growing number of firms are using artificial intelligence to pass or fail jobseekers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MMIdyF

Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe

A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cR1BoY

Covid: Why Australia's 'world-class' quarantine system has seen breaches

Australian cities have entered snap lockdowns over single breaches - what can be done to prevent them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a1ruAM

Nourin Mohamed Siddig: The African art of reciting the Koran

Social media has revived African styles of Koranic recitation led by Sudan's Nourin Mohamed Siddig. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a6pPdf

Nirbhaya Fund: The gang rape victim's scheme that's not reaching women

India pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to curb violence against women. Where did the money go? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N65ifC

Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jwHRYT

Egypt's revolution: I saw the unimaginable happen

The BBC's Wael Hussein describes witnessing an uprising unfold in the heart of Cairo, 10 years on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N98IhO

Trump impeachment: The terror of being trapped in the US Capitol

Three members of Congress describe in vivid detail what they saw as rioters stormed the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZboXhb

Australian Open: How the event is trying to stay Covid-safe

Tens of thousands of tennis fans are being allowed in each day to watch, after a three week delay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDP0CE

Travellers to UK set to be tested after arrival

The new testing regime, to be announced soon, is aimed at tracking cases and detecting new variants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36Svi5m

Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub

The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRrjcL via IFTTT

China’s tech giants face new anti-monopoly rules

Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com could face greater scrutiny from state regulators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cRjns4

China’s tech giants face new anti-monopoly rules

Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com could face greater scrutiny from state regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cRjns4

Myanmar coup: Workers join nationwide strike as protests continue

Mass street protests have continued for a third day, as authorities deployed water cannon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aMHSnN

Oil prices climb back to pre-pandemic levels

Having hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q3dV9e

Oil prices climb back to pre-pandemic levels

Having hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3dV9e

Cheng Lei: Australian journalist faces China spying charges

TV presenter Cheng Lei, detained since August, is accused of supplying state secrets overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pZj0iN

Super Bowl 2021: Tom Brady wins seventh title as Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Kansas City Chiefs

Tom Brady steers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a comfortable 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to extend his record for Super Bowl wins to seven. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N2SF59

Super Bowl Halftime show: How did The Weeknd do?

The star's socially-distanced set focused largely on the songs over spectacle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aK7phb

Uttarakhand: Scores missing after India glacier bursts dam

A piece of a Himalayan glacier had fallen into a river, triggering a huge flood in northern India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aHWCUL

Uighurs: 'Credible case' China carrying out genocide

A legal opinion concludes the Chinese government has shown an intent to destroy the Uighur minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3J4cM

Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YVPQ8E

Trump impeachment explained

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial opens on Tuesday - but what's it all about? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36R0DW6

In pictures: Cycling 5,000 miles in a city of change

Geoffrey Hiller spent a year cycling around a US city, witnessing the pandemic, protests and wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Z7rTk

The myth and reality of the super soldier

China has been accused of trying to create enhanced soldiers - but is this even possible? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tEH3WS

Assassins: How CCTV gave Kim Jong-nam murder documentary added intrigue

Assassins director explains how crime scene footage finally emerged and led to his film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OfFoqq

'Kenyan police asked if my husband was a sorcerer'

While Chirindo Chisubi was still mourning her husband, she was shocked by a Kenyan police question. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N7xjTT

Abducted, trafficked or killed: The life of a sex worker in Sierra Leone

Africa Eye investigates the disappearance of a sex worker and uncovers abuse, trafficking and murder from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cRDHd8

Chinese users flock to Clubhouse amid soaring popularity

Chinese users have been joining Clubhouse to discuss Uighurs and Taiwan without being censored. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aKeKO0 via IFTTT

The computers rejecting your job application

A growing number of firms are using artificial intelligence to pass or fail jobseekers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MMIdyF via IFTTT

Boohoo tells suppliers not to subcontract, raising job fears

The demand has caused concern among some suppliers about how they will pay to hire new workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oY7mUm

Chinese users flock to Clubhouse amid soaring popularity

Chinese users have been joining Clubhouse to discuss Uighurs and Taiwan without being censored. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aKeKO0

Puppy training a robotic dog points to the future

A robotic dog that can cope with new scenarios is an important stop in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36L6L1R

India floods: India dam swept away after glacier crashes into it

Dozens of people are missing and feared dead in northern India after a glacier crashes into a dam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvBgRr

ICYMI: Groundhog Day and boot-iful snow patterns

Stories you may have missed this week - from predicting the winter to someone making the most of it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36MAO9q

Ecuadoreans choose president amid economic turmoil

Badly hit by the Covid pandemic and with its economy in tatters, Ecuador chooses a new leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oYMxIn

India floods: Scores missing after glacier smashes Uttarakhand dam

As many as 150 people are feared dead after floods are triggered in Uttarakhand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jsonor

Blur drummer David Rowntree: 'Music streaming hits songwriters and artists'

David Rowntree warned if streaming is not reformed it could be "terminal" for the music industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cNIyf7 via IFTTT

Amazon after Bezos: The company that Jeff built

As Jeff Bezos prepares to step aside from the e-commerce juggernaut, we look at Amazon's success in charts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39VNblt via IFTTT

Utah avalanche: Four skiers killed after snowslide near Salt Lake City

A further four people were injured in the joint deadliest avalanche in the US state's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pXaYHx

Covid testing expanded to more workplaces in England

Businesses with more than 50 staff are now able to access lateral flow tests, which give rapid results. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tC4GPx

Myanmar coup: Crowd gathers for second day of protests

The country 's main city Yangon sees a pro-democracy rally for a second successive day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pYSLsP

Iraq's Yazidi community buries 104 victims of IS massacre

The victims' remains had been exhumed from mass graves following Islamic State genocide in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36OZqyd

IS brutality returning to Syrian towns

Beheadings, bombings and kidnappings have civilians in grip of fear despite group's supposed defeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rtJmKb

Viewpoint: From Ethiopia's Tigray region to Yemen, the dilemma of declaring a famine

Alex de Waal writes about the starvation that conflicts cause, and the difficulties in tackling it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tzcUIk

Myanmar coup: How citizens are protesting through art

Protesters are taking the fight online, expressing their anger and defiance through their drawings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tCqGKq

Home working increases cyber-security fears

IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ClePH

Racial Impostor Syndrome: When you're made to feel like a fake

New York school student Arden Yum says ethnic minority children may not identify with the racial identity they were born with. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pIrwD1

Is Russia targeting CIA spies with secret weapons?

Ex-CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos believes he was targeted while on a visit to Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36y0S8l

Cape cormorants: Caring for South Africa's chicks abandoned in wild

Rescuers come to the aid of hundreds of baby Cape cormorants abandoned by their parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oP90Yo