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The country joins various other European countries in not allowing niqabs or burkas in public places. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ld5sMb

Withings to return after Nokia sell-off

French start-up Withings is to return to its founder for an undisclosed sum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5TSS4

South Africa outrage over 'naked' school choir performance

The education minister criticises a cultural performance in which girls exposed breasts and buttocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZUpZY

Arkady Babchenko's hoaxed death in Ukraine used pig's blood

Russian dissident Arkady Babchenko reveals how Ukrainian authorities staged his faked murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xsjFmh

Pakistan investigates Bahria College exam groping allegations

Teenagers at a top school in Pakistan say they were harassed while completing their final year exams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5ND0A

Chelsea put stadium plans on hold after Roman Abramovich visa delay

Chelsea's Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has put the club's stadium plans on hold after delays to the renewal of his UK visa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J2UPKY

Trump to pardon conservative writer Dinesh D'Souza

The author and commentator was convicted of making illegal campaign contributions of $20,000 in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXZYIp

Spain PM Mariano Rajoy faces defeat in Friday no-confidence vote

Mariano Rajoy is likely to be forced out on Friday after a Basque party says it will not back him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kAAcey

Syrian refugee violinist starts new life

Syria refugee Aboud Kaplo taught himself to play the violin on the internet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kEtjck

Trapped in a cycle of debt

Kenneth Murray got trapped in a cycle of debt after he started borrowing to buy a laptop. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J4At4b

Carluccio's rescue plan could close 30 restaurants

Carluccio's could close up to 30 restaurants in a rescue plan under a Company Voluntary Arrangement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2shmhyn

US tariffs: Steel and aluminium levies slapped on key allies

France had said the move would be "unjustified and dangerous", and the EU says it may react in kind. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kBWe0w

US places steel tariffs on key allies

France had said the move would be "unjustifiable and dangerous", and the EU says it may react in kind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kBWe0w

Takeaways to be delivered by drone in Shanghai

China business park in Shanghai is to offer takeaway drone delivery service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5iGtq

United Arab Emirates jails activist for 10 years 'for defaming nation'

Award-winning Ahmed Mansoor was convicted of spreading "false information" on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6n2RN

Uganda imposes WhatsApp and Facebook tax 'to stop gossip'

The revenue raised is also intended to help pay off of the country's growing national debt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LO0438

Uganda's parliament passes controversial tax on social media users

President Yoweri Museveni says the revenue collected will help the country "cope with gossip". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LO0438

Samsung won't be forced to update old phones

The smartphone giant will not be forced to provide regular software updates for its handsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J4cgej

Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid boss stands down five days after Champions League win

Zinedine Zidane announces he is stepping down as manager of Real Madrid, days after leading them to Champions League victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7u3BU

Pensions regulator head Lesley Titcomb to step down

The head of The Pensions Regulator, Lesley Titcomb, will leave in February at the end of her contract. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H6YDZO

Deloitte and former Autonomy finance chiefs face action

The accountancy watchdog is taking disciplinary action against former Autonomy finance chiefs and its auditors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xvians

Harvey Weinstein indicted on rape and sex offence charges

A grand jury decides there is enough evidence to pursue a prosecution of the disgraced film producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JiFLfC

Jonathan Haskel appointed to Monetary Policy Committee

The latest appointment to the Bank of England committee means it still has only one female member. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IYOIvs

US preacher asks followers to help buy fourth private jet

Jesse Duplantis, 68, said God told him to "believe" for his fourth plane, which is set to cost $54m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWTPw9

Lithuania and Romania allowed US torture - European court

European judges say Lithuania and Romania assisted CIA ill-treatment of al-Qaeda suspects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6O0GC

Korean Air raided as 'nut rage' family investigated

Raid is reportedly part of a probe into suspected tax evasion by members of airline's founding family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXTedv

Manhattanhenge: Photographers flock to capture solar phenomenon

The spectacular solar phenomenon sees the sun set in alignment with New York City's grid system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqSYIU

FirstGroup boss departs after £327m loss

The bus and train operator says the annual results 'fell short' of its ambitions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J4mhYQ

Taliban officials 'in talks with Afghan government', US says

The US says secret meetings have been held to discuss a potential ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4k5R6

Korean Air raided as "nut rage" family investigated

Raid is reportedly part of a probe into suspected tax evasion by members of airline's founding family. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IXTedv

Double marriage proposal video goes viral

Jessa Gillaspie and Becky McCabe proposed to each other at Michigan Zoo in Memphis, Tennessee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6qJ7u

Key North Korea official meets Pompeo in New York

Talks on preparing a summit with the US are under way in New York, Singapore and on the Korean border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LMYDBR

Arkady Babchenko: Ukraine condemned for faking journalist's murder

Ukraine says it acted to foil a Russian plot to assassinate journalist Arkady Babchenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sju3Yw

Melania Trump tweets 20 days after last public appearance

"Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family," a tweet posted on her account says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JkrG1h

Australian minister Greg Hunt accused of misogyny

Greg Hunt has not responded to that assertion, but apologises for swearing at a town mayor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZSa4U

US military renames Pacific Command

It will now be called the US Indo-Pacific Command to mark the growing importance of the Indian Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbPW39

Kim Kardashian asks Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson

The star meets the president on behalf of a 63-year-old woman jailed for a first-time drug offence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LJ4yI0

Trump tariffs: Europe braced for US tariffs on steel and aluminium

The White House reportedly plans to let a temporary exemption granted to European steel and aluminium expire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H31QJT

Algeria seizes 700kg of cocaine on container ship

More than 20 people are arrested over the haul, which was hidden in boxes marked "halal meat". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skUdtL

White House comes out fighting on Roseanne racism row

President Trump weighed in after ABC cancelled Roseanne's show over the tweet about an ex-Obama aide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J3jteH

Roxana Hernandez: Anger over transgender migrant's death in US

Roxana Hernandez, 33, was being held by immigration authorities in New Mexico when she fell ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kDheEg

Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB

Arkady Babchenko: Russian journalist 'back from the dead'

Ukraine staged Arkady Babchenko's murder in Kiev on Tuesday to "foil a Russian assassination plot". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LLM4a0

The mystery of Russia's missing IS brides

More than 2,000 Russian women who lived under the Islamic State group have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IYarUh

Do these photos change your view of pigeons?

This photographer has been on a 10-year mission to teach people that pigeons are beautiful. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF0gBH

Liège shooting: Belgium gunman caught on camera

Footage of the man who shot dead two police officers and a civilian in Liège shows him with two guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J01Pbz

Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding

The long-running soap will air Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka's nuptials in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xpDr1y

Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption

Archaeologists find a man who, fleeing the initial Vesuvius eruption, was hit by a giant boulder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2stRP3s

Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple

Faith movement based on ancient Sumerian gods attracts thousands of registered followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srGq3N

Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage

Choreographer puts on football ballet to celebrate Russia's World Cup from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xqYvVr

Why Ghanaians are so slow to bury their dead

Bodies are not buried for months, sometimes years, in Ghana as families bicker over funeral arrangements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ssWORA

Chile transgender: 'Growing up here is torture'

Why members of Chile's transgender community are lobbying for a change in the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2slCemY

Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF

How Sweden is preparing for Russia to hack its election

Will a "Facebook hotline" and propaganda lessons keep polls free and fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6xOoK

The story of Pakistan's 'disappeared' Shias

Activists say they are detained without due process over suspected links to a secretive militia in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqPgQv

Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L8yjRA

Crackdown on high-interest lending announced by FCA

Rent-to-own sector faces a cap on prices but the regulator rules out an immediate limit on cost of overdrafts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J18Ngn

Top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women executives

A report on boardroom diversity reveals the top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IYnbtZ

Brexit: Time is running out, big business warns May

Major European firms warn the Prime Minister they may cut investment without clarity on Brexit customs plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J0g2VR

Trump tariffs: Europe braced for US tariffs on steel and aluminium

The White House reportedly plans to let a temporary exemption granted to European steel and aluminium expire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H31QJT

Ocado elevated to the FTSE 100, while M&S avoids the drop

Ocado joins the blue chip shares index after a year of dealmaking, while M&S escapes the drop. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IVadgo

New car models drive UK production growth in April

Car output rises on the back of investment in new models, but the industry's trade body repeats Brexit concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kFJYMJ

Football urged to tackle single-use plastics problem

Leagues in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are urged to stop using single-use plastic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2snjJ0E

Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF

US economy grows at a slower 2.2%

The US economy grew by 2.2% in the first quarter, slightly more slowly than first reported. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGZG6m

Italy pays higher prices to sell government bonds

Italy is forced to offer significantly higher returns in a sale of government bonds on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sgLuZS

SSE to raise gas and electricity prices

The company becomes the last of the "big six" energy companies to announce early summer price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sr03sK

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn

UK strikes reach all-time low in 2017

The number of stoppages and the number of workers involved in labour disputes hit a record low last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J1ny30

'Don't buy Viagogo tickets'

Digital minister Margot James tells consumers not to use the Geneva-based ticket reseller. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L9xFn5

Thameslink compares poor service to Poundland chocolate

Thameslink is threatened with legal action for comparing its poor service to Poundland chocolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LbyGuS

Protectionist racket?

The EU is not the freest trader, but on many measures it is near the liberal end of the spectrum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xtOTta

Vaping's rise in five charts

Spending on e-cigarettes is increasing. The BBC looks at what's behind the rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LMfzIO

World Cup 2018: BBC iPlayer to stream matches in 4K HDR

The iPlayer service will offer 29 matches in higher-than-normal quality, but access will be limited. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L8vvnz

School shooting game Active Shooter pulled by Steam

Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JgoOlT

Google launches solar power service in UK

An energy expert said that the tool "is a good way" to make information more accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2aYjP

Tesla hit parked police car 'while using Autopilot'

The driver said her Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2srr3IG

Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB

Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch

A video games expert said that the releases are likely to "broaden the appeal" of the console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1FE4W

RBS finance chief quits the bank

The man tipped to be the next chief executive of RBS leaves after four years as chief financial officer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H3u8nI

Sorrell set for comeback with new advertising venture

Sir Martin Sorrell, who left WPP in April after misconduct claims, plans a new advertising business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sj1NW3

Putin critic Bill Browder freed after brief arrest in Spain

The man credited with the creation of the US Magnitsky Act was held in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sofvpG

Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xrvk4D

Complaints about loans see sharp rise

Lenders' treatment of customers with high-cost loans is questioned by the Financial Ombudsman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xnkL2F

Standard Life Aberdeen to return £1.75bn to shareholders

Standard Life Aberdeen put forward the proposal on the day of its annual general meeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H3u6fA

Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide

Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJMZrl

Anti-Brexit tycoon George Soros says EU faces 'existential crisis'

Brexit is "immensely damaging" and must be stopped but the EU also must change, says George Soros. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JeZvAY

Trump's China tariffs could be imposed in June

The White House says tariffs on Chinese imports could come in June, despite the start of more trade talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sjdyeS

EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IZsaGR

Paris moves to improve air quality

Paris is leading the move to cut pollution by banning some vehicles from its streets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIE6OJ

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kAgjEz

Exotic mushrooms help Kashmir

In the troubled region of Kashmir, a rare type of mushroom is giving locals a chance to earn money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J2QzLK

How Starbucks hopes to end staff racism

The coffee chain is giving all US staff "unconscious bias" training. We explain what that involves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIErAZ

Orla Kiely: 'Stem pattern was a very quick design'

Orla Kiely reveals the secrets behind the designs she's created over the past 20 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqU4tS

The strawberry-picking robots coming to a farm near you

Strawberry producers say they can't find enough humans to pick their fruit, so are robots the answer? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGvPeo

How the light bulb became a million dollar idea.

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the light bulb became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqPr2X

Nigeria's reservation on Africa's free trade deal

Why President Buhari of Nigeria is reluctant to sign the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LEvKaS

Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sj1z19

Pret a Manger staff to get £1,000 bonus after takeover

The sandwich and coffee chain will give 12,000 staff a bonus if a deal to sell the chain goes through. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xnka0V

Paris in the smog

Could the French capital provide a template for cutting pollution in other cities? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LKBGz4

Weather warning

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2spwLuS

Financial high

Meet some of those hoping to capitalise in the world's biggest cannabis market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHdcGY

Bitter on Twitter

Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGJMsR

Rural rides

A double-decker serving the North Yorkshire Moors has been named Britain's "most scenic" bus route. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqPsE3

Sartorial spat

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IUrB4V

Liege shootings: Gunman 'killed day before attack'

The man shot dead by police in Liège after killing three people had killed the day before, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srvkvX

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2spwM1U

ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISlnm6

Putin critic Bill Browder freed after brief arrest in Spain

The man credited with the creation of the US Magnitsky Act was held in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sofvpG

Italy government: Leaders talk amid political crisis

Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVfxAt

Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kyKCvb

Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2spwLuS

Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L4yZr4

Nicaragua unrest: Government colluding with mobs, says Amnesty

Amnesty International accuses Nicaragua's government of using armed groups to suppress protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sjd3lf

Papua New Guinea bans Facebook for a month

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xprQjg

Catholic Church joins sex abuse compensation scheme

The Catholic Church says it is "keen to participate" in the programme for victims in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LFtRLc

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns amid sex scandal

The former Navy Seal has been under criminal investigation this year and faces impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2PYHV

Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

A Harvard estimate puts the number of deaths at more than 70 times the official toll of 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H3uwCG

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H1DOza

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISl7Ua

Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H29p3F

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kAgjEz

Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LFtxvY

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kyBNBu

Skripals doctor: 'We expected them not to survive'

Hospital staff who treated the Skripals for poisoning open up about the night they were admitted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xsoxb0

'Don't toast marshmallows on Hawaii volcano' says US government

The USGS has responded to a query on whether it is safe to roast marshmallows over a volcanic vent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kyJgRd

Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj1z19

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHpdwj

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xwK9Ts

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2fZqN

The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITY3V2

South Africans' anger over land set to explode

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqB3SH

Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LEvMQ2

Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes

Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGvKHC

UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions

The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXtm1q

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2siEWd0

GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'

Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2Z3m5

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn

Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrvk4D

Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack

Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEvb0K

Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'

The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXH5kD

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xprQjg

Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail

A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L4gcwg

Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists

A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHd2PS

YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests

The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sgLqt6

Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'

A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xwLREK

YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos

YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J0Wj8D

Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide

Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LJMZrl

Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London

London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrOnfn

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJNgp

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xsPGuk

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xnTM6U

YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33

Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7AVIt

Call of Duty Kansas 'swatting' death: Two more charged

A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1UfNw

Mexicans worry about election bots and trolls

Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGvKHC

Dota 2: UK major tournament to 'inspire' fans

Organisers say they hope hosting the event in Birmingham will drive more UK players to compete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xzOFB1

Bitter on Twitter

Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJMsR

GDPR quiz

Test your knowledge of how the EU's data protection law could affect you. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IYQmZE

UK strikes reach all-time low in 2017

The number of stoppages and the number of workers involved in labour disputes hit a record low last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J1lc4a

Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LDwZaq

Bill Browder arrested in Spain on Russian warrant

The man credited with the creation of the US Magnitsky Act is held in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kB0EVe

Liege shootings: Gunman 'killed day before attack'

The man shot dead by police in Liège after killing three people had killed the day before, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7wxAa

RBS finance chief quits the bank

The man tipped to be the next chief executive of RBS leaves after four years as chief financial officer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H1HIYS

Catholic Church joins sex abuse compensation scheme

The Catholic Church says it is "keen to participate" in the programme for victims in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWWnKq

SSE to raise gas and electricity prices

The company becomes the last of the "big six" energy companies to announce early summer price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H2Slub

Bill Browder arrested in Spain on Russian warrant

The high-profile critic of President Vladimir Putin is arrested in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kB0EVe

UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions

The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H25h3I

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

Margot James tells consumers to boycott ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kBvNbn

Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jhr1Ob

Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes

Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L3ys8O

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2svkVzt

Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwM4yi

Anti-Brexit tycoon George Soros says EU faces 'existential crisis'

Brexit is "immensely damaging" and must be stopped but the EU also must change, says George Soros. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sn3wJ1

ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "abhorrent, repugnant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7mDyt

GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'

Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IV13wq

EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ky1J08

EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ky1J08

Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JfIuq0

Organ donation: Why you may wait longer if you're black

Ashley suffers from kidney failure but a lack of BAME organ donors means her doctors have not found a match. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVxM4N

Roseanne Barr sorry for comparing Obama aide to ape

Valerie Jarrett looks as if the Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes "had a baby", she tweeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xlmMMU

Libya rivals agree 'historic' election plan

The French president, who hosted the talks, says it is an essential step towards reconciliation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L2hdoA

Portugal parliament to vote on euthanasia decriminalisation

The proposals pit left-leaning parties in the parliament against the Catholic church and authority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IUd7ST

Joshua Holt: American held in Venezuela returns home to Utah

The ex-missionary had travelled to Venezuela to marry a woman he met online, but was arrested in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2snf0fB

Trump's China tariffs could be imposed in June

The White House says tariffs on Chinese imports could come in June, despite the start of more trade talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xnTUUh

Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack

The space simulation game's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JcnsJ7

Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail

A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H0en0L

Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

Hurricane Maria killed 4,600 people in Puerto Rico, 70 times the official toll - Harvard study from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2skey

Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists

A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H3vyPe

Service dog gives birth to eight pups in Florida airport

A service dog unexpectedly went into labour just before her owners were due to board their flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF58qg

'Stolen' golf buggy stopped at McDonald's drive-thru

A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft and driving while unfit through drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3wOUE

Mozambique 'jihadists behead' villagers

Security has been stepped up recently after Islamist militant attacks in the resource-rich region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6D2n0

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHieDE

Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0JaMD

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

The government will crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHieDE

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smOnay

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOMxH1

Swedish sheep breaches royal protocol

Sweden reopens a military base, and its sheep mascot interrupts the King's speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GZsHGN

Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xtDgCm

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kyBLKb

Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'

The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xmolKx

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kyBLKb

Hungary to criminalise migrant helpers in migrant crackdown

Draft laws envisage jail terms for people who help those in the country illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISRp1q

The grassroots movement that shut down an Indian copper plant

After more than 20 years of protest, an Indian state has ordered the shut down of a controversial plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwmhGl

Ivanka Trump wins trademarks for products in China

An ethics group has said the granting of the trademarks "raised potential ethics issues". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GYeVV2

Italy political crisis hits European stock markets

European shares slump over continuing Italian political unrest, with new elections in the pipeline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GY5UeH

Italy political crisis hits European stock markets

European shares slump over continuing Italian political unrest, with new elections in the pipeline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GY5UeH

Gaza mortar barrage fired at Israel heaviest in years

The heaviest volley of mortars in years is launched, with one landing in a kindergarten's grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITBYWU

Exotic mushrooms help Kashmir

In the troubled region of Kashmir, a rare type of mushroom is giving locals a chance to earn money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHaBwG

Liege shooting: Gunman 'kills two policemen' in Belgium

A man has shot dead two police officers in the eastern Belgian city of Liege, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skFy16

Dixons Carphone shares dive on profits warning

The retailer is shutting 92 Carphone Warehouse stores with profits set to fall by about 20% this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JfjpeW

Ivanka Trump wins trademarks for products in China

An ethics group has said the granting of the trademarks "raised potential ethics issues". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GYeVV2

Storm Alberto: Journalists killed while covering US storm

Two journalists are found dead by the fire official they interviewed just 10 minutes earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GZCgp5

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3xUzT

YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos

YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L5QaZB

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kpGHAG

Dixons Carphone shares dive on profits warning

The mobile phone and electrical goods retailer predicts profits will fall by about 20% this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JfjpeW

Paris balcony boy's family thank Mali 'Spiderman' Mamoudou Gassama

The boy rescued from a balcony had been left unattended by his father before, his mother says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sjqiS5

The photos that explain Nicaragua's crisis

What led to more than a month of widespread violent protests that has killed more than 70 people? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITXJpg

US child migrants: Ivanka's mother and child photo sparks backlash

She has been accused of insensitivity amid anger over separation of migrants from their children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISjAxx

Roman Abramovich 'eligible to become Israeli citizen'

The Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC had faced delays in renewing his UK visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9smX9

Solo Star Wars film underwhelms at box office

The standalone film took an estimated $103m at the North American box office, way below projections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwcAYn

Serge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93

The French industrialist and politician was one of the nation's richest men. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IRbaGE

Serge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93

The French industrialist and politician was one of the nation's richest men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRbaGE

Austria unveils plan to cut benefits for immigrants

The country's right-wing coalition government unveils payment plans aimed at deterring new arrivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2si3fah

China Mao impersonator at blockchain conference causes furore

China's law prohibits using the names and images of party leaders for commercial purposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xkktcJ

One million French smokers quit in a year amid anti-smoking measures

France sees the steepest drop in daily smokers for over a decade as anti-smoking regulations bite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GUzbqx

Mamoudou Gassama: Migration in the genes of Malians

Mamoudou Gassama is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVb3Wy

Head of Kenya youth agency arrested in $78m corruption scandal

The head of a government youth agency is among those held over a scheme allegedly involving fake sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skYWuD

S Africa name first black rugby Test captain

Flanker Siya Kolisi will become South Africa's first black Test captain in the three-match series against England next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L047Ig

High heels raise the odds in China slacklining contest

Women slackliners take up the challenge in high heels in a competition in Hunan Province, China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWNWZY

EU proposes ban on straws and other single-use plastics

The European Union wants to reduce the sale of single-use plastics in supermarkets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3vph5

EU proposes ban on straws and other single-use plastics

The European Union wants to reduce the sale of single-use plastics in supermarkets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L3vph5

Ex-IMF man is Italy's stop-gap PM

Carlo Cottarelli is asked to form a government but his time in office is likely to be short-lived. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ITn7HE

Carlo Cottarelli: Italy president names stop-gap PM

Carlo Cottarelli is asked to form a government but his time in office is likely to be short-lived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITn7HE

YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests

The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GVK3EE

YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests

The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GVK3EE

Kylie Minogue turns 50: From Neighbours to pop stardom

The teenage soap icon turned global popstar has sold over 80m records in her three-decade career. Now she's celebrating her 50th birthday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDFLVN

Coca-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink in Japan

The US giant wants a sip of Japan's alcopop market and launches its first alcoholic drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9itsC

Anger as Syria heads global disarmament body

The country, which is accused of chemical attacks, takes the helm of global forum on arms control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWWj7B

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L1VzAD

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1VzAD

BTS become first K-pop band to top US album charts

The boy band with a devoted global fan base are the first K-pop export to crack the US top spot. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L2Byd5

Sartorial spat

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IQhNco

Alberto: Tropical storm sees thousands from Florida coast

Thousands are evacuated from the coast of Florida ahead of subtropical storm Alberto. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2shWDbS

LeBron makes eighth NBA finals in a row

LeBron James admits he is "trying to squeeze this orange until there's no more juice left" as the Cleveland Cavaliers clinch the Eastern Conference finals series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYzXW0

Figures reveal art auction gender imbalance

Of the top 100 artists whose works fetched the highest amounts at auction in 2017, 13 were women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0AS8p

The gay mayor shaking up politics in Catholic Poland

Robert Biedron is one of Poland's rising political stars and tipped to run for president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj0nKa

Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'

A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ktL0Lo

Italy's Conte gives up bid for government

Giuseppe Conte renounces his attempt to become PM amid reports the president vetoed his economy pick. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXMo4a

US and North Korea preparing Trump-Kim summit

The two sides hold talks in the latest sign that the on-off Trump-Kim summit will be held after all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sbiVNi

Berlin far-right supporters outnumbered by counter-protest

Supporters of far-right party AfD were met by at least twice as many counter-protesters, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYkiG0

Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London

London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LA9wqM

Busking goes cashless 'with a world first' for London

London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LA9wqM

Huge fire at Germany's largest theme park

Thousands of visitors were evacuated when a blaze engulfed part of Europa-Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8JXia

Colombia votes in first presidential poll since Farc deal

The first election since a 2016 peace deal with Farc rebels is held amid sharp political divisions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GRC1wt

Bangladesh anti-drug operation leads to dozens of deaths

More than 70 people are killed by security forces as part of an operation under way in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9LEf2

Syria war: Russians killed in militant raid in Deir al-Zour

At least four military personnel died in the attack in Deir al-Zour province, Moscow says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sh9E5x

Lightning strike causes Stansted Airport disruption

Flights are cancelled or delayed after its aircraft fuelling system was damaged by a thunderstorm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xjZ3fW

Irish abortion referendum: How it all unfolded

The Republic of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4% to 33.6%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXZZbS

France wine auction: 1774 Vin Jaune fetches record price

A bottle of Vin Jaune dating back to 1774 sells for €103,700 at auction in eastern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saR7sx

Irish abortion referendum: 'Today we say no more'

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar praises the "historic" vote to end the country's abortion ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INkJqd

Irish abortion result a seismic shift

The vote for liberalisation marks a significant break away from the influence of the Catholic Church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smgKG7

Irish abortion referendum: Ireland overturns abortion ban

The Republic of Ireland votes to overturn its abortion ban with 66.4 % backing reform of the constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaxmuL

Harvey Weinstein: What next after first charges filed

The disgraced film mogul is charged with rape and sexual abuse after handing himself in to police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GToV1C

Migrant crisis: Smugglers 'shot escaping migrants' in Libya

People smugglers opened fire on 100 migrants trying to flee their clutches, an aid agency reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xem7wx

What will director Danny Boyle bring to James Bond?

Will it be a case of Bond, James Bond or will 007 find his Martini both shaken and stirred? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqkDWF

Ireland abortion referendum: Quiet revolution - Irish PM

Leo Varadkar was speaking after exit polls suggested a landslide vote in favour of reforming the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saZ0gC

Korean leaders in ‘Hollywood’ meeting

South Korea's movie-style video shows its president meet Kim Jong-un for only the second time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JazG4O

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kpGHAG

Kilauea volcano: Hawaii homes destroyed by lava

Helicopter footage shows lava destroying dozens of houses on Hawaii's Big Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sfLOHo

Sri Lanka Cricket back match-fixing investigation ahead of Al Jazeera documentary

Sri Lanka Cricket will extend their "fullest cooperation" over allegations of match-fixing, which are set to be made in an Al Jazeera documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqkl23

Joshua Holt case: Venezuela freed US 'hostage', says Trump

Joshua Holt and his Venezuelan partner, held for two years, are expected in Washington on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INeu1u

Uganda bus crash kills at least 22, including children

Children are among the dead after a bus hit a tractor that was driving at night without lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqZiMR

Irish abortion referendum: Why people voted how they did

A vote for Yes was pro-choice; a vote for No was anti-abortion. So how did Irish people vote, and why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IPjOkT

Boots owner denies overcharging NHS for cancer mouthwash

A Times newspaper investigation found the NHS was charged £3,220 for a mouthwash used by cancer patients. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xieGEI

Michel Platini: No criminal charges, claims ex-Uefa president

Ex-Uefa president Michel Platini says he has been told he will not face any criminal charges following a corruption investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LwiBkf

Ireland abortion referendum: PM hails 'quiet revolution'

Leo Varadkar says Irish people have voted for a "modern constitution for a modern country". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYHCUj

Ed Sheeran 'not trying to stitch fans up' over UK tour tickets

Speaking about a row over tickets for his UK tour, the star says he wants to stop fans getting "ripped off". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KVhlWD

Sesame Street sues over violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders film

Its creators say the violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders movie violates its good name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LyAper

Korean leaders meet in surprise summit

Leaders of both Koreas meet in border zone as efforts continue to reschedule Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong-un from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s9XPyV

Irish abortion referendum: A warm welcome #HomeToVote in Dublin

Well-wishers greeted people returning home with a warm welcome at Dublin airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GSyCgM

University head quits amid gynaecology scandal

The resignation follows allegations of sexual misconduct by a university doctor and a cover-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LvM2D3

Armed bystanders gun down Oklahoma City restaurant shooter

The duo confronted the shooter in the car park outside of the Oklahoma City eatery and shot him dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KW6P1z

Mussels test positive for opioids in Seattle's Puget Sound

"It's telling me there's a lot of people taking oxycodone in the Puget Sound area," a researcher says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtFyVb

British men 'increasingly' targeted by sextortion

Experts say that Ivory Coast in West Africa has become a hotspot for the scammers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMJeUo

Dota 2: UK major tournament to 'inspire' fans

Organisers say they hope hosting the event in Birmingham will drive more UK players to compete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kr4fFG

Call of Duty Kansas 'swatting' death: Two more charged

A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sdFvDZ

'Wolf-like' creature shot on Montana ranch puzzles experts

State wildlife experts are seeking DNA analysis to pinpoint the mysterious creature's species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtLZaZ

Tragic tale of nursing mother's snakebite shocks India

The death of a toddler who drank poisoned breastmilk draws attention to a global health priority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LvSgD2

Champions League final: Madrid's Liverpool supporters

A group of Reds-supporting ex-pats and Spaniards look forward to the Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INkKX4

Brazil short on basic goods as fuel strike grinds on

Shortages of basic goods have been reported across the country and airports are running out of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s89WfJ

Mining group Vedanta 'should be delisted'

Deaths of 13 protesters in India prompts shadow chancellor to call for action by the London Stock Exchange. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ILv45V

Oleg Deripaska resigns from Rusal amid US sanctions row

The Russian oligarch leaves the aluminium producer to try shield it from US sanctions against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIPXie

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMSdVL

Trump: North Korea summit could still happen on 12 June

The US president says the talks could still be held as planned - a day after cancelling them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sdfB3d

Barbados elects Mia Mottley as first woman PM

Mia Mottley will lead the Caribbean island after leading her party to a crushing election victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2schFc2

TJ Hughes sued after selling fake Fred Perry polo shirts

Discount store TJ Hughes has paid damages after selling about 2,500 of counterfeit polo shirts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ILlOPh

Fiat Chrysler recalls 4.8 million US cars

The Italian-American car maker says no injuries or crashes are related to the large recall campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KTZHTi

Essential bill arrears 'more likely among women'

A charity estimates that three million people - primarily women - were in arrears on a priority bill last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IIEUW0

Tetra Pak says plastic straws are vital

Tetra Pak thinks plastic straws should not be banned, but instead disposed of properly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2INsLPF

Spanish rapper on the run after 'terror lyrics' prison sentence

Valtonyc's sentence for glorifying terrorism raises debate about freedom of speech in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IJNGDf

Harvey Weinstein: No comment as Hollywood mogul surrenders

The Hollywood mogul enters NY police station to face charges of rape and other counts of sexual abuse on two women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtrGKD

Harvey Weinstein charged with rape

Harvey Weinstein is charged with rape and a criminal sex act on two women, after months of sexual abuse allegations from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sdASej

The 'underground lair' that turned out to be a loo

The BBC went to investigate an underground lair used as a hideout in India - only to find that it wasn't a bunker at all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lww5wa

Fans mourn end of RuneScape game

The fantasy game will be taken offline due to outdated software and an increasing number of bugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xaOfAK

Mississauga restaurant bomb: Canada police hunt two suspects

Investigators want public help to identify the men behind the "horrendous act", which injured 15. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKiqA1

Luton Airport baggage handlers postpone Bank Holiday strike

"Productive talks" took place and a new pay deal has been offered, Unite officials say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J2G3Hl

Yours for a pound

As the owner of Homebase sells the troubled DIY chain, what other firms have been bought for £1? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xf1Ery

Nigeria's reservation on Africa's free trade deal

Why President Buhari of Nigeria is reluctant to sign the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KVjp15

TSB left man on hold as his wedding savings were stolen

A customer took more than four hours to get through to TSB by which time most of the money had gone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sdo9am

Vatican enters prestigious architecture event

The world's most prestigious architecture event touches on hot topics such as immigration and integration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GNEd8l

DR Congo boat sinking: River disaster kills 50 people

River transport is common in DR Congo as there are few roads but the boats are often overloaded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xbfviv

F1 'should not objectify women'

Boxer Stacey Copeland says it is wrong to objectify women after Lewis Hamilton hailed the return of "beautiful" women to the F1 grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9YVo9

Oleg Deripaska resigns from Rusal amid US sanctions row

The Russian oligarch leaves the aluminium producer to try shield it from US sanctions against him. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IIPXie

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IMSdVL

France 'probes China spy ring': Two ex-agents reported held

Two former intelligence agents are suspected of passing state secrets to China, French media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xbZOHN

Trump and Kim: An on/off bromance

Donald Trump calls off his meeting with Kim Jong-un, in another twist in their turbulent story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSRsqp

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IMSdVL

George Osborne takes on another post-politics job

The Evening Standard editor and former chancellor joins Italian investment fund that owns Juventus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IK7bvD

Bishop Curry: 'I love President Trump and I pray for him'

The bishop who lit up the royal wedding has turned his attention to Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LsSKcM

Profits at energy giant SSE fall as it loses 430,000 customers

The company's dip in profits also followed charges linked to the controversial merger of its retail arm with rival Npower. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2INsUi6

Fox catches rabbit, then eagle swoops in

A mid-air tug of war ensued, above San Juan Island in the US state of Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSOhiF

MH17 : Russia 'liable' for downing airliner over Ukraine

Australia and the Netherlands formally accuse Russia of responsibility for downing flight MH17. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sa4l7W

Police find $28m cash in ex-leader's bags

The raids are part of a police investigation linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7guVA

YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33

Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2GuBt

YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33

Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2GuBt

GDPR: US news sites blocked to EU users over data protection rules

The LA Times is among many sites blocked to European users over new EU rules on using personal data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s8RZgl

Tiahleigh Palmer: The 12-year-old murdered by her foster father

Australian Tiahleigh Palmer was killed by her foster father who feared his son had got her pregnant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5PA0d

The people most let down by scrapped N Korea talks

North and South Koreans had high hopes for peace with the now-cancelled Trump-Kim summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHOvwd

GDPR: US news sites blocked to EU users over data protection rules

The LA Times is among many sites blocked to European users over new EU rules on using personal data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s8RZgl

US students face off in National Geographic Bee

Venkat Ranjan,13, won the title after almost three million students took part in the competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s9I36p

Why is there a row about Galileo?

Britain may be denied full access to the EU's Galileo satellite navigation system on security grounds after Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IHeP9P

Uber car 'had six seconds to respond' in fatal crash

The self-driving car spotted a woman crossing the road six seconds before killing her, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kmkV0M

Moses Farrow defends Woody Allen over Dylan Farrow abuse claim

The director's son says he "can no longer stay silent" in a post his sister Dylan calls "hurtful". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LqDMnX

Brexit: How did HMRC get to a £20bn customs cost?

One of the custom plans could cost up to £20bn a year, says HMRC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KRmC1o

Woman fights off grizzly bear, then walks to safety

Despite severe injuries, Amber Kornak walked two miles to her car and drove to find medical help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LrpIKP

Yemen war: Wedding party that turned into a 'bloodbath'

Sameeh was at the wedding in April when his father Ali was killed by a Saudi airstrike in rural Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQx0Xv

Where are the richest households in the UK?

The average UK household income, after taxes and benefits are accounted for, is £19,432 per person. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sdGiFk

Trump pulls out of North Korea summit

US-North Korea summit will not take place, Donald Trump says from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J3jimE

GDPR: Tech firms struggle with EU's new privacy rules

EU residents are being blocked from several services and in some cases having their accounts wiped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IKhewt

Trump: NFL kneelers 'maybe shouldn't be in country'

"You have to stand proudly for the national anthem or you shouldn't be playing," Mr Trump says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KRCGQS

GDPR: Tech firms struggle with EU's new privacy rules

EU residents are being blocked from several services and in some cases having their accounts wiped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKhewt

GDPR: Tech firms struggle with EU's new privacy rules

EU residents are being blocked from several services and in some cases having their accounts wiped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IKhewt

Brexit: minister David Gauke plays down £20bn customs forecast

The government will try to keep the cost to business "as low as possible", David Gauke says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LtEMY6

FBI seeks to thwart cyber-attack on Ukraine

Malware that could 'kill' home routers has been thwarted by the FBI's action against the malicious site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IGkNIi

Samsonite accused of 'massaging profits'

An investor claims the world's largest luggage maker is using questionable accounting practices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IIBtPl

Sweden approves new law recognizing sex without consent as rape

The parliament approves a new law saying that the lack of consent, even without violence, is a crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IFygjf

Socotra, the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, becomes a disaster zone

Socotra, one of the most biologically unique places on Earth, is hit by a powerful cyclone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s3x7aT

Italy student flies home from Pakistan after forced abortion

The woman named Farah was rescued after accusing her family of luring her from Italy to Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saCPaa

Royal wedding 2018: Preacher on becoming 'breakout star'

Bishop Curry speaks to the BBC's Religion Editor, Martin Bashir, about his royal wedding sermon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s5ovRa

McDonald's under pressure to scrap plastic straws

The fast food giant faces shareholder pressure to show "leadership in the elimination of plastic straws". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KNI73q

South Africa's Ramaphosa gives half his pay to Mandela charity

South Africa's president is one of the richest men in the country, with a fortune of around $450m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xbgrU4

North Korea nuclear test tunnels at Punggye-ri 'destroyed'

Journalists invited to the Punggye-ri site say a series of demolition explosions took place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IFOARc

Dresden unexploded bomb: Experts fail to defuse WW2 device

Police form a cordon around the site where the WW2 bomb was found and urge people to stay away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GLmD4K

Uber to open Paris lab for flying taxis

Ride-hailing firm wants to create a sky-based taxi service and is investing in France to make it happen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x5lV2M

Ulster Bank to put vertical bank notes into circulation

Vertical Ulster Bank £5 and £10 notes will come into circulation next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kpPUJf

MH17 missile owned by Russian brigade, investigators say

All 298 people on board the Malaysian Airlines flight were killed as it was shot down over Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GLPiGK

NBA star Sterling Brown stun-gunned in police video

Sterling Brown told police "you didn't have to touch me" after they used a stun-gun on him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKaT4j

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOMxH1

Retail sales bounce back in April

Consumers resumed spending last month after unseasonably cold weather kept shoppers at home in March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x8omkP

Boko Haram crisis: Amnesty accuses Nigeria troops of rape

Women were separated from their husbands and raped in refugee camps, says Amnesty International. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSkFCa

Australian gran sentenced to death in Malaysia over drugs

The 54-year-old Australian was found to be carrying 1.1kg of crystal methamphetamine in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s8tcca

GDPR quiz: How will data privacy law affect you?

Test your knowledge of how the EU's data protection law could affect you. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GMJEUL

Australian cat-proof fence protects endangered species

The world's longest pest-proof fence will protect native animals in the Australian outback. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LoVuIo

GDPR quiz: How will data privacy law affect you?

Test your knowledge of how the EU's data protection law could affect you. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GMJEUL

Deutsche Bank to cut more than 7,000 jobs

The move comes as Germany's biggest lender attempts to return to profitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IGtFNT

India PM Modi accepts fitness challenge from cricketer Virat Kohli

Top athletes and ministers have been joining in with a trending social media exercise campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKd0VG

UK 'thief' held in woods hideout in France

The ex-British soldier, who is suspected of a number of burglaries, spent five months on the run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x52FSK

Paddy Power Betfair buys fantasy sports site Fan Duel

The bookmaker will acquire Fan Duel as it targets the emerging US sports betting market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s5zmd6

Trump barred from blocking Twitter users by judge

A judge rules that blocking access to the president's tweets violates free speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQupNd

Italy president names novice Giuseppe Conte as populist PM

The president names political novice Giuseppe Conte as prime minister in a bid to end 11 weeks of deadlock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LoCdqt

Tesla Autopilot: Name deceptive, claim groups

Two consumer rights group claim the marketing for the driving assistant technology is deceptive and misleading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIVqBq

Macedonia ex-PM Gruevski jailed over luxury Mercedes purchase

Nikola Gruevski was found guilty of unlawfully influencing officials in the purchase of a luxury car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4Oq5h

Channel 4 offers £1m in contest for 'positive' gender ads

Channel 4 launches a contest to find an idea to change the way women are portrayed in TV ads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x6Z4ns

Tesla Autopilot: Name deceptive, claim groups

Two consumer rights group claim the marketing for the driving assistant technology is deceptive and misleading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IIVqBq

Trump-Kim summit 'depends on Kim' - Mike Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says a bad deal with the secretive state is not an option. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IDU0fw

NFL clubs to be fined if players kneel

American football players to be fined if they kneel during the national anthem under new policy from the NFL from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lr22pY

UK military fears robots learning war from video games

Future cyber-attacks could come from robots trained on video games, the Ministry of Defence warns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7NNxh

Steam store school-shooting game 'appalling'

An anti-gun violence charity calls for a school-shooting video game to be dropped from Steam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2knKI97

Steam store school-shooting game 'appalling'

An anti-gun violence charity calls for a school-shooting video game to be dropped from Steam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2knKI97

Trump lawyer 'paid by Ukraine' to arrange White House talks

Michael Cohen took at least $400,000 to arrange a meeting between Ukraine leader and Trump, sources tell BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LokQGh

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Patients 'taken to church'

Two of the three patients who were taken from the treatment centre for prayers have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GK2YSA

Sony says PlayStation 4 is in 'final phase' of its life cycle

The announcement is being seen as a sign that a new, more powerful console is on the way. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7cIRt

Sony says PlayStation 4 is in 'final phase' of its life cycle

The announcement is being seen as a sign that a new, more powerful console is on the way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s7cIRt

Brexit: Technology-based customs system 'could cost £20bn'

It could cost firms £32.50 to declare goods under plans for a technology-based system, MPs are told. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xfwOiD

Turkish lira dives against the dollar

The Turkish currency hits a record low on fears over the government will meddle with interest rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s2vv1j

FBI admits over-counting locked iPhones and other mobiles

The use of numerous databases resulted in individual iPhones being erroneously counted multiple times. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s77ZPO

Maori facial tattoo slammed as cultural appropriation

How a non-Maori wearing a Maori tattoo kicks off a debate on the regaining of cultural identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIned2

New York parents win legal battle to evict son, 30

Michael Rotondo has defied several eviction notices from his parents, who told him to get a job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2Aitf

Wael Abbas: Prominent Egyptian blogger 'arrested'

Police raided Wael Abbas's home in Cairo overnight and took him away blindfolded, his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x5VHgh

Turkish lira plummets against dollar

The Turkish currency hits a record low on fears over the government will meddle with interest rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s2vv1j

Grenfell Inquiry: What questions will be answered?

Frankie McCamley explains the aims of the Grenfell Inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KPMzi7

Olof Palme murder: Swedish police explore 'new lead' in unsolved case

Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was shot dead in Stockholm in 1986 and the case remains unsolved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x2K3D3

From the CIA to the NBA: The women making history this week

It's been a good week for shattered glass ceilings in the Land of the Free... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHTpFN

Jaguar Land Rover profits fall as sales slow

The UK's biggest car maker reports a drop in profits after slowing sales growth and more business investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LqLbn1

BMW cars found to contain more than a dozen flaws

China-based researchers are working with the carmaker to patch the security problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s6IE8L

Paraguay tribe joins search for missing Austrian tourist

Wilhelm Wabnegg went missing on 2 May in the dense forests of a national park in northern Paraguay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKNKPj

BMW cars found to contain more than a dozen flaws

China-based researchers are working with the carmaker to patch the security problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s6IE8L

M&S boss says firm too 'inward looking' and 'corporate'

The chief executive of Marks and Spencer says the company's culture has been too "inward looking" and "corporate". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x4iVDw

FBI admits over-counting locked iPhones and other mobiles

The use of numerous databases resulted in individual iPhones being erroneously counted multiple times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s77ZPO

Macron French reforms: SNCF workers vote down changes

As three months of strikes continue, French rail workers unanimously reject a raft of changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s20Jpc

Steve Bannon on Newsnight talks Trump, racism and the Mueller investigation

Steve Bannon on Newsnight talks Trump, racism and the Mueller investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GHTdo8

Uber gives drivers sick pay and parental leave

Taxi app Uber is giving European drivers access to medical cover, sick pay and parental leave. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s2tWk5

Uber gives drivers sick pay and parental leave

Taxi app Uber is giving European drivers access to medical cover, sick pay and parental leave. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s2tWk5

Facebook wants your naked photos to stop revenge porn

The social network is extending a trial to the UK which hopes to block intimate photos before they appear online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s4Ni83

US warns staff in China: Beware of unusual sounds

A US diplomatic employee suffers a brain injury after experiencing abnormal "sounds and pressure". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KPtJYr

UK housing market continues to cool

Pace of growth slows but the average UK property now costs £224,00 - £9,000 more than March 2017. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s15Beb

Saudi Arabia widens crackdown on women's rights activists

Ten people are now being detained, activists say, just weeks before a ban on women driving is lifted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GIgQgi

German firm apologises for 'racist' post linked to Meghan Markle

An image of a chocolate sweet in a bridal dress asked: "Wouldn't you also want to be Meghan today?" from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s54rxz

Data deadline

If you are fed up of "stay on our mailing list" emails, spare a thought for those having to send them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IY4q9c

How drones could help save lives at sea

The RNLI and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency trial uses drones to spot humans in distress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IEaBM7

German firm apologises for 'racist' post linked to Meghan Markle

An image of a chocolate sweet in a bridal dress asked: "Wouldn't you also want to be Meghan today?" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s54rxz

Honduras plane crash: Private jet splits in half in crash landing

All on board survived the crash landing of the chartered jet flying from Texas to Honduras. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0vqVG

Privacy shake-up looms

If you are fed up of "stay on our mailing list" emails, spare a thought for those having to send them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IY4q9c

R Kelly: Too late to stop my influence

The embattled R&B star says it is "too late" for campaigners to erase him from musical history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kmezPf

Marks and Spencer needs better stores, says chief executive

Chief executive Steve Rowe says customers need to have a "better experience" when shopping in M&S stores from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s8p2Cb

Santa Fe school shooting: Hundreds at Sabika Sheikh funeral

The funeral of student Sabika Sheikh, killed in last week's US school shooting, is held in Karachi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s6isuX

Inflation edges lower in April

Consumer Price Inflation falls to 2.4% in April its lowest level since March 2017. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KPkcjX

New whisky distillery in Moray 'like nothing else'

The new distillery in Moray, which cost £140m, is believed to be the most expensive in the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LkkDUH

United Nations to ask young people for their views

The United Nations is launching a global poll to find what young people think of policies affecting their lives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KMZQIe

Grace mission launches to weigh Earth's water

The joint US-German Grace satellites go into orbit to monitor Earth's most important resource. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GFLXZC

Trump-Kim summit: Commemorative coin sparks ridicule

The coin hails "peace talks" between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un but critics say it may not even happen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LowcKu

Hammond to pledge superfast broadband for most homes

The Chancellor pledges full-fibre connections for most homes and businesses by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x4VJFd

Hawaii volcano lava flows into power plant site

Emergency crews remove highly flammable substances amid fears "a very deadly gas" could be released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s46X7k

Hammond to pledge superfast broadband for most homes

The Chancellor pledges full-fibre connections for most homes and businesses by 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x4VJFd

'I want to be like Mo Salah'

Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kdjstJ

Myanmar Rohingya militants massacred Hindus, says Amnesty

Militants in Myanmar killed dozens of Hindus during attacks last August, says Amnesty International. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LkFNSp

Zuckerberg apologises to European Parliament for 'harm'

The Facebook founder faces questions from European lawmakers over the data scandal and fake news. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x3F6tM

Italian populists' PM candidate Conte facing CV scrutiny

Giuseppe Conte, 54, is accused of embellishing his academic record on his official CV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GF3RvX

Zuckerberg apologises to European Parliament for 'harm'

Facebook founder faces questions from European lawmakers over data scandal and fake news from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x3F6tM

Zuckerberg apologises to European Parliament for 'harm'

Facebook founder faces questions from European lawmakers over data scandal and fake news from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x3F6tM

Palestinians demand full ICC investigation into 'Israeli war crimes'

The foreign minister submits a referral detailing what he says is evidence of alleged Israeli crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICVO8I

New York parents sue 30-year-old son who refuses to move out

Despite offers of money and help finding a new place, the 30-year-old refuses to leave home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IF9M9W

Former Uber engineer sues for sexual harassment

A former Uber engineer is suing the firm for sexual harassment and discrimination. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KJimB4

Urban Outfitters removes vases 'ripped-off' from Bristol artist

The high street chain has withdrawn the vases from sale after Sarah Wilton complained. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IVw3Ql

Google search reveals names of rape victims

Search engine promises to remove such sensitive content if people alert them to it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s0cfk0

Former Uber engineer sues for sexual harassment

A former Uber engineer is suing the firm for sexual harassment and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KJimB4

Israel complains over Dutch TV Eurovision parody

A primetime TV show is criticised after it uses Israel's winning song to highlight violence in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s3VxAA

How can M&S get back in fashion?

As one of the UK's best-known retailers plans to close dozens of stores, how can it stem the decline? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IDDXhR

Is Trump administration losing the China trade war?

The president prides himself on his deal-making, but the Chinese are claiming the upper hand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s0l26A

Korea: Hoping for peace at a fake DMZ

A replica of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea is drawing tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xasb9x

Is Trump administration losing the China trade war?

The president prides himself on his deal-making, but the Chinese are claiming the upper hand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s0l26A

Sex abuse and the Catholic Church: What happened?

A complex and longstanding scandal explained, in less than 500 words. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KIhPzy

Doctors explain Michael Jackson's impossible dance move

Spine experts reveal the improbable dynamics of the "Smooth Criminal" lean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GGy7Gu

Eagle Creek wildfire: Oregon judge orders boy to pay $36m

The boy threw a firework into a canyon, sparking a huge wildfire in Oregon that burned for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IERWQl

Google search reveals names of rape victims

Search engine promises to remove such sensitive content if people alert them to it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s0cfk0

500 Tesco website jobs under threat

Supermarket says Tesco Direct faces high costs, is not likely to be profitable and will be closed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J27tgz

Nine die as Tuticorin Sterlite copper protest turns violent

Police open fire when a crowd opposed to a copper smelter unit storm government offices in Tamil Nadu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rYH2xM

Elon Musk admits Tesla braking flaw

Flaws pointed out in a review of Tesla's Model 3 have prompted Elon Musk to make changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x2oaDO

Moscow stations get World Cup selfie spots

Moscow railway and underground stations will get designated spots for talking the best selfie. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GFa3Uo

Government borrowing fall raises scope for more spending

Lower than expected government borrowing in April could give more scope for spending in the next Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KHUFJC

Elon Musk admits Tesla braking flaw

Flaws pointed out in a review of Tesla's Model 3 have prompted Elon Musk to make changes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x2oaDO

BP delays Rhum North Sea work over Iran sanctions clarity

The oil giant co-owns the Rhum field - north east of Aberdeen - but is in the process of selling its stake. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GIFVI4

Trump and South Korea's Moon hold talks on Kim summit

South Korea's leader is in Washington ahead of the US and North Korean leaders' historic summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjSs80

Bodycam shows moment police arrived at Trump resort shooting

Video shows officers arriving on the scene at Donald Trump's Miami golf resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IEAU50

Elon Musk admits Tesla braking flaw

Flaws pointed out in a review of Tesla's Model 3 have prompted Elon Musk to make changes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x2oaDO

$100m prize fund offered for Fortnite game play

Epic Games has announced it will be putting up a $100m prize fund for first year of competitive play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KL96we

Ministers seek permission to use £400m fund frozen since 1928

The government launches a legal bid to unfreeze £400m fund set up 90 years ago to pay off national debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s1yCWo

F-35 stealth fighter sees first combat, in Israeli operation

Israel confirms the US-made jet, from the world's costliest military programme, was used recently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s3awe4

Sweden sends out leaflets on how to prepare for war

A government leaflet sent to every household suggests stocking up on sardines, lentils and candles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kh1nuQ

Danish minister Stojberg provokes Ramadan row

Inger Stojberg suggested Muslims should take time off work because of potential safety risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s1mlBm

Panama says new evidence shows 1994 plane crash 'terrorist' incident

The country's president orders the case to be reopened after receiving Israeli intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GDkUyk

Tibet activist jailed in China over language campaign

Tashi Wangchuk was arrested after speaking to the New York Times about preserving his native language. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IFECiH

F-35 stealth fighter sees first combat, in Israeli operation

Israel confirms the US-made jet, from the world's costliest military programme, was used recently. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s3awe4

Belarus slams UK embassy over rainbow flag on day against homophobia

Officials accuse the UK of challenging "traditional values" as it marked the day against homophobia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x4m86c

New York Stock Exchange appoints first female leader

Both the NYSE and the Nasdaq will be run by women following Stacey Cunningham's appointment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J48JzE

Nipah virus death toll rises in India

Ten people are now known to have died from the virus, a doctor tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s5Qroj

M&S to close 100 stores over four years

The retail giant accelerates a closure programme which it says "is vital for the future of M&S". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s2PVqa

Shares jump on report China could scrap birth limits

Baby goods firms soar on a report that China is considering abandoning control of family sizes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IBtqzD

Could smartphones replace bank branches?

Banks sent 512 mobile alerts last year as our money management moves from spreadsheets to smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IVR2lY

Barack and Michelle Obama to make TV and films for Netflix

The power couple "will produce a diverse mix of content" for the streaming service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IzQv9W

Venezuela election: Fourteen ambassadors recalled after Maduro win

Fourteen ambassadors are recalled and the US imposes new sanctions after Mr Maduro's re-election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GAsDx7

Iconic Hollywood film poster creator Bill Gold dies

Bill Gold had a hand in over 2,000 posters, including those for Casablanca and A Clockwork Orange. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s4Hiwf

Missing microbes 'cause' childhood cancer

Early exposure to microbes may help protect children against a type of leukaemia, says a UK scientist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kcl7j6

Comcast boosted in battle for Sky

An initial government review has not raised any public interest concerns about Comcast's bid for Sky. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s38xX7

Clinton takes a dig at Trump with a Russian hat

At a Yale graduation ceremony, Hilary Clinton takes a swipe at US President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s7ldwf

Barack and Michelle Obama to make TV and films for Netflix

The power couple "will produce a diverse mix of content" for the streaming service. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IzQv9W

Italy populist government pact: Candidate for prime minister named

Law professor Giuseppe Conte is the choice of the Five Star Movement and League to lead coalition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kdZTSc

FTSE 100 surges to a fresh record high

The FTSE 100 index closed more than 1% up at 7,864.34, comfortably above its previous high point on 17 May. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LiprcU

Syria war: Army takes full control of Damascus after ousting IS

The military declares the capital "secure" after clearing a small enclave held by IS militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LgoYrM

U-turn over Facebook chief's EU meeting

Mark Zuckerberg agrees to allow his session with European politicians to be broadcast on the web. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GDkgRh

'Permanent' interstellar visitor found

An asteroid from beyond our Solar System has been orbiting near Jupiter for billions of years, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GC7qmv

How Venezuela's crisis developed and worsened

As President Maduro is re-elected, BBC News takes a closer look at the crisis rocking Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1WEjHMN

Hard-hitting speeches at Billboard Music Awards

Kelly Clarkson, Janet Jackson and Luis Fonsi discussed some serious issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lisdit

China launch will prep for Moon landing

China has launched a relay satellite to prepare for a Moon rover mission planned for later in the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KIovO6

Apple Powerbeats headphones in 'sweat-proof' legal action

A group claims that the headphones' battery life is not as strong as advertised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s0dhxp

US vows 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran

The top US diplomat says Iran will be "battling to keep its economy alive" after sanctions take effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rXEIrL

Hawaii volcano: Warning of toxic gas plumes from Kilauea

The hazardous plumes form as molten rock from the erupting Kilauea volcano hits the Pacific Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rWof72

Iran mushroom poisoning: More than 800 sick from deadly fungi

People in Iran are warned not to buy loose mushrooms after at least 800 people fall ill and 11 die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IYxz4a

Japanese climber dies on eighth Everest attempt

Nobukazu Kuriki had lost all but one finger due to frostbite in a previous climb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjNCrp

German police stop 'truant' families at airport

Trying to avoid peak holiday time could mean fines for some Bavarian parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjXmSE

Greenwich University fined £120,000 for data breach

The Information Commissioner said the data breach, which included students' health problems, was serious. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IVX8mb

Cath Kidston boss poached by Dr Martens

Kenny Wilson, credited with expanding Cath Kidston's overseas business, is to join Dr Martens. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rVX8c7

'Sharenting' puts young at risk of online fraud

Parents are compromising their children's future financial security with online sharing, warns Barclays. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IPhU7h

Children's phone data exposed on cloud server

Email addresses and unique phone identifiers were found on servers that let anyone view data from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IxzZqN

French Muslim student Maryam Pougetoux hits back over headscarf claims

A French student union leader was accused by ministers of using her headscarf for political gain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IBMy4w

Qatar charges against Barclays dismissed

Potentially serious charges against Barclays Bank and its owner are dismissed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rZfsQV

Commonwealth Games: Fifty athletes in Australia 'illegally'

Almost 200 more are in the process of claiming asylum after this year's Commonwealth Games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rZlKAg

US man squeals to police on persistent pig

A man in Ohio is saved by officers when an escaped swine follows him home on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KI6b7M

U-turn over Facebook chief's EU meeting