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Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qwTD2m

Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qwTD2m via IFTTT

Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5MkDiz3

Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5MkDiz3 via IFTTT

The Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad bowls England to win over Australia

Stuart Broad ends his glittering career by bowling England to another dramatic victory in the fifth Test against Australia to leave a memorable Ashes series level at 2-2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uaCZe4m

Newspaper headlines: Putin 'peace bombshell' and North Sea licences

A range of stories appear on Monday's front pages, including reaction to a drone attack in Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ica4ZRp

Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bgujFO4 via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in Scotland

Rishi Sunak is meeting senior figures from the oil and gas, renewable and nuclear industries this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YpQazA8

Midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk

Anna Semenenko was struck off after a panel found her to be "unsafe and ineffective". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fdZh02N

Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SFEw1JD via IFTTT

Women's World Cup 2023: 'Nouhaila Benzina is a role model to us'

Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear a hijab at a Women's World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cPLoD1Z

Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5MZYUuz

Newspaper headlines: PM's pro-car pledge and 'EU holiday chaos'

Many of Sunday's papers focus on prime minister Rishi Sunak's green policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lLa4MhD

WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RU5pc7w via IFTTT

Stuart Broad: Chris Broad, Alastair Cook & Michael Vaughan on England's retiring bowler

Nottingham Forest fan, wannabe rapper and terrible golf chipper, this is Stuart Broad by those who know him best. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VePBKxJ

Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ECUYHxB

Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ECUYHxB via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak urges Sadiq Khan to 'think twice' on Ulez expansion

The Prime Minister told the BBC the expansion would put "a burden on hard-working families". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NAOcS49

Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wy0lDq9 via IFTTT

Ukrainian fencer ban lifted after handshake row

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is handed a spot in the Olympics and has her World Championships ban lifted following her refusal to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k15mtE9

Ex-US bank head to review Bank of England forecasts

Nobel Prize-winning economist Ben Bernanke will look at how the Bank of England forecasts the economy from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fi8wpdn

Met Police overhaul plan disappointing, think tank says

The Runnymede Trust says the force must address "the issue of institutional racism head on". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QKqs4En

Italy: Drone spots suspected wildfire arsonist

A man is detained in Italy after he was seen at the scene of a wildfire in Calabria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PafCL0w via IFTTT

Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/onTM2zN via IFTTT

The 'world's hottest month' explained... in 60 seconds

With July set "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PTHkMG7

Trump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe

Speculation mounts that Mr Trump will soon be charged over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EXlIUsu

Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper

The young woman could face the death penalty if found guilty by a court in Mauritania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3UJXIKm via IFTTT

Climate change: July set to be world's warmest month on record

UN chief says we are in an "era of global boiling" as July set to be world's warmest month on record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SOa37ji

Ukraine war: Kyiv claims success as southern fighting intensifies

Ukraine's armed forces say they are solidifying positions after an advance east of Zaporizhzhia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BjC3Ksl

The Ashes 2023: Australia edge England on first day of fifth Test

England face a battle to level the Ashes after Australia enjoy the better of the first day of the fifth Test at The Oval. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SV9WU57

Nigel Farage says more NatWest bosses must go in Coutts row

The ex-UKIP leader says the whole board should go as the row over his account closure escalates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pYEZksW

Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iH9M4eD via IFTTT

Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iH9M4eD

World Cup spotlight hides Australia inequalities

The team's success is despite conditions in Australia, not because of them, those in the sport say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9OvWJ70 via IFTTT

Pastor at kidnapped US girl's funeral in 1975 charged with her murder

Gretchen Harrington, eight, was abducted by a family friend during a Bible camp in 1975, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qyah98o via IFTTT

Actors' strike: Hollywood prop shop hit by halt to filming

The actor and writer strikes have brought the film-making industry to a stand-still. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IN1w9io via IFTTT

Rhodes fires: Brits escape Greek fires as travel advice updated

Flare-ups overnight have caused the flames to spread to new areas on the island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/742XNAj

Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions

Hailstorms and heavy rain leaves a trail of damage across the countries northern regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oawf5zT via IFTTT

Swansea dad jailed for taking son's points before fatal crash

Dewi George accepted speeding points on behalf of his son, who was later involved in a fatal crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rTHNLey

Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t3WPUR7

Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/urjm2ip

Singer Raymond Froggatt dies aged 81

The Shropshire-based singer-songwriter wrote material performed by Gladys Knight and Cliff Richard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A7ZwmQq

Rhodes fires: View from the airport

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DncmRSw

Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'

As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island's residents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PgVt94x

Rhodes fires: View from the airport

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DncmRSw via IFTTT

Greece wildfires: 'Our houses might not be there tomorrow'

Rhodes residents call for help after a wildfire left homes charred in its wake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/USXypGa via IFTTT

Harry Styles: How pop star was taught to ride a horse for video

The singer hit his stride with advice from a stunt company based in Hertfordshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xcPQ1fY

Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict

A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4k8lwBK

Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict

A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4k8lwBK via IFTTT

Locals step in to help tourists after Rhodes fires

Families on the island have offered up their spare bedrooms and sofas to stranded holidaymakers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rVs9DuQ

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BrwgZ9x via IFTTT

Llanharry murders: Who killed Harry and Megan Tooze?

Married couple Megan and Harry Tooze were found shot dead in their cowshed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0anDobL

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n1CJ0aV via IFTTT

Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IvKkT54

Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IvKkT54 via IFTTT

Nottingham attacks: Funeral held for 'angelic' Grace O'Malley-Kumar

Tributes are paid to 19-year-old Grace O'Malley-Kumar who died after being stabbed in Nottingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4M5wuiF

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hcIj85P via IFTTT

Norfolk Boreas: Work on offshore wind farm stops over soaring costs

Vattenfall cites deteriorating market conditions in its decision to shelve the offshore wind farm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iSzqkvC

Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina

Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kpZ7m9S via IFTTT

Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YKZ6y7e

Oligarch challenges Russian sanctions at High Court

The Russian-born oil tycoon says his family's lives have been disrupted and his reputation shattered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7pGyR6K

Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy makes powerful impact in atomic epic

Critics impressed by director Christopher Nolan's thriller about the 'father of the atomic bomb'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KtHuQ1A

Egypt president pardons rights activist Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohammed al-Baqer

It comes a day after Patrick Zaki was convicted of spreading false news and jailed for three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ujqKQ0e via IFTTT

Jason Aldean: US country star denies new music video is 'pro-lynching'

Jason Aldean defends his song as it is yanked by Country Music Television and Sheryl Crow attacks him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JvDNEh4

Nigel Farage: Coutts document 'shows bank account shut over my views'

Nigel Farage says he obtained a copy of a report by the bank's wealth reputational risk committee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e9tq5Ii

Tupac Shakur: Police search house over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7I2oVEX

What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NQVFwdk via IFTTT

Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LuXIS5n

Poland: Plane crash at Chrcynno hangar kills five and injures seven

A small plane crashed into a hangar at an airfield in Chrcynno, 47 kilometres (29 miles) from Warsaw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G40ytx9 via IFTTT

Tourists flock to Death Valley hoping to experience heat record

Death Valley in California did not reach its previous record but that didn't stop the tourists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KqslcGo

Corrie Mckeague: Mum's fury at bin safety years after airman death

Corrie Mckeague's mum says she feels sick after seeing unlocked bins where her son went missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FuQ2W5h

Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisors warn

The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dm0QKZY

South Korea floods: Tunnel horror brings home climate fears

The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hfeu68X via IFTTT

Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nrIH1Do

Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nrIH1Do via IFTTT

Wonka film provides golden ticket for St Albans park jackpot

Parts of the Verulamium Park, in St Albans, were used in a trailer for the Warner Bros film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qUj7cJ6

Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols

The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GFrSJn6

Jane Birkin: Artist and style icon's life in pictures

France's president said she was a "French icon" who "sang the most beautiful words of our language". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p8yCtQZ via IFTTT

Southend United: Fans protest outside Ron Martin's home

Southend United supporters want Ron Martin to "sell up and get out" as the club faces closure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sNzrvgQ

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until 2025

Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until 2025. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tScmKEC

Nottinghamshire police catch fence-vaulting motorcyclist

Footage from police shows officers chasing the biker through gardens before his arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MFtK97c

SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bVe5oP0

Christopher Nolan: After Oppenheimer, no more films during strike action

The Oppenheimer director says fully supports the "jobbing actors and staff writers" on strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SGUXcv0 via IFTTT

Transgender women barred from female events as UCI takes 'precautionary measure'

The UCI has ruled transgender women will be unable to participate in female international cycling events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oyq5KDz

Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M8JxEts via IFTTT

Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M8JxEts

Ming vase used as £8.50 doorstop in Essex sells for £3,400

The object, believed to be from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, sells after being found in a charity shop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/be8ufB3

Stars leave film premiere as Hollywood strike called

Stars Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt leave Oppenheimer premiere as Hollywood actors launch strike that could stall whole industry from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kaUmMY9 via IFTTT

New wave of strikes on way, Unite leader Sharon Graham warns

Strikes will continue unless ministers and big firms increase their pay offers, Ms Graham warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yPRoKmq

Legionella found in Paisley hospital's water supply

Traces of the bacteria have been found in water on two wards in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zQToVSE

Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year

The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/np4cJar

Nato: Warm words but a diplomatic reality check for Ukraine

President Zelensky wants assurances Ukraine will join Nato after the war, but members chose strategic caution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YJDCX96 via IFTTT

Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sb9tB2f via IFTTT

Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years

Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 slaying of a California couple alongside Charles Manson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k8742KF via IFTTT

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DFxjAkw

Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NisSnv via IFTTT

Boy charged over Tewkesbury teacher stabbing

Boy, 15, charged with attempted wounding with intent and possession of bladed article after teacher stabbed at Tewkesbury school from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U7YS8pD

Dylan Thomas' copy of first poetry book up for auction

The copy was part of late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts' literature collection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/520OhnI

Lil Nas X reportedly stopped by Norwegian police after e-scooter error

The pop star was reportedly among four Americans stopped for riding e-scooters through a tunnel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vs7WMLz via IFTTT

Pack of Wotsits used to rescue missing parrot

A snack-loving macaw flies away from its care home base after being spooked by a clap of thunder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WtMxU3y

Aretha Franklin's sons head to trial over her million-dollar estate

Five years after the Queen of Soul died without a known will, her heirs are in court over her estate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TQXm2r9 via IFTTT

BBC presenter allegations: A timeline of how the story has unfolded

Claims relating to allegations about an unnamed BBC presenter have been dominating the headlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LAmKn80

Turkey's Erdogan to back Sweden joining Nato - Stoltenberg

Turkey's president will support Sweden's bid to join Nato, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg says from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/szvlXxa via IFTTT

Turkey's Erdogan to back Sweden joining Nato - Stoltenberg

Turkey's president will support Sweden's bid to join Nato, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg says from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/szvlXxa

Boeing plane crash: Coroner rules Britons unlawfully killed

A coroner has ruled the three Britons who died in the 2019 crash in Ethiopia were killed unlawfully. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E3KtJdj

Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S3Zc2nX

The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VSCMPe6 via IFTTT

Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up

Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B9Obz7 via IFTTT

The Papers: 'BBC suspends star' and 'calls in police'

The suspension of a BBC star accused of paying a teenager for explicit photos leads Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UBepfrS

BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegations

The corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and is working "to establish the facts". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FzeSn72

Second girl 8 dies after Wimbledon school car crash

The Metropolitan Police has named eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad as the second victim. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VYscKEn

BBC presenter faces new allegations over explicit photos

The presenter was pictured in his underwear "ready for my child to perform for him", their mother told the Sun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1hR6M90

Tour de France: Sadness and tears as Mark Cavendish breaks collarbone in Tour-ending crash

Race director Christian Prudhomme says "the Tour de France is sad" after Mark Cavendish crashes out on stage eight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fhjriW7

US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VfgpzSD via IFTTT

Pig fed junk food for seven years in small flat

Portia the pot-bellied pig who could barely walk after reaching 26 stone is given a new lease of life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eb4k8Mn

Watch: Are Saturday's thunderstorms here to stay?

Matt Taylor gives the forecast for the next few days after thunderstorms hit parts of the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vUfKmNE

The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ocz4jen via IFTTT

Schoolgirl who died in crash was adored and loved

Selena Lau was described as "an intelligent and cheeky girl adored and loved by everyone". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AdmnUQk

Netherlands migration: Dutch coalition government collapses - reports

The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EjD2rMb via IFTTT

Southern Water bosses decline bonuses after sewage discharge anger

Bosses of Southern Water are refusing their bonuses amid anger over discharges into the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s9dTxQI

'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DasxmMG via IFTTT

Kenya Brown's cheese: Female workers made to strip over used sanitary pad

Kenyan cheese factory employees were reportedly made to undress after a pad was put in the wrong bin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G7utDpl

Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin

Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Mkle49 via IFTTT

Brad Pitt to 'race' during F1 British GP weekend at Silverstone

The Hollywood star is filming scenes at Silverstone for a new F1 movie co-produced by Lewis Hamilton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oHv0V51

Labour leader pledges education reforms to break class barriers

The Labour leader will say a "class ceiling" is holding back children when he outlines his education plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0UKAiJv

Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp

Residents of the city's refugee camp say homes were destroyed in the Israeli military operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BRUFzfb via IFTTT

Prince Harry hacking claim is 'Alice in Wonderland stuff' The Sun lawyers say

The prince's case against The Sun is one of three damages claims he is pursuing against newspapers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4mdAGu3

Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after detonating explosive device

Ihor Humeniuk was at a hearing related to his involvement in a 2015 attack near Ukraine's parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rgcCUbF via IFTTT

Local officials only heard about new Covid rules on TV inquiry told

Local directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N0MtpZ5

Prince William and Kate meet NHS's first ever baby

The Prince and Princess of Wales hear from the first person born after the NHS was founded, in 1948. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KrQ9D71

Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wtJs98l

Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wtJs98l via IFTTT

Kevin Spacey trial: Actor grabbed accuser's crotch court hears

The accuser alleges he was approached by the actor after he let his dog out accidentally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kXYMiol via IFTTT

Climate change: World's hottest day since records began

Monday 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8hrXdAu

Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y2OwcYj

Wimbledon 2023: Lauren Davis takes best shot of day one

Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon, including a 'phenomenal' winner by Lauren Davis and epic rallies with Britain's Liam Broady and Harriet Dart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FbfB0Jl

Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week

The Buck Moon is set to rise at 22:14 BST in the UK and will seem full for up to three days, according to Nasa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HERyOqT via IFTTT

Mystery of Holocaust escape girls solved after 84 years

For more than 80 years the identities of three girls captured in an iconic photograph were unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KTzEiB via IFTTT

Baltimore shooting: Two dead and 28 injured in mass casualty event police say

More than a dozen of the injured were under 18, a senior city official said, as suspects remain at large. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T7XgEhd

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic Swiatek Williams in action - day one preview

Novak Djokovic will open proceedings on Centre Court when Wimbledon 2023 gets under way on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bj2DTGO

Nick Kyrgios: Australian withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with wrist injury

Last year's men's singles runner-up Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with a wrist injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6Gcox7e

The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YQus6q3

The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YQus6q3 via IFTTT

France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille

Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5XxfcW7 via IFTTT

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

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