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Survivor makes tearful statement after R. Kelly sentencing

Lizzette Martinez tells reporters outside the New York court she is grateful for the 30-year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aju7KgS

Petrol station staff abused over high fuel prices

There is a "huge increase" of abuse by drivers angry at the price at the pump, forecourt operators say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8Mh3tJr

Firms warn time is running out to save UK economy

The boss of a business lobby group will call for more help for companies struggling with rising costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ByS71EK

Israel welcomes Ben & Jerry's reversal over West Bank settlements

Unilever agrees a deal to continue selling the ice cream throughout Israel and the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EWejkdn

Heathrow Airport announces more flight cancellations

The cancellations are because more passengers are expected at the airport than it can cope with. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aFQqPsw

R. Kelly given 30 years in jail for sex abuse

The singer was found to have used his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pV3PvbO

Paris attacks: Surviving suspect Salah Abdeslam found guilty

Salah Abdeslam and 18 others are found guilty for their involvement in an attack that killed 130. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QcB8ghH

Ghislaine Maxwell sentencing: 'We still want answers'

Annie Farmer testified in court against Jeffrey Epstein's associate in December, sharing how manipulative Maxwell was. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tV8Cmiv

Turkey supports Finland and Sweden Nato bid

Ankara had previously opposed to the Scandinavian countries' bids to join the alliance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b2zGQ18

Jan 6 hearings: Ex-aide paints devastating picture of Trump

Donald Trump's top team knew days in advance of the potential for violence, a former staffer has said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F5otmTz

Migrants die daily in lorries hot as 'gates of hell'

Eager to come to the US, migrants often ignore the fatal risks of being smuggled in vehicles from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e1NTB7r

UK decides AI still cannot patent inventions

Many experts doubted AI was currently able to invent without human assistance, a consultation found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LdRxJiw

Trump urged armed supporters to storm Capitol - aide

Donald Trump knew supporters had weapons when he urged them to storm the Capitol, ex-White House aide says from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1tzYv5x

Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach second round

Rafael Nadal continues his bid for an improbable calendar-year Grand Slam by fighting off Francisco Cerundolo to win on his return to Wimbledon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4lmyQf6

Cost of living: Call for swift action on financial disputes

The Financial Ombudsman says it is dealing with more complaints about the response to reports of scams. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35FjqBc

Ukraine war: Russian strike on shopping a centre a war crime - G7 leaders

Some 1,000 civilians were inside the building at the time of the strike, Ukraine's president said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sP8v63V

Mohammed Zubair: Indian police arrests Modi critic over tweets

Mohammed Zubair of Alt News has reportedly been accused of insulting religious beliefs on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1tKau4U

Credit Suisse bank found guilty over money laundering charges

The bank is fined by a Swiss court for involvement in money laundering linked to a Bulgarian drugs ring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5INw91L

Malawi men jailed over murder of man with albinism

Five men are jailed after killing a man with albinism as part of a plot to sell his body parts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nvLRrhK

Ukraine war: Russian fashion designers feel sanctions bite

Designers at Moscow Fashion Week wonder how they can stay in business without access to imported materials. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0lgvi4O

Forced to Beg: Tanzania’s Trafficked Kids

A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a human trafficking network smuggling disabled children from Tanzania to Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oaz1Ump

Why the world needs to do more to protect its oceans

A treaty to protect the world’s oceans is being discussed this week – what is at stake? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Px9wZhf

Colombia: Scores injured as bullfight stand collapses

About 70 people are injured after a wooden stand fell, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o3TCAft

Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict

Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mPBGo32

Ukraine round-up: Conflict overshadows G7 summit

Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles for a second day, ahead of a key G7 summit of Western leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2aMfgRW

Boris Johnson signals controls on steel imports to stay

The government says the move would protect British producers at a time of rising energy costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4fT2zqr

Nigerian Ife head: Why UK police are holding a priceless sculpture

Original Ife bronze heads, of which only some 20 survive, are thought to be about 700 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DcyBZ5j

The Indians choosing not to have children

A growing number of Indians are deciding to not become parents. The BBC spoke to them to find out why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8hqN4WG

Ukraine war: Inside Ukraine's International Legion of foreign fighters

The BBC speaks to some of the thousands of foreign soldiers who have joined the fight against Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9oVQsME

Russia on brink of default as debt deadline looms

The country is close to its first default since 1998 as sanctions block payments to creditors from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/I1e9uLj

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles

The Iskander-M systems can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, with a range of up to 500 km. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XwTPpq4

Roe v Wade: The world reacts to US abortion ruling

Our correspondents in Italy, El Salvador, India, Ireland and Canada explain the impact in countries across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UOC7gLo

G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D2FTxHq

First reactions to US Supreme Court abortion ruling

Protesters react strongly as news of the Supreme Court's decision spreads to crowds outside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fjIESaQ

Rail strikes: Travel disruptions continue after talks to stop third walkout fail

People are told to make only necessary journeys, with one in five services running on Saturday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/h3L8YP1

Roe v Wade: Elation and despair outside US Supreme Court

Women across the US have sharply different reactions to the decision to overturn Roe v Wade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yXSA9wm

Row over M&S plan to redevelop flagship store

The government is calling a review of the plans which include a smaller shop, offices and a gym. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KrW58t1

Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost

Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EjADC0l

Pompeii: Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises archaeologists

The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/id7IQPY

Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TG6uzc4

Davidstow Cathedral City cheese firm pollution fine

Cathedral City manufacturer Dairy Crest has admitted polluting the local area over five years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uAjVWxU

Florida nabs largest python ever found in state

The female python was 215lbs (98kg) and nearly 18ft long (5 meters) - and was pregnant with 122 eggs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m3bjcrv

French Banksy: Eight guilty in theft of Bataclan mural

The men all receive four year sentences after the mural was stolen from a door at the concert hall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ropSla5

Juul: US bans all products from leading vaping company

Authorities say they do not have enough data to be sure Juul's e-cigarettes meet health standards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pexQlON

Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TG6uzc4

Ukraine war: High school students pose in prom dresses among ruins

Photographer Stanislav Senyk organised a photo shoot of students in the bombed city of Chernihiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ai7PYBm

Just 100 days left to spend paper £20 and £50 notes

It will soon be impossible to pay in shops with the notes, which are being replaced by plastic versions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ocr74es

Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit

The trial will let some users share "notes" beyond the normal 280-character limit for tweets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sgIz8Qy

Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit

The trial will let some users share "notes" beyond the normal 280-character limit for tweets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sgIz8Qy

Afghanistan quake: Taliban appeal for international aid

A 6.1 magnitude quake kills at least 1,000 people in the south-east, injuring hundreds more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mQIy8H7

Ecuador protests: Security concerns after police station attack

The country's interior minister denounces "radical" activists after the clashes in the town of Puyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nAuox6X

Call to extend electrical safety checks to social housing

A charity says mandatory checks in England's private rental sector had unearthed thousands of serious hazards. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lpkcAY8

Elon Musk: Billionaire's daughter cuts ties with her father

The tech billionaire's 18-year-old daughter has applied to legally change her name and gender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c8Eo4TB

Shaye Moss: 'I don't want anyone knowing my name'

An ex-election worker tells the Capitol riot hearing she lives in fear after being targeted by Trump supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UPNeSoj

Rail strike: Millions faced delays and congestion on first day

The PM urges the nation to resist high pay rises but the rail union says it is "leading the way". from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61879766?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Capitol riot hearing: Election officials detail Trump supporters' threats

An Arizona official describes how the statehouse was overwhelmed with threats and insults. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61889593?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Fans 'treated like animals' at Champions League final

Liverpool supporters accuse the French interior minister of lying about the behaviour of English fans. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-61872080?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Bangladesh: Deadly floods leave millions displaced

At least 32 people have been killed following heavy downpours that triggered flooding in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WIETqrN

Mining firm Glencore pleads guilty to UK bribery charges

One of the world’s biggest mining firms, Glencore, has again pleaded guilty to a series of corruption offences. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ub8s5HZ

US ban on imports from China's Xinjiang to take effect on Tuesday

Officials believe many Uyghurs have been forced to work at factories in the landlocked territory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SvEyMqo

Ghana's Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to reclaim Africa's history

A new museum in Ghana aims to tell the story of Africa using African voices, tools and culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eilSo7F

Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks

The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ezMb2Go

The woman who could upend US abortion rights

Lynn Fitch says she wants to empower women. Her next step is to repeal Roe v Wade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iSrgftA

Rail strikes: Biggest strike in 30 years to go ahead as talks fail

Ministers prevented a deal, says the RMT, but the government says the union is opposing progress. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aD5nio

Grain blockade a 'war crime' and rock band reunites - Ukraine round-up

The EU calls on Russia to end its Ukrainian port blockade, and the teenage band reunited amid the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/48zj1vU

Ethiopia violence in Oromia: 'Villages full of dead bodies'

Eyewitnesses tell the BBC they were left helpless as innocent citizens were slaughtered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PB9xJUL

Energy bills: Watchdog plans to prevent company closures

Ofgem says it wants to help energy firms be more resilient and better protect consumers if they do fail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ABcvZCt

Train strikes: Dispute still resolvable, says industry boss

More talks between management and unions are expected on Monday - the day before strikes begin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pRSFvdC

France's Emmanuel Macron set to lose majority

Less than two months after re-election, the president is set to lose control of the National Assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I16Sacf

Eight suspects linked to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira deaths

Three suspects have already been arrested by police in connection with the murders of the two men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TvSzsHt

Emmanuel Macron a chastened and greatly weakened leader

The parliamentary elections' results confirm the French leader's second term will not be an easy ride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oHmfAGU

Ukraine to ban music by some Russians in media and public spaces

Ukraine's parliament also voted to ban the import of books from Russia and Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6xLhAGg

French National Assembly vote decides battle between Macron and left

President Emmanuel Macron fights a crunch parliamentary election against a green-left alliance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E8675BY

Europe heatwave: Spanish firefighters tackle wildfires

Temperature records have been broken in Spain and France as a heatwave sweeps across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IzxJT2X

'What are we supposed to feed our babies?'

As the US grapples with a formula crisis, parents are turning to the black market for supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rMitheV

Rocket man fights Russian demand to send him back

Anatoly Lazarev was at the heart of Russia's space rocket programme before he fled to Hungary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AmYqXDG

Why a Rwandan sports reporter fled his home

Rwandan journalists tell the BBC how oppression at home forced them to become refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mQ9SDnT

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Brazilians protest over murders

People in Sao Paulo took to the streets to condemn the killings and criticise the authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RgQCUoj

Vitali Klitschko: Russians are dying for Putin’s ambitions

Kyiv's mayor says Russia's leader is destroying millions of lives in both Ukraine and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2gHdQ3B

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were shot with hunting ammunition, say police

A third suspect has been arrested after the deaths of Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GSxvCFq

Ukraine war: Zelensky visits front-line cities of Mykolaiv and Odesa

Ukraine's president makes a rare trip outside the capital to visit bomb-damaged Mykolaiv and Odesa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kK4uBQI

Week in pictures: 11-17 June 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DuGjtU5

Big Tech must deal with disinformation or face fines, says EU

Tighter EU rules will demand firms such as Google and Meta tackle disinformation on their platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RXBzLQM via IFTTT

Big Tech must deal with disinformation or face fines, says EU

Tighter EU rules will demand firms such as Google and Meta tackle disinformation on their platforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RXBzLQM

Putin criticises sanctions and Eurovision row - round-up

Russia's leader says sanctions are "mad and thoughtless", as the war stops Ukraine from hosting Eurovision. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ivDgzHf

Remains of UK journalist Phillips identified in Brazil

UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon on 5 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hjd15Sw

Italy's Eni says Russian gas supply cut by half

Energy firm Eni says it will only receive half the gas requested from Russia after two days of shortfalls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lg72HDm

Wheels and wheelchairs team up for high speed fun

Roller skating isn’t necessarily an activity a lot of wheelchair users might expect to take part in, but Wheels and Wheelchairs is helping to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XUH3T9o

Ukraine war: EU leaders back immediate candidate status for Kyiv

Ukraine belongs to the European family, the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Romania say in Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z409bOF

January 6 hearing: Trump pressed Pence in 'illegal' bid to quash vote

The claim that Mr Pence could overturn the election directly contributed to violence, lawmakers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X5x3nh4

Stock markets see big falls as economy fears grow

The Dow Jones share index closed below 30,000 at its lowest level in more than a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oYx9fig

Markets slide as rate rises fuel economy fears

The Dow Jones share index closed below 30,000 at its lowest level in more than a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oYx9fig

Russian GRU spy tried to infiltrate International Criminal Court

The man used a fake name and pretended to be Brazilian, but security officials say he is a deep-cover spy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DoU2HCi

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Suspect admits shooting missing Amazon pair, Brazil police say

Brazilian police say a suspect led investigators to a site where human remains were dug up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/diMLNgf

Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys they say 'promote homosexuality'

Government authorities have removed toys they say "promote homosexuality". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TNmpe5f

El Salvador's Bitcoin pet hospital

The Chivo Pets animal hospital, which opened in El Salvador in February, provides whatever care an animal needs for just 25 cents - as long as payment is made with a Bitcoin app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/M0r7zc3 via IFTTT

Summer food prices to rise quickly, say grocery analysts

There will be a spike in food prices this summer, the Institute of Grocery Distribution predicts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/g1Uj4XH

Ukraine war: Thousands of civilians trapped in Severodonetsk

Food and water are running out for the women and children still there, a UN official tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i95Znj2

January 6: Capitol tour by lawmaker 'raises concern' says select committee

January 6 committee say video shows Republican congressman with a man who later threatened lawmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zce1RNy

Hunter Biden: The struggles and scandals of the US president's son

A memoir by the ex-wife of President Biden's son discusses her former partner's addiction struggles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4x0XHgd

US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years

The US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yD8iun3

US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years

The US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yD8iun3

Ukraine war: 'Almost every family has lost someone close to them'

Traumatised families from Mariupol reveal dire living conditions under Russian occupation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8JyMeca

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline drops controversial South African quiz

Boss Michael O'Leary responds to the row by saying that the quiz "doesn't make sense anymore". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CKYhM8q

Joe Biden to visit Middle East allies amid strains

The trip will include Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia, once called "pariah" by the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YuKm12p

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline drops controversial South African quiz

Boss Michael O'Leary responds to the row by saying that the quiz "doesn't make sense anymore". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CKYhM8q

US Open: Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete in New York

The US Open will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete later this year after deciding not to follow Wimbledon's lead in banning them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6P84gWY

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Why South Africa loves and loathes the language

Ryanair stirred emotions over South African passport holders pass a test in the language. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/68NAG3n

Writing a book in a day to get more kids reading

South African charity Book Dash is creating children's books in super-fast time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HZV6yhe

Europe is prepping for a trade war no-one wants

In the EU, the contingencies for a trade war with the UK are being put in place from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/k1d2Ilu

Ukraine war: Every bridge leading to key city destroyed

Severodonetsk is now effectively cut off from the rest of the country, the local governor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Harmh5i

Lysychansk: Russia erasing history in Ukraine's 'dead city'

The fabric of Lysychansk is being destroyed by intense Russian bombardment, writes Orla Guerin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VhfWyTd

Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison

The man killed eight women and two men after ploughing a van down a busy Toronto sidewalk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyBrX0p

Ros Atkins on… The Rwanda asylum seekers plan

Ros Atkins looks at the government’s controversial plan to fly some illegal arrivals to Rwanda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tfqrLyO

January 6 hearing: Trump was 'detached from reality' says Bill Barr

Witnesses painted a picture of a chaotic and deeply divided Trump White House after the 2020 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S9ZJbrx

Ecuador protests: Indigenous groups burn tyres and block roads over fuel prices

Demonstrators burn tyres and block roads over conservative government's 'policies of death'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f1Bc5Cw

Africa Eye: Racism for sale

Africa Eye investigates a Chinese video-making industry which exploits children across Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0XU59Kg

World Cup 2022: When is it taking place and why is Qatar hosting?

Football's World Cup finals take place in Qatar in November and December. Here's a guide to the tournament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NkEKWGV

Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade

Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lgEWkGh

'What I've learnt about Africa living in Marseilles'

Journalist Maher Mezahi says he has learned more about different African cultures in France than Algeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kZ40rN3

UK farmers turn to Nepal and Tajikistan for fruit pickers

No longer able to rely on workers from places like Ukraine, the UK is recruiting from further afield. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/scpCkrn

Ukraine war: Evidence shows widespread use of cluster munitions in Kharkiv

Russia has killed hundreds of civilians in Kharkiv with indiscriminate weapons, according to a new report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eajq3yw

Dom Phillips: Family and friends demand answers

Journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon rainforest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sKNtWun

India destroys houses of several Muslim figures after religious riots

The houses of several Muslim figures are demolished after religious riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i7dICxX

What a San Francisco vote says about the US left

The recall of San Francisco's top public prosecutor amid rising drug deaths exposes a rift on the left. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/El5M1ab

Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights

Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xg1SaAB

Hopwood DePree: From Hollywood to restoring Downton Shabby

Film producer Hopwood DePree swapped LA for Rochdale to save his family's ancient ancestral home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/13GMSe9

Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights

Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Xg1SaAB via IFTTT

Aukus: Australia to pay €555m settlement to French firm

The €555m settlement draws a line under a row that threatened to torpedo EU-Australia trade talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a4tfxR1

Cristiano Ronaldo: US judge dismisses rape lawsuit

The case against the footballer was thrown out because the accuser's lawyer relied on stolen records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z3Aqlro

March For Our Lives: Thousands join gun control rallies across the US

Protesters gather in the wake of last month's mass shooting at a primary school in Uvalde, Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u9KIAnf

Medical gaming treating life-changing injuries

From strokes and Parkinson's to PTSD, severe conditions can be helped with game-based therapies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KUjF5yn via IFTTT

Budgeting: 'I’ll walk to the next shop just to save 5p'

Single mum Safina has taken an extreme approach to saving money since her events business collapsed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4h1tAWq

Putin and Peter the Great: Russian leader likens himself to 18th Century tsar

With a nod to history, Putin now feels bold enough to admit that his operation is an occupation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EDmB5OU

Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge

Moscow is seeking to boost trade with China after global sanctions hit the Russian economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z85VBD0

Airports told to stop failing disabled passengers

Some flyers have been left waiting hours for help getting off planes, the UK regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FbJkwmM

Cholera in Mariupol: Ruined city at risk of major cholera outbreak - UK

Conditions in the city, now in Russian hands, could lead to a resurgence of the disease, authorities fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dPwOcGE

Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks creator David Lynch pays tribute to 'great singer'

Director David Lynch remembers Cruise as "a great musician, a great singer and a great human being". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q5lCJvU

Widow of US Capitol riot officer on 'stigma' of his death

Nine days after he was assaulted in the 6 January 2021 attack, Jeff Smith died by suicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IXQsfxr

Refineries cash in as petrol prices soar

A lack of capacity to process crude oil has helped to drive fuel prices to record levels from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1i45CRI

Spanish homes threatened by wildfire near Costa del Sol

A wildfire has spread in southern Spain, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0YWouzC

Patrick Lyoya: Michigan officer charged with murder of motorist

Footage shows Christopher Schurr shot Patrick Lyoya during a scuffle over a stun gun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zNiaoHT

Putin: West unlikely to reject Russian energy for years

Russian president says oil and gas profits are increasing thanks to rising energy prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ybMXi1R

A clash between mountain bears ends in deadly fall

A female bear was forced to protect her cub from a male in Spain's Cantabrian mountains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g6teid1

Severodonetsk: Zelensky ties fate of east Ukraine to battle for city

Ukraine's president says fighting for Severodonetsk may prove decisive in the battle for the east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TPryC36

Ukraine war: WTO boss warns of global food crisis

If food shipments do not restart from Ukraine, a severe food crisis will last for years, WTO boss says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/H4iEugb

Nuclear watchdog censures Iran over uranium traces - diplomats

Iran is accused of not fully answering questions about uranium traces found at three undeclared sites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZmQAKio

Ukraine war: WTO boss warns of global food crisis

If food shipments do not restart from Ukraine, a severe food crisis will last for years, WTO boss says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H4iEugb

Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?

Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lU4iOGW

US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

The man was arrested early on Wednesday morning outside the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hNBETW

TikTok probes claims of aggressive work culture

A senior executive at the firm allegedly said he "didn't believe" in maternity leave. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5hKpaSl

Irpin: Russia's reign of terror in a quiet neighbourhood near Kyiv

A handful of streets in a leafy town on Kyiv's doorstep were subjected to weeks of deadly occupation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XfoW2bs

If I go back to Iran, my husband will kill me

Human rights activists say the number of reported so-called 'honour killings' in Iran is rising from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Co3DuR

Buy now, pay later: Warning over use of credit cards to cover payments

Millions of young shoppers are borrowing money to make buy now pay later repayments, says Citizens Advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wFAb3V9

Why Ukraine is furious with the UN nuclear watchdog

A row has broken out over a planned UN visit to the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aDuSnox

Migrant caravan heads to US as key summit begins

Thousands of migrants are headed to the US in a caravan timed to coincide with the Summit of the Americas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lJT9GWC

Dom Phillips: Missing journalist's wife in tearful plea to step up search

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HS2: Government scraps plans for £3bn West Coast Main Line link

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Matthew McConaughey: 'This should be a nonpartisan issue'

The actor spoke at the White House to advocate for "responsible gun ownership". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nu50dM3

Arizona police placed on leave after watching man drown

Three Arizona officers are placed on leave after standing by as a man in a lake pleaded for help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gJHSXyK

Dominican Republic minister shot dead in office

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Revolut's banking app crashes for some customers

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Mexico's governing party captures four more states

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Who really shot Bobby Kennedy?

The campaigner who was shot and wants the Robert Kennedy murder case reopened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/06sM1R5

Flight cancellations: Children and teachers stranded abroad as school starts

Hundreds of flights cancelled over the half-term break mean some pupils are missing the start of school. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tiCW3oB

Platinum Jubilee: The Queen waves from Buckingham Palace balcony for pageant

The Queen watched Friday and Saturday's Jubilee events from home after experiencing "discomfort". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N1fZhVt

Shortage of homes to rent leads to tenant bidding wars

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Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia

Balkan countries deny Sergei Lavrov's plane use of their airspace, scuppering his Serbia visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/01XzdRJ

Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OuPeEo7

China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra

Australia accuses a Chinese pilot of dangerous actions near the aircraft over the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A3De8Vj

Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9Nnk3V

Easyjet cancels 80 flights as travel disruption continues

Airlines continue to cancel flights as travel secretary says industry must solve labour shortages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/z2eKwdD

Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv while battles rage in east

A number of blasts hit parts of Kyiv in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for several weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cJbuUV

El Zulia mine blast: Nine miners dead and six still trapped

Rescue workers are working against the clock to rescue the surviving miners still trapped underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gcm3uHE

Bangladesh: Five killed, scores injured in depot blast

The explosion happened after a fire broke out at a depot in the south-eastern town of Sitakunda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HjxL8Ab

Nigeria clash: Abuja mob burns man to death over row with Muslim cleric

Nigerian police say a mob burnt a vigilante to death after he argued with a Muslim cleric in Abuja. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i47PbzW

Abbott: US baby formula plant linked to national shortage resumes production

Abbott says it is restarting its plant in Michigan after it was closed because of contamination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fNP4IEi

Peter Navarro: Ex-Trump aide charged with contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro was arrested after refusing to co-operate with the inquiry into last year's US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QvroZhp

Covid: Why do some vaccines protect you for longer than others?

Here's why you need more than one Covid jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i4rNxAV

Mother of world's only nonuplets on how she cares for nine babies

Halima Cissé, who gave birth to nine babies last year, explains how she manages to look after them all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4ldDT1O

War in Ukraine: We are holding on, say Mykolaiv residents

Residents in the southern region of Ukraine speak of their defiance and dread as the war rages on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RyDuWnZ

Ukraine war: Hungry Africans are victims of the conflict, Macky Sall tells Vladimir Putin

African Union head Macky Sall urges Russia's president to ease grain and fertiliser exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HtbcK5U

Drought-stricken US warned of looming "dead pool"

Tens of thousands of acres of farmland lie idle because farmers can't get enough water to grow crops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9hzgOvW

Investors seek millions from Woodford fund collapse

A claim representing 1,500 investors wants £18m from the 'referee' of Neil Woodford's fund. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jn28VUR

Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat

The city state is feeling the impact of Malaysia's export curbs on chicken. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qzbpPka

Ukraine war: How Russian TV has reported the 100 days of conflict

TV viewers in Russia see only the Kremlin’s version of events in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k1YZpOH

Platinum Jubilee: Beacons light across the globe to celebrate Queen's reign

More than 3,500 beacons were lit in the UK and Commonwealth nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A5hklQm

Fans of one of the city state's favourite dishes are feeling the impact of price rises.

The city state is feeling the impact of Malaysia's export curbs on chicken. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/s0knjYW

Gay rights: Jerusalem celebrates 20 years of pride marches

Around 7,000 people take part in this year's march, the target of religious extremists in the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C4ZjASm

'God save the Queen' played at Paris Jubilee celebration

The anthem was played before French President Macron rekindled the 'eternal flame' by the Arc de Triomphe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M1EY6q9

Ukraine war round-up: City besieged and football triumph

Fighting continues in the east as authorities in occupied Zaporizhzhia move to nationalise property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IqS8Tj9

As Shanghai eases restrictions, small businesses count the cost

The city has recently significantly eased coronavirus measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RrFyJXt

Why the Ukraine war may power Asia's green energy shift

A growing number of South Korean businesses are betting on hydrogen as they move to cleaner energy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/g16odQe

Depp v Heard defamation case concludes in court

Johnny Depp has won his defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MbRx9iE

Ukraine round-up: Long-range rockets and Kherson torture claims

The US says the missiles will strengthen Kyiv's negotiating stance as the war nears its 100th day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bktzoYI

Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years

Her departure comes as the social media company faces challenges, including a slowdown in ad sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7Kivhjl via IFTTT

Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years

Her departure comes as the social media company faces challenges, including a slowdown in ad sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7Kivhjl

Ofcom: Tech firms must do more to protect women online

A study of the UK's online media habits finds women are more likely to be affected by online abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/z3OmkZT via IFTTT

Sector must improve lorry driver conditions or face tax, MPs say

The haulage industry should be given two years to make changes or face a new tax, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P4Yxti2

Cost of living: Lessons from history about how we spend

What can a treasure trove in Leeds tell us about why we hoard our money? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jxSg7iH

Ukraine reports 15,000 suspected war crimes

Its top prosecutor accuses Russian military officials and politicians of committing war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rvEmfU2

Clinton lawyer cleared of lying to FBI over Trump

Michael Sussman stood charged with lying to the FBI and concealing ties to Hillary Clinton's campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gr4XiHD

Cancelled flights: Travel firms have oversold flights and holidays - Shapps

The UK's transport secretary demands to meet with airlines and airports to "find out what's gone wrong". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/o0tr9OW

BTS: 'K-Wave' arrives at White House with anti-Asian hate summit

K-pop stars BTS are taking a break from music to help the White House take on anti-Asian crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/emwDYXP