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Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'

Residents in the occupied West Bank area tell the BBC a mob went on an hours-long rampage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R7Ocy1s

Storm Juliette: Cold snap leaves Barcelona covered in snow

Storm Juliette sets off a weather alert in parts of northern Spain as cold air comes in from the Arctic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D5jheBE

Lebanon news agency's photo archive stolen in 'crime of national proportions'

A minister calls the theft of the server containing the archive a "crime of national proportions". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d1fz5mJ

The high-tech weeding machines cutting herbicide use

Using AI technology, the latest weeding systems can automatically find and spray individual weeds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WY3yHe9 via IFTTT

The high-tech weeding machines cutting herbicide use

Using AI technology, the latest weeding systems can automatically find and spray individual weeds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WY3yHe9

Job centre staff to get bonuses for getting people work

The government's pilot scheme aims to get more Universal Credit claimants into employment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YRshDgH

EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xIJ8CZB

Labour says UK risks falling behind Poland

Sir Keir Starmer says that without new policies, living standards will fall below those in eastern Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qDyfTXY

Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence

As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LonQWRx

US media drop Dilbert comics over creator's racist tirade

The comic strip's creator Scott Adams said white people should "get the hell away" from black people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w3Wvsjb

Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match

They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastated by Russian shelling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SC6zXLa

Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide

Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0eu2l87

Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D0Feo6E

Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y6w8mrF

G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m3wgGn8

Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5LCMUV2

Turkish journalists detained over earthquake reports

Press freedom groups criticise a new "disinformation law" used to target reporting on the disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1IkQRTi

TV show Succession to end after fourth season

The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kSGVfoW

The pub bosses that closed their kitchens to stay afloat

Soaring gas, food and staffing costs have made some pubs move away hot meals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QSecLWt

Ukraine war: Russia interrupts UN minute's silence

The Russian ambassador said he wanted the UN to commemorate everyone who has died in Ukraine since 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u9XWfRI

US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits he stole millions for drugs

The former lawyer accused of murdering his wife and son had a powerful 60-pill-a-day opiate habit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/riEXufk

Ukraine war: UN condemns Russian invasion ahead of anniversary

The resolution is approved by 141 countries, with just seven - including Russia - opposing it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k5pDMec

Arsenal Women earn 30% more but still behind men

Accounts show a boost in earnings, but the women's team still earns far less than some male players. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WN5UnLJ

Canada's military tracked Chinese surveillance in the Arctic

The military has said it is "fully aware" of efforts by China to conduct surveillance in the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5GU6Jdr

Los Angeles meteorologists marvel at blizzard warnings

It's usually sunny and warm in Southern California, but area forecasters are experiencing a first from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nZlYIKq

Selfie image shows US pilot flying over Chinese 'spy balloon'

The image, shot from the plane cockpit, reportedly has "legendary status" within the Pentagon from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ntarRo8

Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud

More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rqnARxJ

Robots to do 39% of domestic chores by 2033, say experts

Researchers quizzed 65 AI experts on which tasks robots are likely to do in the near future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JBGsLjo via IFTTT

Child abuse material found on VR headsets, police data shows

Virtual reality technology is exposing children to new risks online, the NSPCC warns. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64734308?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA via IFTTT

Ram Rahim: Anger over parole for Indian guru jailed for rape

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and murder, has spent a third of the last year out of jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/saDQ8mK

How much has the US given to Ukraine?

A year into the conflict, some are wondering where the money goes - and if the aid is worth the cost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WxTGM0N

Ukraine war: Two presidents, two speeches, two different world views

The BBC's Richard Galpin looks at Joe Biden's and Vladimir Putin's speeches, addressing the Ukraine war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vjrpLPB

Kenya to investigate 'sex for work' exposed in BBC tea documentary

Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7IT5cEt

Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal

Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0UnXTpi via IFTTT

Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal

Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0UnXTpi

Councils get more funds for vulnerable households

The Household Support Fund goes to local authorities in England to help those struggling the most. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iz1Bncu

Twitter to charge users for text-message authentication

Elon Musk said Twitter was being "scammed" by phone companies over fake authentication-text costs from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pA5Yxzg via IFTTT

Twitter to charge users for text-message authentication

Elon Musk said Twitter was being "scammed" by phone companies over fake authentication-text costs from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pA5Yxzg

Justin Welby rejected as leader by conservative Anglicans over same-sex blessings

10 Archbishops criticise Justin Welby over the Church of England backing blessings for same-sex couples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CKqzJB

UK supermarkets face tomato shortages

Harvests in Europe and Africa have been disrupted by bad weather, a retail body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZjknOCF

Russia's economy shrinks by less than expected

Despite widespread sanctions, the country's economy fared better last year than many analysts forecast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pYflRG6

Bus cuts: How a city's bus service was quietly cut in half

Britain's bus network has shrunk by 14%, but some places have been harder hit, BBC analysis finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KgIvnrL

Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana

The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mpHf2ud

We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters

Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is accused of sending saboteurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ucorXhT

The race across Europe to build green steel plants

A project is under way in northern Sweden which will drastically cut CO2 emissions in making steel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C8aRc7N

Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vaACr2z

Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LZlJOj8

Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not 'crushed', Macron says

The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cwn6qeG

Ukraine War: 'Everyone is kind, but the fact is, we're not home'

Poland has welcomed millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's war, but many want their old lives back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mILrM4h

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis

Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q3D1XIV

The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OhkrzMC

Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9xatRIT

Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KF5nrcv

Chilli crab: The woman behind Singapore's beloved dish

Cher Yam Tian, who created what is now a world-famous culinary delight, dies at 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pQ6yB5P

Hugh Jackman: Inevitable that Australia will become a republic

The X-Men star said the move would be "natural", but he still had respect for the UK's Royal Family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pBRInft

Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim confirms Qatari bid to buy Premier League club

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar's biggest banks, confirms his foundation will bid to buy Manchester United. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/S5uFomv

How MI5 caught UK embassy spy selling secrets to Russia

The BBC's Home Affairs correspondent explains what David Smith did, and how he was stopped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9ZkiazR

US food sanitation firm fined after children worked nights

More than 100 teenagers, ages 13-17, worked for a sanitation company, the Department of Labor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oh1zC94

US food sanitation firm fined after children worked nights

More than 100 teenagers, ages 13-17, worked for a sanitation company, the Department of Labor says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Oh1zC94

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Yemeni mother gives birth after being pulled from rubble

Faten Al Yousifi, 39 weeks pregnant, had a birth bag ready to go when the earthquake struck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uUbgQkj

Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month

The Infowars host has nearly $10m in assets, and his outgoings include childcare, alimony and home upkeep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hG7f9QU

Holding out against China in a row over reefs

China and the Philippines both have rival claims in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ud7fKnA

Biden says he makes no apologies for downing China balloon

Mr Biden says he will speak with China's President Xi Jinping soon "to get to the bottom of this". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lzvQV9g

Zelensky: 'Big mistake' if Belarus gets involved in war with Russia

The Ukrainian president was asked about if Russia attacked from the Belarussian border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Af7jKdx

Tesla recalls some of its cars with self-driving software

US safety officials say the recall will affect nearly 363,000 vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bxJnKRD

Beirut banks attacked as Lebanon financial crisis deepens

Demonstrators lit fires and smashed windows over ongoing cash withdrawal restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nSUiRAE

Big crowd gathers for sea turtle return home

After being rescued and getting a tumour removed, the sea turtles were returned to the ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yIWale1

David Malpass: World Bank leader who was called climate denier quits

The White House has called for reforms to make the World Bank more responsive to climate issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DrYed6W

Panama migrant bus plunges off road killing 39

Migrants hoping to reach the US died when their bus fell into a ravine near Costa Rica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zocq4L1

Raquel Welch: US actress and model dead at 82

Welch won a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her performance in The Three Musketeers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TtEJeX1

New Barney leaves fans bemused by reimagined image

People online mock the dinosaur's reimagined image, which will appear in a new animated series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hCLAUka

Huel: Shake firm's adverts banned for being misleading

Adverts implied that Huel meal replacement shakes saved people money, watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kgINau7

US suspects three unidentified objects it shot down were 'benign'

The White House says the unidentified aircraft may have been "tied to commercial or research entities". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0XNsyld

Jovenel Moise: Four more people arrested over plot to kill Haiti's president

Suspects include the boss of a US company that hired Colombian veterans for the mission, say officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8GhSNqI

Tesla workers launch first ever union campaign

Tesla boss Elon Musk has opposed unionisation efforts in the past. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TH7mEW2

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite images show Jindayris devastation

More than 500 bodies have been pulled from the rubble of 200 destroyed buildings in Jindayris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/17ygrN6

Pierre Palmade: French comic faces charges over drug-fuelled crash

Pierre Palmade faces charges after a head-on collision led to a woman losing her unborn baby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1MKPs0a

Turkey earthquake: Little boy rescued after 105 hours in quake rubble

Aras, aged five, lost his two siblings and his father when the quake hit Turkey's city of Kahramanmaras. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z69VsMx

Name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day

A Texas zoo is naming the critters after former partners before they are fed to an animal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SrHYT9C

US warns that dual citizens face Russian conscription

A new travel warning urges US citizens to leave the country immediately or face conscription. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bZmNgJl

Lilt drink brand to be scrapped after 50 years and rebranded

Owner Coca Cola is rebranding the soft drink as Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KJ6VMSi

Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand declares state of emergency

It is the third time in the nation's history a state of emergency has been declared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c3w90jp

White House defends decision to shoot down flying objects

Questions remain over what the three objects shot down over North America this weekend were. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L5pPtlF

No aliens insists White House before ET joke about shot down objects

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reassures the US population as questions remain over the shot down objects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KTQjzHo

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Mother and baby rescued twice in three days

Dima gave birth to Adnan after her home was damaged by the quake. Days later, it collapsed on them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YgMwpVC

Haiti gangs: Three churchgoers kidnapped after Mass

Gangs kidnapping people for ransom are targeting religious institutions amid spiralling violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OxIz4CY

Israel legalises nine West Bank settlement outposts

The settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel disagrees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0E18N7F

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two workers fall into chocolate vat

Two workers were rescued when a hole was cut in the bottom of a partly-full Mars Wrigley chocolate tank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JkND3x9

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two workers rescued from vat of chocolate

Two workers were rescued when a hole was cut in the bottom of a partly-full Mars Wrigley chocolate tank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JkND3x9

Turkey earthquake: BBC witnesses rescue after six days under rubble

A man is rescued after spending nearly a week under the rubble in Antakya from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VKYBvj1

US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron

Washington has been on high alert since its military destroyed a suspected Chinese spy balloon on 4 February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PqJhvjL

Why are BP, Shell, and other oil giants making so much money right now?

Oil and gas producers are making billions while bills soar. Should governments tax them more? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JLNkMov

Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hMi8eyZ

Why are BP, Shell, and other oil giants making so much money right now?

Oil and gas producers are making billions while bills soar. Should governments tax them more? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JLNkMov

The boxer who fled Iran seeking the freedom to fight

Exiled after competing in France while failing to wear a hijab, Sadaf Khadem says it is now her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FNfS1xk

Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled

Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fs6M1hA

US aircraft shoots down new airborne object over Canada

It comes after the US shot down an aerial object off the coast of Alaska on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D3rcdBm

Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Dl9Vwp

Canada appeals ruling to repatriate citizens in Syria

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is one of the four men a court ordered Canada to repatriate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fV6nhFv

Turkey earthquake fault lines mapped from space

The EU's Sentinel satellite system traces how the ground ruptured during Monday's big tremors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pqRhlyP

Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist recounts dramatic escape

Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air last year, is now in France but still fears for her life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hrk3WKO

High-altitude object shot down over Alaska, US says

A high-altitude object has been shot down over Alaska, White House says, days after Chinese spy balloon row from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KCW1oja

Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv

Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively could be difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7MDvOzV

Plane makes emergency landing as flames shoot from wing

The Delta Airlines passenger aircraft from Edinburgh to New York was diverted to Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K1EHtaj

Droughts leave cargo riverboats high and dry

Falling river levels are affecting the use of cargo riverboats around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T4C68gO

The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system

With 33 engines, Starship will be the most powerful launcher in human history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gk51ox9

Alec Baldwin sued by Halyna Hutchins' family over Rust film

The family of Halyna Hutchins, who died in the October 2021 shooting, have filed a civil suit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xw7Aez3

Watchdog warns monitoring not keeping up with surveillance tech

The surveillance camera commissioner warns of an "explosion" of devices such as drones and body-worn video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/B3enOCL via IFTTT

Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram

The former US president's feeds, which have tens of millions of followers, have been restored. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cBTbuxf

Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response

Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends the government's response as Syria struggles to get much needed aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uIPwG5b

Biden agenda clashes with reality of divided Congress

President Joe Biden may not be out of ideas. But he might be out of time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rymgDjG

Chinese balloon part of worldwide fleet, US officials say

US officials say the object is part of a wider fleet of balloons that has spanned five continents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5PfLt4X

How rescue videos give only glimpse into Syria quake horror

A look at how the BBC is able to cover the story with such limited access on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lbJ3QrA

NFT images of furry Birkin bags violated trademark rules

Hermes, which owns the brand, has won a landmark case against an artist who created NFTs of the famous bag. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WZNlH4E

Turkey earthquake: How do search and rescue teams save people?

A search and rescue operation is under way, with specialist teams arriving from around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gIxlVRe

Zoom cuts 15% of staff in post-pandemic 'reset'

The video call firm that surged in popularity during the height of Covid is cutting 1,300 people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CjSyRa via IFTTT

Microsoft unveils new Bing with ChatGPT powers

Bing will now have "answer" and "chat" options in search using the latest in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/H7DnLSG

Oscars: Danielle Deadwyler claims Hollywood is 'deeply impacted by racism'

Danielle Deadwyler and Viola Davis were tipped to be nominated for best actress, but missed out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IcsyoTH

Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali

Amid Russia's isolation, its friendship with Mali blossoms, but has it stopped jihadist violence? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UrML1nA

China spy balloon: US Navy releases photos of debris

The suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g25EjZy

Turkey earthquake: Mexico sends its famed search and rescue dogs

Quake-prone Mexico has expert teams of humans and canines specialised in searching through rubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FJszqnA

Digital pound likely this decade, Treasury says

The Treasury and Bank of England will formally start a consultation for the digital currency, on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WVzIe8J via IFTTT

Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200ft tall - US defence official

An official says the size of the object informed the decision not to shoot it down before Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aLeWwiU

Former aide accuses Republican George Santos of sexual misconduct

The prospective staffer has asked the House ethics panel to look into a sexual misconduct claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IebC9VM

Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules

A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7CtV4Re via IFTTT

Google launches ChatGPT rival called Bard

The tech giant says its new Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot will roll out in the coming weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6MHgoR5

Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules

A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7CtV4Re

Ukraine war: The five key cities and towns in Russia's sights

There are signs Russia is preparing a new offensive - James Waterhouse in Kyiv looks at Moscow's objectives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qcJPV0s

The app allowing fans to invest in their favourite musicians

Swedish company Corite is setting itself up as an alternative to record labels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/froB8th via IFTTT

Grammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures

All the looks from music's biggest stars at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LKstl5v

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the sick and read people's minds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/voJCWak

Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PtEIdT3

Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tviboV8

Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis

Rampant inflation is a key issue for voters as Turkey’s President Erdogan faces elections in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ovmI1xE

Farewell radiators? Testing out electric infrared wallpaper

Pilots are being run around the UK to see if electric wallpaper could be an efficient way to heat homes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/27dIFXp

Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n7J3xIX

Energy firms given Tuesday deadline for prepayment meter action

Business Secretary Grant Shapps said energy firms need to refocus their efforts on customers who had prepayment meters forcibly installed from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BTqEVmM

Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'

Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/21L59GO

China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden

The president faces pressure to shoot down the craft, but China denies it is being used to spy on the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FuNe2HJ

'I'm obsessed with my smart meter'

Smart meter in home displays can be a useful budgeting tool but for some they become a source of stress. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nab1U30

Ukraine war: US to provide long-range missiles in latest aid package

The fresh aid worth $2.2bn (£1.83bn) includes rockets capable of striking parts of occupied Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y1H9cL4

Twitter: Number of staff suing goes up daily - lawyer

One former senior manager tells the BBC the treatment of workers by Elon Musk was "unjustifiable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a8mUKr7

The US-China spy balloon row in under a minute

BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera explains what it's all about. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s6KcZz8

Andrew Tate: Influencer threatened workers with violence, victim claims

The alleged victim claims Andrew Tate forced workers to raise €10,000 a month on social media platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5nWOmvE

China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims?

Wind speed and weather data has been used to track its possible path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AEgcNRu

Apple sales in biggest fall since 2016

The decline came as people cut back in the face of higher living costs, said Apple's boss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PyHg3Qi

Jean-Pierre Jabouille: First Renault driver to win a Formula 1 grand prix dies, aged 80

Frenchman Jean-Pierre Jabouille, who was a key figure in Renault's entry into Formula 1 and claimed their maiden victory, dies aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FrndLs9

Punxsutawney Phil is not the only furry forecaster

Punxatawney Phil may be the star of Groundhog Day, but US towns have many other predictive rodents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fJwWsjI

Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from powerful House committee

Party members say it is due to past comments about Israel - but Democrats have called it revenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lXMWGyH

Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast as ice storm subsides in south

The weather service is warning of "once-in-a-generation" wind chills from Pennsylvania to Maine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVgN1l4

EDF suspends forced prepayment meter installations

The move comes after British Gas was heavily criticised for practices around installing prepayment meters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9zgYGIo

British Gas suspends force-fitting prepayment metres

It follows a report that agents broke into the homes of vulnerable people to install the equipment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5YJWqfz

Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race

The former UN ambassador will reportedly announce a presidential run at an event on 15 February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XvDWGPZ

Ukraine war: Russia planning 24 February offensive, Ukrainian defence minister says

Ukraine's defence minister says Russia has amassed some 500,000 men for an attack in the coming weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wi5tbRf

ChatGPT firm trials $20 monthly subscription fee

The chatbot has been used millions of times since its public launch last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FI8zkoi via IFTTT

ChatGPT firm trials $20 monthly subscription fee

The chatbot has been used millions of times since its public launch last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FI8zkoi

EU takes on US as tries to win electric car battle

The move comes after the US announced big investments in climate friendly technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZUByG7Q

Oscars 2023: Actress Andrea Riseborough keeps nomination despite 'concerns'

The campaign for the British actress sparked a Hollywood debate after her surprise nomination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K23Hco7

Migrant protest at New York hotel highlights growing issue

Some people sheltering at a Manhattan hotel refuse to move to a different facility, citing poor conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/stTFqNO

Government promises robust crypto regulation

Proposals are being set out as scandals and tumbling values raise questions about the industry's future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6UjH5oJ via IFTTT

'Come clean' on impact of non-dom tax status, Labour urges

The party says it wants ministers to "come clean" about the impact of keeping the "unfair" tax status. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/K2sM8gh

Auckland weather: Flood-hit region suffers more heavy rain

Only days after deadly floods killed four in Auckland, severe weather once again hit the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vXzpdw

Floating pirate-themed restaurant sinks off Thailand coast

Eyewitnesses reported the vessel slowly sinking in rough water in Pattaya Bay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1axwqPI

Pope in DR Congo: 'Hands off Africa' says Pope Francis in Kinshasa speech

Pope Francis gave a speech where he spoke of the centuries of exploitation faced by the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D7mxCRd