GLOBAL BUZZ

Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4YLubn7yS

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JvqKRpDB7

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JvqKRpDB7

In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze

Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXIl76Em4

Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests

Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pd0C8h4GE

Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rQCzxfl6v

The US shrine that claims to hold Gandhi's ashes

Keeping the ashes without dispersing them goes against Gandhi's own wishes, his family says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5MXNZdETK

DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M8P90imEo

National Insurance: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak confirm rise from April

An employee on £20,000 a year will pay an extra £89 in tax, while someone on £50,000 will pay £464 more. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HNplWK8gb

Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jkvblzyRL

Tom Brady: NFL great set to retire after winning seven Super Bowls

Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, is set to retire aged 44. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/istHQm0vR

Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BGu1zAomU

Mike Lynch: Priti Patel approves extradition of Autonomy founder

Dr Mike Lynch lost a multibillion-dollar fraud action on Friday over the sale of Autonomy in 2011. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AGu3Uo

Where are Britain's missing million workers?

With vacancies at a record high, many firms are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AGmugs

Chris Brown accused of drugging and raping woman on yacht

The singer is being sued for $20m over the alleged assault in Miami in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3zl2L

Storm Arwen: 'I was left without broadband for seven weeks'

A holiday firm owner says he lost bookings because of the time it took to restore an internet link. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HdKc67

The scramble for cargo aircraft as shipping costs soar

Cargo aircraft are being rushed into service amid a worldwide shortage in shipping capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IGPiIz

'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened

The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g8wmGu

Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games

A week before the Beijing Games start global partners are lying low amid a US-China diplomatic spat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ueCNzI

Apple sales soar despite supply constraints

The iPhone giant's business has boomed during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G5x7KP

Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction

The note, which sold for €26,000, announced Aldo Moro's abduction by communist insurgents in 1978. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r4mVhu

US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer

A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ADu1MT

'He stole from me' - Stormy Daniels testifies at her ex-lawyers trial

The porn star who says she had sex with Donald Trump is a witness in a court case against her ex-lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AA4G6J

US Navy officer 'bribed by cash and prostitutes'

Dozens of officials were part of what has been called the worst corruption case in US navy history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r5F7an

Xiomara Castro: Honduras' first female president sworn in

Xiomara Castro has promised sweeping changes but she already faces a political crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33UFvQl

Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president

Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6NHtK

Holocaust Memorial Day: TikTok launches plan to fight Holocaust denial

The video-sharing platform teams up with Unesco and the World Jewish Congress to educate users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KI02bk via IFTTT

California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover

In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against injury or accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FYqPwp

US Federal Reserve says rate rise 'appropriate' soon

The US central bank is under pressure to rein in rapid price increases in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IzNyRc

Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KK97k2

Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew demands jury trial in US

Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G3JFT3

Covid fraud: Rishi Sunak denies writing off stolen support funds

Rishi Sunak says the government will "do everything we can" to recover billions stolen by fraudsters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tYptj7

Crypto money laundering rises 30%, report finds

Cyber-criminals laundered $8.6bn (£6.4bn) worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 a new report suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o1GFQJ via IFTTT

AI: Why chefs are turning to artificial intelligence

How a robot is being used in the highly specialised business of creating flavours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KJmvon

New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H55q69

Covid: Netherlands to ease restrictions despite rising case numbers

Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Av0XqW

Ukraine: US could sanction Putin if Russia invades, Biden says

The US president says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KTEcBY

IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G25hPN

Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35hBwxr

Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35prrif

George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial

Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HaQ8N6

US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder

"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder," said winner Laura Spears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G4jZ8Y

Coventry City of Culture: Acid house party recreated by virtual reality

People will experience the thrill of tracking down and arriving at an illegal warehouse party. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KED4BN via IFTTT

Bob Dylan sells his master recordings to Sony Music

The deal covers the rights to all of Dylan's albums, as well as "multiple future new releases". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTOnyn

The people deciding to ditch their smartphones

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tMS5M6

German Covid protests turn nasty in row over rules and vaccinations

Tens of thousands of Germans take to the streets every week and politicians are being targeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IwNbXO

Beijing 2022 vs 2018: Two Olympics and two very different Chinas

In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations are all very different to 2008. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nScawK

Beach Boys star Brian Wilson looks back at his life in new film

The Beach Boys star, who turns 80 this year, tells the BBC why he decided to make a documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tTc7Vi

Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK

BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nSDGtR

Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp

A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33BWIhv

Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions

A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FU7Tio

John Lewis says it is wrong to cut sick pay for unjabbed staff

Unlike rivals, the retailer says all staff get full sick pay regardless of vaccination status. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KEnS83

Sudan protesters: Ready to die for freedom

Those opposed to the coup say they will stay on the streets until the generals leave power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rIYa9v

Inflation: Seven reasons the cost of living is going up around the world

Global inflation - the rate at which prices rise - is at its highest since 2008. Here are seven reasons why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rv1q8C

The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights

Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZS0Y0

Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb

Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUadv6

Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLfaqi

German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments

Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rNMy5s

Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally

The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IwpsHg

'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway

An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rGiR6f

Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rDN5Xj

First-time buyer: 'I couldn't keep paying so much rent'

There were a record number of first-time buyers in 2021, figures from lender Halifax suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rHPqR2

Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fOnwxc

Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide

A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KuW1Hb

Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33FWLZl

Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AnOF3q

US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GTHJxu

Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBpYN3

Director James Cameron on the dangers of deepfakes

The award-winning movie-maker hopes critical thinking will combat an influx of deepfake videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Iq8k5H via IFTTT

Capitol riot inquiry asks Ivanka Trump to voluntarily testify

Congressional investigators believe she pressed her father to try to call off the rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rzY2t4

Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world

Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33CCNPl

Peloton shares plunge as it halts production

The firm's shares fell more than 20% as investors worry that demand for its pricey exercise machines is waning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nIvMDu

'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GIHxkG

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AkzLLj

Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE2yH1

Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail

Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GNmNZg

Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement

Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KqKR69

Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction

Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GLkYfk

US and UK finally sit down on steel tariffs

The US and UK have opened formal discussions on border taxes on UK steel and aluminium. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Abs2PS

Top Florida health official on leave over support for vaccination

The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AlRzWz

MPs doubt government will meet 1Gbps broadband target

There is no detailed plan for remote areas commercial providers will not cover, a committee of MPs says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35abD2R via IFTTT

AT&T agrees another 5G delay at US airports

- January 19, 2022

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33M5BV4

Love Island contestants called out over social media ads

- January 19, 2022

Anna Vakili, Belle Hassan and Francesca Allen are named and shamed by the advertising watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rrI1Fq via IFTTT

Pension Wise: MPs call for automatic pension help appointments

Savers are struggling to navigate the "pensions minefield" and need more support, according to MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Ki7B8z

Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'

With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tvb7GG

What can we do to get more women into coding?

How visual, auditory and kinesthetic tools used to teach kids coding should be adapted for adults. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KwktYX via IFTTT

How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Kf7nil

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary

The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3519g27

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/325E0xI

Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fz6de9

How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Kf7nil via IFTTT

Energy bills: 'It feels like I'm sleeping outside'

People tell of their struggles to cope, with energy bills set to soar by more than £700 this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tvcpRR

Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption

Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33FY4XQ

Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzEz0H

Cladding crisis: Norwegian wealth fund urged to pressure firms and builders

Grenfell survivors have asked a huge public fund to have 11 firms "resolve" buildings' fire safety defects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KhflaY

The inventor inspired by a near-death experience

He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323uo6P

Will ScotWind auction deliver a renewables revolution?

Over the next decade or so these new offshore wind farm sites could supercharge renewable energy capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rpjZuz

Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91

The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frZc43

Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation

Police are negotiating with a man who seems to have taken four hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quM8kI

Novak Djokovic: Court to decide player's Australian Open fate

Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of public interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GxrAh3

Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A9H48H

The woman who rowed solo across the Atlantic

Tori Murden McClure almost died when she tried to row the Atlantic solo, but she went back to sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34HHYgW

Ex-supermarket boss Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover dies at 94

The company's current chief executive described John Sainsbury as a "shopkeeper to his core". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KaOn4H

Lisbon council fined for sharing protester details with foreign embassies

City Hall shared data of protesters demonstrating in front of embassies, including Russia's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GwfO6K

Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m

Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33v4WY9

Google will spend £730m to 'reinvigorate' its UK offices

The tech giant is expanding UK staff capacity by 50% and wants to "reinvigorate" the work environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nowqpy

'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'

Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nrCVaW

Discrimination and harassment haunt Sri Lanka's Muslims

Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the 2019 Easter bombings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rg2kpk

The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau

How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rgT1W0

Don't use refund firms to claim tax rebates, says Which?

The consumer group says people are paying third party firms hundreds of pounds unnecessarily. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qo2xHQ

'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'

Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nrCVaW

Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row

Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tyoBBg

Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy

This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overthrow" the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33in5sv

US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate

The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KbDGPa

A trade deal with India in 2022 would be a big prize

The UK is starting ambitious negotiations with India, but that won't solve the problems with its overall trade strategy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tnmCQv

Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby singer of The Ronettes dies at 78

The rock and roll super star was the lead singer of the 1960 pioneering all-girl group the Ronettes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fkXG3C

'Firefighting is not all about saving cats in trees'

One young firefighter describes what the day-to-day is really like. And what it takes to get hired. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tjMJaU

Why warehouses are Asia's new hot property

Online retailers are moving to bigger facilities and increasingly relying on automation to meet demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fgJvwL

Hoda Muthana: Alabama IS bride loses appeal for return to US

US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit argued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33bKqfn

Kim Kardashian sued in crypto 'pump and dump' case

The star is one of three celebrity defendants being sued by investors in the EthereumMax crypto-currency.. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31V8hzm via IFTTT

US will remove UK steel tariffs 'when the time is right'

Trump-era steel tariffs remain in place on UK exports, though they have been removed for EU products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qloCGZ

Afghanistan crisis: Taliban expands 'food for work' programme

It comes as the United Nations has appealed for $4.4bn (£3.2bn) in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tomsYX

Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33sQj7x

Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West

What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zSA3cb

A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?

The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fgLCAA

Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m

Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qimTlN

How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/334LRwf

The 52-year-search for a missing girl

On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zMWHmt

British Gas owner warns energy crisis to last two years

The boss of Centrica says there is "no reason" to expect gas prices to come down anytime soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HZJ6uD

UK delays more all-lane smart motorways for five years

More safety data is needed before more hard shoulders are made into traffic lanes, government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3I2ilGh

How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/334LRwf

The controversy of wood pellets as a green energy source

Wood pellets are touted as a 'green' way to make electricity, but many reject these claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r8vFSo

North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un

Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a week, state media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgU88N

Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws

The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A19hyF

Up to Novak to explain PCR grey area - Serbia PM

Ana Brnabić says it would be a clear rule breach if Novak Djokovic was out after a positive Covid test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gm3Z2R

Saudi court orders first naming of man guilty of sexual harassment

The kingdom amended an anti-harassment law last year to allow for the public shaming of offenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GduVBT

Children were 'fighting for their lives' in Bronx fire

New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest apartment blaze in three decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gld8bQ

How Magawa the rat was trained to detect mines

A rat which helped locate more than a 100 landmines in Cambodia has died at the age of eight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6pXAB

Antarctica: Invasive species 'hitchhiking' on ships

Ships travelling to Antarctica could bring invasive species to the ocean’s last pristine ecosystem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fe2ylC

The controversy of wood pellets as a green energy source

Wood pellets are touted as a 'green' way to make electricity, but many reject these claims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r8vFSo via IFTTT

The AI software that could turn you in to a music star

Artificial intelligence is now smart enough to write tracks that earn streaming service royalties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GeI1Pf

Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplant

David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after surgery, doctors in Baltimore, Maryland, say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t98l9U

Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory

The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfhX14

Tesla adds chill and assertive self-driving modes

An update to Tesla cars adds a mode to follow other cars more closely and to slow rather than stop. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GfLKMm

Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train

Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zJxc5c

Novak Djokovic: Judge raises concerns over tennis star's treatment by border officers

Anthony Kelly is presiding over the tennis star's challenge to the cancellation of his Australian visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33krmuX

Virgin and O2 users to not face EU roaming charges

Virgin Media O2 says it will not reintroduce fees for mobile data use and calls in EU countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r0Ab5q

Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis

Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6WqRJ

The AI software that could turn you in to a music star

Artificial intelligence is now smart enough to write tracks that earn streaming service royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GeI1Pf via IFTTT

What is the biggest challenge for your business in 2022?

What are industry leaders planning for in the coming year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r55Liq

Scrap business rates due to energy costs - Labour

A windfall tax on gas and oil producers would help firms struggling with bills, Labour says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f4m0Xl

Bronx fire: 'A horrific, painful moment ' says New York City Mayor Eric Adams

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JRvaoq

Kazakhstan unrest: At least 154 killed in crackdown on protests, reports say

Days of violent anti-government protests also saw nearly 6,000 people arrested, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FgDqek

Nigeria attacks: Hundreds reported killed as bandits target villages

The attacks in the northern Zamfara state are believed to be in response to military air strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6DHpi

Rust: Alec Baldwin rejects allegations of non-compliance with shooting probe

The actor has not presented his phone to investigators despite a search warrant being issued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JNm3oR

Novak Djokovic: Is his vaccine saga an unforced error for Australia?

The story of the star tennis player being held in Australia sparks ire at every twist and turn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GeDvAj

Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion

Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n8u91I

Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row

Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZ5EoG

Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass

The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fl41wh

How KFC in Kenya got fried over its chip shortage

Kenyans called for a KFC boycott after it was discovered that its fries were imported from Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HK08wN

Week in pictures: 1 - 7 January 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f2cX9G

Ros Atkins on... the US Capitol riot anniversary

Simmering tensions remain one year on from unprecedented scenes in Washington DC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JTdU1U

Canada party plane influencer 'idiots' fly home to face music

The group of over 100 travellers have been branded "barbarians" by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q357mq

Cladding: More flat owners to be freed from bills

Developers to be told to pay for removal of cladding in lower-height buildings, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f3elsw

Kazakhstan unrest: BBC witnesses apocalyptic scenes in main city

The BBC witnesses the aftermath of protests and deadly violence in Kazakhstan's biggest city Almaty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eYsWp8

The companies offering delivery to the Moon

Intuitive Machines and its rivals hope to make the first US moon landings since Apollo 17 in 1972. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zAIXe9 via IFTTT

Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs

Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EY9R0O

Djokovic stay highlights refugee concerns at Melbourne detention hotel

People held at the detention hotel - some for years - complain of mouldy food and poor conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q2iB1H

Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t92Xn5

President's residence gutted as Kazakhstan clashes continue

Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the main city, Almaty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fevkbz

British farmers unhappy as Asda retracts beef promise

The National Beef Association is 'deeply disappointed' that Asda reneged on its 100% British beef promise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G2f7Sr

Peter Bogdanovich: The Last Picture Show director dies aged 82

The New York filmmaker was Oscar-nominated for his coming-of-age drama starring Cybill Shepherd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zFAXZG

Investors threaten drug maker bonuses over vaccine access

Some investment firms want bonuses withheld for bosses of coronavirus vaccine firms if distribution isn't fairer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32NcFAZ

Xi'an: The messy cost of China's Covid lockdown playbook

With stories of starvation and deaths, has anything been learnt from two years of strict measures? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HFGkL3

North Korea successfully tested hypersonic missile, says report

State media KNCA said the missile from yesterday's launch had "precisely hit" its target. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pXZyWb

Ros Atkins On... Novak Djokovic and Australia

As Australia cancels the tennis star's visa on his arrival in Melbourne, Ros Atkins looks at how we got here. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G1Z5YD

Drivers overcharged by £5m a day for petrol, claims RAC

The RAC accuses petrol retailers of ripping off motorists by not passing on wholesale price cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nlTkhp

Vodafone and EE delay EU roaming charges return

Vodafone joins EE in delaying its planned January date for EU roaming charges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n23enZ

Electric car sales soar, but chip shortage hits market

Electric cars sales surged last year, but the SMMT warns that charging infrastructure needs investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n0bCEA

CEO Secrets: 'Make decisions as if you were on your deathbed'

Michael Cockburn, co-founder of office-working app Desana, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sZgJJ4

Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa

Australia's leader says "no one is above the rules" when it comes to the country's border policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EXzGya

Cost of living: Government discusses fuel bill support

Targeted energy cost support is emerging as the favourite option to tackle the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HCiP5A

Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments

A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other jurors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/331lXsK

Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night

A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KB1vf

Kazakhstan unrest: Staff flee as protesters enter airport

Mass demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices escalate despite a state of emergency in some areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n02b7X

Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze

Two others are injured after a blaze rips through a three-storey public housing block. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXtxmI

Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency including curbs on movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/333O3Dv

Canada reaches $31bn deal in indigenous child welfare case

The deal will end a lengthy legal battle over compensation between indigenous communities and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FUoOCs

Paraguayan soldier killed by deer at presidential palace

The soldier was killed after approaching the deer inside the presidential gardens in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXqaMK

Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing

Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ETI7dI

General Motors 90-year streak as top US car seller ends

Japan's Toyota outsold the US car company for the first time in nearly a century. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sU0Lji

Europe's tattoo artists fear for future after EU ink ban

Thousands of chemicals are banned by EU for safety reasons, but tattooists say it will hit business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eNVTnx

Sudan coup: Sudan forces fire tear gas at protesters

Security forces use tear gas to disperse crowds as demonstrators block roads with burning tyres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f643rL

Prosecutor drops Andrew Cuomo groping charge

Accuser is 'credible', district attorney says, but there is not enough evidence to move forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qMXIH5

Watching North Korea from a supersonic fighter jet

BBC correspondent Laura Bicker reports from a supersonic fighter jet on South Korea’s drive to build up its own war machine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EKOCiY

Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered

African music from the 1980s is being digitised thanks to a young Parisian producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sUroVb

The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes

The founder of the once promising start-up Theranos has been found guilty of fraud. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZfpJW

David Bowie: Singer's estate sells rights to his entire body of work to WCM

Warner Chappell Music say they are "immensely proud" to be "chosen as caretakers". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zmprSz

Milton Keynes to hold large-scale driverless car trial

The council believes driverless vehicles could be commonplace in the town within two years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pLKrz8 via IFTTT

Covid staff shortages set to continue into New Year

Pub groups and retailers warn that sickness and isolation continue to blight their businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mQhfoV

NHS hospital uses robot technology

Southmead hospital in Bristol is using robots to help improve services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EO9g1H via IFTTT

Top US phone firms reject call to delay 5G rollout

Transportation and aviation authorities called for a delay of two weeks on safety concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31iD48Q via IFTTT

Top US phone firms reject call to delay 5G rollout

Transportation and aviation authorities called for a delay of two weeks on safety concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31iD48Q

Games to look out for in 2022

The BBC's gaming reporter Steffan Powell runs through what to look out for over the coming year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3JAL0Us via IFTTT

Sudan coup: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns amid mass protests

Abdalla Hamdok's resignation comes weeks after he was reinstated by the military following a coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mRFyTf

Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qD8Cil

2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sKgRfj

‘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

South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea

Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protect the person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FP9ZAT

Gas prices: MPs and peers urge PM to act on energy bills

Five ex-ministers are among those saying Boris Johnson should cut VAT and green levies to help households. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34fKElR

Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building

Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FTRmfq

French car-burning returns for New Years' Eve

Car burning has become an annual event in French suburbs since riots hit several cities in 2005. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDmfIW

Kim Jong-un: North Korea to focus on economy in 2022

Kim Jong-un says the faltering economy will be the national priority as he marks 10 years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sMDkIB

After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes

As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JxMb6Y

India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede

Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the new year when the tragedy unfolded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mNCqI6

Colorado wildfires: Woman says families in her neighbourhood lost everything

A woman who had to evacuate her home in Louisville with her family speaks to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hocvyz

South Africa prepares to bury Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The funeral for Tutu, who helped end apartheid in South Africa, will take place on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qX11eX

Colorado: Residents return following devastating fire