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Ukraine's president warns fighting will intensify as Russia tries to continue its advance in the Donbas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Plzj5ba

‘I lost £40,000 worth of crops in a field fire’

People are being urged to take extra care to avoid causing fires in the countryside during hot weather. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YbxUenv

Kansas: The state where abortion is on the ballot

Opposing sides are in a close race to decide whether women in Kansas have the right to abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zsfvgRU

Kenya election: The influencers paid to push hashtags

Paying for political influence on social media in Kenya is a shadowy yet lucrative business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hTBd8yL

The woman declared stateless in India, UK and Uganda

Since 1997, Ila Popat has been attempting to get a passport recognising her citizenship to a country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1f06KzI

US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

The US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sgbd0NR

Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bpuhxGQ

How Singapore is turning multi-storey car parks into farms

The densely populated South East Asian island nation imports more than 90% of the food it consumes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/M9C4zHg

Pride jersey controversy - a reckoning for Australian sport?

A boycott by seven rugby league players over a pride jersey has sparked a massive backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vsFHf4X

Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and Spain

Brazil and Spain report fatalities from the virus, but most infections are mild and overall risk is low. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d5xifDr

Wildfire spreads to hotel in Turkey

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after the blaze broke out in Turkey's south-west. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VTzqdf9

Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale

The timepiece along with other Nazi items were auctioned despite condemnation from Jewish groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6aEy5hO

Spain heatwave: PM tells workers to stop wearing ties to save energy

Pedro Sanchez says it will reduce air conditioner use and save energy as Spain endures a heatwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9uaZ1Vv

Ukraine war: Russia hits Kyiv area as Ukraine seeks to retake south

Russia carries out deadly strikes in Ukraine, as Kyiv seeks to cut off Russian troops in the south. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/creXfJ1

Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

The pair also proposed a face-to-face meeting, which would be the first of Mr Biden's presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gwUFJd9

Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert

Two dancers are injured in the incident at a concert by the hugely popular boy band Mirror. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cNFzOHv

Saudi Crown prince's lavish Macron visit prompts outcry

The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says she is outraged by the talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pz3nt1k

Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024

A huge restoration project has been under way after a fire destroyed much of building in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dux4bNO

Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist fined for 'discrediting army'

Marina Ovsyannikova, who famously staged a protest on live TV, is fined for her remarks on the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4uXktmb

Brittney Griner: US makes 'substantial' offer to bring basketball star home

Moscow is reportedly interested in trading Brittney Griner for Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LPhvwYi

Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament building in Baghdad

Supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr broke into the building after months of political deadlock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S3DmFlL

Facebook owner Meta sees first ever sales decline

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PVf3Jq0

Facebook owner Meta sees first ever sales decline

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PVf3Jq0 via IFTTT

Facebook owner Meta sees first ever sales decline

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PVf3Jq0

Ukraine war round-up: Rockets hit bridge and warm words for Johnson

A Russian-held bridge comes under fire and Ukraine's leader praises the outgoing British PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MHD7ZgR

Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hqucj8V

Covid in China: Million in lockdown in Wuhan after four cases

The city where Covid began is under partial lockdown for the first time since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X3qYwAL

George Floyd death: Last two ex-officers sentenced to prison

J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were convicted in February of violating George Floyd's civil rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YljIzfg

DR Congo: Violence flares in anti-UN protests

Demonstrations turn violent after protesters storm a UN headquarters in Goma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vUkLiXH

Viktor Orban adviser Hegedus resigns over 'pure Nazi' speech

A long time adviser to the Hungarian prime minister resigns over speech criticising "race mixing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L0UlbO3

UK PM debate scrapped after TV host faints

The Sun and TalkTV programme comes off air after the presenter collapses in the studio. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iI6Jd9T

Fanfare as Croatia's Chinese-built bridge finally opens

The Peljesac bridge links southern Croatia to the rest of the country and is being hailed as historic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZN561FC

Cost of living: Inside the 'foodbank' for data

The National Databank initiative offers free data to people struggling to pay for connectivity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/U84e5Yy via IFTTT

'Flashy' NYC bishop robbed of $1m in jewellery during live sermon

Bishop Lamor Whitehead has defended his ostentatious lifestyle after the viral Brooklyn robbery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aYVb17

Convenience store spy cameras face legal challenge

Big Brother Watch campaigners says the "Orwellian" cameras at Southern Co-op shops breach people's rights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gzGZQqR via IFTTT

Cost-of-living payments branded insufficient as energy bills soar

The Business Committee says payments should reflect higher than anticipated energy bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FvdaNZ2

Paul Sorvino: 'Goodfellas' actor dies at 83

The Tony-nominated character actor was best known for his portrayals of policemen and gangsters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VxszY36

Pope Francis: Pontiff says he is 'deeply sorry' to Canadian residential school survivors

Pope Francis "begs forgiveness" for the Catholic Church's role in abuse against indigenous peoples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1lJZnKI

Ukraine war round-up: UK to host Eurovision as Moscow cuts gas exports

The song contest can't be held in Ukraine, and Russia further reducing gas supplies to the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0cUB49N

Zimbabwe launches gold coins to tackle soaring inflation

Each coin will be priced at the international market rate for an ounce of gold plus 5% for costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F4dHQum

France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/scu6jbK

Afghan trans woman finds new home in Brighton

Bella escaped the Taliban in a secret UK mission and is now settling into Brighton's LGBT+ community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cmM8PVF

The tech helping to bring you your morning coffee

How Brazil, the world's largest grower of coffee, is turning to technology to boost production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZMtk9i via IFTTT

Three questions Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak must answer

The final two candidates for prime minister have some fundamental decisions to make over the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fHo7DPq

Football kit sales delayed as supply chain issues hit clubs

Fewer than half of English clubs have both their home and away kits on sale ahead of the new season. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BO2ldR8

France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/scu6jbK

Brazil election: Bolsonaro launches campaign

He pledges to continue a cash welfare programme if he is returned to office in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/esgB0Wr

Keanu Reeves' comic book makes history

BRZRKR becomes the first comic book to feature in Comic-Con's prestigious Hall H. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0nt6lpo

Pope Francis: The pontiff's 'pilgrimage of penance' to Canada

Pope Francis will meet with indigenous communities to apologise for the church's role in residential schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aNrgfUM

House of the Dragon: What we know about the Games of Thrones spin-off

The series is set 200 years before Game of Thrones - but the dragons, death and feuds are all there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X4NqdvE

Cost of living: Saving money on our summer holiday

Millions of us are still determined to have a summer getaway but keeping an eye on spending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4qrTWNK

Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine

The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r3heu6x

Wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park

Central and North Eastern regions of the US are also sweltering under extreme heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3weQhXf

Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt

The deal hangs in the balance after missiles hit the port of Odesa in a widely condemned attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KnUH0Xs

World Cup to use drones to help protect stadiums

Venues in Qatar this winter will be defended from potential drone attacks by the unmanned aerial vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k3bq2Im via IFTTT

Airport workers on travel problems

Pilots, flight attendants and a baggage handler tell us what is happening where they work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/de9KEvV

Huge jellyfish swarm surrounds boat in Israel

Aerial footage shows the swarm of jellyfish in the waters of Haifa Bay during the annual migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kgtGlNh

Pizza delivery man saves children from burning house

Nicholas Bostic saved five people from the home, and was hailed as a hero by the police chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vaEjhPX

China heatwave: Temperatures of 40C expected this weekend

Some cities in Zhejiang province have been issued red alerts, the country's highest warning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tUA7p8R

Steve Bannon: Jury finds Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress

An unofficial adviser to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to co-operate with the 6 January committee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VWyPdjv

Tunisia divided ahead of referendum

President Kais Saied may succeed in tightening his grip through a constitutional referendum on 25 July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dh5kaMc

Eurozone raises interest rates for first time in 11 years

The European Central Bank has raised rates as it tries to tackle soaring eurozone inflation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AsKO6VW

What next for Italy after fall of Draghi?

Italy is heading for new elections and months of political instability, after its government collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6BWiZ0C

Mexican woman who had reported threats dies after being set on fire

Luz Raquel Padilla, who had reported threats against her, was doused with alcohol and set alight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a9vLUNR

UK blocks University of Manchester sensor deal with Chinese company

The proposed licensing of vision-sensing technology could be a national-security risk, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9fgIZ8H

Lynne O'Donnell: Taliban detained, abused and threatened me

Australian Lynne O'Donnell says she was forced to post tweets that publicly retracted her articles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/165p9WE

Droupadi Murmu: The woman who is India's first tribal president

Droupadi Murmu registered a comfortable win against her rival candidate Yashwant Sinha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NV7gQjF

Tesla sells most of its Bitcoin holdings

The deal comes as the value of the cryptocurrency has plunged. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OFmnIaw

Ukraine's First Lady asks US Congress for weapons

In a passionate speech, Olena Zelenska asks for more help in fighting the war against Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M3e5TAC

Slovak village votes to keep sign honouring fascist leader

Only one councillor votes to change the sign, which honours fascist leader Monsignor Jozef Tiso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R7zkAhi

Cheetahs to prowl India for first time in 70 years

The mammals are coming from Namibia in a deal that has been in negotiations since 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OWGp7qS

Ivana Trump's funeral held in New York City

The funeral of Donald Trump's first wife brings the family together for a rare public reunion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KarOy14

Kenya elections 2022: President Kenyatta halves cost of maize flour

The government announces subsidies on maize flour and cooking oil amid criticism of the timing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7d6AO52

Ukraine war round-up: Russia expands its aims and Putin's tricky Tehran moment

Russia aims for territory beyond Ukraine's east, and Putin's warm welcome - and awkward moment - in Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EQXY7fw

Netflix loses almost a million subscribers

The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kPGzdXi

Italian PM Mario Draghi's decision-time on government fate

Italy's government could fall on Wednesday, when Mario Draghi tells the Senate if he is to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QJmnSiv

US Capitol riot: Steve Bannon felt above the law, prosecutors say

As the ex-Trump strategist's trial begins, prosecutors say he rebuffed a "mandatory" legal summons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZDmQN6H

Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RtzherP

Netflix subscriber losses grow

The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kPGzdXi

Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RtzherP

In pictures: Heatwave bakes Western Europe

The continent has faced sweltering temperatures that sent heat records tumbling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E5oJYCl

Timed Teaser: What's Bennifer's married name?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gQceO2v

Zimbabwe food crisis: Replacing maize with sorghum and millet

Farmers are urged to grow sorghum and millet, not just maize, to tackle drought and food shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O9un2pv

Holiday childcare costs: ‘It’s not worth going to work’

New research finds that holiday childcare costs have risen by 5% in the last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vT28jiz

Heatwave: Ferocious European heat heads north

Several countries are likely to see their hottest ever days as the heatwave moves north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uHJekAn

Inflation will be brought under control - Zahawi

The government will deliver "sound public finances", the new chancellor will say in a speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8uLnKdS

Australian makes history on Fifa game cover

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will be the first female player to feature on the global cover of EA Sports' Fifa football game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NYmrV20

Isfahan's Shah Mosque: iconic Iranian site damaged in restoration

The Shah Mosque, hailed as an architectural masterpiece, has suffered defects that now need repairing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aeDCB2V

Uber to pay $2.2m to disabled riders over wait fees

The move settles claims that its wait time fees discriminated against passengers with disabilities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sNjASYE

Alaa Abdel Fattah: 'My brother's certain he won't come out of Egypt prison alive'

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has been on hunger strike in an Egyptian jail for more than 100 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nbBeRU4

Union calls for heat limit law in workplaces

The GMB says workers need protection as a red warning for extreme heat in parts of England is due to begin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GRZhjpW

Europe heatwave: Extreme temperatures grip region

BBC weather forecaster Ben Rich explains what is driving the ferocious heat across many parts of Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oQaOkhp

British rugby player found dead in Italy hotel

The former rugby league player is named in Italian media as the Briton found dead in Florence on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/78PhKjA

Ukraine War: The Donbas body collector who has lost count

For those on the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine, the personal toll is unbearable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wvl04Qs

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: The beauty queen who risked her life to reach the UK

Selamawit Teklay fled conflict in Ethiopia, but advises others not to risk crossing the English Channel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jj6lihn

Why an accused Liberian warlord was killed in Canada

An accused Liberian warlord was shot in Canada, and a police officer and his son ended up in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KZ6Eouk

Russia-Ukraine war: Priest detained for criticising Putin

Father Ioann has been held under new laws for criticising the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2a90ATq

How did a captain survive? - The mysterious death of 21 men on a Spanish fishing boat

Only three people survived, including the captain and his nephew, when a Galician fishing boat sank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4foVl5h

Farnborough Airshow: Aerospace deals set to fly

Airbus and Boeing go head to head for deals as sustainability takes centre stage, while defence firms focus on the Ukraine effect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aL7EtY0

Adam Harry: India transgender pilot's long fight to fly

A young Indian transgender man's fight to become a pilot has hit several roadblocks, he says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9manstL

Nigeria's big push to grow its own coconuts

Most of Nigeria has the perfect climate for growing coconuts and yet it imports 70% of the popular fruit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lJxyAcO

Why is everyone going on strike?

Thousands of workers have gone on strike or threatened to this summer, risking widespread disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NqbE2tJ

Mexican drugs lord Rafael Caro Quintero arrested - reports

The US has been offering $20m for any information leading to Rafael Caro Quintero's capture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GlZbAkJ

Saudi Arabia: Biden raised Khashoggi murder with crown prince

The US president is attempting to rebuild ties having promised to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qf9htUS

Heathrow delays: Emirates agrees to cap summer flights

The airline agrees to limit summer flight ticket sales after criticising the airport for travel delays. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Qqsgw8y

Rail workers to strike for another two days in August

Workers at Network Rail and 14 train operators will now strike on 18 and 20 August, as well as 27 July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rsBc3ob

Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife, dies at 73

The former US president described his ex-wife as a "wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gBAyjHu

Alex Murdaugh: High-profile lawyer charged with murder of wife and son

The charges are the latest in a long-running crime saga involving the disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9fKZ4jl

Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack 'act of terrorism' - Zelensky

An attack on a city far from the front line kills more than 20 people, and a Russian mother's anger over her missing son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FsNeQyH

New exhibition explores African fantasy and race through art

In the Black Fantastic is a new exhibition bringing together black artists whose works explore fantasy and race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wh0ImR8

Europe wildfires: Heatwave fuels blazes across the continent

Blazes have broken out in Portugal, France, Spain and Turkey as a heatwave spreads across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mS620yo

US prices rising at fastest rate for 40 years

Fuel and food prices are pushing up inflation in the US, which is at a record level. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PEmSTeo

'We hope for the best, son' - War nears Ukraine maternity ward

Pokrovsk Perinatal Centre is around 40km (25 miles) from the nearest front line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vjLd4w

Sri Lanka PM tells military to do whatever necessary to restore order

Thousands of protesters stormed Prime Minister and Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FvBIMEp

BMW introduces new heated seat subscription in UK

The company says the £15 per month payment allows UK drivers to "experiment" with features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iQotwMs via IFTTT

Cost of living: Why we've given up our family car for bicycles

One family ditched their car in favour in cycling more than a year ago, and haven't looked back. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Bkb9NU7

Joe Biden heads to Middle East amid faltering US sway

The US president's visit to the turbulent region may highlight the limits of American power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nPO2Jo5

Capitol riots: 'Wild' Trump tweet incited attack, says inquiry

Mr Trump sent a rallying call to supporters after "the craziest meeting" of his presidency, the inquiry hears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EUoZBDO

Ukraine's rock warrior Slava Vakarchuk: 'We need to be angry.'

Slava Vakarchuk is the lead singer of Okean Elzy, Ukraine's most popular rock band. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gbkP0wU

Businesses urge PM candidates to focus on growth and tax

CBI business lobby group calls for "credible and bold plans for growth" in a letter to candidates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ByE1HsU

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase deal

The social media firm is trying to force Elon Musk to buy it after he walked away from the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MibjZFq

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase deal

Twitter sues billionaire Elon Musk in an attempt to force through his $44bn deal to buy the social media giant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MibjZFq

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa due to resign after protests

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has defied calls to leave for months as his country's economic crisis deepened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tmBXiuV

Heardle Spotify move hits sour note with some fans

Streamer Spotify says the interactive song-guessing game it has bought is a tool for music discovery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5wcvKeX via IFTTT

The video game prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD

- July 12, 2022

A US game has got regulatory approval to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SqBtYKy

No plans for windfall tax on electricity producers

- July 12, 2022

Unlike a one-off tax on oil and gas firms, electricity generators will not be subject to the policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KZX2zdQ

Data watchdog reprimands government over pandemic WhatsApp use

- July 12, 2022

There was a risk information on the handling of the pandemic could have been lost, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ohuWi8K via IFTTT

Tax cut competition could turn ugly

An ageing society and a shrinking workforce could overshadow intended tax policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wPv5eFK

Maine energy: How one hydropower project sparked a $100m 'hoohah'

A proposal to send hydropower from Canada to the US was cancelled after significant pushback. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C4InbAx

Birmingham airport flights delayed longest in 2021

But punctuality improved across all UK airports due to fewer flights caused by Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OAKayLz

Steve Bannon willing to testify at Capitol riot hearing

Steve Bannon had refused to cooperate until now but his apparent change of heart is supported by Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4V6ArEv

The Afghan refugee commanding Ukrainian troops

Jalal Noory was just a child when he escaped Afghanistan's civil wars following the Soviet invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jTEM64G

Wildfires break out across parts of Portugal

Thousands of firefighters are tackling the blazes, with temperatures expected to rise in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/buWcTir

Pikku-Finlandia: Helsinki's new building held up by trees

Helsinki's Pikku-Finlandia is a reusable wooden building with load-bearing tree trunks and branches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MuBaIbV

Canada's internet outage caused by 'maintenance'

Emergency services, banking and retail were all affected by the outage of a major internet supplier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BHYDOrK

America's race gap between black and white homeowners

Black Americans are almost twice as likely to be denied a mortgage than their white counterparts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mrgNHOT

Durban riots: South Africa still bears the scars one year on

More than 300 people died in what the president called an "insurrection", but what has changed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6vpJ1rh

Ukraine war: A welcome on two wheels for refugee children

Around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Denmark, where a nationwide scheme is offering a unique, two-wheeled welcome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S6EAO8L

Tamil Nadu: The Indian man who makes art from sunlight

The artist has thousands of followers on Instagram who love his unique work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8iVRA7q

Roe v Wade: Thousands march to White House for abortion rights

The US Supreme Court last month repealed Roe v Wade, ending the nationwide guarantee to an abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qhXZg8A

Sri Lanka crowd breaks Rajapaksa grip on power

Sri Lanka's leaders flee from an angry crowd - extraordinary for a country tainted by political repression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U0jwVEy

Syria: Russian UN veto blocks aid deliveries to 3m people

Russia blocks a Security Council resolution keeping open a key cross-border aid route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ox8vgak

How science is making chocolate taste even better

Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tZSFugY

Arizona to ban people filming police officers within 8 feet

Opponents of the law have said it violates the constitutional right to free speech and a free press. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jIetsbn

Roe v Wade: Biden signs executive order on abortion access

It will not fully restore nationwide abortion rights - the president says a federal law is needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vfIg9LF

Who is Rishi Sunak?

The former chancellor has launched a bid to be the next prime minister. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u16SUf4

US border agents' horseback charge on Haiti migrants 'unnecessary'

The US border control agency said the actions of its agents potentially violated US immigration law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IC82wLX

Elon Musk became father of twins last year, say reports

The Tesla chief executive says he is trying "to help the underpopulation crisis" in the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ST69PU4

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 years for violating George Floyd's rights

The former police officer is already serving a 22-year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TizF9px

Theranos exec Sunny Balwani convicted of fraud

He and fraudster Elizabeth Holmes ran the Silicon Valley company as a couple before its implosion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QvV2ClE

Theranos exec Sunny Balwani convicted of fraud

He and fraudster Elizabeth Holmes ran the Silicon Valley company as a couple before its implosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QvV2ClE

Elon Musk became father of twins last year, say reports

The Tesla chief executive says he is trying "to help the underpopulation crisis" in the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ST69PU4 via IFTTT

Chagos Islands FA: The team representing a lost homeland, 6,000 miles away

The Chagos Islands football team are trying to keep the story of their ancestors alive, 6,000 miles from their disputed homeland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B7sKFQ0

Most only have £500 of savings says Lloyds boss

Charlie Nunn says many households have little buffer in their accounts for harder times ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Z87xFan

Ukraine round-up: Evacuation under fire and new oil tensions

Civilians flee Ukraine's eastern city of Slovyansk and Kazakh oil is hit by a Russian court ruling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yqAnwKu

Revelry and protests as Spanish bull festival returns

The annual event in Spain's Pamplona was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k7wSATF

Bank of England vows to bring down inflation

The bank's chief economist says its focus is getting prices down and making life affordable again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/l0o6qGy

Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer convicted of murder

Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot outside his LA clothing store in 2019 after a brief argument. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V3Calnq

Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users

The new feature will be available in the autumn and comes after its devices were successfully targeted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yYfTklU via IFTTT

UK household energy bills to hit £3,000 per year

Energy price rises mean a surge in winter fuel bills are expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uj1fbcV

Ukraine war: The Russian woman rescued from a Kyiv bomb site

Russian-born Ekaterina Volkova was injured in an air strike on her apartment that killed her Ukrainian husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sTJYIlz

Two million workers free from National Insurance

Employees can now earn £12,570 a year before paying National Insurance tax, up from £9,880 a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CSntK2z

Suspect charged with murder over 4 July shooting

Suspect in mass shooting at Independence Day parade near Chicago charged with seven counts of murder from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g6EcziG

Norway calls off gas strikes that risked UK supply

The Norwegian government has stepped in to stop strikes that threatened to suspend UK gas deliveries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/R8VgDtc

British Airways cancels 1,500 more flights

The airline cancels more flights in July, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g8kOrdx

Sri Lanka: 'I can’t afford milk for my babies'

As fuel, food and medicines run out, Sri Lanka is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, the UN warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nkGgApV

Highland Park shooting: Man arrested after 4 July mass shooting

Police arrest a suspect after a rooftop gunman kills six people at an Independence Day parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7xfGT0n

Cost of living: Firms warned consumers want more than low prices

Companies must be transparent and flexible with customers facing budget pressures, an expert warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WerJP30

Hospices hit by rising costs and falling donations

Hospices across the UK are being squeezed by rising inflation, charities warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cvtS3QO

Illinois shooting: 'I hid my son in a dumpster' - witness

Police are still searching for the gunman, who shot dead six people at an Independence Day parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sOCnIHU

Illinois shooting: Six dead in 4 July parade shooting near Chicago

The mayor of Highland Park says the situation is "active" and urged people to remain indoors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xRZkOUl

Bihar: Their son vanished - then an imposter took over for 41 years

An Indian man, pretending to be a missing son, deceived the boy's family for over four decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qOImH0F

Army's YouTube and Twitter accounts hacked

The British Army says it is investigating after videos and posts for cryptocurrency appeared on its accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Z1lfYnm via IFTTT

MPs call for UK ban on two Chinese CCTV firms

Sixty-seven MPs and Lords have said Hikvision and Dahua surveillance equipment should be banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/I7EcBU2 via IFTTT

Number of pubs falls by 7,000 in a decade

The number of pubs in England and Wales continues to decline, new research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LC8mDab

Copenhagen shooting: Panic as people flee gunfire inside shopping centre

Several people have been killed in a shooting at a shopping centre in the Danish capital, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3890nyw

Russian scientist Kolker held in spy probe dies of cancer

FSB officers had flown terminally ill Dmitry Kolker, a top quantum physicist, to a Moscow jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c5VLwUK

The supermarket rows you don't usually hear about

The spat between Heinz and Tesco has shone a light on the challenges facing suppliers and retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rAQBbUm

Inside a US abortion clinic in its final days

The BBC spent time with staff before they had to stop work and turn patients away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XVOZCjI

Ukraine: The teachers swapping classrooms for trenches

A number of teachers in Ukraine are educating their students online from the front line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7U0MtYh

Dozens freed from church awaiting 'Second Coming' in Ondo Nigeria

Police free 77 people from confinement in a church in south-western Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qRIXnpZ

Russia dredges up landing ship hit by Ukraine missile fire

The Russian troop ship Saratov sank in a Black Sea port after a Ukrainian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ACUHOJ6

Israel shoots down 'Hezbollah drones' heading for gas rig

The drones were allegedly launched from Lebanon, amid border tensions between the nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4vKrDCp

Brazil: Rio's residents garden their way out of hunger

Brazilian communities are combatting soaring food prices and a hunger crisis with urban gardens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XxpsmN6

Unique terror trial that changed France

More than 400 survivors and relatives gave evidence in the unprecedented trial that ended this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8tNE4oX

Hot weather dries up swamp, uncovers ancient fort

A historical group was instrumental in discovering a crannog made from stone near Lough Neagh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Y5TVoB

Roe v Wade: Women travelling for abortions will be protected - Biden

The US president warns some US states will attempt to arrest women crossing state lines for access. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h8ClPdz

Ukraine round-up: Elite Russian regiment fights for support and the war for borsch

Support for Russia's elite fighting force looks less certain as the regiment reappears in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jl5KVtR

Same-sex couples legally marry in Switzerland

Couples tie the knot nine months after the country voted for marriage for all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E6zvxX

Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first black woman on US top court

Justice Jackson will join the highest court in the US at a pivotal moment in its 233-year history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wOQnkjr

Europe heatwave breaks multiple June records

An oppressive heatwave has broken temperature records from the Arctic Circle to North Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LiOWzb2

A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Piq7CDf

Controversial Florida abortion ban blocked by court

A Florida judge has granted a temporary injunction against a law banning abortions after 15 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1UdkPit

Bulb boss Hayden Wood to step down from collapsed energy firm

Hayden Wood had stayed on with a £250,000 salary after the government put the company into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zZ2lvRX

Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised