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Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eEsEU4

2021 viral videos: The social media moments India celebrated

From the 'pawri' girl to the tiny Covid warrior, here are the social media moments India celebrated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pHdwf0

Covid: Cathay Pacific flights cut after Hong Kong clampdown

The announcement comes after the city tightened its coronavirus quarantine regulations for aircrew. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qCBeIz

The 'heartbreakingly beautiful' art of Laurie Anderson

The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ELXAw9

Why Chinese stand-up comedians are turning to English

Alex Shi says her comedy comes from her Chinese heritage but she feels more comfortable performing in a foreign language. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mJN2b1

Cape Verde: Drone delivers medical supplies to remote islands

Computer scientist Erico Pinheiro has invented a drone system to deliver medical supplies to the remote communities of his island nation Cape Verde. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDdoa7

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? The downfall of a favourite daughter

How Ghislaine Maxwell went from being the toast of high society to a convicted sex trafficker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzotEZ

15 films to look out for in the Oscars race

With the gong-giving season picking up steam, we look at the possible nominees for the big awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JsODeY

What went wrong with vaccinating the world?

Why developed countries have a surplus of vaccines while low-income ones are still struggling to battle Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sJyyvt

New home and car insurance rules mean change in prices

Anyone renewing their policy will pay no more than they would as a new customer from 1 January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EC4SCL

Syntropic agriculture: A new way of farming in dry climates?

Ernst Gotsch's method of agriculture increases, rather than decreases, biodiversity and wildlife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JEiC3R

Sofology: We spent our Christmas on deckchairs

Customers of the furniture chain say they have been left without orders and in the dark. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3z8zESF

TikTok moderator sues over 'psychological trauma'

Candie Frazier says her mental health suffered after watching "extreme and graphic" video content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3JtJeo0 via IFTTT

Why Mauritius is losing its seashells

The beaches of the Indian Ocean island seem bereft of the beautiful shells popular with tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zeWh88

Music preview 2022: The biggest releases, tours and films

What will Britney do now she's free of her conservatorship, and who's releasing new music in 2022? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EzkNSs

How invisible barcodes could increase plastic recycling

A pan-industry scheme is testing invisible barcodes on plastic packaging to boost recycling rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sHbb5S

The mystery of the home where the Queen was born

Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EvW01n

Fighting to learn in Venezuela

Despite the country's continuing economic crisis, both pupils and teachers are determined to continue with schooling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qDyN8S

The African nation aiming to be a hydrogen superpower

Namibia wants to use its abundance of sunshine and wind power to make and export hydrogen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eve952

Covid: Welsh pubs and bars hit 'far worse' than in England

Pubs and bars fear tougher Covid rules in Wales will see New Year's Eve custom cross the border. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qtFKJy

Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN

The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mFlCCX via IFTTT

Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN

The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mFlCCX

Covid: US halves isolation time for asymptomatic infection

The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) recommends five days isolation for asymptomatic Covid cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HjCgjE

Ashes: Australia thrash feeble England to retain Ashes at Melbourne

England surrender the Ashes on the morning of the third day of the third Test as Australia crush them by an innings and 14 runs at the MCG. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3essA9M

‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etHv3S

Crocodiles turn on humans amid Iran water crisis

The creatures are attacking as their habitats shrink, a grim side-effect of Iran's water shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HhHoo8

The African nation aiming to be a hydrogen superpower

Namibia wants to use its abundance of sunshine and wind power to make and export hydrogen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eve952

What a Greek tragedy teaches us about modern migration

A production of Antigone seeks to overturn prejudices about Africans arriving in Sicily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/318V3i8

83 movie: Reliving India’s epic cricket triumph

A Bollywood ode to India's 1983 cricket world cup win recreates one of the greatest upsets in sports history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32tnBDy

Afghanistan: Children in Kabul working for a piece of bread

More and more Afghan children are having to work to support their families, amidst an economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qmTntS

Spider-Man: No Way Home becomes first pandemic-era film to top $1bn

It beat Chinese Korean War epic The Battle of Lake Changjin to be the highest grossing film of 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Et07vd

How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot

The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FHDBQw

India's unwinnable battle against spitting

The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwyRfc

Business Review of 2021: Climate change and Covid

2021 saw countries grapple with climate change's economic challenges, and Covid's continuing impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qqQicd

My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war

US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3esK5ai

How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot

The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FHDBQw

'A dark day': South Africans remember Tutu

The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fx5fjd

Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero

The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkOi5g

Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Looking back at his life

BBC South Africa correspondent Nomsa Maseko looks back at the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu who has died aged 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3poseY9

Covid: Travel misery continues as 1,500 more flights cancelled

Chinese and US airlines are hardest hit amid a surge in Covid cases in many countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EmJVvy

Deadly bombing at restaurant packed for Christmas

Six people have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a restaurant in eastern DR Congo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33NIU2U

Myanmar: Charity staff missing after deadly 'army attack'

Save the Children says troops killed 38 people and burned their bodies in eastern Kayah state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yXhaEB

Israeli 'psychic' Uri Geller still baffling fans at 75

Now wowing visitors at his museum, the famous spoon bender recalls his rise from poverty to stardom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HdAcJE

Love story sends TV fans in search of idyllic Alps

Crash Landing On You has been a big hit and now fans are travelling to the filming locations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30X7kG7

Letter from Africa: Why Kenya's taxman is eyeing social media

Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3En9exD

The Chinese mother backing bigger families

Chen Ting is a mother of three and businesswoman who encourages other women to have more children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FwP6KA

Why a former oil executive is capping abandoned wells

Around the US, an estimated three million oil wells have been abandoned. They're more dangerous than we think. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3enbQ3I

Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California

Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z5wjUn

Climate change: Lapland reindeer gone astray in search for food

Herders are struggling to find thousands of reindeer that have run away in search of food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H7YHbl

No time for war: Russians see no chance of conflict

With rhetoric becoming harsh and fears of an invasion growing, Muscovites give their views on the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fu6XBU

Art: 'People amazed I fold paper for a living, then they see it'

Artist Polly Verity loves the look and feel of paper and has been "lost in its landscape" for years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3enjcUZ

French zoo closed temporarily after pack of nine wolves escape

No people were injured during the incident, but the wolf pack was killed due to safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Et8l6q

'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event

A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3stok2d

Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room

The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Erx4rK

Switzerland's wolves get too close for comfort

Alpine villages say the animals have started approaching children and they need to fend them off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yT0hL6

Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 December 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yRLYqk

James Webb Space Telescope: How does it work?

The telescope has been 30 years in the making and is nearly ready to launch, but what makes it so special? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvpvdI

Georgia: The rise of the right

LGBT activists cancelled Tbilisi Pride this year after violence from far-right protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qppUPS

Daunte Wright shooting: Key moments in the trial of Kimberly Potter

The trial saw emotional testimonies and dramatic bodycam footage of the fatal shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ssyxf9

Covid: Ecuador makes vaccination mandatory for most citizens

All those from the age of five must be jabbed, although people with medical reasons are exempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ekPU9v

Joan Didion: US literary icon dies at 87

She was known for chronicling US culture and was a screenwriter for the 1976 film A Star is Born. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hbjo6m

James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong

The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3poddWv

TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FqsknO

TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FqsknO via IFTTT

‘It feels like gyms are being completely ignored’

As attendance plummets, UK gyms say they feel left out of the latest Covid support package. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FplxdQ

November car production hits lowest level since 1984

Industry group calls the figures "incredibly worrying" as Covid continues to hit supply chains. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ehYia0

Parcel delivery scam texts to spike this Christmas

About a million scam texts will be sent in the UK this week, with more than half for parcel delivery fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mNOLw3

How this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic

Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J6tqr7

CEO Secrets: 'Don't overthink, fail fast and move on'

Joel Akwenuke, founder of hair treatment company NewFade, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FnnYxQ

Pillar of Shame: Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square statue removed

Workers at the University of Hong Kong dismantle the sculpture commemorating the 1989 massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EimXFL

Spain to require masks outdoors amid Covid surge

As the Omicron variant spreads around Europe, countries tighten restrictions to brace for another wave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EmfoxG

Roman-era 'Good Shepherd' ring found off Israel in ancient shipwreck

Israeli archaeologists discover a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian depiction of Jesus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32kwMWH

Covid-19: Israel could become the first country to give four vaccine doses

A fourth booster would be offered to over-60s and health workers as Israel prepares for Omicron wave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FqUe3a

Mother seals recognise pup's voice at two days old

Elephant seal mums can distinguish their own offspring at just two days old, research shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EmltKC

OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief

The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pfOFi8

Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine? And other questions

What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IvgKtg

Covid: Fines for Wales employees not working from home

People must work from home unless there is "a reasonable excuse" with fines for bosses and workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3yVobpy

Malaysia hit by the worst floods in decades

At least 14 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated their homes after torrential rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EbVdCI

Madagascar: Minister 'swims for 12 hours' after helicopter crashes at sea

The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yLXELg

Covid passports: Club owner's mum gives out lateral flow tests all night

Rich Gilbert says 30% of people arriving at his nightclub didn't know they needed a Covid passport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3H3I5S8

WHO urges cancelling some holiday events over Omicron fears

"An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled," warns the World Health Organization's head. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EeHD1m

Saudi-led coalition forces target Yemeni airport in air strike

Saudi state media claimed that UN aid workers were warned to leave the airport ahead of the strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mlYitE

Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV

Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3miq5Lx

Indian Christians fear attacks or jail over conversions

Christians in Karnataka state say attacks against them have grown ahead of a new anti-conversion law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EhlKOS

Berlusconi seeks comeback role as Italian president

Despite the scandals and a tax fraud conviction, Italy's most colourful ex-PM could be head of state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GYKv49

How Covid deepened America's teacher shortages

Classrooms across the US have been emptied of educators - and the pandemic has made it worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgXCqC

Covid: An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled - WHO chief

The head of the World Health Organization calls for "difficult decisions" to be made over festive plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H1w6Eo

Fake Covid passes advertised for sale online

The BBC found Facebook posts claiming to sell Covid vaccine passes to people who hadn't been jabbed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30MHRiI via IFTTT

Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J8gyAu

Young pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school

An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EfBFNV

UK donates 225 million stolen passwords to hack-checking site

The National Crime Agency hands over 225 million stolen passwords to a hack-checking site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e8ntvh via IFTTT

Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3J8gyAu

Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns

The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E7I6lX

Australia bouncy castle fall: Sixth child dies in hospital

Chace Harrison, 11, died in hospital three days after falling from a castle blown into the air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yFkBzL

Tortured to death: Myanmar mass killings revealed

A BBC investigation finds evidence Myanmar's military killed 40 villagers in July, torturing some to death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3palWva

Myanmar: BBC investigates military's mass killings

Eyewitnesses and survivors say that soldiers rounded up villagers before separating the men and killing them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3BHDq

What is the metaverse?

From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J3ZUSz

What is the metaverse?

From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3J3ZUSz via IFTTT

How to read your weather app

What you need to know about weather forecasts on your phone from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3J5YsPG via IFTTT

Virtual reality worship: What carols at home looks like this Christmas

The Church of England has released a series of virtual reality carols from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pag4Su via IFTTT

The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner

If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e7sFzS via IFTTT

Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile presidential election

His far-right rival José Antonio Kast conceded defeat less than 90 minutes after polls closed on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p9ab87

Iran execution of Heidar Ghorbani sparks rare anti-government protest

The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GWyBYD

Senator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill

Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mgHQLe

Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53

The Spanish singer is remembered by other members of the group for his unique voice and spirit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Eicv1e

Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks

The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yHTlQZ

Drakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival

The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8o6dV

Covid: Dutch go into Christmas lockdown over Omicron wave

Non-essential shops, schools, bars and other public venues have been closed until at least 14 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e3NHiL

Chileans divided ahead of presidential run-off

The election, set to be the most polarised in decades, pits a far-right candidate against a leftist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q2bdC4

BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam

The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ebq6ae via IFTTT

Migrant crossings: More than 900 cross Channel in two days

Nearly 28,000 people have now crossed from France to England in small boats this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E73F6k

UK troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia

Britain's defence secretary says this is because Ukraine is not a member of the Nato military alliance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mghR6R

Sports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GVKvC5

Covid: Dutch go into Christmas lockdown over Omicron wave

Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mgbxwh

Gardener Omar Raddad wins fight to re-open notorious murder case

A Moroccan gardener convicted of the notorious killing of a French heiress is fighting to clear his name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3secd93

Kim Potter: 'Taser mix-up' ex-officer weeps in manslaughter testimony

Kim Potter testified at her manslaughter trial about the "chaotic" fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32fpTWw

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Epstein's ex testifies for the defence

Eva Andersson-Dubin has defended her sex offender ex in the past and denies knowledge of his crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yAran9

TikTok says US school shooting threats not credible

Security around some US schools is stepped up in response to supposed violent threats going viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yBs3vC

Son's tribute to 'bawdy, fertile matriarch' goes viral

A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yD8KSH

Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive

Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e3Rcpa via IFTTT

Brexit: UK signs free trade deal with Australia

Ministers say it will unlock £10.4bn of trade, but UK farmers have concerns about being undercut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DXM2pf

Millipede with more legs than any known animal discovered in Australia

The millipede, discovered in Australia, has more than 1,300 legs and is believed to live on fungi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p00o4e

RAF Typhoon jet shoots down 'small hostile drone' in Syria

It is the first time the RAF has shot down enemy aircraft since the Falklands nearly 40 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yAe9Ko

Millions more get fibre broadband but take-up lags

Eight million more homes have access to full-fibre broadband but fewer than a quarter choose to upgrade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yvSmDz via IFTTT

Sainsbury's payroll hit by Kronos attack

A ransomware attack on payroll systems provider Kronos hits multiple major companies in the UK and US from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IV1o1D via IFTTT

Haiti kidnappers release remaining missionaries

The missionaries from the US and Canada were abducted in mid-October by a powerful crime gang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q5bG6y

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Defence attorneys begin arguments

A spokesperson for Ms Maxwell said on Wednesday she is "too fragile" to testify in her own defence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yxVdf8

Kenyans find rural lifeline after Covid city exodus

The coronavirus pandemic has forced some city dwellers to move back to the countryside to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30xWLcw

Afghanistan: What humanitarian aid is getting in?

Millions of people are at risk of starvation as a result of harsh winter conditions and economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33y9zAO

Usain Bolt: Mario Kart helped me become Olympic champion

Usain Bolt's been talking to BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ubepM

Inside the fight for Bangladesh's independence

The author of the Bangladesh constitution on working with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ytLwhR

The teenagers and the nun trying to stop an Australian coal mine

Eight teenagers won a milestone environmental court case in Australia, but the result was appealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GNPZio

Federal Reserve to withdraw stimulus more quickly

The US central bank will reduce its stimulus more rapidly, and expects to raise interest rates next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oXQkZH

Logic's 1-800-273-8255 led to call surge to suicide line, study suggests

Researchers found that the rapper's 1-800-273-8255 increased calls to the helpline it was named after. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oXGl6v

Log4shell: US demands Christmas Eve deadline for hack fix

Federal agencies must protect themselves against a widespread security flaw by 24 December. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dWPuWS via IFTTT

Social care: Official advisers want immigration rules to be eased

The government's official migration advisers say the sector faces "severe" problems finding staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3F1lfKf

bell hooks; Author and feminist dies aged 69

Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31V2BFE

Phillip Adams: Ex-NFL player who shot six dead had CTE brain disease

US footballer Phillip Adams' brain showed evidence of damage linked to repeated head trauma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dPzmWO

Billie Eilish says porn exposure while young caused nightmares

The singer-songwriter spoke about how "abusive" pornography skewed her early sexual experiences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ysX18Y

Malta becomes first EU nation to legalise cannabis

The landmark move is expected to be followed by more European countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ujJBk

Russia told to pay compensation to woman whose hands were cut off

Europe's top human rights court says authorities failed to protect her against domestic violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q0PhYl

Toronto police release video of 'suspect' in billionaires' 2017 murders

Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead at home four years ago, but police have made no arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dQnSCM

Sex and cancer: 'I was ashamed to ask for help'

Cait didn't know why it hurt to masturbate after her treatment - and didn't know who to ask. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ypB0bt

Canada apologises for 'scourge' of military sexual misconduct

Eleven of Canada's top brass have been removed from their posts in connection with sexual misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Xlck2

Post Office scandal: Government to foot bill for postmasters' compensation

The Department for Business said that the impact on postmasters' lives "cannot be overstated". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ylhhto

Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas to face Westminster magistrates

Mrs Sacoolas returned to the US after diplomatic immunity was asserted on her behalf. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dKGDHx

Koffi Olomidé cleared of rape but convicted of holding dancers

A French court clears Koffi Olomidé of rape but convicts him of holding four dancers against their will. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Mce9D

Kim Kardashian passes California 'baby bar' law exam

The reality TV star and businesswoman says "don't ever give up" after passing on her fourth attempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oNRI0W

Flaw prompts 100 hack attacks a minute, security company says

Businesses race to fix a security vulnerability posing a "severe risk", agencies and researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GESfZ1 via IFTTT

Vladimir Putin: I moonlighted as a taxi driver in the 1990s

Russia's president says he had to top up his income during economic troubles when the USSR collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31TcoLS

Black Axe: Leaked documents shine spotlight on secretive Nigerian gang

Documents suggest the feared 'cult' has infiltrated Nigerian politics and launched a global fraud operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yk1NFM

Howard University: Why these students slept out in tents on campus for weeks

After reports of mould and rodents in dorms, protesters at Howard University took over a campus building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s0GVCC

The ultra-violent cult that became a global mafia

A BBC investigation into Black Axe has unearthed new evidence of political infiltration, and a scamming and killing operation spanning the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pQ4Fqd

France resists US challenge to its values

The government is fighting back at what it sees as imported cultural ideas from the UK and US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30pJJhe

Alibaba fires employee who accused boss of rape

The Chinese e-commerce firm has fired the woman, who went public with accusations in August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lXtJuo via IFTTT

How hologram tech may soon replace video calls

The coronavirus pandemic and travel bans have accelerated interest in holographic communication. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31LPuGK via IFTTT

How this country became Europe's cargo bike hub

In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s06dR0

Omicron: India aims to avoid 'pandemic roulette'

A virology institute boss says India will see a third wave "depending on how warmly we invite it". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mkccNh

Indian police 'foil man's attempt to fake death'

Officers say he murdered another man to try to fake his own death to avoid being returned to prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oOg7mR

Verstappen wins F1 world title, Mercedes protest

Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins his first Formula 1 world title in dramatic circumstances at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pMW8nT

Indian PM Modi's Twitter hacked with bitcoin tweet

The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be distributed to citizens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31NIQiY

Italian church apologises after bishop tells children 'Santa does not exist'

The bishop in Sicily told children Santa's red costume had been created by Coca-Cola, Italian media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oKCFov

Your pictures on the theme of 'misty mornings'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30gApfk

The technology helping keep women safe on the streets

There are plenty of apps which can make women feel safer on a night out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IDFi3w via IFTTT

ICYMI: Scuba-diving Santa and other festive moments

Why has Father Christmas swapped his sleigh for diving gear and skis this week? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oUvzhD

Kentucky hit by 'worst ever tornadoes'

More than 70 people died in Kentucky in Friday night's storms, including dozens in a candle factory, and the death toll is expected to rise above 100. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EN6fPP

Biden: US will do whatever is needed to help Tornado victims

US president Joe Biden speaks to the country after states have been hit by deadly tornadoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJmUym

Albert Benaiges: Ex-Barcelona academy chief faces sex abuse claims

The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ETYJ64

Ghislaine Maxwell prosecutors rest their case

Prosecutors have said Ms Maxwell ran "a pyramid scheme of abuse" with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ye1mwK

Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dI9mwJ

Indonesia volcano: Volunteers struggle to recover the dead, metres deep in ash and mud

The effort to recover bodies is continuing in Indonesia, after the eruption of Mount Semeru last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31L6sow

Mexico truck crash: 'There are so many dead'

At least 54 people have been killed, and scores more injured, after a truck rolled in southern Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yelnDv

Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dI9mwJ via IFTTT

The Monkees star Michael Nesmith dies at 78

With the group, the singer and guitarist had a string of hits and starred in a TV sitcom in the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rWM1Qa

Four-wheeled robot walks upright and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GCmNL7 via IFTTT

Football fans spending millions on club crypto-tokens

Supporters have spent at least £260m on controversial fan tokens from major clubs, data suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pLNpCo via IFTTT

The country that is Europe's hub for cargo bikes

In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s06dR0 via IFTTT

Starbucks to get its first unionised US store since 1980s

Staff at one branch vote to unionise, the first in the coffee chain's own stores since the 1980s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ya8Tg2

Beijing Winter Olympics boycott is insignificant, says Macron

The French president says some Western countries' refusal to send officials has no useful outcome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSuw3A

US-led coalition against IS ends combat mission in Iraq

Troops will remain to "advise, assist and enable" Iraqi security forces to stop a resurgence of IS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yahPSP

How a Russian invasion of Ukraine could spill over into Europe

A senior Western intel official warns war would have far-reaching consequences on the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30aRl70

Astroworld: Travis Scott says he was unaware fans were hurt

The US rapper says he only discovered the impact of a deadly crowd surge after the festival in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dBK5nL

Instagram boss calls for more teen protection

The social media giant's chief urged US lawmakers to create a new governing body. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/333G35x via IFTTT

Kenya police recruits brag: 'We are the bad ones'

A video of Kenyan police recruits acting in an intimidating fashion is widely condemned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Iydrlb

Russia Ukraine: Sending US troops not on table - Biden

The US president says a Western response to a Russian invasion would not include boots on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rPs91k

Elizabeth Holmes testifies she 'never' misled investors

Holmes' defence team rested their case after seven days of testimony from the Theranos founder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IxrAPH

UK and Canada join diplomatic boycott of China Winter Olympics

The two nations say their diplomats will not attend the games, citing Chinese human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ElZXc

Robert E Lee: Confederate general statue to be turned into art

The statue was at the centre of a white nationalist rally in 2017, which led to the death of a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y9Xvkj

Covid vaccine passports 'devastating' for nightclubs

An industry body says nightclubs and bars should not be "thrown under the bus" by the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DBfIbI

New home working order another blow for small firms

New guidance to work from home is greeted with dismay by firms that thrive when workers are in offices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31FQxaD

UK to phase out 2G and 3G by 2033

The UK's five largest mobile networks have agreed to the timeframe, with some aiming to phase out before. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pDI3ZX via IFTTT

Bitcoin 'founder' to keep 1m Bitcoin cache

A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoin worth billions of dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rIBGao

Treasury inflation warning on public sector pay

The Treasury has warned that higher public sector pay could make high inflation rates persist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3y7fmbB

Chile same-sex marriage: Law overwhelmingly approved by parliament

A law allowing same-sex marriage is approved in the historically Catholic Latin American country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DumK1P

Amazon services down for thousands of users

Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3y324gd

Amazon services down for thousands of users

Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y324gd

Hacker named Bowser must pay Nintendo in piracy case

Gary Bowser admitted to making hacking tools that allowed people to play pirated games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ovRATq via IFTTT

Wall Street watchdogs probe Trump media firm deal

At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of investment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GiPTPf via IFTTT

Byju's and the other side of an edtech giant's dizzying rise

Indian firm Byju's faces allegations of pursuing hyper growth using high pressure sales tactics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3doNJ4j via IFTTT

Lara Croft: 25 years of Tomb Raider and a British gaming icon

The team behind Lara Croft talk to Newsbeat about her history and where she goes next. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3os5qq3 via IFTTT

Wall Street watchdogs probe Trump media firm deal

At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GiPTPf

Byju's and the other side of an edtech giant's dizzying rise

Indian firm Byju's faces allegations of pursuing hyper growth using high pressure sales tactics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3doNJ4j

Helping trans people escape death in their home countries

Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqNo13

'I want Afghan women to be free to wear colour'

Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GoLXNb

Rebel Wilson on weight loss: I know what it’s like to be invisible

The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZCE3b

Mahbouba Seraj: Afghanistan is a country in trouble

Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m1hHAj

Africa's patchy transport network gets a tech boost

The first year of a free trade deal in Africa has spurred investment, but more needs to be done. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ir9f6L via IFTTT

Covid testing: New PCR rules throw plans into disarray

New PCR testing rules come into force on Tuesday for travellers arriving in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32TNdJx

Hong Kong Covid: The Cathay pilots stuck in 'perpetual quarantine'

One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Ionk4R

The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lEEUIi

Jussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'

Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y0oj6t

Ghislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'

An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gk7TZL

Tesco: Pre-Christmas strikes planned by 6,500 depot staff

Trade union Usdaw said 5,000 members at nine warehouses across the country will take industrial action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DHaCLf

Indonesia volcano: How I escaped the deadly Mt Semeru eruption

Watch as this survivor describes how he escaped the deadly Mt Semeru eruption in Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqFy7F

US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3op8S4F

Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves

The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKOHa

US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lHbclL

US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lHbclL

Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?

The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEFW72

Spar cyber attack hits more than 300 convenience stores

The attack targeted a company in Lancashire which operates Spar's tills and IT systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GnBW2N via IFTTT

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jail

This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWLeQ8

FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuela

The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dnU3Jp

Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests

More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IpPrAy

Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood

Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31nh0dr

Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3onM4SJ via IFTTT

Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood

Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31nh0dr

Tennis governing body to keep playing in China

The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EuRAZv

Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?

The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYE4uX

Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics

Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32S0pi2

The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEEUIi

Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school

The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSS5cD

Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo

The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lCjcEA

The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel

The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractured region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWLBtU

James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'

The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsLCHp

How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind

Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ds2J1a

The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lEEUIi via IFTTT

Large gender pay gaps persist over the last 25 years

Once increases in women’s education are accounted for, the gender pay gap change is only 3% since 1995. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DsILOG

HGV driver shortage: Signs pressures are easing, trade group says

Fewer drivers are leaving the profession, Logistics UK says, but more action is needed to attract recruits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lAqU1W

Tesco: Distribution centre workers plan pre-Christmas strikes

Up to 1,200 workers across four sites will stage walkouts over pay, according to the Unite union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dpSxGy

Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner

The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ez3nWY

Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'

Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYWIm5

Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash

Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCDfqd

Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onM4SJ

Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies

Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dq40AD

Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon

Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IpuvcY

French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find

The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IjA1Ol

Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3omncLb

Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe

Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXX0cV

Trump social media firm raises $1bn from investors

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3onM4SJ

India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder

Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZWlHtP

Covid travel test changes a 'hammer blow' to industry

The return of pre-departure tests for travellers to the UK will come into force on 04:00 GMT Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31tojjI

Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces

US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ox64ml

Why France faces so much anger in West Africa

Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EuQGfB

Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat

Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onUSrV

Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against

Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dnynru

Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother

The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother fight off sexual harassment claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/331Ggq3

South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists

Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Drlyw2

Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears

The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DlsHhv

Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river

At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwaQpK

Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid

Officials at Antwerp zoo do not know how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GaMGRS

Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's shadow looms over poll

Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31owH3z

Eitan Biran: Cable car survivor returned to Italy after custody battle

Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dp1NWa

Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission

The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DnMAEA

Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud

Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnvLVz

ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season

Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31rCRjN

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week

The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD

Russia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'

Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoB10b

Michigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents

US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoyD9J

Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus

More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DriZu2

MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?

A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pp7FK7

Bolsonaro: Brazilian Supreme Court opens investigation into vaccine comments

Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IgGiu9

Fraud: 'I had £18,000 stolen after my drink was spiked'

Fraudsters appear to be adopting the "sinister" tactic of spiking drinks to steal money, campaigners warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ptdxSi

Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany

Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lydiEs

Rare turtle washes up 4,000 miles from home

Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lTETQX

Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again

Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3poJfQS

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights

As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IfgZsu

Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3omncLb via IFTTT

Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3omncLb

Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide

How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ojuFea

MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?

A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pp7FK7

Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pmtHgA

Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort

The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GdyQ10

Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut

Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ruKQr5

Laverne & Shirley star Eddie Mekka dies aged 69

The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxQTai

The Indian granny who became literate at 104

Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3plFtHY

NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram

Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMoLVO

Boxing Day: Festive film debut for Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Boxing Day, the first British Christmas rom-com led by an all-black cast, is released Friday 3 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DmIlZY

How to spot the software that could be spying on you

Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMHKzP

Why Turkey's currency crash does not worry Erdogan

Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxbVpD

Broome: Diving the remnants of a WW2 attack on Australia

A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lu0TkU

Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQcXlJ

Will Meghan's big win change public opinion?

The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rw9Cai

The drought ravaging East African wildlife and livestock

At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Em9ayL

Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut

Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ruKQr5 via IFTTT

How to spot the software that could be spying on you

Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xMHKzP via IFTTT

Retailers make 'shocking' petrol profit says RAC

Fuel retailers are charging unnecessarily high prices for petrol according to the RAC motoring organisation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dhHuiN

Covid loan anti-fraud checks inadequate, says watchdog

The government acted too slowly to stop fraudsters exploiting its Bounce Back Loan scheme, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IrAWN1

Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?

A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DfG3Mm

Germany: Angela Merkel's military farewell features punk singer's hit

A ceremony has been held for the German chancellor, who is due to step down after 16 years in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31sWOqd

Virgin Media outage hits UK TV viewers

The firm apologises after some customers are left with no access to TV services for more than 10 hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3El81HG

Omicron: Biden unveils new Covid-19 winter measures

Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DmtDSO

How do you say 'Omicron'?

Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G8lymv

Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines

It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31ok6Of

Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines

It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ok6Of

Biden puts faith in Santa Claus amid supply chain problems

The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lruDyX

Canadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'

MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9fL3w

Argentina ex-President Mauricio Macri charged in sub families spying case

Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3odzTbj

When Jesus is used to steal from his flock

William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ib3tpQ

Rising energy bills: 'My teenager disappears under coats at night'

A charity estimates that domestic gas bills in April will be double those of 18 months earlier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ocbmTQ

Firms opt for smaller Christmas parties over Omicron fears

Companies are deciding against holding a big bash in favour of allowing small, optional gatherings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3I9EKCj

EU launches €300bn bid to challenge Chinese influence

The Global Gateway infrastructure plan is described as a true alternative to Chinese influence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oa4YMW

Duolingo boss: 'Develop your social skills'

Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rsYUBd

Venezuela's hospital 'hell'

The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rnawWu

‘It’s like hell in here’: The struggle to save Afghanistan's starving babies

Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xJVFX4

Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?

A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DfG3Mm

'No middle ground': Chile voters face tough choice as run-off looms

Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oalcFU

Epstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'

The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Icw5Ph

Cryptocurrency executives to be questioned in Congress

Washington is joining other governments in scrutinising the rapidly expanding sector more closely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rth3ib via IFTTT

Cryptocurrency executives to be questioned in Congress

Washington is joining other governments in scrutinising the rapidly expanding sector more closely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rth3ib

Michigan school shooting: Suspect, 15, charged as an adult

Ethan Crumbley, 15, allegedly killed four students and injured seven others on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pjBYSj

WTA suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai

The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZJkg1T

Biden says economy 'in strong shape' ahead of holidays

The president says he is optimistic supply chains can cope with any disruption from Omicron. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IaJFTk

Match settles legal fight with Tinder founders for $441m

Dating app Tinder's founders claimed in court that Match had undervalued the firm by $10bn in 2017. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FWtgAa via IFTTT

Match settles legal fight with Tinder founders for $441m

Dating app Tinder's founders claimed in court that Match had undervalued the firm by $10bn in 2017. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FWtgAa

Covid Omicron: Time to consider mandatory jabs, EU chief says

EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron strain, says Ursula von der Leyen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G50y01

Austria: Doctor fined for amputating wrong leg of patient

The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rxdjMZ

CNN's Chris Cuomo suspended over help to governor brother

The cable host provided extensive advice to Governor Andrew Cuomo as he battled an abuse scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NoOp7

Survivor: I'm haunted by deadliest Channel crossing

Mohamed Isa Omar, one of two survivors of last week's disaster, tells the BBC he saw people drown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daFjxa

Yemen's Marib: The city at the heart of a dirty war

Jeremy Bowen gets rare access to Marib, where civilians are caught behind the conflict's front line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8C67T

How Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female PM twice

Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been high political drama, but the finale may be yet to come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8vkin

Resurgence of Pakistani Islamist group TLP sows fear

The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pdI3zC

Multi-billion EU bid to challenge Chinese influence

The "Global Gateway" plan is seen as an attempt to counter Chinese influence in Africa and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oa4YMW

Lara Logan: Fox News host condemned over Fauci Nazi doctor comments

Lara Logan compared Dr Anthony Fauci to Joseph Mengele - the Auschwitz doctor known as the "Angel of Death". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xDb2k4

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rplvPe

HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK

Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3Dq5p

UK inflation: Rising costs could push family spend up £1,700 a year

Monthly spend over Christmas expected to increase by £109, according to projections for BBC Panorama. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/319A4vF

'My late mother's belongings were stuck in customs'

Consumer group Which? says people sending Christmas parcels to the EU need to be aware of the rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rnVUpD

Shops step in to supply cash as ATMs close

A scheme allowing shoppers to get cashback at the till will see rapid expansion in the next few weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3I8G0p1

Covid: 'We could miss our son's wedding over travel rules'

Visitors to the UK say new rules to slow the spread of Omicron have thrown travel plans into doubt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3phaooB

Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G328PS

Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six

The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7CRYk

Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron

It urges those who are unwell and the over-60s to delay international travel because of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EpghGZ

Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew

The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6cYXe

Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years

Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpb2iR

Twitter will remove images tweeted without consent

Images or videos of private individuals posted without consent could be removed for violating rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lq0XlJ via IFTTT

Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpFMAp

Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV

Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkATwc

Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights

The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7Z2Di

Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife