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Lebanon struck by power cut as major plants shut down

Many in Lebanon are receiving just two hours of energy a day, as it grapples with an economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZ1RqU

Legal challenge over ministers' private email use

Current official guidance on the use of email and messaging leaves an "accountability gap", campaigners say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ptxfi via IFTTT

Australia Covid: Stricter lockdown for Sydney amid surge

Australia's largest city faces its "biggest challenge" since the pandemic began, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36lXDQR

Michael Avenatti: Celebrity lawyer sentenced to 30 months in prison for extortion

A federal judge said the celebrity lawyer had become "drunk on the power of his platform". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2THzwJJ

Hospitality gives UK economy a boost in May

Economic output grows 0.8% in May helped by pubs and restaurants serving customers indoors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3htHlLY

Giant pandas no longer endangered but still vulnerable, says China

Their classification was downgraded as the number in the wild has reached 1,800, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wxlK9z

Toyota halts donations to Republican election objectors

The Japanese car maker donated $56,000 to Republicans who tried to block certification of Biden's win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hSAkn2