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UK fast-tracks law to tackle Russian 'dirty money'

The new law follows the invasion of Ukraine and will target money-laundering by foreign oligarchs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9rNKSZI

Why the world is waging economic war on Russia

Sanctions imposed by Western nations will cause major repercussions for Russia's financial system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Wo94Bcv

Ukraine conflict: The civilian lives lost to Russia's war

Ukraine says more than 200 civilians have been killed. Children have been caught up in the violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cpoEOk

Ros Atkins on... Western aid and Ukraine's military

The EU says it will begin shipping arms to Ukraine, the first time it has done so in a conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d8aUs1X

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four

The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GoJaFrO

Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled

Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5xIWEAi

Ukraine conflict: Putin's war prompts dramatic German U-turn

Germany's new chancellor announces a massive increase in military spending as anti-war crowds gather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vHoKudh

Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDnEmNS

Ericsson workers kidnapped after being sent to negotiate with IS

Telecoms firm Ericsson put contractors' lives at risk, according to a leaked company report seen by the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MeEmxJj

Germany to send weapons directly to Ukraine

The move reverses Germany's long-standing policy banning weapon exports to conflict zones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c94rUKs

Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment

Ukraine's president had no experience of politics when when elected in 2019, but has emerged as a convincing war leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WBm74Tj

Millions in Bitcoin pouring into Ukraine from donors

Thousand of anonymous donations are being made to the Ukrainian military in Bitcoin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6b4Jk0P via IFTTT

Millions in Bitcoin pouring into Ukraine from donors

Thousand of anonymous donations are being made to the Ukrainian military in Bitcoin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6b4Jk0P

Ukraine conflict: The women making Molotov cocktails to defend their city

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford visits Dnipro, where women are making Molotov cocktails to defend the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sTkg23z

Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyrXMAg

Cost of living: 'What do you put first? Food, heating or petrol?'

Record high petrol and diesel prices are a growing concern for people and businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/15fSHJq

IT problems causing BA cancellations and delays at Heathrow

BA apologises to customers for what it said had been a "very difficult week". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7dT5sa8

Ukraine conflict: Gunshots heard at Kyiv train station as crowds flee

Crowds of people are gathering at Kyiv station to try and board trains as Russian troops advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkbWLRm

Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song Contest

The organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4uXKJWm

Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky vows to defend independence

The president filmed himself surrounded by his advisers on the streets of Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qNpxnUl

Ukraine conflict: BP under pressure to sell stake in Russian firm

The oil giant's boss is warned of UK government concerns about its "overexposure to Russian interests". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fVELZr

Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ma4qWpn

Ukraine conflict: Shock and support on the streets of Moscow

The BBC talks to Russians in Moscow and Rostov to find out what they think of the assault on Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PjJCEw8

Ukraine-Russia invasion: Europe prepares for wave of refugees

Roads out of Ukraine's major cities are jammed as many pack up and flee Russia's military invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JBLkXRa

Florida House of Representatives passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill

The legislation restricts classroom discussion around sexual orientation and gender identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z57Oaoy

Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread

The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZFqV3TD

Ukraine invaded: How Russia's invasion unfolded

Russia launches a full-scale attack on Ukraine - after previously saying it wouldn't. Here's how it unfolded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4yCYfhD

Why Ukraine crisis could cause global price rises

The conflict could push up oil and food prices globally when people are seeing the cost of living increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YvISh2u

Covid: 'We'll still ask staff to isolate despite rule change'

Some businesses raise concerns over the removal of all Covid rules in England from Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/U8p32gz

Sunak 'firmly believes in lower taxes' ahead of tax rise

The chancellor will pledge to deliver a lower tax economy amid pressure scrap rises in National Insurance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m6gHeKf

Breonna Taylor: Officer was 'reckless' during deadly raid

The trial in Breonna Taylor killing asks if officer acted with "extreme indifference" to life from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TW8nuha

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What's Putin's next move?

The Russian leader has been keeping the world guessing. The BBC's Moscow correspondent looks for clues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xJVND2h

Ukraine conflict: Where are Russia's troops?

Up to 190,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's borders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x72YuwV

Virgin Hyperloop to focus on cargo, not people

The futuristic transport firm is changing direction and laying off staff, blaming the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1U3YTKN via IFTTT

Ukraine-Russia crisis: The soldiers on the front line

BBC International correspondent Orla Guerin met Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russian-backed separatists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/muigAFb

Cyber-attacks bring down many Ukraine websites

Multiple government and company websites go down in the largest cyber-attack since the crisis began. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vGhdCkX via IFTTT

Zuckerberg reveals AI projects to power Metaverse

Ambitious projects to build virtual worlds and translate languages in real time are unveiled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JnfPVu2 via IFTTT

Almost 40% of UK FTSE 100 board roles now held by women

Although 4 in 10 FTSE 100 board positions are now held by women, just 13.5% hold executive director roles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fzVCWjI

Ayodhya: The neglected shrines of India's grand temple town

The holy city of Ayodhya is gearing up for a grand new temple, but many smaller shrines lie neglected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fL0zKlC

Cornwall: I have to live in an Airbnb in my hometown

In Cornwall, no-fault evictions and a boom in holiday lets have led to locals facing homelessness. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RHvsl84

How smart sensors can help us care for our houseplants

Sales of houseplants have soared since the pandemic and tech can help us to look after them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SW3XhGr

US reveals claims of Russian 'kill list' if Moscow occupies Ukraine

The US says it has "credible information" that Russia is creating lists of Ukrainians to be killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xDZTKaS

Ukraine: Putin announces Donetsk and Luhansk recognition

President Putin says Russia will sign treaties of friendship and support with the breakaway Ukrainian regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6kI1Gwd

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qH8pVAg

Businesses warn against end of free Covid tests

Leaders did, however, cautiously welcome the "living with Covid" plan that will end self-isolation rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OVRPoc0

Japanese-American internment: "It can't be undone"

Eighty years ago, the US government imprisoned about 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lvS2j7d

Indian Muslim victims of hate crimes live in fear

The BBC examines violent crimes against Muslims in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lIydQxb

How will the Beijing Games be remembered?

Passports, pressure and pandas: A look back at two weeks of sports, drama and controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9hVAD

Ukraine tensions: US sounds fresh alarm over Russia invasion fears

The secretary of state says Russia is "on the brink" of invading, amid reports of an imminent attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1R5k8Tz

Seven children killed in Niger 'by Nigerian air strike'

The children were killed by accident in an air strike by neighbouring Nigeria, local officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oKVEknR

Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oGk825e

Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oGk825e

The man who lived in a Singapore forest for 30 years

Mr Oh, who is now 79 years old, lived in a makeshift shelter in woodland in the city-state of Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KIArSFY

The Nigerian artwork challenging British history in St Paul's

St Paul's Cathedral invites artist Victor Ehikhamenor to respond to the looting of the Benin Bronzes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/auNRCDm

Telegram: Why won’t you take my naked photos down?

A BBC investigation has found women’s nude photos shared on the social media app Telegram without their consent on a massive scale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/edJ1H8R

Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DrE4Vxm

Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says

But President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to defend itself, amid a deadly rise in fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pkNRWTg

Storm Eunice carves deadly trail across Europe

At least 14 people have died as high winds leave homes without power and transport systems in disarray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ny4xnYS

Do crime apps and viral videos stop bystanders from helping?

Popular use of mobile phone cameras and apps fans fears of a digitally charged 'bystander effect'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jzBUC21

Letter from Africa: Nigeria's electioneering and the role of stomachs

How bags of rice will be used by grovelling Nigerian candidates to curry favour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WHNhv2X

Week in pictures: 12-18 February 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the last seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QgUFr5n

Daunte Wright death: The moment Kim Potter is sentenced for gun mix-up killing

Ex-officer Kim Potter has been sentenced to two years in prison for fatally shooting Daunte Wright. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w7HkPD1

Ukraine: Biden says he's 'convinced' Putin has made decision to invade

The US President says he has reason to believe Russian forces will target Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ojYEWVc

Canada Protests: Police clear demonstrators in Canada's capital

After three weeks, police in Ottawa stepped up efforts to remove anti-vaccine mandate protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1nfYp3j

Energy bills: 'It's really extraordinarily grim'

Mary Paterson is one of thousands facing energy price rises of 200% because of no price cap protection. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wYyTmW5

Ukraine tensions: Three people injured after shell strikes nursery school

Three people were injured after a shell hit a children's music room in Ukraine's Donbas region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/anOC912

AirAsia boss calls on governments to be 'brave' and open borders

Tony Fernandes was speaking at the Singapore Airshow, which returned after two years of travel restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qHKa76f

Stocks tumble as tensions rise over Ukraine

The falls came as the US accused Russia of preparing fabrications to justify an invasion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6zXQDoO

Ukraine tensions: Russia looking for excuse to invade, US says

President Biden alleges that Russia is plotting "a false flag operation" to justify launching an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RQpc2jF

Judge rules Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children must testify in a New York probe into their business from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P6apqJH

Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r2SbJPF

Ex-Goldman banker: 'Bribes' made 1MDB business possible

A former Goldman Sachs banker is on trial for his role in a multi billion dollar corruption scandal in Malaysia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T8dCDQl

Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides

Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CPwxbYD

Nintendo receives backlash from fans over ending eShop purchases

Consumers will no longer be able to buy hundreds of Nintendo's older games from March 2023. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eIY0oTC via IFTTT

US accuses China of 'serious harm' to workers through trade

The US Trade Representative has accused Beijing of repeatedly failing to live up to commitments on trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Nk0WMq7

One-word gaffe invalidates thousands of US baptisms

Some Church members come to the defence of a Catholic priest in Arizona after he resigns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7KgI5N3

Car industry calls for electric charge watchdog

Manufacturers call for a regulator to monitor electric car charging prices and charge point rollout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZkbEKA

Airbnb: City travel almost at pre-pandemic level

Cities are important destinations for the lodging website's business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BP6wfcI

Juan Orlando Hernandez: Former president of Honduras led away in handcuffs

The United States is seeking to extradite Juan Orlando Hernandez for alleged ties to drug traffickers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4nDcAZT

Airbus workers vote for strike action in pay row

Workers at two plants could walk out in March unless a better deal is offered, a union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kc8YSUw

Ukraine crisis: Russian attack still a possibility - Biden

The US president says invasion is "still very much a possibility" but the human cost would be "immense". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TCNnR4v

Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins

Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust after Alec Baldwin discharged a live weapon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eIEuvmJ

Elon Musk's brain chip firm denies animal cruelty claims

A complaint accuses Neuralink's research partner of 'deadly brain experiments' on monkeys. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Q0IuVz

Novak Djokovic: Reaction from my colleagues 'hurt me a lot'

Novak Djokovic speaks exclusively to the BBC about his time in Covid detention in Australia last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OAMZCad

Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled archipelago

The Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean, is controlled by Britain, but claimed by Mauritius. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Rxf6wC

Judge dismisses Sarah Palin's New York Times libel lawsuit

Palin claimed the NY Times ruined her reputation by linking her to a deadly shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vOuz5N7

New powers proposed to end unsafe cladding scandal

Developers who refuse to pay to remove dangerous cladding will be punished, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tgPUARZ

Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled islands

The Mauritian government has led a trip to the disputed islands, which are controlled by Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IvoePhr

Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PF8KCmG

Abba Kyari: Nigerian 'super cop' arrested in drug cartel case

Abba Kyari, already accused of money laundering, is now accused of being part of a drugs cartel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QRB1PVg

Kentucky mayoral candidate survives being targeted by a gunman

An individual is in custody after entering the office of Craig Greenberg and firing shots at him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f02H5bL

Couple married for 91 years and still in love

Yemeni Jews Shama’a and Zechariah married young and survived extreme poverty and persecution together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B3rMCwc

Cuba's first gay hotel reopens as human rights deteriorate

Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XU5kaSF

Ukraine crisis: How is Russia shaping the narrative?

Several tactics are being used by pro-Kremlin sources to spread stories about Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NHUcmGt

Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye

Why is Turkey is rebranding its internationally recognised name as “Türkiye”? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vCD8xY

Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see

Several firms are working on artificial eye tech that incorporates wireless, embedded sensors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q73YUat via IFTTT

Big banks fund new oil and gas despite net zero pledges

Investors should force banks to demand green plans before funding fuel firms, campaigners say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uVPNfWM

Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OIuoh4p

Northern Powergrid sorry for Storm Arwen trillion pound compensation error

Customers hit by power cuts in Storm Arwen erroneously received cheques for trillions of pounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/J0yGWbe

Hugo Torres: Nicaraguan ex-rebel leader dies after being jailed

Former revolutionary general Hugo Torres has died aged 73, eight months after being detained for treason. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zxnoLyw

Why are cryptocurrency adverts taking over the Super Bowl?

Cryptocurrency companies are set to dominate the commercials at this year's NFL final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ff25bL7

Swiss vote on tobacco ad ban long after neighbours

Most European countries banned tobacco ads years ago, but the Swiss are yet to tighten their laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yCwpNle

Royal Enfield: A family's decade-long search for a missing motorbike

Arun Srinivasan spent 15 years tracking down his father's missing motorbike - a beloved black Royal Enfield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sXHCwkg

Guinea-Bissau's mystery deepens over drug-trafficking coup plot

Some are questioning whether Guinea-Bissau's president was really the target of a coup attempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bW3Ce7c

Ukraine tensions: After eight years of war, an eastern city unifies against Russia

Separatists tried to seize Kharkiv in 2014. Now the city is turning away from its old neighbour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ps6Jvb

Afghan woman activist released after arrest in January

Tamana Zaryabi Paryani was arrested on 19 January after taking part in a women's rights protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z8WbPOQ

Covid protests: Paris police fire tear gas at demonstrators

Police have already intercepted hundreds of vehicles trying to get into the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kT0g7F8

The challenges of running a business in Ukraine's second city

There is a sense of déjà vu among the business community in Kharkiv, 26 miles from the Russia border. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/su9SGoI

Luton Airport: Travel is a 'bit more of a normal life again'

There are "green shoots" for the air industry as Covid tests ease for travellers, a business says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tHQ8vIg

Ukraine tensions: Russia invasion could begin any day, US warns

A host of countries advise their nationals to leave after the US warns Russia might invade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Rc0eLA

Amazon deforestation: Record high destruction of trees in January

An area of trees more than seven times the size of Manhattan, New York was destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p6I0yA9

Macron calls for calm as convoy of protestors nears Paris

The French president admits there is a Covid "fatigue" in the country ahead a banned gathering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TWvwfEV

Kanye wants Billie Eilish to say sorry or he'll pull out of Coachella

The rapper wants her to apologise for crowd safety comments he thinks are aimed at Travis Scott. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xWJM8Bp

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: Ugandan author alleges torture by security services

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija alleges he was tortured at the hands of the security services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fAK4zUH

Crypto exchange Binance to take $200m stake in Forbes

The investment by a former antagonist is the latest twist for the 105-year-old media business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xpH5YeZ

Luc Montagnier, co-discoverer of HIV, dies aged 89

The French virologist jointly won the Nobel Prize but later drew criticism for unscientific claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4qfkiOB

Tech bug keeps Mazda radios locked in to NPR

National Public Radio becomes essential listening for some drivers - because they are unable to retune. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4Uq65hb via IFTTT

France migrants: Coastguard rescues 36 from North Sea

The people saved near the port of Dunkirk are believed to have been attempting to get to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hp0jwDs

Benin bronzes: ‘Africa wants to speak for itself’

The upcoming British Punitive Expedition anniversary has reignited calls for the return of stolen treasures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dniqPl3

Openreach creates 4,000 jobs for broadband rollout

The company, which is owned by BT, says 3,000 of the new roles are apprenticeships. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0lQdYNC

Karnataka hijab row: Protests over classroom ban spread

Protests for and against a hijab ban in classrooms in the Indian state of Karnataka have intensified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NpP3RkG

'Don't Say Gay': White House denounces new Florida bill

The legislation bans discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in primary school classrooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g9VLuPf

Drunk truck driver leaves trail of destruction in Germany

German police have arrested a man after the lorry he was driving ploughed into more than 30 cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/06GLciH

Stansted Airport mounts recruitment drive ahead of 'bumper' summer

Stansted Airport is hoping for a bumper season after two years of downturn due to Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MTvXu2b

ICJ orders Uganda to pay for DR Congo occupation

International judges blame Uganda for the death of 10-15,000 people between 1998 and 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQ58e6i

Rental costs jump as workers return to the office

People looking to rent a property are paying £62 more a month than pre-pandemic, says Zoopla. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xRJG2zU

Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen Bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hVmUkwd via IFTTT

Starbucks fires organisers as union threat grows

The coffee giant rejects accusations of retaliation after firing staff at one of its locations in Memphis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QWE7fJN

Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hVmUkwd

Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVmUkwd

Ros Atkins on... the Canada truckers protest

The BBC's Ros Atkins explains why truck drivers protesting against a vaccine mandate are blocking roads in Ottawa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y6OPlqB

The Jews dressing as Muslims to get around a prayer ban

Some extremist Jews reveal that they have been dressing as Muslims to enter and worship at Temple Mount/al-Aqsa Mosque compound. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B0zsGxc

Porn sites will be legally required to verify users' age

Under new rules, users may be asked to prove they own a credit card or confirm their age via a third-party service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/L8MTRJh via IFTTT

‘Fined 22 times for parking outside my own home’

Plans to crack down on private parking firms are long overdue, motorists tell the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6SNsO2U

Pre-payment energy customers feeling the strain

Pay as you go customers will typically pay £708 more a year for their energy from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dRAyWcK

The people fighting price rises by trying to buy nothing

A surge of interest in Buy Nothing groups is a sign buyers are hunting for new ways to avoid inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TKjngZe

Porn sites will be legally required to verify users' age

Under new rules, users may be asked to prove they own a credit card or confirm their age via a third-party service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/L8MTRJh

Canada truckers protest: ‘All we want is the right to choose’

Truckers wanted the vaccine mandate gone 10 days ago. Now they will stay until all mandates end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aU2uVJ0

Tunisia judges: Top legal body turns against president

The Supreme Judicial Council vows to continue working after the president orders its dissolution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GTlA2u5

Cyclone Batsirai: Whole villages swept away in Madagascar

At least 10 people have been killed and nearly 50,000 displaced after Cyclone Batsirai tore through Madagascar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DWKA3k4

Lata Mangeshkar: India bids farewell to beloved singer

Large crowds in Mumbai, India, pay their respects after the legendary singer's death at the age of 92. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CgIh8M5

Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about 'wave of coups'

The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jJvw5qG

Ukraine tensions: US sources say Russia 70% ready to invade Ukraine

Moscow is amassing the military capability to carry out a full invasion, American officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sIUymoJ

Lata Mangeshkar: India singing legend dies at 92

The celebrated singer had been admitted to a hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cjJbHyB

The fast fashion graveyard in Chile's Atacama Desert

Tens of thousands of tonnes of unwanted clothing from Europe and the US are being dumped in the Atacama Desert every year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XzbDiNr

Israel's Mossad suspected of high-level Iran penetration

The spy agency is said to have worked its way high up into Iran's security services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0O6oQl4

Queen's Jubilee: Her Majesty's journey through Africa

A look back through some of the archive footage of the Queen's visits to Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ujcOKUV

Rayan: Moroccan boy trapped in well for four days has died

A royal statement announced the five year old's death shortly after the four-day rescue effort ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yrl5zR6

Cyclone Batsirai: Second storm in weeks hits Madagascar

Strong winds and heavy rain are reported as Cyclone Batsirai makes landfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SdqI2kr

Iceland whaling: Fisheries minister signals end from 2024

A fall in demand for Icelandic whale products means the controversial practice is no longer profitable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g6WELSj

Drugs, weapons 'smuggled to prisoners by drone'

As many as 20 people in South Carolina have been arrested over contraband deliveries to prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zfeMqcZ

Amazon raises US price for Prime as profits jump

The increase to its membership fee applies to US customers, with no other announcements "at this time". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZLcdOvM

Footage depicts aftermath of US raid in Syria

Photos and video show the scene where a US operation targeted the leader of the Islamic State group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0yRJO74

European oil facilities hit by cyber-attacks

Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe have been hacked, the BBC has confirmed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YbIFkeJ

Don Euro: Italian ex-priest jailed for extortion

Luca Morini was known for his frequent requests for contributions from his parishioners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4LfGeZg

European oil facilities hit by cyber-attacks

Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe have been hacked, the BBC has confirmed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YbIFkeJ via IFTTT

Ukraine tensions: US alleges Russian plot to fake invasion pretext

One option Russia is considering is a video about a staged attack blamed on Ukraine, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WMY52Nm8F

Fawdon Nestle factory to close with loss of 474 jobs

Unions condemn the closure of the sweet factory and the loss of 474 jobs as "unacceptable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LvrVgcfl9

Four charged in drug death of The Wire actor Michael K Williams

Officials say the suspects sold drugs to Michael K Williams one day before his overdose death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mpEJS8DdH

Facebook owner Meta warns advertising is slowing

Shares in the tech giant plunge after the firm warns of rising costs and slower growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kEChd3iW6

Afghanistan education: Taliban running out of excuses - Malala

As some universities reopen in Afghanistan, Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai spoke to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zVkX8u9UN

Pret raises the price of its coffee subscription by 25%

Some customers say the 25% rise is too steep but Pret says its costs are rising sharply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jAIJUtT3

'Electrifying' Vincent van Gogh self-portrait exhibition hailed by critics

Most major art critics award five stars to the new show at London's Courtauld Gallery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0TXKDbH6t

Ukrainian civilians prepare as war with Russia threatens

Many Ukrainians are not convinced Russia will invade, but all the war talk is unsettling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0ADxJQEON

Syria war: Babies die from cold in storm-hit Idlib camps

Hundreds of thousands of displaced people are living in tents without warm clothes and heating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9qjuYRPlm

Colin the Caterpillar cake row crumbles

Marks & Spencer and Aldi reach a settlement in a copyright row over caterpillar cakes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TRBdt0sco

Germany: Police killing suspects may have been poachers

Prosecutors say a pair suspected of killing two German police officers appear to have been hunting illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tIFVplA1Z

Ukraine: We're defending ourselves - Volodymyr Zelensky

The President of Ukraine says there would be 'high risk for anyone' who tries to occupy their territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1xG4JWcmj

US east coast digs out from blizzard

Residents are cheerfully shovelling heaps of snow in sub-zero temperatures after a numbing nor'easter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xvTEsWGA3

Joe Rogan: Four claims from his Spotify podcast fact-checked

The US broadcaster has been criticised for helping spread misinformation - we look at some of his claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FZnEKHLBG

Family wants no contact with accused US IS member

Allison Fluke-Ekren is accused of leading an all-female IS unit in Syria and plotting attacks on US from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F1VXviRwr

Anne Frank's betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book

The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tFe0YozGs