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Clarence Thomas: US Supreme Court judge acknowledges paid-for trips

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been at the centre of a row over paid-for trips and gifts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fpwtBhs via IFTTT

Huddersfield student accommodation to house asylum seekers

More than 160 students need to find alternative housing in Huddersfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fAzox4L

What we know so far about school buildings closures

Schools in England have been told to shut buildings made with a type of concrete, unless safety measures are in place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JGT2WrM

Mitch McConnell freezes for second time during press event

The 81-year-old Senate minority leader had another verbal lapse in July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pRq65lc

Luis Rubiales' mother taken to hospital on third day of hunger strike

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is hospitalised after going on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of her son, a local priest says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qas8ZFH via IFTTT

Police release CCTV of Aston Villa coach bricking in Burnley

The footage shows the moment a brick was hurled at the Premier League team's bus as it left Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Cd3sljG

Hurricane Idalia: Incredible footage shows destructive storm from space

Satellite imagery shows the deadly US storm moving in and also Franklin threatening nearby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B0fkATI via IFTTT

Erling Haaland: Manchester City forward wins PFA men's Player of the Year award

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland wins the PFA Player of the Year award, while Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is named Young Player of the Year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Cyzx681

Close to 1m NHS appointments lost to strikes

NHS bosses lament huge toll walkouts are having in England, warning true figure could be even higher. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/npTCmF3

Close to 1m NHS appointments lost to strikes

NHS bosses lament huge toll walkouts are having in England, warning true figure could be even higher. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/FZ4VAnI

Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xavc3Dr

Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xavc3Dr via IFTTT

India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years

The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cw30zAD via IFTTT

Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2gPqN5S via IFTTT

Watch: The day air traffic control went down... in 71 seconds

Thousands of passengers were stranded after a UK air space technical issue led to flight delays and cancellations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3QSf0pN

Muddy reveal for mysterious 1820s time capsule

West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WyZV92q

A muddy reveal for mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s

West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WyZV92q via IFTTT

The Hundred 2023: Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals in men's final

Oval Invincibles stage a remarkable fightback to beat Manchester Originals and win the men's Hundred at Lord's. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zu7eJsw

Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6rFpUQ1 via IFTTT

World Athletics Championships 2023: Keely Hodgkinson wins 800m silver as Mary Moraa triumphs

Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for silver as Kenya's Mary Moraa triumphs in a thrilling 800m final at the World Championships. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fmQK3EV

Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qK0UANG via IFTTT

Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qK0UANG

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jlekoO4 via IFTTT

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jlekoO4

Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jFmJ5H0 via IFTTT

Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jFmJ5H0

Poland investigates cyber-attack on rail network

Hackers briefly disrupted some train services, amid suggestions that the attack came from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dH89TML via IFTTT

Maui wildfires: Officials release list of 388 people still missing

Authorities want any survivors on the list to come forward in order to narrow down the search. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UfcuGP1

Can the British Museum dig itself out of trouble?

Trustees need to show they have a plan to put things right after a damaging week over missing treasures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ld8zblq

Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RcOt7m3 via IFTTT

Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RcOt7m3

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Ukraine's "tactically significant" progress in the village is overshadowed by news of the Prigozhin plane crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wYj2Lur

US government sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy

The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CrV3cXw via IFTTT

Comic overwhelmed as millions watch slo-mo footballer routine

Karl Porter's impression of a footballer's celebration has been shared widely on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q3EIiHz

How dangerous are English Channel dinghies?

BBC News looks at the seaworthiness of the inflatables being used by many of the migrants who cross the English Channel - and why experts warn they're death traps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KDp01BR

Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death

The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N2u0Z7L via IFTTT

GCSE English and maths resits to rise by thousands

Tens of thousands more 16-year-olds will need to retake their papers in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jr6uBdE

Ros Atkins on... potential causes of the Prigozhin plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at four different potential causes of the plane crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lc6VtJZ via IFTTT

Prigozhin's years of living dangerously

For decades Russia's Vladimir Putin relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin's services, until he staged a mutiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bPc6Mzj

World Championships 2023: Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Jakob Ingebrigtsen to take gold

Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen to win 1500m gold at the World Championships in Budapest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XZi3b0u

Russia: Video shows plane crash in Kuzhenkino

Online footage appears to show a plane falling from the sky, the BBC has been able to verify the location. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SjevlOn via IFTTT

‘Chinese spy’ targeted thousands over LinkedIn

The alleged spy used several names in attempt to entrap officials and extract state secrets from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jZlS7LA

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nVoRYHa via IFTTT

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nVoRYHa

Magaluf: Men suspected of gang-raping British teen were not all friends

The woman was allegedly forced to have sex and was filmed by the suspected aggressors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AkjUwYH

Pakistan cable car: student brought to safety in zip line rescue

Pakistan student brought to safety in zip line rescue from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MI3m9cq via IFTTT

X removes holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZvEnY2m via IFTTT

Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes

Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/koiHEF1

Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes

Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/koiHEF1 via IFTTT

Let childminders work in own homes, landlords urged

But the sector says asking landlords to review restrictive contracts will only make a small difference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CYZRAvX

Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l4uLWXB via IFTTT

Watch highlights of the final - five minutes of the best action

England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup goes on after defeat by Spain in the 2023 final in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2rHxbtc

Spain's winning scorer Carmona told after final her father had died

Olga Carmona, who scored Spain's winner in the Women's World Cup final, is told after the game against England that her father has died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/niFT8Ra

Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yl3oeQq via IFTTT

Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WI9Y0cs

British Museum: How easy is it to steal from a museum?

Stolen items from the British Museum spark debate over the safety of the world's greatest treasures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yrR4CVT

Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WI9Y0cs via IFTTT

The Papers: 'Lioness we can' and 'Investigate hospital bosses'

England's World Cup final clash with Spain and fallout from Lucy Letby's baby murders lead the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FreWCpY

Drew Findling: Trump's new lawyer once called him 'racist, cruel'

Drew Findling. dubbed the Billion Dollar Lawyer, defends rappers. Why is he representing Mr Trump? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/45t3uvF via IFTTT

Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army

In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VjST9K4 via IFTTT

Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AUq0wmd via IFTTT

Cats: The mum and daughter living with more than 70 pets

Karen and Lauren discuss how their "therapeutic" way of life has become a "living hell". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vZJam9S

PSNI data breach: Man charged over documents linked to FoI

A 50-year-old man is charged with possessing documents or records likely to be useful to terrorists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AoBpIef

New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador

Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZnF57iK via IFTTT

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BwreXPy

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BwreXPy via IFTTT

Russia sanctions UK politicians and journalists

Those on the list include Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0bBmL5F

Man in hospital after fall from cruise ship at Port of Cromarty Firth

The Viking Cruises crew member was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the incident from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jNukSx1

Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking

The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6WQKvtU via IFTTT

Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Arw4Mun

Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Arw4Mun via IFTTT

Rochdale grooming: Five men convicted of historical child sex offences

The men "committed appalling offences for their own sexual gratification" against two teenage girls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ng3L9mT

Mob attacks churches in Pakistan blasphemy row

Police say at least four churches were set on fire in Jaranwala, in the province of eastern Punjab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PTzDbjV via IFTTT

Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims

Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DxFyBCW

Tenerife wildfires lead to evacuation of villages

Helicopters spraying water battle to contain fires that began at a nature reserve on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/idfDTvN via IFTTT

Former Royal Marine shot by pirate in Amazon

John Bathgate was hit twice when he was attacked near the Colombian border during a charity expedition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/apbjR50

Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qJ0imxc via IFTTT

Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qJ0imxc

Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KXpWiqQ via IFTTT

Mother of six-year-old who shot Virginia school teacher pleads guilty

Deja Taylor has reportedly admitted that her gun was stored in a way that the boy could access it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1JuULYZ

AI: High-tech trousers helping stroke patient to walk

Julie Lloyd is trialling the high-tech garment that helps paralysed people's rehabilitation. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XE1hsLj

Manchester United 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Raphael Varane heads winner

Raphael Varane heads a late winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers as Manchester United make a winning start to the new Premier League season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G4gqpOR

Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say

Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Qsbk7H

EastEnders: Shane Richie's Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CLqUD6s

EastEnders: Shane Richie's Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dHnhiXM

Gay couple win damages from Italy's ruling party over ad

The far-right party has been ordered to pay damages over a photo used in an anti-surrogacy campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YO7TN6W

The Papers: Baby in 'tent terror' and poor pupils 'hit hardest'

Monday's papers feature a baby escaping serious injury when a car crashed into a Pembrokeshire campsite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XQgS3vJ

Talking to the Taliban: Right or wrong?

Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y3ECTwv via IFTTT

Moises Caicedo transfer news: Chelsea agree £115m deal for Brighton midfielder

Chelsea agree a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a British record fee of £115m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FX8JgET

Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CI0Gp4H via IFTTT

Police search for teenage hillwalker missing in Highlands

The police, coastguard, and mountain rescue teams have been searching for missing Isaac Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VpxJOP4

Women's Open: Protesters with flares halt play after making way on to 17th green

Play is halted briefly at the Women's Open in Surrey after protesters with flares make their way on to the 17th green. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/plbCT7z

E-bikes: Can this battery-swapping tech unchoke cities? We took a ride

We take a ride on an e-bike powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ryPFoK3 via IFTTT

Line of Duty's Vicky McClure announces marriage live on air

Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen revealed their wedding on Jonny's daughter's BBC Wales radio show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fck9Vwn

Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6k4d2JR

Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings are left amongst ashes left by the wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6k4d2JR via IFTTT

Data theft: Police officers and staff not informed for month

Some 200 people have been affected by the theft of documents and a laptop from a car last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9bkH8xE

Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention

Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hvJSFqP via IFTTT

Man City start title defence with Burnley win

Erling Haaland scores twice as Premier League champions Manchester City start off their title defence with victory at Burnley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ftn4kO0

Crypto firm founder Bankman-Fried heads to jail as bail revoked

A judge is sending the founder of bankrupt crypto firm FTX to jail while awaiting trial on fraud charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lngICJ8

Below Deck: Has Bravo show exposed a problem in yachting?

Sexual misconduct on the reality TV show has hit the headlines - but what do yacht workers think? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5nOPTMg

Duran Duran's Andy Taylor says cancer drug has given him five more years

Duran Duran's Andy Taylor says innovative prostate cancer treatment has extended his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/46EO2z5

Virgin Galactic: First space tourism mission after decades of promises

Keisha Schahaff and UK student Ana Mayers become the first mother-daughter duo to travel to the edge of space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FG5N6sl via IFTTT

Woking murder investigation after death of girl, 10

Her body was discovered at a property in Surrey in the early hours of the morning, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KMWstjQ

Famous tree and centuries-old church hit by Hawaii fires

There are fears the rich history and culture of Lahaina, hit by Hawaii wildfires, may have been destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nva7itM via IFTTT

Big freeze drove early humans out of Europe

Severe cold a million years ago forced our ancestors from the continent, but they adapted and returned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tprkER4

Scientists at Fermilab close in on fifth force of nature

Physicists believe that an unknown force could be acting on sub-atomic particles known as muons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kl3gpEX via IFTTT

Essex Police search for man removing dummies from babies

Officers report four cases where a man has approached people with babies and removed their dummies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GvRkZXW

US to bar and screen some tech investments in China

The move gives the government new oversight over foreign dealings by private firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XnBaSm7 via IFTTT

How safe is my data after a hack or leak?

After various cases of private data being leaked or stolen, what can you do to keep your info secure? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w12EOs6

Boy, 6, boasted about shooting Virginia teacher Abigail Zwerner

New court documents show the pupil confessed to the attack and outline how he took his mother's gun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1zCKtDc

Colombian drug kingpin Dairo Antonio Úsuga sentenced to 45 years

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, a notorious cocaine trafficker, tells the court he is sorry for his actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8fuehtM via IFTTT

Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence

A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IJPYDm0

Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers describe life on barge

Fifteen men boarded the government's new accommodation barge for asylum seekers in Dorset on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/41N3BXJ

What is Ohio's Issue 1- and why is the vote so controversial?

A seemingly tedious constitutional amendment could have a significant impact on abortion rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jRHe10x via IFTTT

Pelican missing after being scared by gulls at Blackpool Zoo

The fledgling is missing from Blackpool Zoo after taking to the air when it was startled by seagulls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sz2sEOp

Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZjvgXu6 via IFTTT

Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn

Finding a buyer has been a lengthy saga for the owner of the publisher, Paramount Global. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0N6WeLz via IFTTT

Landmark 'wonky' Crooked House demolished

The Crooked House pub, once known as "Britain's wonkiest pub", is demolished two days after a fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bGjuEKV

Prison and probation staffing dangerously low

The Ministry of Justice publishes its views on the services accidentally on a government website. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JKSP0bB

Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say

President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tp6R2hA via IFTTT

William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87

His Oscar-winning career spanned six decades and also included crime thriller The French Connection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mlfumj

Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia yields only small gains in first 2 months

Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G3LOSki via IFTTT

Women's World Cup 2023: Why exit of holders USA was a predictable 'catastrophe'

The USA hoped to become the first team to win three successive Women's World Cup titles but made history of a very different kind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6xoERAy

Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fZKJonL via IFTTT

Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fZKJonL

Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KLP4iAY via IFTTT

Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KLP4iAY

Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ELj5O1l via IFTTT

Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RNQCq0z

Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RNQCq0z via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Russia hits blood transfusion centre, says Zelensky

People have been reportedly killed and wounded in the strike in north-eastern Ukraine, says the president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VKMkAo2

Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM

Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dF4VKB2 via IFTTT

Wales 20-9 England: Warren Gatland's side defeat disappointing England in warm-up

Wales enjoy victory in the opening World Cup warm-up game against England in Cardiff to leave Steve Borthwick mulling over Monday's tournament selection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gSHBCKZ

Travis Scott in chart Utopia with first UK number one album

The US star enjoys a perfect week, while fellow rappers Dave and Central Cee set a new chart record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dQIj6Vi

Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hfXMQOY via IFTTT

Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hfXMQOY

What are semiconductors and how are they used?

Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0MYCQZX

Police review MP's Gypsy and traveller leaflet

The leaflet asks voters if they want a traveller site near their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/koZhMfq

Beyoncé pays tribute to dancer fatally stabbed while dancing to her music

New York Police are investigating the death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man, as a possible hate crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FH5XaUj via IFTTT

Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats

Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1fzuD4j via IFTTT

Presenter Chris Hughes told Barbie comment 'not appropriate' by BBC

Presenter Chris Hughes has been told by the BBC that a comment he made to Australian Maitlan Brown during The Hundred was "not appropriate". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m2Fco8X

Niger: Getting UK nationals out of the country is priority, minister says

Unlike some other European nations, the UK has not announced evacuation plans after last week's coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DewYfWT

VIP abuse ‘liars’ to be investigated after seven-year delay

The announcement follows a long campaign by ex-MP Harvey Proctor, who was among those falsely accused. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RJlC5zr

Violinist who played during brain surgery reunites with doctor

Dagmar Turner played the violin while surgeons were removing a brain tumour in January 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JXirsM3

National Party: Irish far-right party's stolen gold bars sparks funding query

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Firefighter misses his retirement party to rescue calves

Colleagues of Commander John Holmes were planning to toast his retirement after 42 years of service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ASKyWb9

Elon Musk to be billed for unauthorised flashing X sign

X, formerly known as Twitter, has had to remove the sign on its HQ and will have to pay associated costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JXEAfPG via IFTTT

Driver captures lightning over a rainbow in Iowa

Intense electric storms have been reported in parts of the state since the end of July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mcqWNL via IFTTT