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The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d6MGDIi via IFTTT

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d6MGDIi

The motoring group claims retailers not drivers have benefitted from lower tax on petrol and diesel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UHWRv9w

Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZvM6pgI

Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long". from BBC News https://ift.tt/evH5SOD

Police have been urged to crack down on the practice, which retailers say is an increasing trend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0gXzu9P

The Institute for Fiscal Studies accuses the department of budgets it "knows to be insufficient". from BBC News https://ift.tt/crzGZUY

Residents complain of three years of "chaos" including a collapsing staircase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w4qCG6p

In-store staff, who are mostly women, should be paid the same as warehouse workers, a tribunal rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yRpdzDw

The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JXsvOhr

The move comes after similar announcements, including in the US and European Union. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3vnA1Lr via IFTTT

The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZKOtuxc

Western military production has ramped up due to Ukraine, but will it continue after the war ends? from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7t9sGh

A campaign group has accused Boeing of concealing information about electrical problems on a plane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ozRHgT2

Royal Mail delivered less than 80% of first class post on time between April and the end of June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tMf5J3A

Energy regulator Ofgem announces price changes for 27 million households in England, Wales and Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cHyTd8w

Supermarket are beginning to question the divisive technology after years of criticism from shoppers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KdwuGkA

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kjxMy5H via IFTTT

The US has sued software firm RealPage, accusing it of allowing landlords to co-ordinate on pricing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9HXvQLP

Some websites have started introducing paywalls which can be lifted with data rather than cash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xKZynNV via IFTTT

Energy prices will rise by 10% and winter fuel payments will only be paid to pensioners who receive benefits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4PRMEwN

Almost 20 million passengers have travelled through its terminals in the first half of 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pY3Oiza

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government would soon move to resolve the work stoppage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OhK72jg

Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RrK8dkh

The coins celebrate the King's love of nature, with the reverse side featuring a pair of bees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bh8KOsE

An eight year wait for news on the next Civilization game is finally over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8WkF3eV via IFTTT

The brand known for its quirky advertising and signature floral prints is the latest casualty on the High Street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8fPQ2Z

Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UFPmo3V

The pledge is part of a wider shake-up of workers' rights, with legislation expected by mid-October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MjRA8WK

A total 22 people were on board the superyacht when it went down off the coast of Sicily. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5FigtdM

The budget airline's subscription has sparked excitement in some - and angered others who have suffered delays and cancellations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nBRt2bQ

Retail sales in Britain ticked up in July as the Euros football championship lifted demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cTh8bD9

They say the scenes, which they often don't know about in advance, leave them "shaken" and "upset." from BBC News https://ift.tt/mjEYndG via IFTTT

With Port Talbot's second blast furnace due to shut, townspeople voice their fears for the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4OZ89Ao

Industry professionals say Game Informer will be "much-missed" after 33 years of gaming coverage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GNCdm4J via IFTTT

The Internet Watch Foundation is calling for more mechanisms to be put in place to protect children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0fz9XqF via IFTTT

Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YHX8APD

Zeekr says its new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5eHfEw0

New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yXGVDZn

Early issues of new King Charles III banknotes raises close to a million for 10 UK charities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nVcyKoT

The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled with tech issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kNBqZXQ

A legal dispute over the facility in Panama has caused new environmental fears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0gDf4GK

Some fliers are giving up in-flight entertainment and even drinking water but experts warn it could be dangerous. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lE6fia9

One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G60JMBK

New fears are raised after others were found to have been underpaid their state pension. from BBC News https://ift.tt/icFdtuk

Plans for the financial firm's future have been announced by the company's new owners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXx0CFM

British Airways to drop flights to Beijing from October, as Russian airspace ban bites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZRv9FNu

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7XABwl via IFTTT

Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win a gold medal one day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Pas3YZ via IFTTT

AI can now read instruction manuals on behalf of the human user and give its advice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H0Z7ytD

The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vhO9sAo

In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ytk39Tz

Weak jobs figures have spooked stock markets but does this mean a downturn is on the way? from BBC News https://ift.tt/aqldhGO

The decision is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/13RQKAh via IFTTT

Montreal is planning to allow bars and clubs to stay open all night, but opinions are mixed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8JL2IBi

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/13RQKAh

The first fall in interest rates for four years is a boost for some but is not enough for others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OSNRwkV

The US says TikTok obstructed parents trying to cancel their children's accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/woCDUnN

The National Crime Agency says the Russian Coms platform was used by hundreds of criminals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/80CwRju

Shares in the company fall as much as 20%, contributing to a sharp fall in global stock markets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pr8xIM3

The Bank of England cuts borrowing costs from 5.25% to 5% in the first drop for more than four years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hFArZRB

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aEtYuWr

The chancellor says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up? from BBC News https://ift.tt/DRwo9aJ

The government says its budget to support a renewable energy auction will rise 50%. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ewezp2I

The central bank has put up its key rate to "around 0.25%" as it tries to ease rising prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aedm3Bo