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Oath Keepers: ‘How I escaped my father’s militia’

Militia leader Stewart Rhodes could face two decades in prison. It took his son years to escape him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QS4cbKV

Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition

Founder Stewart Rhodes and one other member, Kelly Meggs, were both found guilty on the rare charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hz9PJ7D

Octopus takeover of Bulb challenged by rival firms

Octopus Energy's acquisition of collapsed energy firm Bulb could be delayed by a legal fight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ub8WHCj

Somalia meteorite: Joy as scientists find two new elements

Elaliite and elkinstantonite are the new names but the Saar people in Somalia call it Nightfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VXTg6Wy

Shenzhou-15: China sends astronauts to Tiangong space station

China has sent astronauts to live on its space station, the second permanent outpost in orbit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FZBMy85

Onshore wind: Grant Shapps criticised for 'nonsense' claims

The business secretary says wind turbines are now "so big" they cannot be built on land. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4V6XDUg

China Covid: How five dramatic days of protests unfolded

After a deadly fire in a locked down building, people are demanding an end to Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U5RWduK

Avian flu kills 50 million birds in record US outbreak

While the risk for humans is low, authorities warn that safety measures should be taken near birds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lsIBZGy

Facebook: Meta fined €265m by Irish Data Protection Commission

Phone numbers and email addresses of up to 533m users appeared on an online hacking forum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yUfFDlX via IFTTT

Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising

Elon Musk has tweeted that Apple has largely stopped advertising on his platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hstUZq8 via IFTTT

Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising

Elon Musk has tweeted that Apple has largely stopped advertising on his platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hstUZq8

Meta fined €265m by Irish data watchdog over breach

The Irish Data Protection Commission says its inquiry has found Meta breached GDPR rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2brB8OD via IFTTT

Rolls-Royce tests a jet engine running on hydrogen

The firm, together with easyJet, is trying out hydrogen instead of jet fuel in a jet engine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZgV15lj

'Miya' Museum: The controversy around Assam's 'Muslim' museum

Authorities in India's Assam state sealed a museum dedicated to Muslims - and many are asking why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GVry9Kh

Thousands of apprentices quit over quality of schemes

Around 100,000 people are dropping out of schemes after firms fail to provide basic training, says a report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/heA62cR

Somalia: Key hotel in Mogadishu stormed by al-Shabab militants

Villa Rose is near the presidential palace in Mogadishu and popular with government officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GdioP0R

World Cup 2022: Croatia 4-1 Canada - Andrej Kramaric scores twice to send Canada out

Alphonso Davies scores Canada's first-ever World Cup goal, but it is not enough to stop them being knocked out following a defeat by Croatia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xr1hMCj

World Cup 2022: Fouling Neymar 'has to stop', Brazil coach Tite says

Brazil head coach Tite says the high number of fouls on Neymar "has to stop" after the forward was injured in their group-stage victory over Serbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1eOShou

New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D2R8Gfm

Venezuela takes first step out of political stalemate

The government and opposition agree that billions of dollars frozen abroad be released to help fund social projects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vLuywF1

Charles V: French scientists decode 500-year-old letter

A French team has decoded a letter from Charles V, revealing rumours of an assassination plot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5THB9xd

South Africa pit bull attacks: 'We can't live in a world where dogs eat children'

Anger mounts after the killing of children, including Keketso Saule, by pit bulls in South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1BDzXnm

Jyoti Bhatt: The photographer who preserved rural Indian life

Jyoti Bhatt documented the nuances of rural Indian culture that are on the cusp of disappearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/12h0tdi

Ukraine conflict: How much damage has Russia done to power supplies?

Russian air strikes have hit power supplies and health services, putting millions of lives at risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KLkyEG5

Equatorial Guinea: World's longest-serving president to continue 43-year-rule

Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema has led the country's authoritarian regime for 43 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fFPuvlT

Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/893gnP5

Twitter: Romance, business and campaigns born on the platform

Three women share their stories of how being on Twitter has changed their lives for the better. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZGErOxD via IFTTT

Squid Game actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct

The 78-year-old actor is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in 2017, judicial officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hK6aVGl

Train strikes: Drivers to walk out in pay row

Passengers face further disruption with 11 rail companies being affected by the long-running dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wbLFq9r

US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qoTyVvK

Emergencies Act: Trudeau defends use to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests

The emergency powers were used to help bring an end to Canada's "Freedom Convoy" last winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QhNglGb

World Cup: Iran protesters confronted at World Cup game against Wales

Some fans had flags and T-shirts confiscated while others were shouted at and harassed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tUoYCri

Olena Zelenska: We will endure

Olena Zelenska tells the BBC that cold and blackouts are not the worst things Ukraine has faced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TlGzwI8

Algeria fires: Dozens sentenced to death for lynching

The victim had gone to help fight rampant forest fires but was falsely accused of arson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VBv209r

Mercedes drivers can pay to speed up faster

Owners of some Mercedes electric cars in the US can soon pay a $1,200 annual fee to speed up faster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AotZ7jd

Camilla gives Queen Elizabeth II's Paddington Bears to Barnardo's

People paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II left the bears outside royal residences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6KZXjoF

Kanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of 'toxic' behaviour

Rolling Stone has reported that staff have complained about West's "problematic behaviour". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qm1tsnX

Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d0AyPZR

Danish World Cup pundit hears of mother's death

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I4angoZ

Turkey will launch Syria ground operation after strikes - Erdogan

The Turkish president says its air strikes on Kurdish fighters since Sunday are "only the beginning". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EV8XFch

Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oPX7azD

Meta claims US military link to online propaganda campaign

The campaign impersonated media outlets and activists but had "little or no engagement", Meta says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9qAioDY via IFTTT

Pound hits post-Truss high as dollar weakens

Sterling has reached its highest level against the US dollar since mid-August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/L6rWGHO

Malawi ex-leader's stepson held over mass graves of suspected migrants

Police discovered 30 bodies, believed to be of migrants who were being trafficked, in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BSqKM8l

Ukraine monastery raid as SBU targets Russian agents

Kyiv authorities say they want to stop Russia using the site for sabotage, intelligence or weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bSRkd7B

Tanzania plane crash: Rescue efforts delayed, report finds

Officials said rescue efforts were delayed as divers had little oxygen in their cylinders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QxdjGJI

Instagram 'wrong' to take down drill music video

Meta's independent appeals body criticises the decision to remove the video and says it must be reinstated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6XQjgz9 via IFTTT

Apple and Google face gaming and mobile browser probe

The UK competition watchdog launches a market investigation into cloud gaming and mobile browsers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QGz6xAj via IFTTT

We must wean economy off immigration, Labour leader to warn businesses

Sir Keir Starmer will promise a "pragmatic" immigration policy in a speech to business leaders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Qdk6XhL

Are flying taxis getting closer to lift-off?

US air regulators said they would add flying taxis to the list of regulated aircraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QBebS7g via IFTTT

Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YmOjn3X

South African court orders release of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus

The man who shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani should be freed on parole, judges rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R8KzJi0

Iran protests: Security forces intensify deadly crackdown in Kurdish areas

Machine guns on trucks have been seen heading to one city, amid reports of dozens killed in a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lz5vr7E

One dead after vehicle crashes into Massachusetts Apple store

The driver of the car is in custody and police have called it an "active criminal investigation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xmBJQYu

Wow! Meteor lights up Norway's night sky

The unusually bright meteor - called a bolide - belongs to an annual shower called the northern Taurids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7mjYAwZ

Hebe de Bonafini: Co-founder of Argentina's Plaza de Mayo mothers group dies at 93

Hebe de Bonafini co-founded the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo group during Argentina's Dirty War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TlZAxVi

World Cup 2022: Spending the night at Qatar's £175-a-night fan village

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor spends the night at the Qetaifan Island Fan Village just north of Doha, where football fans are arriving for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f2n0CTe

Is this really the end of Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8qSHtZg

Equatorial Guinea's Obiang: World's longest-serving president eyes re-election

The 80-year-old president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has been in power for 43 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RPcAvrm

Benzema out of Qatar World Cup

France striker Karim Benzema is out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he sustained a thigh injury in training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iIFvlh6

Talking therapy: How ice cream is helping people discuss difficult topics

Artist Annie Nicholson's work has centred around grief since she lost family members in a tragic accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UyIufCm

COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mpFuM2Z

Naomi Biden: Biden's granddaughter to marry at the White House

Joe Biden's granddaughter gets married at America's most famous address, who else tied the knot there? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AfWa23X

Snowstorm hits New York state

About six million people from Michigan to New York are under alerts for so-called lake effect snow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cL46Oks

Violence erupts between Thai police and protestors

Police can be seen firing rubber bullets at protesters near the Apec summit in Bangkok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9mAB42e

The emotional moment a chimpanzee mum meets newborn

After a C-section, Mahle the chimp finally meets her baby at Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mwexVbK

Banksy accuses clothing brand Guess of 'helping themselves' to his artworks

The graffiti artist called on shoplifters to visit a London branch of Guess in retaliation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9riwk8X

Special counsel Jack Smith to oversee criminal investigations into Trump

The special counsel will ultimately decide whether to file criminal charges against the former president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GsL82Sh

Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KRIQFYz

Skyroot, Digantar: The private firms helping India aim high in space

India's space industry wants to enter the big league with the help of private firms and start-ups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MVTlOB3

Nancy Pelosi: Five key moments in House speaker's career

As the House of Representatives leader announces she will stand aside, here's how she made her mark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iGadkoy

Taxing electric cars 'short-sighted' say manufacturers

Extending the tax to include electric models is "short-sighted" says Ford. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/k9BdF4E

Postal workers to strike on six more days in run-up to Christmas

Industrial action is scheduled for six days in December, including Christmas Eve. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8c2LMl9

Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZQG1eNV

New FTX boss condemns crypto exchange's failure

John Ray says there was a "complete absence of trustworthy financial information" at the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9Nkz2Ff via IFTTT

Adnan Oktar: TV cult preacher jailed for 8,658 years in Turkey

Adnan Oktar has been convicted of sexual assault and abuse of minors in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IsDq5V3

G20: Xi accuses Trudeau of leaks to media about China-Canada relations

China's president was filmed rebuking his Canadian counterpart over alleged leaks of their meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ID9i6Jn

Chinese buyout of Newport microchip plant a 'security risk'

The UK government says Nexperia's takeover of Newport Wafer Fab creates national security risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36pHo4O

Made.com customers given 25 November delivery deadline

Customers who do not receive furniture orders by this date should submit a claim for a refund. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dz13pXs

Watch: The babies born as world population hits 8bn

Mothers around the world share their thoughts as their babies' birth coincides with a huge population milestone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GQ617M

Estee Lauder to buy designer brand Tom Ford

The cosmetics giant will purchase the designer fashion brand for £2.4bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jlniP9V

Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hlMI4Gk

Over a million are owed money by failed crypto exchange

Experts and watchdogs warn UK investors that when crypto firms fail, getting money back is unlikely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/McrtyYx

Water customers may be owed £163m for sewage spills

Water companies have been discharging waste in to rivers, claim researchers of corporate wrongdoing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3XLYiG4

Ukraine round-up: Zelensky's Kherson warning, war letters and watermelon

The Ukrainian leader says there's a long way to go - and a jailed Russian activist writes to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KZb57Fn

Amazon 'prepares mass job cuts' as sales slow - reports

The reductions could affect about 10,000 people at the e-commerce giant, reports suggested. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xF2s4O1

Jay Leno: US comedian is recovering after being burned in fire

The TV host, 72, is stable and receiving treatment being injured in a fire at his California garage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CbZynsS

Cost of living: 'We've got to sell our family home due to mortgage rise'

A mother-of-three says she can't see any option than selling her house due to mortgage rates rising. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VkaB69T

Why did Zelensky want a watermelon in Kherson?

Since Russia's retreat from the region memes of the fruit have been widely shared online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NYAQfvx

Ukraine war: Zambia demands answers for death of student Lemekhani Nyirenda

Lemekhani Nyirenda was serving a nine-year prison sentence when he went off to fight for Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xa3EDAo

COP27: Fears of compromise on key 1.5C global temperature issue

There are fears the commitment to a key warming limit may soften as nations seek agreement in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8QBdFzl

EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot

EK Janaki Ammal studied a wide range of flowering plants in a career spanning almost 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bc5CPgH

Why smart thermostats don't always save you money

The makers of smart thermostats says the devices can cut energy bills but the evidence is not conclusive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eHruLAh

Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KAJbcmg

The repair Budget to defuse a financial timebomb

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's key message this week will be about restoring stability and controlling price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31m5gKP

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell: Republican anger over midterms

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell get heat from colleagues after the Democrats keep control of the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E0xZFVj

Zimbabwe's dilemma over deadly elephant attacks

As the wildlife frontline becomes more dangerous, southern African nations want an end to the ivory ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6VY3Bpr

Remembrance: Finding the faces of forgotten comrades

Brian Hough was only 18 when he fought in the Korean War but 70 years on he's trying to keep the memory of fallen soldiers alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DaTUuSf

Dallas: Two vintage World World II planes collide at air show

Footage shows the planes striking each other at low altitude, breaking one of the aircraft in half. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zUw6dy

People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

Firefighters helped people who were trapped after heavy rain in Valencia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qBNOty2

Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5kyQxBa

Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/14LVjye

COP27: Joe Biden issues climate rallying cry to world leaders

The US president also defends his country's climate leadership at the UN summit COP27. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zPu1VnU

Swedish brothers charged as spies for Russia

The men are suspected of passing information to Russia's military intelligence service over 10 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T0WZ1tu

Remains of US soldier Tommie Hanks identified after 72 years

Tommie Hanks was 27 years old when he was reported missing in action during the Korean War in 1950. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TEHeRy1

Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players

The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U4ScChH

US midterms: Local Kentucky races decided by coin toss

Local elections were also held across the country on Tuesday, some with unusual tiebreaker methods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5TCNJBW

FTX: Crypto giant collapses into bankruptcy

Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pnwJrmG via IFTTT

Brussels: Police officer killed in knife attack

Two officers were attacked near Brussels North railway station on Thursday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z9ShLqZ

Venezuelan boy translates World Cup sticker album into braille

Sebastián Filoramo from Venezuela is using his own braille typewriter to make the album more accessible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mapFJBU

DC attorney general sues NFL and Washington Commanders

Prosecutors allege Washington's NFL team lied to fans about efforts to probe a "hostile" workplace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/li0ZPbS

Russian-Canadian arrested over global LockBit ransomware campaign

Mikhail Vasiliev is accused of involvement in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9griPfp

Kherson: As Russia retreats, Ukrainians still fear a trap

"I learnt not to believe a word the Russians say," one resident tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4ER8PpB

Economists question 'black hole' in UK finances

The government's justification for upcoming UK tax rises and spending cuts is shaky, economists say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/khLSiPu

Christmas adverts toned down during cost of living crisis

John Lewis says the cost of living crisis was "front of mind" as it joins other big brands launching festive campaigns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35bM4TL

Binance walks away from FTX crypto exchange bailout

Binance will not pursue the deal for its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LcefU4h

Binance walks away from FTX crypto exchange bailout

Binance will not pursue the deal for its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LcefU4h

Saudi police release US mother arrested for 'destabilising public order'

Carly Morris says she has been trapped in the kingdom with her young daughter for three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bQdR6lv

Jennifer Aniston has zero regrets about trying IVF

The Morning Show and Friends star says she tried to get pregnant but "the ship has sailed". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cbszY91

Rise in energy firms remotely switching homes to prepay meters

Households with energy smart meters who get into debt are being remotely switched on to prepayment meters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cGwHCUA

Kids' Christmas toy pester-power limited by cost of living

Rising prices affect parents' shopping habits as sales of Christmas toys are forecast to be hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aXAjBP3

Egg farmers squeezed as costs rise

Some farmers have accused supermarkets of not paying them a fair price for their eggs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/smjAzHG

US midterms: Donald Trump says his announcement next week will be 'very exciting day'

Speaking in Florida, the ex-president says his announcement next week will be "a very exciting day". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jIaHbOL

Hushpuppi: Notorious Nigerian fraudster jailed for 11 years in US

The FBI says ex-social media star Hushpuppi is one of the word's most high-profile money launderers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7lBKqXg

Ukraine war: US confirms 'communications' with Kremlin

Jake Sullivan reportedly held talks with Kremlin aides to guard against nuclear escalation in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kyMVA92

COP27: Why South Africa will struggle to wean itself off coal

Coal provides most of South Africa's energy but its main concern is boosting supply, not going green. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6VzeOR3

When are the £400 energy rebate and other cost-of-living payments due?

All UK households are getting £400 off their winter energy bill and many on low incomes get extra help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dSKGIBE

Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family pin hopes on PM

Alaa Abdel Fattah's sister says she "hopes and trusts" Rishi Sunak will secure his release in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9O2sIKx

Ethiopia conflict: Looking for clues in video of forgotten massacre

As a truce is agreed in Ethiopia's bitter civil war, we investigate a massacre caught on video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nYOdhUP

Why slave descendants want the Benin Bronzes to stay in US

A group of African Americans wants to stop the return of some Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Gg6n0j

The agony of not knowing, as Mariupol mass burial sites grow

Residents described the heartache of not knowing where their family members are buried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xpG8vnS

US midterms: How BBC's voter profiles were shown hate and disinformation online

The BBC's Marianna Spring investigates what voters are being recommended online at a turbulent time for US politics from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L2ZFM8e

Ebay urges shoppers to pick old over new this Black Friday

This Black Friday the online marketplace is promoting used items to avoid unwanted spending and waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wrHXp6A

Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rKYuPeE

Made.com expected to go into administration on Monday

Around 500 staff are expected to lose their jobs after the online furniture store failed to find a buyer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pIANWm2

Duelling US presidents descend on key swing state Pennsylvania

Trump, Obama and Biden all rally in Pennsylvania, urging Americans to vote in the midterm elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5v9JEUH

Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sezu7hF

Sam Matekane - can a diamond magnate help Lesotho to sparkle?

A businessman takes the gamble of his life to turn round a mountain kingdom with many challenges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e5iTgmn

Liberal Democrats: Give struggling homeowners £300 a month

People whose mortgage payments had risen more than 10% would get a grant, under the party's plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/x5bEkzF

Cost of living: Pub halves beer and cider choice to survive

A landlord is pinning energy bills to walls to show regulars why the cost of their pint has gone up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Xqo4iWl

Aaron Carter: Singer, rapper and brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick dies aged 34

Aaron Carter was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JCs3GUH

Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states

One dead and several injured as powerful storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l0k7cun

Jack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover

The former CEO appeared to agree with the dismissals, saying he had grown the company "too quickly". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KVkMJmv via IFTTT

Itaewon crush: How South Korea let down its young people

The tragedy has triggered a widespread sense that South Korea has betrayed its younger generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IZ2BtCM

Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/g4FyiIB

Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g4FyiIB

Sudhir Suri: Radical Hindu leader shot dead in Amritsar

Sudhir Suri was shot several times while protesting in the holy Sikh city of Amritsar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K1lA6ru

Imran Khan speaks publicly for first time since surviving shooting

In his first comments since the attack, Pakistan's former PM says two shooters tried to kill him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VBA7lEW

Billions being spent in metaverse land grab

Corporations, speculators and individuals have spent nearly $2bn (£1.75bn) on virtual plots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rQzUm26 via IFTTT

Mortgages: What happens if I miss a payment?

Homeowners are worried about rising mortgage costs - but lenders must help those struggling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SO5yHzh

Israel elections: Outgoing PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on victory

Final results confirm a dramatic comeback for the former prime minister, backed by the far right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HbAVJa6

Ukraine war: Kyiv residents adapting to night-time power cuts

People living in Ukraine's capital Kyiv are having to get used to living in a much darker environment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qo7U5jk

Cassius Turvey: Aboriginal boy's killing puts spotlight on racism in Australia

The alleged murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey has caused grief and anger across Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bya798S

Ethiopia civil war: Tigray truce a triumph PM Abiy Ahmed

Huge concessions have been made by Tigray leaders to end a two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ep5sHfl

China Covid: Panic and fear drove iPhone factory breakout

Workers at the plant in Zhengzhou, China, thought they were going to be part of a huge Covid experiment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GMJOlWS

Iran protests: The dance video I dared not share

Dancer Sarina was banned from performing but is now sharing her work in solidarity with protesting women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qP4JVyf

Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is you' copyright lawsuit dropped

A copyright claim against the hit song All I Want for Christmas is You has been withdrawn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O8B0s4W

Iran police force says it is investigating protester shooting video

Footage showed officers beating a man, driving over him with a motorbike and then shooting him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AkiL0we

Russian commanders discussed using nuclear arms in Ukraine, says US

Military leaders are said to have talked about how and when they might use the weapons in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fxibF2S

South Korea video shows missiles being fired

The South Korean Defence Ministry released video purportedly showing retaliation towards the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/txSRgjm

Apple store Glasgow workers unionise in UK first

The UK's first Apple retail workers union has been formed, following US action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ERZzry8 via IFTTT

Prison job advert banned for racial stereotyping

The photo of a black inmate and white officer was likely to cause serious offence, a watchdog found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/564Z8Le

Elon Musk says $8 monthly fee for Twitter blue tick

Critics say the change could make it harder for people to find reliable sources on the social media site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ULceN3Z

Kansas woman who led all-female IS battalion sentenced to 20 years

Allison Fluke-Ekren also admitted training more than 100 women and girls, including some as young as 10. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U5W3IfO

South Korea: How the Halloween tragedy unfolded

The incident occurred on Saturday night, as tens of thousands celebrated Halloween in Itaewon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JqlnkTz

Brazil: Police fire tear gas at Bolsonaro supporters in roadblock

Major highways are blocked after far-right president Bolsonaro lost to his left-wing rival Lula in Sunday's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K05Ae2E

Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine

Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cwQKhYo

US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree

The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k2YFh65

Blackouts would be last resort, says National Grid

The firm says its "base case" assumption is the UK will have sufficient energy, but power cuts are a possibility. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/y6j7q1G

Elon Musk dissolves Twitter's board of directors

It means he cements his control over the company by becoming its sole director. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NX6DzJu via IFTTT