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A promise to slash consumer prices after Asda merger could hit suppliers hard, say industry groups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I73sao

Menstrual cup: The people fighting pollution with plastic-free periods

Disposable tampons and menstrual pads can contain plastics and are often flushed into water systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rcD3NC

Armenia's revolution that won without a bullet fired

Nikol Pashinyan steered a protest movement in Armenia and looks set to be elected prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KpUGCx

Kezang Dorji: How Eminem inspired Bhutan's star rapper

Kezang Dorji, 28, rose from a poor background to become one of Bhutan's most loved rappers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I5NwVM

WhatsApp boss and co-founder Jan Koum to quit

Jan Koum says he wants to pursue new projects, but reports say he clashed with parent company Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FuuhzS

WhatsApp boss and co-founder Jan Koum to quit

Jan Koum says he wants to pursue new projects, but reports say he clashed with parent company Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FuuhzS

WhatsApp boss and co-founder Jan Koum to quit

Jan Koum says he wants to pursue new projects, but reports say he clashed with parent company Facebook. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FuuhzS

Austrian UN peacekeepers investigated over Syria ambush

A leaked video appears to show UN peacekeepers allowing Syrian police to drive into a deadly ambush. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HD668d

Panasonic faces $280m corruption fine

The US says the firm hired consultants for "improper" purposes and concealed payments to sales agents in Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2raHcCF

Sainsbury's boss Coupe caught on camera singing

Mike Coupe was between TV interviews when he started singing "We're in the Money". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rbFRL1

Stormy Daniels sues Trump over 'defamatory' tweet

Adult film star Stormy Daniels' lawyer says the US president made a false statement to denigrate her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2raLrgQ

Reward offered over live Oregon deer found shot with arrows

At least two live deer with arrows protruding from their bodies were spotted in Oregon, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rcwkDz

Sainsbury's-Asda merger: Change at the checkouts

How the big supermarkets have fared on the UK high street over the years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rblbDH

Israel says Iran breaking nuclear deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals what he says are "Iran's secret nuclear files". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rgCvYb

Parkland students criticise NRA for gun ban at Pence event

Activists say the US gun lobby is hypocritical for banning weapons at the vice-president's event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KpZNT6

How cough syrup in Nigeria is creating a generation of addicts

The BBC's Ruona Meyer investigates the people making, selling and consuming opioid-based medicine in Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w5rb5E

Peppa Pig blocked from China's Douyin video platform

State media say the cartoon is being used "subversively" - and a rival, domestic pig has been launched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jifrnl

What could a female director mean for Star Trek?

Acclaimed TV director SJ Clarkson is tipped to helm the next Star Trek film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FtLo4H

Alps deaths: Four hikers die and five critical after night outside

One dies from a fall and three from hypothermia after spending the night outside due to bad weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jhLeoh

Sainsbury's boss says cost cuts will bring down prices

Sainsbury's boss Mike Coupe says that the ambitious price cuts they've announced will come from cutting costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FtCkNb

McDonald's says appetites remain strong

The firm's profits rose 13% in the first quarter, driven by demand in markets such as the UK and Germany. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KoGjOE

Just asking! Trump seeks opinions on Twitter for Korea meeting

The US president turns to Twitter to enquire whether a summit on the Koreas' border is a good idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jjnYGE

Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?

Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r4yc10

Crossing Divides: Lebanon's civil war veterans fight for peace

In Lebanon, a group of former fighters show the cost of civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HAuM14

Carpetright warns of £9m annual loss

The struggling floor covering retailer warns of an annual loss, but shareholders back its rescue plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jhtl97

BBC reporter Ahmad Shah killed in Afghanistan attack

Ahmad Shah is killed in the eastern province of Khost, on a day of deadly attacks on the media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JFdIDK

Barnier warns of no Brexit deal without border backstop

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier urges rapid agreement by June on the thorny Irish border issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HC2bZj

Hopes and trauma in Mexico's migrant caravan

There is patriotism, tinged with regret and distress, among migrants seeking US asylum, writes James Cook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rajuGN

Logan Paul ends daily YouTube vlog series

The popular video creator says he will no longer post daily updates after 536 uploads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9LoSo

Pelicans gatecrash university graduation

The birds swooped on students at the ceremony on Californian coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9S2c8

Gerhard Schroeder 'sued for affair' in South Korea

The ex-husband of Gerhard Schroeder's future wife says she had an affair while still married to him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HH9bjI

Katrice Lee: German riverbank to be dug up in missing child search

A riverbank site in Germany close to where Katrice Lee disappeared is to be excavated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2raeu49

Logan Paul ends daily YouTube vlog series

The popular video creator says he will no longer post daily updates after 536 uploads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r9LoSo

China shuts down Player Unknown cheat code gang

The cheats helped players survive longer in the hugely popular survival shooter game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r9msdC

Twin Peaks: Theresa Banks actress Pamela Gidley dies, aged 52

The US actress, best-known for her role as Theresa Banks, has died aged 52, her family confirm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jj2gTa

Trade tariffs: Deadline looms on US exemption for EU

The EU trade commissioner will hold last-ditch talks with the US before a 1 May deadline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9ZOBL

Legal row over who owns France.com domain

A man who has run the France.com website since 1994 is suing after it was given to the French government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HDvEhr

Facebook 'downvote' button in new test

Facebook says the tool, now being trialled in New Zealand, is not a "dislike" key. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FslrT6

Facebook 'downvote' button in new test

Facebook says the tool, now being trialled in New Zealand, is not a "dislike" key. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FslrT6

Trade tariffs: Deadline looms on US exemption for EU

The EU's trade commissioner will hold last-ditch talks with her US counterpart before a 1 May deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r9ZOBL

Legal row over who owns France.com domain

A man who has run the France.com website since 1994 is suing after it was given to the French government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HDvEhr

Austria probes UN Golan troops over deaths of Syrians

A video appears to reveal Austrian UN troops standing by as Syrian police are ambushed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w0zU9i

TSB computer fiasco enters second week

Customers say they are still locked out of their accounts more than a week after a new IT system began. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HAYnrc

Kanye West's 'hero' Emma Gonzalez pays tribute to Waffle House saviour

Gun control activist Emma Gonzalez tweets her hero is a man credited with saving lives in a US shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJfova

Trump attacks 'filthy' Michelle Wolf over White House dinner act

He lashes out at Michelle Wolf over her blistering 'roasts' at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vZRl9Z

UK-US initiative to study mighty Thwaites Glacier

British and American scientists will assess the stability of one of Antarctica's biggest ice streams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HANcil

Caravan migrants stuck at US-Mexico border

They are seeking asylum in the US, but have been told the border crossing near San Diego is full. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HClDFr

Iconic images of photographer killed in Kabul

A selection of photographs by Shah Marai who has been killed in Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w0qn20

Human trafficking: 350 victims rescued in Caribbean and Latin America

Some of the 350 people rescued in 13 countries were made to work in spaces "no bigger than coffins". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HDftok

Japan's gripping manhunt ends in capture

A fugitive who evaded 6,000 officers for weeks and enthralled a nation is finally arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2racNUl

WPP operating boss says no sense in breaking up group

The new joint boss sees no need for dramatic changes in the advertising giant's structure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HBUhir

Four held over India molestation viral video

The men assaulted the woman on a public road and uploaded a video of the incident on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JCV9jn

'It's a hacker's paradise out there'

How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kpbz0j

Rent costs full-time workers every penny earned until May

A year's rent takes every penny earned by full-time workers until the first week of May, study shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KjL1gR

India says all villages have electricity

A village is considered electrified if 10% of homes and public buildings are connected to the grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jz8GIT

Tesla driver banned for M1 autopilot seat-switch

He said he was the "unlucky one who got caught" after being seen in the passenger seat on the M1. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Foam5D

Regain control

The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JG9YC1

Sentinel tracks ships' dirty emissions from orbit

The EU's new satellite pollution-tracker will be a powerful tool to monitor vessels' emissions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HQ43gv

Body cameras deter attacks and abuse at Welsh hospitals

Security staff at five of Wales' health boards now wear recording devices to try to deter violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JFtdeH

Porn block

Soon you'll have to prove you're 18 years old if you want to watch pornography online. Here is all you need to know. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HU3TV3

T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint

The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w5RWr1

God of War: Games no longer where actors careers 'go to die'

Christopher Judge, who plays Kratos in the new God of War, talks about the jump from the silver screen to games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w793Zx

'Hacker's paradise'

How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kpbz0j

Syria war: 'Iranian personnel among dozens dead' in missile attacks

Several military sites are struck, reportedly killing pro-government fighters, including Iranians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9jEhp

Beauty standards: Egypt's curly hair comeback

How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jiOFvd

Ostracised and fetishised: The perils of travelling as a young black woman

Ashley Butterfield has been around the world - but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FpSYND

Are our online lives about to become 'private' again?

The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JG9YC1

Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9k7zj

The challenge of identifying dead migrants

Pavlos Pavildis works to reunite dead migrants found in the Evros River with their families from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hyq7wy

Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?

Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r4yc10

Labour pledges cap on overdraft fees and interest payments

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ra5jQT

Caravans making a comeback

Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vSckeS

Jockey Club horse racing posts record annual turnover

The Jockey Club, which operates 15 racecourses, sees annual turnover hit £200m for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r8Ai0N

Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r8GvZM

Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r8GvZM

T-Mobile agrees to buy Sprint for $26bn

The deal could help America's third and fourth biggest telecoms providers win more broadband customers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w5RWr1

T-Mobile agrees to buy Sprint for $26bn

The deal could help America's third and fourth biggest telecoms providers win more broadband customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w5RWr1

Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship

A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JFrIxs

Iran nuclear deal 'best way' to stop threat - UK, France and Germany

Britain, France and Germany reaffirm their backing for the existing Iran nuclear accord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6ieEC

Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record

Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fs81q3

Abbas Edalat: Iran confirms arrest of British professor

Abbas Edalat - a British-Iranian academic at Imperial College London - was arrested on security charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HBx5kD

North Korea: 'Real opportunity' for nuclear deal, Pompeo says

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's comments came as North Korea said it was closing a nuclear test site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6ZAvt

Photographer 'groped' princess at Swedish Academy event

The French photographer is at the centre of a sexual misconduct scandal at the Swedish Academy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JzDN7c

Games no longer where careers 'go to die'

Christopher Judge the actor who plays Kratos in the new God of War speaks to Newsbeat about the jump from the silver screen to games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCMXQk

Bookmakers aim to avoid gaming machine 'catastrophe'

Betting firms write to the culture secretary to prevent a £2 limit being imposed on gaming machines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HBoL46

Thailand protesters in rare rally over Chiang Mai development

The march, against new homes for judges on a mountainside, is among the biggest since the 2014 coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jjOvUp

White House tree: Emmanuel Macron's sapling disappears

The tree, planted by Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, is no longer on the South Lawn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HEHGau

New Captain Cook monument plan for Botany Bay unveiled

Not everyone is happy at the prospect of a new monument marking the arrival of colonists in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w0LWQc

Fortnite: 13-year-old is game's youngest professional player

Kyle Jackson from Sidcup in Kent is set to compete for cash prizes in events all over the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JAo33K

Donald Trump attends rally instead of correspondents' dinner

The US president avoided the White House Correspondents' dinner, but was still the butt of the jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9f81y

Sainsbury's and Asda merger 'must be investigated'

UK competition watchdog is urged by politicians to probe a potential merger of Sainsbury's and Asda. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vVH1Qn

Rotten durian causes Melbourne university evacuation

The smell of gas reported in a students' library in Melbourne turned out to be a rotting durian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HFX3iD

Comedian's Sarah Sanders 'roast' stuns White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Trump's press secretary was visibly upset during a comedian's personalised takedown at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6bs0s

White House Correspondents' dinner: Michelle Wolf roasts Trump

Host Michelle Wolf made controversial jokes at the annual dinner, which the president didn't attend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r7kjzP

Australia to fund Great Barrier Reef restoration and protection

The World Heritage site has lost 30% of its coral due to environmental degradation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jdRH3D

Fake five-star reviews being bought and sold online

A trade in false online reviews relied upon by millions is identified in a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HzKidI

Crackdown plan on Scottish limited partnerships

The UK government says Scottish limited partnerships have been exploited in complex "dirty money" schemes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HybSYA

Supermarket sweep

BBC business correspondent Emma Simpson looks at the latest merger shaking up the grocery sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KoIfHe

Nigerian Senator Dino Melaye and his many scandals

Dino Melaye's latest controversy is an alleged attempt to escape through a police van window. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JwuSmX

Hungary's dominant leader Orban defiant on keeping migrants out

Viktor Orban has won a third election and his government aims to keep its hardline migration policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HE4gA3

Why you may have been eating insects your whole life

It is little publicised, but one of the most used red food colourings is made from crushed up bugs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jz7Rjd

Golden State Killer: The end of a 40-year hunt?

After four decades, police believe they've finally caught the Golden State Killer from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kkggs2

Armenia crisis: Ruling party quits PM race

The move raises chances of opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan to become the country's new leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HY7m56

Can music bridge Thailand's sectarian divide?

The 14-year conflict between Muslim insurgents and authorities in Thailand's three southernmost provinces has claimed more than 7,000 lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vTbvlY

Chernobyl's new generation

How solar power is giving the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster a new beginning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9pI8G

From Russian orphan to Team USA

Tatyana McFadden's won 17 Paralympic medals, but life was far from easy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HAuDe7

Brazilian Christians rebuild 'Satan's' temple

Evangelical Christians are crossing the religious divide to rebuild an Afro-Brazilian temple, following a series of attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FpcD0p

Fake five-star reviews being bought and sold online

A trade in false online reviews relied upon by millions is identified by a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HzKidI

First one-handed player joins NFL

Shaquem Griffin becomes the first one-handed player to be drafted by an NFL team after being selected by the Seattle Seahawks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6f4zG

Burning Man founder Larry Harvey dies aged 70

Larry Harvey, who founded the huge countercultural event in 1986, dies in San Francisco aged 70. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnOQl8

Mali: Tuaregs killed in 'jihadist revenge' attacks

More than 30 members of the Tuareg community died in two separate attacks this week, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fqyapo

Pamplona rape case: Protests over sentence go in to third day

Thousands turn out on third day of protests after so-called "wolf pack" of men were cleared of rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I0jQZW

MSNBC's Joy Reid addresses homophobic blog post controversy

MSNBC's Joy Reid is facing criticism after old blog posts resurfaced that mocked homosexuality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HF7HGI

Missing London rapper Kenny Mukendi 'threw himself into Brazil sea'

Kenny Mukendi disappeared in Rio de Janeiro after telling his girlfriend he was coming home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HxKie7

Row escalates over 'toxic' Trump pick for veterans' affairs

The US president has called on a Democrat senator to resign over allegations against his doctor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KhEPpr

Saudi Arabia 'sorry' for promotional footage of women wrestlers

State television broke off the broadcast of the WWE spectacle when the women appeared on screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6azFq

Chinese firm Dalian Wanda opens $7.9bn 'movie metropolis'

The site covers more than 400 acres and includes a shopping mall, restaurants and an ice rink. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HybhGt

Healthy Tasmanian devils discovered by scientists looking to save species

The find is said to be "very significant" as disease is threatening the survival of the species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vSrVLo

Chinese firm Dalian Wanda opens $7.9bn 'movie metropolis'

The site covers more than 400 acres and includes a shopping mall, restaurants and an ice rink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HybhGt

Sumo wrestling: The growing sexism scandal in Japan's traditional sport

Officials postpone a decision on the sport's "men only" policy amid growing complaints about sexism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KlLBuh

Rescued bald eagle released into the wild in Canada

The female bird of prey was given a traditional Native American farewell in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KhbbRn

Sainsbury's and Asda in merger talks

Talks to combine the two British supermarket chains are at an advanced stage, the BBC confirms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vU4ktL

Peter Norman: Sprinter involved in Black Power salute given posthumous Order of Merit

Peter Norman, the Australian sprinter involved in the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics, will be awarded an "overdue" posthumous Order of Merit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jw5ldK

Play as a refugee in Syrian war video game

The BAFTA nominated video game trying to teach people about what it's like for refugees fleeing Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HBQd1J

Korea summit: When war ends but peace is out of reach

Sometimes, like on the Korean peninsula, agreeing peace after war can take decades or even centuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vWSQpw

Kanye West defends pro-Trump politics in new song

In his new track Ye vs. The People, the US rapper defends his pro-Trump political views. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FouYKX

Myanmar violence: Thousands flee fresh fighting in Kachin state

The UN sounds alarm as civilians face growing violence in a longstanding conflict in Kachin state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fmqapf

Bangladesh's disappearing ear cleaners

They do in Bangladesh, but the once lucrative trade is dying out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HYa8Hz

Étienne Terrus museum in Elne uncovers fake art in collection

More than half of the paintings in a museum in French artist Étienne Terrus' birthplace are fake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KlOw6r

Body language expert: Macron and Trump vs Merkel and Trump

A body language expert on the president's body language towards Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KiRW9U

Michael Cohen: Stormy Daniels case against Trump's lawyer put on hold

A US judge says a case by adult film star Stormy Daniels against Michael Cohen should be postponed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FoQnn9

Quebec mosque gunman may face 150-year jail sentence

The jail penalty faced by Alexandre Bissonnette could possibly be the longest in Canada's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FnoQm0

Bugs buffet

It is little publicised, but one of the most used red food colourings is made from crushed up bugs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jz7Rjd

Nightmare week

An IT crisis has left customers furious and MPs demanding answers. This is the story of TSB's nightmare week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HAjSEF

Guinea politician 'enslaved girl in Texas for 16 years'

The son of Guinea's first president allegedly forced the girl to work for 16 years unpaid in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KkknEl

Korean summit: Welcoming Kim Jong-un with pomp and peace rituals

South Korea's Moon Jae-in has welcomed the North Korean leader with a series of symbolic rituals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FlJ0Ns

How UK greeted previous US presidents

Donald Trump is set to become the 12th US president to visit the UK. Here's how his predecessors have fared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vTEIgD

Oil major ExxonMobil posts profit rise

Esso owner ExxonMobil posts expectation-beating revenue of $66bn for the first quarter from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vSiyeW

Israel border clashes: Three Palestinians killed, Gaza officials say

The health ministry in Gaza says Israeli forces shot dead three protesters, and more than 300 are hurt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I7RLha

Armenia's new president praises 'courage' of protesters

Armen Sarkissian hails the courage of the demonstrators who forced his predecessor out of power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HtTAHY

Ethics debate as pig brains kept alive without a body

Scientists raise ethical concerns as the brain cells of decapitated pigs are kept alive for 36 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hx76uC

Balenciaga sorry over mistreatment of Chinese shoppers in Paris

Luxury brand Balenciaga apologises after a video of a Chinese shopper being beaten in Paris goes viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FmfBCQ

Peru child sacrifice discovery may be largest in history

Researchers find 140 child victims of human sacrifice, killed in a single event some 550 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r5xu3t

Deadline to amend UK surveillance laws

A High Court judgement calling for changes came out of a legal challenge mounted by rights group Liberty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vN2KKe

Tech Tent: the technology of pleasure

Meet the British firm making its mark in the sex tech sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r25A9E

Balenciaga sorry over mistreatment of Chinese shoppers in Paris

Luxury brand Balenciaga apologises after a video of a Chinese shopper being beaten in Paris goes viral. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FmfBCQ

The race to document Australia's unknown species

Scientists say identifying hidden species may have profound benefits, but time is limited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r3XixI

I used YouTube to help deliver my baby

Tia Freeman claims to have given birth to her baby alone in a hotel room with the aid of online videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Huddzz

Merkel holds 'working visit' with Trump at the White House

The optics of this trip will contrast starkly with the French president's glitzy state visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KifL1C

French-Tunisian baker on the secrets behind Paris' best baguettes

Mahmoud M'seddi won the right to supply baguettes to the French president for a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KioTTO

GDPR: Your data protection questions answered

Deputy Information Commissioner answers questions from BBC Radio 5 live listeners about changes to law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HwMdvy

China stabbings: Seven students killed in Shaanxi

A knife-wielding man attacked 19 students as they were heading home, killing at least seven. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vXBk4i

US economic growth slows to 2.3%

A slowdown in consumer spending is behind a weakening of growth in the first three months of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JwpP5S

Viewpoint: Spain rape case highlights enduring machismo

After a Spanish court fails to convict five men of raping a young woman, journalist and writer Eva Millet looks at the symbolism of the verdict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vQk29n

Abba announce first new music since 1982

The band say they've gone back into the studio to record two new songs, their first since 1982. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HBl7Dv

Kenya bans Rafiki ahead of Cannes debut over lesbian scenes

The Kenya Film Classification Board says Rafiki's lesbian scenes runs 'counter to the law' from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HSjbtx

More bank computer chaos expected

IT experts warn that old systems and "sticking plaster" fixes mean more bank outages like TSB's are likely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HTh74t

Cardi B is being sued by her former manager for £7m

Klenord "Shaft" Raphael says he is taking legal action, accusing the rapper of "breach of contract, unjust enrichment and defamation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HwWGag

Harry Potter star Tom Felton set for new YouTube sci-fi series Origin

The Harry Potter star will appear in the 10-part sci-fi series Origin for YouTube Red. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r3FqT6

North Korea: Otto Warmbier's family sues over son's death

Otto Warmbier died days after being released from a North Korean jail in July 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FkRbJO

Will Ethiopians take to Pizza Hut?

The American food chain Pizza Hut is taking a slice of Ethiopia's fast-growing economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r3Wbxb

How to handle the flood of GDPR privacy updates

How best to make sense of revamped privacy terms issued ahead of the EU's data protection shake-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HvornN

How to handle the flood of GDPR privacy updates

How best to make sense of revamped privacy terms issued ahead of the EU's data protection shake-up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HvornN

Million dollar idea: Tea bags

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how tea bags became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HwyPeX

Five times Kanye West took us by surprise

'I am a God' - Kanye West according to Kanye West from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hx4OY5

IS web media targeted in EU-led attack

The EU police agency says it has "punched a big hole" in Islamic State propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r4wuN1

Israel floods: Arrests as 10 teens drown on school trip

The group, which was on a bonding trip, was swept away in flash floods in the Negev desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I3EypD

Wildlife photo competition disqualifies 'stuffed anteater' image

Wildlife Photographer of the Year excludes a winning image for featuring a taxidermy specimen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r32xhd

IS web media targeted in EU-led attack

The EU police agency says it has "punched a big hole" in Islamic State propaganda. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r4wuN1

Koreas make nuclear pledge after summit

Leaders of North and South Korea to work to rid the peninsula of nuclear weapons after holding historic summit from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vQCcHV

Wildlife photo competition disqualifies 'stuffed anteater' image

Wildlife Photographer of the Year excludes a winning image for featuring a taxidermy specimen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r32xhd

Golden State Killer suspect traced using genealogy websites

Investigators hunting the Golden State Killer say they matched DNA to data from ancestry websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fl5jmi

UK growth in first quarter falls to 0.1%, says ONS

GDP growth fell to 0.1% in the first quarter, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vTdDdC

K-pop superstars BTS launch world tour

The band will play the 02 Arena in London in October as well as other shows around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KjceQS

Proportion of mums in work 'up 50% since mid-1970s'

But the increases have been largest among the partners of higher-earning men, says the IFS. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KhXZeX

Real-life Transformer: The Japanese robot that becomes a car

Designers say it's first time a machine of this kind has been able to carry people in a functioning vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FkNdkv

Real-life Transformer: The Japanese robot that becomes a car

Designers say it's first time a machine of this kind has been able to carry people in a functioning vehicle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FkNdkv

Alberto Fujimori: Peru ex-president faces forced sterilisation charges

Ex-President Alberto Fujimori will be indicted over alleged forced sterilisations during his tenure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JxSLKR

South Korea fishermen sail near the North and dream of unification

South Korean fishermen have feared a war with the North for years but hope things are getting better. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KdqkTL

How police line-ups jail the innocent

More people identified by witnesses from a row of suspects are having their convictions overturned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r2ZUep

Amazon's sales surge and profits double

The online retailer beat expectations with a 43% rise in revenues during the first quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r0X7mY

Kim Jong-un to meet Moon Jae-in at Korean border for summit

North Korean leader will be first to enter South Korea since the end of the Korean war in 1953. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HyE4H0

Spain 'wolf pack' case: Thousands protest over rape ruling

The failure of a court to convict five men of raping a young woman prompts outrage nationwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r39pu9

Double amputee crawls up Colorado's 2,700-step Manitou Incline

"I just decided I was going to do it," Mandy Horvath says of her odyssey up the steep Colorado trail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HtCXMB

Nintendo Switch fuels strong rise in profits

The Japanese company's fast-selling console boosts profits, as a new president is announced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRUddH

Gloria Allred on Bill Cosby: 'Finally women are believed'

Gloria Allred, the lawyer representing dozens of accusers, spoke after the comedian was found guilty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HPGaFP

Israel flash flood: Nine teenaged hikers dead in south

Nine 18-year-olds have died and one is missing after floodwater swept them away in southern Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hzrxmn

Russia says its witnesses discredit alleged chemical attack in Syria

Russia says witnesses disprove the alleged gas attack, but the UK calls it a 'despicable stunt'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hs7OZP

Canada data firm AIQ may face legal action in UK

The role of a small Canadian firm in the Cambridge Analytica scandal is becoming clearer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I6JAlj

Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault

The US comedian was convicted on all three counts of drugging and molesting a woman 14 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HwkTS8

Trump lets off steam in TV interview

The US president calls into Fox News to set the record straight on a few issues and air grievances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vRzt16

Trump lets off steam in TV interview

The US president calls into Fox News to set the record straight on a few issues and air grievances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vRzt16

EX-CIA chief Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state

The ex-CIA chief is voted in by senators after a bruising confirmation battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vL1ZRO

Nestlé withdraws 'degrading' wife-hunt ad campaign in Morocco

The food giant "regrets" an ad campaign in Morocco that saw women compete to win a man by cooking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HsTLDm

Revenge porn hub taken down by Dutch police raid

The notorious Anon-IB site was the source of nude images of celebrities shared widely in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vUCOg2

Revenge porn hub taken down by Dutch police raid

The notorious Anon-IB site was the source of nude images of celebrities shared widely in 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vUCOg2

North and South Korea summit: The people Kim trusts the most

A sister and a father figure are among the nine trusted people Kim is taking on his historic visit to the South. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I1hx6v

Sinclair Spectrum designer Rick Dickinson dies in US

Rick Dickinson, who drew up designs for the Sinclair computers, has died in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JxfDKG

Philippines protests as Kuwait expels envoy over maid 'rescues'

The Philippine envoy is told to leave after videos show embassy staff helping domestic workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KfRKbm

Brigitte Macron on life at the top as France's first lady

Despite the responsibility of her official role, she says she hasn't changed since becoming first lady. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HVFgaH

Meet people who review Facebook's reported content

'Laura' worked as a content reviewer for Facebook. She describes some of the terrible things she saw. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HZQatr

Video game loot boxes declared illegal under Belgium gambling laws

The Belgium Gaming Commission finds video game loot boxes violate its gambling legislation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HzeGks

Facebook accused of bullying by MPs

Executive apologises for threatening to sue the Guardian newspaper over privacy scandal probe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r08fQj

India state records 36,749 lightning strikes in 13 hours

Nine people have been killed in Andhra Pradesh amid an unusually high number of lightning strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r0A9fE

Poundworld considers closing 100 stores

The discount retailer is mulling a number of options, including a company voluntary arrangement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HSh356

Athlete Semenya hit by testosterone rules

Some female runners with naturally high testosterone levels will have to race against men or change events unless they take medication, from 1 November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jp1MWo

Tokio boy band member apologises for kissing schoolgirl

Tatsuya Yamaguchi of boy band Tokio says "no apology is enough" after forcibly kissing a schoolgirl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HRKXq4

Video game loot boxes declared illegal under Belgium gambling laws

The Belgium Gaming Commission finds video game loot boxes violate its gambling legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HzeGks

Trump veterans nominee Ronny Jackson bows out amid allegations

Ronny Jackson rails against "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HSFY8I

Late author 'helped catch serial killer'

Comedian Patton Oswalt says his late wife's bestselling book helped identify suspected California killer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r1SKHD

Wembley: Football Association offered £800m to sell national football stadium

The Football Association receives an offer to sell Wembley Stadium, in a deal understood to be worth £800m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vKgIMQ

Nintendo Switch fuels strong rise in profits

The Japanese company's fast-selling console boosts profits, as a new president is announced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HRUddH

'Real bodies' exhibition causes controversy in Australia

Organisers reject an assertion that the exhibition may contain executed Chinese political prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FgiPrq

Snapchat releases new Spectacles 2.0

Over a year after the first version's launch, Spectacles 2.0 are released with new features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r19hwh

Pamplona 'wolf pack' gang jailed over rape in Spain

Five men get nine years each for raping an 18-year-old woman in a case that sparked outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r1h6BT

Deutsche Bank plans 'significant' job cuts

Germany's biggest lender is to scale back its corporate and investment banking operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Fi36It

Facebook accused of bullying by MPs

Chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer faces tough questions on political ads and Cambridge Analytica. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r08fQj

Michael Cohen: Trump's lawyer to plead Fifth Amendment in Daniels case

Michael Cohen invokes his right to remain silent in the case of adult film star Stormy Daniels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FlRyE8

Swaziland has a new name - eSwatini - but what else has changed?

Swaziland has changed its name to eSwatini. But will the lives of its citizens change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6vitF

Austrian organisation helps deaf refugees learn sign language

An Austrian organisation teaches sign language and written German to asylum seekers and refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fgf2Kx

TSB boss Paul Pester says bank is on its knees over IT chaos

Paul Pester told BBC Radio 5 live that the ongoing chaos has been 'unacceptable'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vPCpev

Iran blocks video and images on Telegram messaging app

Iranians fear the restriction will be followed by a total block on the popular messaging app from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I2rf8L

Nigeria 'baby factory' raided in Lagos

More than 160 children are rescued from a "baby factory" and illegal orphanages, an official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FiOgkM

Lionel Messi wins fight to register himself as trademark

A European court agrees to allow the world's top earning footballer to trademark his own name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kf2arK

Gun emoji disarmed as Microsoft follows Google toy switch

Microsoft plans to replace its revolver emoji with a water pistol, following similar moves by others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZmgxq

India China: Why is Modi meeting Xi now?

Analyst Shashank Joshi explains why the two Asian giants have decided to ease tension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HrVMjs

Lionel Messi wins fight to register himself as trademark

A European court agrees to allow the world's top earning footballer to trademark his own name. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kf2arK

Macron says Trump may drop Iran nuclear deal

France's leader admits he may have failed to persuade his US counterpart to retain the 2015 accord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HwdtOD

Bookshop chain Waterstones sold to Elliott Advisors

The bookshop chain, which has 283 outlets, is snapped up by investment firm Elliott Advisors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FiNeoT

TSB drafts in outside help to fix IT chaos

The bank's chief executive tells the BBC it is calling in IT giant IBM as the disruption enters day six. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vWR2gr

Kim Jong-un to meet Moon Jae-in at Korean border for summit

The pair will walk together to the Peace House for historic talks addressing hostilities on the peninsula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HRRZv6

Meghan Markle's Suits exit airs on TV in the US

The fiancée of Prince Harry makes her final appearance as Rachel Zane in the US legal drama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r1lT5B

Pupils die as India school bus hits train

Thirteen children die as their bus rams into a train at an unmanned rail crossing, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HvtXmf

Trump thanks Kanye West for Twitter compliments

The US rapper says he and the president share "dragon energy" and calls Mr Trump his "brother". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FhuaY9

'Guns, germs and trees' determine gorilla's fate

The largest ever survey of western lowland gorillas shows most are living in unprotected areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HT5Wsy

'Why I performed magic in North Korea'

A Singaporean magician explains how he ended up performing in a Pyongyang arts festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r0NyDQ

Meet people who review Facebook's reported content

'Laura' worked as a content reviewer for Facebook. She describes some of the terrible things she saw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HZQatr

African female bikers raising health awareness in Nigeria

Taking women's health awareness across Nigeria, on a motorbike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r44nOi

SSE-Npower merger could push up prices, competition body says

The competition watchdog says the planned merger of the two energy giants could face an in-depth inquiry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Hsklg2

Barclays pushed into loss by US payout

The bank says that while it paid $2bn to settle a lawsuit, it resolved a decade-old legacy issue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FhTVHG

Facebook threw us under bus, says data firm Cubeyou

Cubeyou denies that data collected through quizzes on the social media site was misused for marketing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FiSo4e

Samsung Electronics posts fourth quarter of record profits

Sales of memory chips and its new Galaxy S9 smartphone help boost the South Korean giant's performance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r0zHOC

Facebook threw us under bus, says data firm Cubeyou

Cubeyou denies that data collected through quizzes on the social media site was misused for marketing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FiSo4e

The house that is in both India and Myanmar

The international border between India and Myanmar runs through this house in Longwa village. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HuZZm8

How to Hanami: Japan's cherry blossom season

Japan's cherry blossom festival is a short-lived spring experience that draws millions of visitors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HMe8ea

Mesmerising footage shows lava lake overflow in Hawaii

Lava has risen above the crater floor in Hawaii's Kilauea volcano for the first time since 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FePMUZ

Korean talks: What will come from Kim-Moon meeting?

The talks are unlikely to rid Pyongyang of its nuclear weapons but could bring the countries closer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HQb6pe

How to Hanami: Japan's cherry blossom season

Japan's cherry blossom festival is a short-lived spring experience that draws millions of visitors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HMe8ea

How tariffs saved the US pencil industry

As trade tariff controversies continue, US pencil-makers say levies on Chinese imports saved their businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vMIs3r

Teenage money mule

One young woman tells the BBC how she let her bank account be used for money-laundering scam. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qZRSDS

Companies sign up to pledge to cut plastic pollution

More than 40 firms including Coca-Cola have promised to reduce harmful packaging. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qYwxe1

UK car production slumps on poor demand

Output fell by 13.3% during March, with sharp falls in shipments to the UK and overseas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r0KIia

Facebook sales soar despite data scandal

The firm reports a near 50% revenue rise and says it is taking a broader review of its responsibilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ka8dhv

Foreign Office 'urgently' reviewing jailed British-Iranian reports

The Foreign Office is "urgently" looking into reports Prof Abbas Edalat was detained in Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vRK2RY

Facebook sales soar 'despite challenges'

The firm reported a near 50% revenue rise and said it is taking a broader review of responsibility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ka8dhv

Five times Macron ripped into Trumpism

President Emmanuel Macron used a speech to Congress to deliver several rebukes to his US counterpart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FgficH

Turkey Cumhuriyet trial: 13 newspaper staff convicted over coup

A crackdown in Turkey continues with over a dozen staff from an independent newspaper convicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vQQnNq

Facebook sales soar 'despite challenges'

The firm reported a near 50% revenue rise and said it is taking a broader review of responsibility. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ka8dhv

Vincent Bolloré under formal investigation in Africa corruption probe

A judge puts billionaire Vincent Bolloré under formal investigation over corruption allegations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r1vhpV

Vincent Bolloré under formal investigation in Africa corruption probe

A judge puts billionaire Vincent Bolloré under formal investigation over corruption allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r1vhpV

North Korea test site could be unusable after collapse - Chinese scientists

Last September's nuclear test may have rendered the Punggye-ri test site unusable, say Chinese scientists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FhJCU3

YouTube Kids to give parents more control over output

The firm has been criticised for using algorithms not human judgment to curate the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HrWHAp

Israeli policeman jailed for killing Palestinian teen

Ben Deri pleaded guilty to causing the death by negligence of Nadim Nuwara, a Palestinian protester. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fe10ZT

BuzzFeed partners with Netflix for documentary series

The series, which launches in July, will go behind-the-scenes as journalists pursue stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qXQhhZ

Swedish archaeologists reveal 5th Century massacre at Sandby borg

A new study says dozens at the Oland island fort were killed and left to rot where they fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hu7FBl

Amazon Alexa to reward kids who say: 'Please'

A good manners feature will praise children if they ask questions politely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KfuAlt

Golden State Killer: Police 'arrest suspect' in California

Police reportedly arrest a suspect over the notorious Golden State murders from the 1970s-80s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r1vfhw

Macron to US Congress: 'There is no Planet B'

The French president received more than one standing ovation in his remarks to Congress on climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KdyY4z

US college says outdoors too risky for outdoors club

Pennsylvania State University's caving and scuba clubs have also been deemed unsafe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vNHjZA

Hotel door locks worldwide were vulnerable to hack

Cyber-security researchers found a way to unlock rooms across the world without leaving a trace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vJtBa3

Macron attacks nationalism in speech to US Congress

The French president says nationalism and isolationism can only threaten global prosperity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZkZas

Iran's Reza Shah: Mummified remains 'most probably' belong to leader

The family of Reza Shah Pahlavi believe his remains have been found at a shrine south of Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HNGbtS

Persimmon chairman apologises over executive pay row

Shareholders are set to vote over the chief executive of housebuilder Persimmon receiving a £75m payout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qYki12

Melania steps into spotlight for Macron visit

The first lady threw her first state dinner under the Trump administration by hosting the French president and his wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jnv1co

Galileo: UK plan to launch rival to EU sat-nav system

The UK is looking at its own sat-nav system if the EU locks it out of Galileo because of Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HrmSqU

Auschwitz rap: German Echo music prize scrapped in anti-Semitism row

Germany's music industry abolishes its Echo prize after an outcry over its award to a rap duo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JoxdAg

Rwanda 'genocide-era' mass graves found

The graves are believed to date from the 1994 genocide, which left about 800,000 people dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZCM0p

Hotel door locks worldwide were vulnerable to hack

Cyber-security researchers found a way to unlock rooms across the world without leaving a trace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vJtBa3

Hotel door locks worldwide were vulnerable to hack

Cyber-security researchers found a way to unlock rooms across the world without leaving a trace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vJtBa3

Iraqi women election candidates targeted for abuse gain UN support

Women running in Iraq's elections are being subjected to "defamation and violence", the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZj0lU

Rose McGowan: 'Weinstein tried to contact me'

The actress says she has received "texts [and] things like that" since going public with rape allegations last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HrXMUA

Hank Azaria 'willing to step aside' from Simpsons Apu role

The actor told Stephen Colbert it felt "the right thing do" amid racial stereotyping claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HuOs2b

US actress Rose McGowan: Weinstein tried to text me

US actress Rose McGowan tells the Victoria Derbyshire show Harvey Weinstein has tried to contact her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qWIK33

Airbus and Dassault join forces to build next fighter aircraft

The rival companies expect the next-generation fighter aircraft to replace Eurofighter and Rafale by 2040. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I063jJ

Google's Gmail gets self-destruct option ahead of GDPR

Google adds security measures to minimise the risk of data-protection breaches in its mail service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KfovFW

India teacher arrested over wedding bomb murder

Punjilal Meher allegedly plotted the killing after the victim's mother was promoted over him at work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vHHIwu

Google gun emoji becomes water pistol

Facebook is expected to follow suit after internet giant falls into line with most other major platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qZmgxq

Serzh Sargsyan: Protesters return after talks fail in Armenia

The resignation of long-standing leader Serzh Sargsyan is not enough to stop mass demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fe0fjN

WhatsApp raises minimum age limit in EU

The messaging app is changing its rules ahead of the introduction of new data privacy regulations in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Femzto

Kim Wall murder: Peter Madsen guilty

Danish inventor Peter Madsen is found guilty of murdering the journalist Kim Wall on his submarine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fd5osg

Viagogo faces legal action by consumer watchdog

The reseller fails to give consumers better information about the tickets it sells on, the CMA says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ffhv80

Arizona special election: Narrow win unsettles Republicans

A tight contest in a district that Donald Trump won by a wide margin worries GOP ahead of mid-terms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qYldy0

Japan objects to Korean summit dessert

The mango mousse shows a map of the Koreas, complete with islands claimed by Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HtsaSs

Sky receives £22bn formal takeover offer from Comcast

The US TV giant's £22bn bid for Sky tops a £19bn offer from Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HoV7zb

Madrid leader Cifuentes resigns amid supermarket 'theft video'

First accused of faking a master's degree, now Cristina Cifuentes has been hit by shoplifting claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HWM6Ky

Germany's Bavaria orders Christian crosses in all state buildings

Officials say the crosses are a symbol of local identity but opponents call it a political move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hpl0yW

GoCompare advert encouraged four-year-old to eat coins, says watchdog

A GoCompare advert has been banned from daytime TV for encouraging kids to swallow money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qXc74z

Iran nuclear deal: Rouhani says West has no right to make changes

President Rouhani speaks out after the US and France announce plans to broaden the deal's terms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HtPxHR

Mexican 'cowboy' stops armed robbery in Monterrey, Mexico

After a man walked in carrying a gun, it fell to one cowboy-hat wearing man to stop him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vHCdhk

Boohoo online fashion chain sees sales and profits surge

Online fashion retailer sees a 97% leap in revenue to £579.8m, as pre-tax profit rose 40% to £43.3m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HN0CXG

Daca: Trump administration ordered to resume young immigrant scheme

The government must restore a scheme to let young undocumented immigrants stay, a judge says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FilPDO

#MeToo at work

How companies deal with cases of sexual harassment in the workplace is being scrutinised like never before. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HosXEo

TSB mobile and online 'up and running'

Customers can access their accounts, but only a limited number can get in at any one time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HWZMW7

Iran pushes app with 'Death to America' emoji

Tehran wants 50m users of the Telegram messaging service to switch to its own version. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HujCLu

Kim Wall death - what we know so far

What we know so far about Kim Wall's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HrfJqF

'Trucker wall' helps prevent man from jumping to his death

Thirteen truckers parked under an overpass after a man threatened to jump to his death from above. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JmV3MJ

Loan sharks face fresh government crackdown

The Treasury aims to stamp out the 'lowlife crooks' preying on vulnerable people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HmUJ42

Trump and Macron hint at new Iran nuclear deal

The US and French presidents discuss how to overcome divisions over a key accord reached in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HV5oQx

Trump and Macron's most touching moments

From air kisses to Oval Office grooming, the best bits from an unusually affectionate state visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HrQC2P

Is the Iran nuclear deal about to collapse?

US President Donald Trump says it is the "worst deal ever" and threatened to abandon it in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HoDnzP

Gucci sales surge as turnaround continues

Strong first quarter sales have boosted parent company Kering amid a recovery in luxury spending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HJYfVH

NRA breaks 15-year fundraising record after Parkland shooting

The NRA's political fund raised $2.4m in March - the most it has raised in a single month since 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JpMqkP

Fancy a French farm for free?

This Brittany farm could be available to someone who will preserve its traditional methods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KbU0kb

Germany's Jews urged not to wear kippahs after attacks

A prominent community leader says Jews should exercise caution in big cities after recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qVFmET

Canada developing quantum radar to detect stealth aircraft

The Canadian government has invested $2.7m in a project developed by the University of Waterloo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HqFvqJ

End doubts over diesel's future, says Ford boss

Government must give consumers more clarity about the future of diesel cars, says Ford's UK chief. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qVe5my

Supreme court upholds teenager's 241-year prison term

The judge who sentenced the prisoner when he was 18 has since told the BBC she regrets it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qX3iYd

Toronto van attack: Moment suspect arrested

Alek Minassia pleaded "kill me" and claimed to have a gun but the officer put his own gun away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vGlevX

Trump brushes 'dandruff' off 'perfect' Macron

The US president lavishes his French counterpart with praise - but there are disagreements on Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qStrHM

Israel scraps plan to forcibly deport African migrants

The government writes to the Supreme Court that forced migrant removal "is no longer on the agenda". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qWPjCH

Kidnapped Mexico students dissolved in acid

The three students were killed by a drug cartel who confused them with a rival gang, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hq82B3

Toronto van attack: Alek Minassian charged with 10 counts of murder

Alek Minassian appears in court emotionless as he is charged with 10 counts of murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K9Rafm

Trump threatens 'big problems' for Iran if they resume nuclear tests

“They’re not going to be restarting anything," Mr Trump vows, referring to the Iran nuclear programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hr2EcL

UK powers on without coal for three days

National Grid says the 72-hour streak is the longest since the 1880s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Hss1Py

Kenya dams 'a flood risk' after heavy rains

Some 200,000 people have already been displaced because of flooding, staying in schools or open areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FcNBBi

Vincent Bolloré: French tycoon held over 'Africa corruption'

Vincent Bolloré is questioned by police near Paris over contracts to run ports in Guinea and Togo. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JmWpXW

Facebook in PR crisis mode, says academic at heart of row

Dr Kogan also accused Cambridge Analytica boss Alexander Nix of fabrication. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qWIJet

Vincent Bolloré: French tycoon held over 'Africa corruption'

Vincent Bolloré is questioned by police near Paris over contracts to run ports in Guinea and Togo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JmWpXW

Former DEA agent: 'The moment I caught drug lord El Chapo'

A former undercover DEA agent describes the moment he brought down the notorious Mexican drug lord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HnbzA2

Oil at $75 as Iran sanction fears mount

Brent crude hits its highest level in more than three years as production cuts reduce stockpiles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qUOHxs

Hamleys owner 'eyes House of Fraser deal'

The Chinese firm that owns the toy store could take a stake in the department store chain, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Htvede

The senior citizens taking on coding

In Singapore, senior citizens are learning how to code computer programs on training courses designed to modernise skills and keep older brains sharp. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qVqSok

The country where a blogging permit costs $900

The country where a blogging permit costs $900. Some accuse Tanzania of muzzling critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qUZ3x6

Chinese university hosts 'grenade-throwing' contest

A Chinese university wants students to throw grenades and remember their history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jn4DiK

Coffee chain Boston Tea Party 'first' to ban disposable cups

Boston Tea Party, which has 21 branches, will not sell coffee in disposable cups from June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vECce2

Streaming is basically saving the music industry

For the first time, music streaming is making more money than sales of CDs and vinyl. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qWuHK2

BBC iPlayer streams sport in 4K HDR for first time

A rugby match was livestreamed via iPlayer in a trial featuring the high-quality TV formats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ka6Y1J

TSB boss says sorry for banking chaos

Customers remain locked out of their accounts and are unable to make payments as chaos continues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KcXmn0

Oil at $75 as Iran sanction fears mount

Brent crude hits its highest level in more than three years as production cuts reduce stockpiles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qUOHxs

Ransomware infects Ukraine energy ministry website

Hackers have taken Ukraine's energy ministry website offline, demanding a Bitcoin ransom to release encrypted files. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HqaKGA

Spain's Palma to ban holiday rentals after residents' complaints

The city is to become the first in Spain to ban private holiday lets after residents' complaints. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HniMjn

Kim Jong-un Swiss summit dish to remind him of school

The fried potato rösti is a nod to Kim Jong-un's schooldays, apparently spent in Switzerland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HomDwK

'Bin Laden bodyguard' on German welfare

Concern about torture stops Germany deporting the suspect to his home country of Tunisia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HnDtI4

Bookmakers' shares hit by tougher wager limit fears

Shares in bookmakers tumble on reports the maximum stake on betting terminals will be cut to £2. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FcEEbg

Vodafone rated worst mobile provider by Which? survey

The mobile phone giant is ranked lowest for the seventh year in a row by consumer body Which?. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vIwmbK

The battle to unite former child soldiers in peace

The Rev Jacky Manuputty blessed Indonesia's child soldiers - now he's fighting to help them recover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qUBi7y

TSB online banking chaos continues for a fourth day

Customers demand information as they remain locked out of their accounts and are unable to make payments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KcXmn0

Sebastian Woodroffe: Peru orders arrest of two men over lynching

Sebastian Woodroffe was killed in the Peruvian Amazon after locals blamed him for a murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hnhp4i

Mosul's landmark Great Mosque of al-Nuri to be rebuilt

The al-Nuri mosque, with its famous leaning minaret, was blown up by IS militants last June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vFqDmZ

Toronto van attack: How is the suspect not dead?

The calm actions of a police officer who did not open fire have prompted praise and astonishment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HndTCY

Vodafone rated worst mobile provider by Which? survey

The mobile phone giant is ranked lowest for the seventh year in a row by consumer body Which?. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vIwmbK

Avicii's family thanks fans and artists for support

Avicii's family has released a statement following the DJ's death on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qUiVjp

Anti-Semitic Wagner letter to be sold in Jerusalem

In the 1869 letter, the anti-Semitic composer warns of "corrosive" Jewish influence on culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HHw3Tr

Metro Bank chair under pressure over payments to wife's firm

Royal London says it will vote against the re-appointment of chairman Vernon Hill. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qVygjK

UK borrowing lowest since March 2007

Government borrowing fell by £3.5bn to £42.6bn for the past financial year - the lowest in 10 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qWt7Yt

China sexist adverts: Tech firms apologise after damning report

Some adverts offered "men only" jobs while others wanted "trim" women applicants, Human Rights Watch found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qWdgJD

Chinese tech giants' sexist job ads exposed

Some adverts offered "men only" jobs while others wanted "trim" women applicants, Human Rights Watch found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qWdgJD

China karaoke bar fire kills 18 in Yingde

A 32-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire and blocking the only exit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ho0xpZ

Toronto witnesses describe when van struck pedestrians

Nine pedestrians were killed and 16 more injured after a van drove over a kerb in Toronto on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FbHWeT

South Korean youths: 'We're too busy for reunification'

Young South Koreans aren't sure the two Koreas will become one again someday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qVymYo

US teachers are angry – and they're running for office

Massive teacher protests have shut down schools across the US - and prompted some to run for office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qRYynx

YouTube publishes deleted videos report

The video-sharing website details the reasons why millions of videos have been removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HryupT

Lab-grown meat

The meat industry, a major contributor to CO2 emissions and deforestation, is facing competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HUm6j7

Retail woes force hundreds of store closures

Almost 650 shops and restaurants have shut their doors since the start of the year, BBC analysis reveals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HqVGnR

Madonna loses bid to stop sale of Tupac break up letter

The singer's ex-friend can sell some of her things, including a breakup letter from rapper Tupac. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K5pSXr

Is Bollywood ready for #MeToo?

Actresses open up about sexual harassment in Bollywood and why more women haven't spoken out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jnc3SX

Robot helps Jack McLinden, 14, to be Everton mascot

A robot carried on to the pitch feeds panoramic live images and sound back to Jack McLinden's tablet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hojh8W

Google owner Alphabet sees profits soar

Net earnings jump almost 73% in the first quarter as revenues from internet advertising climb. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qS8lKf

China sexist adverts: Tech firms apologise after damning report

Some adverts offered "men only" jobs while others wanted "trim" women applicants, Human Rights Watch found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qWdgJD

Daniel Barenboim returns German music award in anti-Semitism row

Daniel Barenboim hands back major German music awards after controversial rappers honoured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJvuIE

US soldier gets world's first penis and scrotum transplant

The wounded veteran who received the organ transplant says he feels "finally more normal". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qSoPlU

Yemen war: Houthi political leader Saleh al-Sammad 'killed in air raid'

Saleh al-Sammad, head of the rebel Supreme Political Council, reportedly died in Hudaydah last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F8F4zB

Government could probe Express and Star newspaper takeover

Government considers an investigation of Trinity Mirror's deal to buy the Express and Star newspapers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JkS5bE

Spotify tests filter to block swearing in songs

The trial feature skips explicit tracks but only works on Apple devices and lacks a parental lock. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vDs0CF

Waffle House gunman arrested

Naked gunman who killed four people at a Waffle House in Tennessee is in custody after a manhunt, police say from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FaY28z

Multiple pedestrians hit by van in Toronto

Numerous pedestrians hit by van that fled the scene in Toronto, extent of injuries unknown, police say from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KaetFW

Travis Reinking: How did Waffle House suspect get guns after ban?

Travis Reinking had previously been banned from owning firearms and had left a trail of red flags. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hl4oYR

Russia Telegram ban hits Google and Amazon services

Google and Amazon have been caught up in Russian attempts to block the Telegram messaging app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qSg620

Police 'visit funeral home to unlock dead man's phone'

Police in Florida are criticised for allegedly entering a funeral home to use a dead man's finger to unlock his smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HlKc9x

Apple's Shazam deal faces European probe

Seven countries asked the European Commission to review the purchase of the music identification app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JiwFMd

Apple's Shazam deal faces European probe

Seven countries asked the European Commission to review the purchase of the music identification app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JiwFMd

'I shouldn't have to police Facebook'

Martin Lewis is taking Facebook to court because of fake adverts showing his face. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qRB6H4

Stolen heart of French queen consort Anne of Brittany found

A 16th Century gold case containing Anne of Brittany's heart was stolen from a French museum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qR90vv

Spain exhumes bodies from Valley of the Fallen civil war monument

The bodies of four men killed in the Spanish Civil War are being exhumed from a controversial monument. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HkSRZz

Could the royal baby boost the economy?

Will the new royal baby encourage people to loosen their purse strings? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HmQeGU

Harry Potter show opens on New York's Broadway

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre is an epilogue of Harry Potter's life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JgRmZ4

Basic income trial falls flat in Finland

The experiment in paying a basic income to 2,000 jobless Finns will not be expanded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HU8iFi

South African women win Goldman prize for stopping nuclear deal

Makoma Lekalakala and Liz McDaid won their court case against a secret deal with Russia worth ($76bn) £54bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HkkdPC

Yemen war: Saudi-led air strike on wedding 'kills 20'

Many of the victims of the attack in rebel-held Hajja province are reported to be women and children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JjGXMl

Ex-NFL star Jay Feely says prom gun photo a 'joke'

Jay Feely says a tweet showing him standing armed between his daughter and her date was not serious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vJeZHY

Avicii death: Oman police confirm 'no criminal suspicion'

Police say there were no suspicious circumstances in the DJ's death, as his family arrive in Oman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K9zr7J

Iran's banks banned from dealing in crypto-currencies

Iran bans its banks from using Bitcoin, amid money-laundering concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F9XbVB

Paradise Papers: Ukraine crime gang hid proceeds in luxury London flats

Details from the Paradise Papers show millions were secretly invested in the UK via offshore firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vCdRpo

Serzh Sargsyan: Armenian PM resigns after days of protests

Armenia's Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan resigns after days of protests against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HHJUsD

Basic income trial falls flat in Finland

The experiment in paying a basic income to 2,000 jobless Finns will not be expanded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HU8iFi

Safestyle UK: Bradford-based windows firm issues profits warning

Safestyle UK, based in West Yorkshire, blamed "aggressive" new competition in the market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JkJ16L

BBC reporter Andy Verity was kicked in the groin in Ukraine

As he interrogated a Ukrainian mayor and suspected gangster about money laundering, Andy Verity was kicked and knocked over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HSMaLw

Armenia protests: Soldiers join demonstrators as unrest continues

The defence ministry has warned troops they will be punished for joining anti-government marches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qRGABR

Vaping firm Supreme to join London stock market

Manchester-based Supreme will raise £10m to build a new factory to make vaping liquid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K5V490

Brexit: Five steps to understanding the EU Customs Union

Five steps to understanding it, ahead of a symbolic vote on the issue this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2F73ZU4

Shania Twain apologises after saying she would vote for Donald Trump

The country star apologises for her "awkward" confession that she would have voted for Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HHYqAM

Israeli groom arrested over celebratory gunfire video

One MP said the celebratory footage was reminiscent of "an IS convoy somewhere in the Middle East". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vIEIAi

Woman 'fined $500 over free Delta Air Lines flight apple'

She says she was saving the fruit for her onward flight, but was caught by a random US customs search. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HmtqqR

Man fined for hate crime after filming pug's 'Nazi salutes'

Mark Meechan put footage on YouTube of the dog reacting to statements such as "Sieg Heil" by raising its paw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vxWWEi

North Korea bus crash kills 32 Chinese tourists

Chinese media footage showed the blue tour bus completely flipped over, with part of its body broken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jf91An

Environment prize goes to Flint water activist

An activist who helped expose a water crisis in a US town has been awarded a prestigious environment prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K5ZQmY

Nashville Waffle House: James Shaw denies heroism

James Shaw Jr, who wrestled the gun from the attacker, says it was a "selfish act", not heroic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jf3Y2Y

Paris attack suspect convicted in Belgium

Salah Abdeslam is found guilty of terror charges over a gunfight that led to his arrest in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HnkyRG

Capita reveals steep loss and £701m rights issue

The outsourcing group posts a loss of £513m but its boss says it is "completely different" to Carillion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vF0pkA

Radovan Karadzic: Bosnian Serb ex-leader begins war crimes appeal

The former Bosnian Serb leader is appealing against a 40-year jail term for war crimes and genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HVoAxO

Crossing Divides: Europe 'more split' than decade ago

European societies are more divided and less tolerant than 10 years ago, a poll for the BBC shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K87g9e

TSB customers report online problems

One man was credited with £13,000 he didn't have, and could see details of someone else's account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qVZMxA

South Korea turns off loudspeaker broadcasts into North

South Korea says silencing the propaganda broadcasts will help set the mood for the inter-Korean summit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qXoKwz

Crossing Divides: Integrating the Swedish way

The Hej Framling! (Hey Stranger!) group puts migrants and locals in touch so they can go running together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HHnfg0

The ups and downs of Trump and Macron

France's president visits his US counterpart this week, but their relationship hasn't always been steady. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qXkBJ1

France approves controversial immigration bill

The law shortens asylum application deadlines and doubles the time illegal migrants can be detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qPjECW

Waffle House shooting 'hero': 'I was saving myself'

James Shaw Jr disarmed a gunman who killed four people at a Waffle House in Nashville, Tennessee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJvTe2

Nicaragua president scraps pension cuts after deadly riots

President Daniel Ortega revokes pensions and social security cuts after at least 25 people die in riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qTKARg

Jacinda Ardern: I don't mind the interest in my pregnancy

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks about how she'll juggle a baby with politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K4CKNA

'In six days I'll lose my voice forever'

Lonnie's tongue is about to be removed. What will he say to loved ones with his final words? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F6Gn1Z

'Welcome to my plastic bottle castle'

Meet "Plastic King" Robert Bezeau and his four-storey castle made out of recycled bottles in Panama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hi4CMw

What does a Trump-Macron bromance mean for the world?

The unlikely personal rapport between Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump raises France's global profile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F5QHao

Africans tackle Hong Kong prejudice with football

A team of African asylum seekers, All Black FC, hope football can change their lives in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K8dyG0

Viewpoint: The pitfalls of India's biometric ID scheme

Using single-number identity systems for everything is not a good idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hkg8L9

Manzoor Pashteen: How Pakistan's Pashtun found a voice

A young tribesman is leading protests against killings and abductions by Pakistan's army. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qOcRc2

Climate change: Michael Bloomberg offers $4.5m for Paris deal

The former New York Mayor offers $4.5m to cover the lapsed US contribution to the climate agreement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qTq3fB

Makeup makeover

Australian entrepreneurship Jo Horgan turned a love of makeup into 87-strong chain of cosmetics stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JgCmug

Interest rates to rise twice this year, says EY Item Club

The EY Item Club predicts two rises this year and two next year, despite sluggish economic growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HQwYOU

Canadian accused of murder is lynched in Peruvian Amazon

Police find the body of a Canadian man who was accused of murdering an indigenous spiritual leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vwyF1o

TSB customers report online problems

One man was credited with £13,000 he didn't have, and could see details of someone else's account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qVZMxA

Andrea Nahles: First woman to lead Germany's social democrats

Andrea Nahles becomes the SPD's first woman leader in 154 years - at a time of crisis for the party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F7iLdz

Meet the man who's survived a snake, bear and shark attack

A 20-year-old outdoorsman bitten by a shark had previously survived a bear attack and snake bite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HmQp4P

Scuffles as Armenia protest leader Nikol Pashinyan detained

Opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan was taken into custody shortly after a TV exchange with PM Serzh Sargsyan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qS98dA

Who should be BBC Women's Footballer of the Year?

Who do you want to see win BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018? Vote here now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HIVWSL

How whisky tasting 'plays a tune'

A whisky master blender explains how she detects an orchestra of flavours and aromas in Scotland's national drink. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2F6cj6A

Iran nuclear deal: Macron urges Trump to stick with 2015 accord

The French leader says there are no other options for the nuclear deal, which Mr Trump opposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HLFCR0

Korean Air 'nut rage' sisters step down

The airline boss's daughters have lost their tempers in separate incidents that hit the headlines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qPYxR0

Verne Troyer: Austin Powers star's film and TV moments

Verne Troyer, who also appeared in Harry Potter as well as Celebrity Big Brother, has died at the age of 49. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qQlDqS

London Marathon: Kenyans Kipchoge and Cheruiyot celebrate double win

Marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge win his third title, while Vivian Cheruiyot won the women's race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vFimQ4

Naked gunman kills three in Nashville Waffle House

The man burst into the restaurant early on Sunday and opened fire before his rifle was wrested away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HRZHmn

London Marathon 2017: Mo Farah finishes third as Eliud Kipchoge wins

Britain's Mo Farah finishes third at the London Marathon in a new British record as Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge wins for a third time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HjQkix

Korean Air 'nut rage' sisters step down

The airline boss's daughters have lost their tempers in separate incidents that hit the headlines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qPYxR0

London Marathon 2018: Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot wins but Paula Radcliffe keeps world record

Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot wins the 2018 London Marathon but Paula Radcliffe's' mixed-gender' race world record remains intact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K6sYL4

Fadi al-Batsh killing: Israel dismisses involvement

Fadi al-Batsh, shot dead in Kuala Lumpur, was a member of Palestinian militant organisation Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qRUrqN

The master blender who is Scotch whisky's First Lady

Rachel Barrie is a rarity in the world of Scotch whisky - a female master blender. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vyUSMn

Social media threatened with new UK laws

The health secretary wants action from the sites on underage use, bullying, and screen-time limits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qS4oER

No-deal Brexit 'disastrous' for food firms

Free trade with the EU post-Brexit is "crucial" for UK food and drink firms, says a committee of MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JemCHZ

Afghan voter centre blast kills dozens

Suicide attack at voter registration centre in Afghan capital Kabul kills at least 31 people, officials say from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hk1XGc

Nicaragua reporter killed during Facebook Live amid unrest

Ángel Gahona is gunned down on Facebook Live while reporting on a wave of anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jf2gi0

ICYMI: Baby love and a centenarian pianist

A baby gorilla and centenarian pianist are among the stories you might have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K6myLB

China dragon boat accident leaves 17 dead

The accident during race practice on a river in China may have been caused by a strong current. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qQoWxm

Jeremy Hunt threatens social media with new child-protection laws

The health secretary wants action from the sites on underage use, bullying, and screen-time limits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qS4oER

Can you live in a plastic bottle house?

The man building a four-storey castle out of recycled plastic bottles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Hi4CMw

Barcelona win Copa del Rey

Barcelona turn on the style to hammer Sevilla and win the Copa del Rey for the fourth successive season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HEeSSx

'The largest foreign bribery case in history'

Brazil's Odebrecht scandal is one of the biggest corporate corruption cases in history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HSBgoX

Salisbury attack: Russian TV's claims about poisoning

What happened in Salisbury has been disputed by Russian journalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qUEp0r

Brazilian saga

Brazil's Odebrecht scandal is one of the biggest corporate corruption cases in history. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HSBgoX

Letter from Africa: The teenager fighting school bus sex pests

How one girl started an app to stop harassment of students on the commute to school in Tanzania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HFcrPu

Pakistan's Ziarat: An ancient juniper forest and its living fossils

Mature trees at Ziarat in Balochistan are often thousands of years old, but many end up as firewood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JgRLKZ

How leisure time is changing for North Korea's privileged

The way Pyongyang's middle-class enjoy themselves is changing, but rural areas continue to miss out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vyyd2I

Avicii: Fans gather in Stockholm to remember superstar DJ

Thousands gathered in the city's Sergels Torg plaza to remember the Swedish musician, who died on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vy9T17

Austin Powers actor Verne Troyer dies aged 49

The actor, who also appeared on a number of TV shows, was admitted to hospital earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vEvSn8

Armenia leader intervenes in protest against predecessor

Armenia's president walks into a crowd of protesters to try to defuse a crisis about his predecessor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jfxd5o

Is hate speech law killing German comedy?

Comedians in Germany have been caught up in the county’s strict online hate speech laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9RRnJ

Palestinian lecturer and Hamas member killed in Malaysia

Malaysian officials say the suspects are believed to have links to a foreign intelligence service. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qPAT6t

Barbara Bush funeral: 1,500 people attend service in Texas

Four out of five living ex-presidents will be at the former first lady's service in Houston, Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qQ3r0o

Allied Healthcare: Home care provider seeks rescue plan

One the UK's biggest providers of home care - Allied Healthcare - seeks a rescue plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vuM6it

India introduces death penalty for child rapists

The change to the penal code comes amid nationwide outrage over high-profile cases of child rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K2VLjq

Chemical experts leave for Douma - Russia

International experts have finally gone to the site of the suspected attack in Syria, Russia says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qP3Kb2

North Korea missile and nuclear test halt hailed

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's announcement is welcomed by world powers, ahead of key summits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F4snFW

Mia Khalifa filmed a porn scene where she was wearing a hijab.

Former porn star Mia Khalifa says she received abuse after she filmed a porn scene wearing a hijab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jc0JJo

Avicii's music 'will live forever': Tributes paid to the Swedish DJ

It's not yet known how he died but he had been suffering severe pancreatitis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeIyme

UN Security Council seeks to heal Syria divisions in Sweden

Members of the Security Council seek to heal divisions over Syria during a meeting in Sweden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K3PTGx

Rare brown bear dies in Italy capture operation

The endangered animal died in Italy during an attempt to fit him with a collar to track movements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jc5ySX

The best and worst space films, according to Nasa

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Tourist takes crowdfunded trip to British islands

American Joe Hill thought a Facebook group for Jersey, the Channel Island, was for New Jersey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HHnKqN

The plastic choking Indonesian rivers

A crisis of plastic waste in Indonesia has become so acute that the army has been called in to help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HQQlrg

Three-way fight

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HQ Trivia: The free app giving away thousands of pounds

How does a free app with no adverts go about becoming a success with Hollywood actors whilst giving away thousands in cash? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JeCOcz

North Korea undergoes an image change ahead of summits

Pyongyang softens its rhetoric toward its neighbours and gives Kim Jong-un a minor makeover as high level meetings loom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qLIQKH

Avicii: The superstar DJ behind some of the decade's biggest hits

Avicii headlined arenas and notched up billions of streams, but struggled with life on the road. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F4EDpJ

What do Indian parents tell their children about rape?

With so much news around rape and murder, how do parents explain these events to their children? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JcLhg7

Why singer Lucy Dacus makes her fans cry

The US indie singer has been provoking big emotions as she tours her new album, Historian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HfVN9V

Nicaragua protestors over pensions called "vampires"

Two protestors and a policeman are killed in the capital, Managua, during protests over pension reform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hj1yzJ

Allison Mack, Smallville actress, charged over Nxivm sex trafficking

Allison Mack is accused of recruiting women into the sexual and labour exploitation group Nxium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hhoq6A

North Korea: No need for more missile tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says there is no more need for nuclear or missile tests, state media says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HDD2ws

A look back at Avicii's work

Swedish DJ Avicii, one of the world's biggest electronic dance music stars, has died in Oman aged 28. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qSqTJU

Teen Vogue reporter groped at Coachella

Vera Papisova was groped at Coachella while reporting on sexual harassment for Teen Vogue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HgjVoP

Frida Kahlo Barbie doll banned from shop shelves in Mexico

A court rules the artist's family, who said the doll was too light-coloured, own her image rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qOWdJl

Over 2,000 US schools walk out over gun violence

Students were demanding gun legislation that promotes school safety, 19 years since the Columbine massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F4leVO

Farmers hit by record straw prices

Low stocks and high demand for straw have combined to push prices to historic highs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HNmvng

Six shops defying the High Street downturn

It's not all doom and gloom for UK retailers, some are managing to buck the trend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2F3o0ef

State pension gender gap 'narrowing too slowly'

Men still receive an average of £28 more a week in state pension than women despite reforms, says Which?. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Hfuhp6

Florida police clear out classroom after shooting

A suspect is in custody after a school shooting in Ocala, Florida, left one student wounded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vzajEi

World War Two heroine 'Angel of Dieppe' dies at 103

Sister Agnès-Marie Valois treated captured Canadians after the disastrous battle of Dieppe in 1942. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qPxVPv

GDPR: Are you ready for the EU's huge data privacy shake-up?

Organisations have just seven weeks to prepare for a major shake-up to EU data privacy laws. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HiQdDF

Russia's Telegram ban 'failing'

The messaging app is working around attempts to block it by authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qMC6vt

Brexit uncertainty could delay interest rate rise

The governor of the Bank of England has said that an interest rate rise is "likely" this year, but any increases will be gradual. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HCSUiE

Coachella: Beyonce's black pride symbolism explained

The singer made history as the first black woman to headline Coachella. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qLOXPa

Swedish DJ Avicii dies at 28