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Govia Thameslink 'could lose franchise' over rail chaos

Rail company could be stripped of services if there is no improvement soon after weeks of disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KzfOpC

Hi-tech dreamcatcher defeats sleep amnesia

The device designed to capture your dreams and offer more creative waking lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MCg33M

Renters would get longer tenancies under government plans

A minimum three-year contract would allow people to put down more roots in their area, ministers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kxco6D

Mix-and-match holidaymakers get more protection

A change in the rules means millions more package holidays will be covered when something goes wrong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KnPEtZ

Trump urges Saudis to raise oil output 'by two million barrels'

The US president says he asked Saudi Arabia to increase oil production due to "turmoil in Iran". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MExvov

Electric car buyers claim they were misled by Nissan

Nissan is accused of exaggerating the benefits of its latest Leaf electric car model. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kxj30F

Virgin Atlantic stops accepting forced deportations

The airline's move comes amid concern over the treatment of Windrush migrants and LGBT asylum seekers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N6aZWx

Fortnite: A fortnight in my 40s in Battle Royale

A lapsed gamer is challenged to spend a fortnight playing Fortnite to understand its appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Myy5nq

Penny drops

Discount retailer Poundworld is teetering on the brink. For staff and customers, it's more than just a brand that could be lost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KtG9Zh

AI to help tackle fake news in Mexican election

The smart software will help media groups debunk fake news and respond to reports of violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9tWrr

Lettuce growers warn of imminent shortage

Leafy salad growers say the summer's high temperatures have boosted demand but damaged crops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yS45RK

Steel firms Tata and ThyssenKrupp to merge

The German and Indian-owned joint venture will become the second-biggest steelmaker in Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tFD0fk

GM warns against potential car tariffs

The US Commerce Department is probing the impact of foreign auto imports on national security. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IEFhvZ

New NHS app 'puts patients in control of their own healthcare'

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt unveils a new NHS app which "puts patients in control". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MAKabE

Sovereignty issue

The Chinese government has recently been calling a number of businesses to task for calling Taiwan a country, as the BBC's Cindy Sui reports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KBI5PK

Electric car buyers claim they were misled by Nissan

Nissan is accused of exaggerating the benefits of its latest Leaf electric car model. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kxj30F

Canada 'will not back down' over US metals tariffs

Canada also unveiled $2bn in aid to protect its steel and aluminium industries from the US tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IHjuE8

Nike shares fly as sales momentum mounts

A 3% rise in sales in the crucial North America region sends shares in the sportswear firm soaring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kya1nw

Tesco trials shopping without tills

The retailer is testing whether shoppers can buy products using an app, rather than visiting a till. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ySumz1

Lloyd's of London chief executive Inga Beale to step down

Dame Inga Beale, the only woman to lead the 330-year-old insurance market, will leave next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tQf1th

Accountancy giant PwC hangs up on landlines in mobile move

Staff must switch to mobiles by the end of the summer as landline phones will be phased out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kg5s1L

Legal bid to throw out US sex trafficking law

The US law is hitting the people it was supposed to protect, argue digital rights campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KxBrKe

Fake bookings hit Singapore's Ryde Technologies

Ryde Technologies says 2,000 "phantom bookings" have cost its drivers thousands of dollars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IAYoXC

Floating robot Cimon sent to International Space Station

The ball-shaped robot that can move around in zero gravity blasts off to the International Space Station. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KBqDed

Fake bookings hit Singapore's Ryde Technologies

Ryde Technologies says 2,000 "phantom bookings" have cost its drivers thousands of dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IAYoXC

Tesco trials shopping without tills

The retailer is testing whether shoppers can buy products using an app, rather than visiting a till. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ySumz1

Surprise upgrade to UK growth

The UK's economy grew faster than previously estimated in the first three months of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IAOwgw

CO2 shortage 'to hit food choices on supermarket shelves'

The Food and Drink Federation warns that supplies of pork and chicken products will be affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KryXwX

BAE wins multi-million pound Australian warship contract

The multi-million pound deal to build nine frigates marks a sea-change for British naval exports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kj0qSb

Amazon to buy online pharmacy PillPack

Shares in healthcare companies slide as the online retail giant expands into the sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ySWK4m

Lafarge cement giant in terrorist funding probe

French cement giant Lafarge is under investigation over allegations of funding a terrorist group in Syria. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N9MpnI

Facebook and Google use 'dark patterns' around privacy settings, report says

Consumer watchdog the Norwegian Consumer Council says the firms give users "an illusion of control". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IzLCZP

Tobacco giant Imperial Brands invests in medical cannabis

Imperial Brands invests in a biotech firm as pressure to allow marijuana products for medicinal purposes grows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MugdtS

CO2 shortage: Pubs promise not to spoil the party

Despite the CO2 shortage pubs say there will be plenty of beer to enjoy England's World Cup game. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yPvbZz

A million couples miss out on tax break

The Marriage Allowance is worth up to £238 a year, and backdated payments of up to £662 could be available. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tLFMPD

Ticketmaster 'warned of hack attack in April by Monzo'

Digital bank Monzo claims it warned Ticketmaster that data had been compromised three months ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ICBBuC

'Dancing baby' YouTube copyright case settled after 11 years

The clip of baby Holden, now aged 12, has been viewed more than 1.9 million times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lGwQHi

New Fortnite practice mode quickly taken offline

The new mode, called Playground, let players practise their skills in the popular video game Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kth6lV

New £50m JCB factory in Staffordshire to create 200 jobs

The firm says the factory, which will build cabs to go on its machines, will open in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tLILHt

BA owner IAG expands budget airline Level to short-haul routes

IAG's Level airline will compete with EasyJet and Ryanair with short-haul routes out of Vienna. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lI7qt4

Elon Musk accused of stealing farting unicorn image

Technology entrepreneur engages in a fresh Twitter argument over pottery of a mythical animal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ySaDje

Elon Musk accused of stealing farting unicorn image

Technology entrepreneur engages in a fresh Twitter argument over pottery of a mythical animal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ySaDje

Cashing-in pension pot 'may be costly'

People need a "wake-up" pack at the age of 50 to help with retirement income choices, the regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yRSsKq

AI India

India's vast engineering workforce and burgeoning start-up scene are among the advantages it enjoys. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yM89Tp

China hits back at US investment rules

China is worried about US move to expand the powers of its foreign investment watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tJgYHO

Dr Dre hit with $25m bill for Beats headphones

The rapper and his business partner Jimmy Iovine lose a case over headphone royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ICczMa

Dr Dre hit with $25m bill for Beats headphones

The rapper and his business partner Jimmy Iovine lose a case over headphone royalties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICczMa

BP buys UK's largest car charging firm Chargemaster

The oil giant follows rival Shell and hedges its bets by buying UK car charging network Chargemaster. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KsqG8G

Fox-Disney merger cleared, but sports networks must be sold

Competition regulator has given the deal the go-ahead, but regional sports networks must be sold. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lzTlxI

Ticketmaster admits personal data stolen in hack attack

Up to 40,000 UK customers may have had data stolen, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lF1alT

Ticketmaster admits personal data stolen in hack attack

Up to 40,000 UK customers may have had data stolen, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lF1alT

China lifts ban on British beef exports

Ban was first introduced more than 20 years ago after the outbreak of mad cow disease. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KsTttE

Swann home security camera sends video to wrong user

Swann Security acknowledges it sent clips from inside a family's home to the wrong person's app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tHAlkr

CO2 shortage: Britain's biggest pub chain runs low on beer brands

Wetherspoon and Ei Group are struggling to secure some beer and ciders due to the CO2 gas scarcity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tIldn8

FCA boss: 'No such thing as free banking'

Up to half of the profits made by big banks from current accounts come from just one in 10 customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MtVNRX

How a simple change cuts coffee cup waste

A university campus has cut the use of disposable cups with a simple change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KkA15A

BBC releases computer history archive

Computing 1980s-style is to be shown off in BBC archive intended to inspire new generation of coders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yN7XDl

Bank’s red light warning for EU on lack of Brexit progress

Bank of England says UK making progress on financial services risks around Brexit, but that the EU is lagging. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N1HO6V

Fastjet shares collapse as cash crisis threatens survival

The African budget airline says it may go bust if it cannot raise new funding from investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KuaUKE

John Lewis warns of zero first-half profit

The company blames heavy investment for an expected decline in profits this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N1OrGh

UK housing market lull drags into summer, says Nationwide

Annual growth in house prices fell to its slowest pace in five years in June, the Nationwide says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lAIsf3

Man shot after 'home attack' of girl met online

The girl's mother shot the man after he smashed his way into their house with a brick, police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MZTM0U

Uber overturns ban on operating in London

The taxi hailing firm has been granted a 15-month licence to operate in the capital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N23NKY

BMW says Brexit customs costs would push up prices

BMW has told the BBC the price of its cars could rise because of increased costs after Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tCy6Pv

Uber overturns ban on operating in London

The taxi hailing firm has been granted a 15-month licence to operate in the capital. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N23NKY

The UK boss of BMW says a no-deal Brexit would push up the cost of its cars

Ian Robertson, BMW's special representative in the UK tells the BBC a no-deal Brexit would push up the cost of its cars from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KjNG9P

Scammers abuse multilingual domain names

Millions of scam sites use characters that look like English letters, research into international domains reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KqihCR

CO2 shortage: Tesco-owned Booker restricts beer sales

Tesco-owned wholesaler Booker restricts beer and cider sales because of the CO2 gas shortage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2twC7G2

CO2: The build-up of a gas problem for food and drink firms

How a shortage of C02 gas is affecting a host of essentials - from drinks to meat to their delivery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lDR2cR

E-sports team banned for using programmable mouse

The team was close to qualifying for a lucrative tournament when it was hit with the ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mq55ye

European readers still blocked from some US news sites

Major outlets including the LA Times and the New York Daily News remain inaccessible to Europeans, a month after GDPR came into effect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KoWgHw

European readers still blocked from some US news sites

Major outlets including the LA Times and the New York Daily News remain inaccessible to Europeans, a month after GDPR came into effect. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KoWgHw

Brexit prompts Heathrow operator Ferrovial to move international HQ out of UK

Spain's Ferrovial says it plans to move its international base to Amsterdam because of Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Km6YLQ

Political ads on social media must be transparent - Electoral Commission

Voters "need to know who is targeting them and how", the Electoral Commission says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K85h8E

Transgender woman wins pension court battle

A transgender woman refused her state pension after staying married was discriminated against by UK law, European judges say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MqpNxQ

Big winners, big losers: Kenya's addiction to gambling

Gambling is a multi-million dollar business in Kenya, but there are more losers than winners, writes Anthony Wanjiru. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tCv2D2

Wimbledon 2018: AI uses player emotions to edit highlights

Wimbledon and IBM are using artificial intelligence systems to automatically edit the tennis action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lvZefk

Donald Trump criticises Harley-Davidson for decision over tariffs

The president says he is surprised at the US motorcycle maker's move to shift production overseas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lAwXVa

CO2 shortage: Coca-Cola pauses production at some plants

The soft drinks giant says the shortage has temporarily stopped some output but supplies are fine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K6FUnv

Maplin chain now completely closed

The BBC understands the 200-store electronics retailer has closed its last branch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kjzota

Clarks boss resigns following investigation

Mike Shearwood is leaving the shoe maker after his conduct fell short of "expected behaviours". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yGc44d

Adobe says it can identify manipulated images using AI

However, the company warned that no piece of technology can provide a foolproof verification system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yGcV4Z

YouTuber Tana Mongeau forced to apologise for "unsafe" conference

Tana Mongeau's TanaCon event had to be shut down when too many people turned up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K67Ojz

Harley-Davidson to shift output overseas over EU tariffs

The motorcycle maker wants to avoid the "substantial" burden of tariffs imposed by the European Union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MkZpFD

Red Hen Yelp listing becomes net battleground

The restaurant's action against President Trump's press secretary kicked off a battle on its review page from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MVD2rm

Cancer patients face 'absurd' travel insurance costs

Patients are struggling to find affordable travel insurance, long after any key treatment is finished. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MVMew8

Westworld game hit by Bethesda legal claim

The Westworld game is a "rip-off" of the Fallout Shelter title, alleges Bethesda in its legal papers from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2txef40

Voices of millions of UK taxpayers stored by HMRC

Privacy campaigners say 5.1 million Britons have had their voices stored without permission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2txYqKA

Voices of millions of UK taxpayers stored by HMRC

Privacy campaigners say 5.1 million Britons have had their voices stored without permission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2txYqKA

Morrisons brings back paper bags in latest fight against plastic

The supermarket will sell fruit and vegetables in paper bags as it tries to cut the use of plastics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tpK3c8

Countrywide shares fall 20% on profit warning

The UK's largest estate agent group, Countrywide, expects lower profits amid a "subdued" market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yEmO2L

Uber to begin appeal over London licence denial

A court will decide if the taxi app firm is "fit and proper" to hold a licence to operate in the capital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KekxwG

UK singles chart to include videos watched on YouTube

Music played on YouTube will finally be included in the Top 40, the Official Charts Company says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kla0QB

Child of a commune

Stewart Butterfield's life as a Silicon Valley heavyweight is a world removed from his upbringing on a commune in remove Canada. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MWgZ40

Airbus: Jeremy Hunt criticises 'completely inappropriate threats'

The health and social care secretary criticises Airbus for warning it could leave the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yF7d32

Child obesity plan targets sweets at checkouts

New measures also aim to limit junk food ads and end the sale of energy drinks to children. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IkImB2

Han Solo 'blaster' fetches $550,000 in New York

Actor Harrison Ford used the prop in the Star Wars film Return of the Jedi. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kgy3jp

Business Brexit 'threats' are 'inappropriate says Hunt

Jeremy Hunt responds to warnings by Airbus and BMW that their UK investments could be jeopardised by Brexit uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tpH5Ep

German car shares dip on Trump tariff tweet

Mr Trump said the US is considering a 20% tax on European cars, redoubling threats. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K4v9m1

How British is a Mini?

When it comes to symbols of British manufacturing, it doesn't get more iconic than this - but how British is the Mini? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K97i09

BMW joins Airbus in Brexit warning

BMW warns the government on Brexit after Airbus says no deal could force it to leave the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KfVWuC

Concerns over World Cup gambling ads

Almost every ITV-screened World Cup commercial break broadcast on ITV contains gambling advertisements, BBC research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MfXRN9

House of Fraser rescue plan approved

Creditors say yes to the department store chain's plans to close more than half its stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KdjmRf

YouTube fans to fund favourite film-makers

The site will let video-makers charge fans a monthly fee for exclusive content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yzfJk1

Arizona Uber crash driver was 'watching TV'

The police report suggests the safety operator was streaming The Voice just before a fatal collision. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tsH8yo

How to shop in Birmingham's plastic-free supermarket

Reusable bags, bottles and containers are the key to success for these buyers in Birmingham. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lpwkxt

'Dangerous' carbon monoxide alarms removed from Amazon and eBay

Consumer watchdog Which? finds carbon monoxide alarms on sale online fail British safety tests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kc9cwY

Greece hails 'historic' debt relief deal

The eurozone agrees a long-awaited deal, which pushes back the repayment schedule for Greece's debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KdKNre

Cyan colour hidden ingredient in sleep

Adding or removing the colour cyan can have an impact on sleep, according to biologists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yseiE2

Young's Seafood loses £30m Asda whitefish and shrimp contract

Young's Seafood said it was "naturally disappointed" by the news. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tfzUyj

Chanel lifts the veil on its profits for the first time

The French fashion house has made its financials public but is in no hurry to float the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yFLU1B

US court backs states over web sales tax

Previously companies without a physical presence in a state were exempt from sales tax collection rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JVYEq3

The true cost of a dream Ugandan wedding

The desire for the perfect day has led to a boom in Uganda’s wedding industry - but these events come at a cost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M9UsPS

The man who was fired by a machine

When a machine decided Ibrahim Diallo no longer worked at his office there was little any human could do. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K9FV9C

Intel boss Brian Krzanich resigns over relationship

The company says Brian Krzanich is leaving because of "a violation of Intel's non-fraternisation policy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lpK8b8

Intel boss Brian Krzanich quits over relationship

The company says Brian Krzanich is leaving because of "a violation of Intel's non-fraternisation policy". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lpK8b8

CO₂ shortage: Food industry calls for government action

As supplies of the gas run low, the food and drink industry asks the government to take "urgent action". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K4ZVHe

Instagram star Daryl Aiden Yow used stock image photos

Big brands including Sony and Uniqlo had worked with Daryl Aiden Yow because of his online fame. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tmikcn

Instagram star Daryl Aiden Yow used stock image photos

Big brands including Sony and Uniqlo had worked with Daryl Aiden Yow because of his online fame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tmikcn

TSB failed to test IT system properly, suggests IBM

Experts from IBM, brought in help during the bank's IT meltdown, query if TSB understood the risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kb7IGC

Fake Fortnite Android apps spread across internet

Security experts warns the fake apps look realistic but in fact only make money for scammers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M7Xowy

Xbox steps back on VR plans

There are "no plans" for virtual reality on Xbox One X after all, Microsoft confirms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lkGcse

Burger King apologises for social media ads

Burger King offering a reward to women who get pregnant by players adds to wave of sexism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K1nfW9

Wimbledon tennis to be screened in 4K HDR by BBC

The World Cup 4K HDR trial is being extended to Wimbledon - Sky Q viewers will also benefit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I7Wyxq

UK government borrowing falls more than expected

Public sector borrowing fell to £5bn in May, down £2bn from a year earlier, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K62GrC

The 'Baby' that ushered in modern computer age

Scientists are celebrating the birth 70 years ago of a machine that kick-started the modern computer age. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ti13kg

Instagram reaches a billion users - and other things we learnt from boss Kevin Systrom

In an exclusive interview with Newsbeat its boss says: "We want to make sure we're a positive force". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K4utbW

Astronauts eject UK-led space junk demo mission

The RemoveDebris satellite will trial technologies for snaring broken hardware drifting in orbit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JVh6z7

Trump trade row

Donald Trump's insistence that he needs to make trade more "fair" threatens to spark a global trade war. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tuB2xI

Instagram longer videos: How new IGTV feature will work

IGTV allows users to create long-form videos in portrait mode that can be up to an hour long. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lnI0Ru

Instagram longer videos: How new IGTV feature will work

IGTV allows users to create long-form videos in portrait mode that can be up to an hour long. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lnI0Ru

Are we in for a beer shortage this summer?

Why beer, fizzy drinks and meat could be in short supply this summer in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MJGTrx

Poundworld to start 'closing down' sales

Administrators say that no stores are "definitely closing" and the search for a buyer continues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I8xt5p

Tesla sues former worker for hacking

Tesla says it has suffered "significant" damages as a result of the alleged theft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K72g7B

Tesla sues former worker for hacking

Tesla says it has suffered "significant" damages as a result of the alleged theft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K72g7B

Siemens UK boss says no-deal Brexit does not look good

Juergen Maier says planning for Brexit is hard because the firm does not know what it is planning for. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I6DxLU

Prescott and Conran hospitality group goes bust

A restaurant and pub chain co-founded by Sir Terence Conran shuts, putting 168 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Iaun0Y

M&S should look at Amazon tie-up, says Marcus East

Former executive Marcus East says it would be a good way to "tackle the digital space". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yuiGT6

Asda and Sainsbury's heads lambasted by MPs

The two supermarket bosses are accused of talking "baloney" about the impact of their merger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I5on9E

Council demanded payment card details via email

A London local authority requested security codes among other details be sent via a Word document. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I6KaOa

Council demanded payment card details via email

A London local authority requested security codes among other details be sent via a Word document. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I6KaOa

Vault 7: CIA engineer Joshua Schulte charged with data leak

Software engineer Joshua Schulte released information on how the CIA can take over iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tll5d6

Disney increases bid for Murdoch's Fox assets

Disney has raised its offer for 21st Century Fox to $71.3bn in cash and shares, from a $52bn all-stock offer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M5Qw2A

RBS branch closure reviewer appointed

The accountants will deliver their findings by September on 10 sites which have been earmarked to shut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lilvNA

BT fined for five million spam emails

BT fined for sending nearly five million emails promoting three charities to customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K16MEX

'Disastrous' copyright bill vote approved

Critics call it a "dark day" as an EU committee adopts two controversial changes to copyright law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MFL4ER

British Airways cancels 'incorrectly' cheap tickets

Passengers are angry after tickets to Tel Aviv and Dubai were cancelled for being the incorrect price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2thIE6q

'Disastrous' copyright bill vote approved

Critics call it a "dark day" as an EU committee adopts two controversial changes to copyright law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MFL4ER

EU to launch counter-tariffs against US on Friday

The move comes after President Donald Trump imposed steep duties on steel and aluminium in May. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I6ItA5

Bithumb: Hackers 'rob crypto-exchange of $32m'

One of the largest crypto-currency exchanges says thieves have seized $31.6m worth of its funds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MG3sNR

Bithumb: Hackers 'rob crypto-exchange of $32m'

One of the largest crypto-currency exchanges says thieves have seized $31.6m worth of its funds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MG3sNR

Refugee or future surgeon?

On World Refugee Day, one Syrian girl talks about doing homework in a tent and her future ambitions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tqA2dY

Beer could fall flat for World Cup as CO2 runs short

Carbon dioxide supply problems could leave fans toasting the World Cup feeling flat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ljxRVF

Australia's Telstra to slash 8,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive

Australia's embattled telecoms giant will cut one in four management jobs by 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I1ZWdb

Meet Kamille: The stockbroker who writes hits for Little Mix and Jess Glynne

Meet Camille Purcell - a former economist who's written some of pop music's biggest hits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K2ySwi

Rural residents hang up on mobile banking, regulator finds

Fewer than a quarter of those living in rural areas use a smartphone for banking, regulator finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGawtZ

Gambling firm hit with £2m penalty

32Red allowed gambler to deposit £758,000 with no social responsibility or money laundering checks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lmKM9y

Facebook ordered to explain deleted profile

The social network has been ordered by a UK judge to reveal who told it to delete the profile of a jazz musician from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2thlMUs

Trump tariffs: Markets fall as trade war fears mount

Stocks continue to slide as investors are rattled by the escalation of the US-China trade dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tcb56s

War of words with mystery Wikipedia editor

"Philip Cross" has made thousands of Wikipedia edits. But he's been accused of bias against anti-war activists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M2fGiT

Missing man's police drone rescue in Norfolk 'a miracle'

Peter Pugh, 75, was found up to his armpits in a muddy creek nearly a day after going missing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JNn9FI

Marriott deploys Alexa for room service

Marriott says digital assistant Alexa will be installed in some of its US properties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M4B9ro

Poundworld cuts 98 head office staff in Normanton

The discount retailer, which started in Wakefield in 1974, collapsed into administration last week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2t9nSqs

Asos to ban silk, cashmere and mohair from its website

The fashion retailer updates its animal welfare policy to say its site will be free of the materials by 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M5s6Xb

The $300 system in the fight against illegal images

The owner of an image hosting platform is fighting back against illegal material with a home-grown solution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I1Feds

Pure Gym boss calls for VAT-free memberships

The head of Britain's biggest gym chain says the 20% tax on memberships is bad for people's health. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yo1nTP

Amazon Echo comes to Marriott hotels

Marriott says digital assistant Alexa will be installed in some of its US properties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M4B9ro

E.On announces 4.8% dual fuel price rise

Customers using both electricity and gas will pay an average of £55 more a year from August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yp14I5

Tesla chief Elon Musk accuses worker of sabotage

Tesla chief Elon Musk says an employee carried out "extensive and damaging sabotage". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K0l9WO

Tesla chief Elon Musk accuses worker of sabotage

Tesla chief Elon Musk says an employee carried out "extensive and damaging sabotage". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K0l9WO

KPMG's audit work unacceptable, says watchdog

The accounting industry regulator slams the deteriorating quality of KPMG's auditing of UK firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MD2hin

YouTube's paid music and video services come to UK

The platform will charge a fee for an ad-free experience with the ability to download content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JYprRv

Stock markets fall amid trade fears

The US-China trade spat and tensions over migration in Germany push share prices lower. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M0wF4Q

Ryanair calls for restricted airport alcohol sales

A weekend flight from Dublin to Ibiza had to be diverted to Paris as three passengers became disruptive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JVJ3ma

Huawei rejects Australia security concerns

The Chinese telecoms company says worries about who controls it are "ill informed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ldCD78

Don't bank on it: why we fail to switch our accounts

The buyer of Virgin Money is likely to find winning customers from the "big four" banks a challenge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lgleuw

Transforming Asia's skylines

The architect behind some of Asia's most spectacular new buildings discusses his designs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JNRtjy

Facebook cuts out gun-accessory ads for children

The change means children will no longer see ads for scopes, holsters and other gun accessories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2t6EMpG

Creating Cyberpunk 2077's world

CD Projekt Red's quest designer Patrick Mills explains how he's created a disturbing city setting for the much-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HYzjWC

Audi chief executive Rupert Stadler arrested

The German carmaker's chief executive, Rupert Stadler, has been arrested, parent company Volkswagen says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tgQcXe

Energy firms 'forcibly' installing more prepayment meters

Gas and electricity suppliers are forcing too many people to pay in advance, the regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HWcFOl

Think about your customers' needs from the start

Medical app designer: to get your business off the ground quickly, think about your customers' needs right from the start. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tfFYX2

Computer game addiction: 'I spend 20 plus hours a week gaming'

Gaming addiction is listed as a mental health condition for the first time by the World Health Organisation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lgIGaU

General Electric faces fines over French jobs pledge

France threatens to take the unusual step of fining General Electric for not creating jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yiQjHv

Chinese media mock Trump over tariffs

The US plans to impose tariffs on Chinese goods draw mocking criticism from the state news agency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2leA6d5

Tesla on fire: UK director Michael Morris' car bursts into flames

Michael Morris' actress wife posts dramatic footage of this week's incident in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2t2qzd9

France Telecom suicides: Former bosses face trial

They are accused of "moral harassment" following a spate of suicides among staff in the late 2000s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tejjue

Kaspersky Lab halts European cybercrime work

The security firm halted the work after questions were asked in the European Parliament about its software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LVgbLn

No date set for betting machine stakes cut, government admits

New rules to reduce the maximum bet on "crack cocaine" gambling machines could take two years to come in, reports say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JOifEk

Trump slaps 24% tariff on Chinese goods

President Trump slaps 25% tariffs on $50bn worth of Chinese goods, accusing Beijing of intellectual copyright theft from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ydI5jE

Equitable Life is sold for £1.8bn

Eighteen years after its near-collapse, the insurer is being bought by Life Company Consolidation Group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HRD7sy

East Yorkshire factory wins £1.5bn Tube train deal

London Underground orders 94 new trains as part of an upgrade to the Piccadilly Line. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2l9IBWz

Google diversity figures show little change

The tech giant's new reports reveals that fewer than 30% of its global staff are women. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MspinK

Google diversity figures show little change

The tech giant's new reports reveals that fewer than 30% of its global staff are women. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MspinK

Protests greet Brussels copyright reform plan

Critics say changes to copyright laws could "break" the net and stifle online life and creativity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ydOR9j

Govia Thameslink chief executive Charles Horton resigns

Charles Horton is to step down following major disruption for rail passengers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LTfjHg

TSB fraud victim charged fees by bank

Richard Lewis has been unable to access his account since the bank froze it last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2t7LgDS

Ebbw Vale firm Transcend Packaging lands McDonald's deal

Transcend Packaging is one of two firms which will supply the fast-food giant with paper straws. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sYs4t3

How Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 'creating equal opportunities'

The narrative director of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Mel MacCoubrey, explains how the new game's interactive features give people choice over how they play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LSZ6lg

China vows fast response to US tariffs

China will respond quickly to protect itself if the US hurts its interests, Beijing says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tbDOaC

China's ride-hailing giant Didi to launch in Australia

China's Didi Chuxing will compete with India's Ola and Uber when it launches in Melbourne on 25 June. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sYfcDg

E3: The retro arcade machines that sit on your desk

A start-up has recreated classic video game cabinets but at a much smaller size than the originals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCq3gg

Stobart Group defiant after ex-boss sacked from board

The owner of Southend and Carlislie airports defends its decision to sack former boss Andrew Tinkler. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JWnYvc

IMF: US tariffs could undermine global trade

The IMF warns the Trump administration's trade policies risk undermining the global trade system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LQnWCf

Aero engine-maker Rolls-Royce to slash 4,600 jobs

"A shame for Derby", as Rolls-Royce announces thousands of jobs will go at its headquarters in the city. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JSc0Ta

ECB to end crisis-era stimulus programme in December

The European Central Bank says it will end its €2.4tn bond-buying programme in December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HP1YwV

Royal wedding and hot weather boosts stores

Retail sales grew much faster than expected last month, as the wedding and sunny weather helped spending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yagOPj

Spider-Man: Why PlayStation is getting an older Peter Parker

Makers of the PlayStation blockbuster explain why they wanted a more mature Peter Parker. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yd4qOw

Simply Be and Jacamo owner N Brown mulls closing all stores

Manchester-based clothing retailer N Brown wants to close its stores to focus on online sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ya2shK

Tetris gets psychedelic virtual reality revamp at E3

Classic game Tetris has been a hit for more than three decades, but it is now headed in a new direction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HLJYUv

Federal Reserve raises interest rates

The US central bank has increased its benchmark rate by 0.25%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JVsPwq

Diesel emissions scandal: VW fined €1bn by German prosecutors

The German car giant is fined for selling diesel cars containing software which cheated emissions tests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y41rrs

Ofcom seeks to cap cost of 118 calls at £3.10 for 90 seconds

The regulator says prices have risen in recent years and people are paying more than they expect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JFQ5uZ

Gatwick Airport announces £1.11bn growth plans

The airport's North Terminal will be extended, as part of the five-year investment plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MnpwN7

Iceland expands food delivery by drone in Reykjavik

Israeli company Flytrex is to expand its drone delivery partnership with Icelandic retailer Aha from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JHrqX8

Smart lock can be hacked 'in seconds'

A smart lock that has won an award can be broken into by anyone with a smartphone, say researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sTVE2R

WPP chairman defends role in resignation of Sir Martin Sorrell

Robert Quarta said WPP followed "unequivocal legal advice" over the exit of Sir Martin Sorrell. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sUIEd7

Why US rates have a global impact

A sea change in US policy is having repercussions around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y4SH4z

Fortnite's World Cup to be 'open to all'

The game that has been grabbing everyone's attention now has its own World Cup event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JEofQ4

Plumber wins workers' rights battle against Pimlico Plumbers

The Supreme Court ruling has significant implications for the rights of so called gig economy workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sS2vcY

Rising fuel prices spur inflation in May

Petrol and diesel prices rose at the fastest monthly rate since January 2011. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JKxqSl

Guess founder quits over kissing and groping claims

Paul Marciano resigns in the wake of sexual assault allegations by US model Kate Upton. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jyp3Kc

Wetherspoon to stop selling champagne ahead of Brexit

Pub chain to offer British sparkling wines instead of champagne in the run up to Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HKPqqm

Dixons Carphone admits huge data breach

The retailer says it has begun investigating unauthorised access of data held by the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HIScwg

Dixons Carphone admits huge data breach

The retailer has said it has begun investigating unauthorised access of data held by the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HIScwg

Tesla to slash thousands of jobs in profitability drive

Elon Musk says laying off almost one in ten workers is needed to cut costs and boost profitability. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mj1zGG

E3: Nintendo Switch gets Fortnite and Super Smash Bros Ultimate

The blockbuster battle game comes to Nintendo's handheld to coincide with the Los Angeles expo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2l3dTyl

Yahoo fined £250,000 over cyber-attack

The fine relates to a data breach in 2014 which affected more than 500,000 Yahoo customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JSq7b0

Yahoo fined £250,000 over cyber-attack

The fine relates to a data breach in 2014 which affected more than 500,000 Yahoo customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JSq7b0

This car is on Autopilot. What happens next?

Semi-autonomous vehicles, which can partly drive themselves, are already on our roads. But experts are worried that drivers don't understand what they can do. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mmkxwg

Spanish football league defends phone 'spying'

La Liga was found to be using the microphone and GPS on Android devices during match times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MmjegQ

TSB crisis continues eight weeks on

The problems caused by TSB's computer chaos are continuing more than eight weeks after the from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2t1kltd

Germany recalls contaminated Dutch eggs in fipronil scare

Six states are told to pull 73,000 eggs from sale after residue from an insecticide is detected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HIcFkS

Barristers end industrial action over cuts to fees

The action over payment rates led to delays in cases in England and Wales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HGOIuv

E3: Nolan North wants to turn movies into video games

The Tom Cruise of gaming, Nolan North, reflects on his career at E3 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MkgZKP

TSB crisis continues eight weeks on

The problems caused by TSB's computer chaos are continuing more than eight weeks after the from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2t1kltd

Social media must be made less addictive, says watchdog

The Children's Commissioner for England also pinpointed videos and algorithms that pump out more content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HGajDp

JLR: Solihull workers react to Land Rover production move

Staff say a decision to produce a new model in Slovakia could be bad news for temporary workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HIqD6i

Uber applies for patent to spot drunk passengers

The taxi app is considering using artificial intelligence to determine "uncharacteristic user activity". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LH2JdU

Uber applies for patent to spot drunk passengers

The taxi app is considering using artificial intelligence to determine "uncharacteristic user activity". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LH2JdU

Trump and Kim USB fan raises cyber-security alert

Cyber-security experts warn about a laptop-powered fan given to reporters at the summit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LF5BrN

Louboutin wins legal battle over red soles

Europe's highest court backs Christian Louboutin in its battle to protect its distinctive red soles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y6oW3e

Unemployment falls to 1.42 million

Unemployment fell by 38,000 to 1.42 million in three months to April, figures show from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HGJtLr

Reality Check: Why do fuel prices vary so much?

Two readers ask why they've seen fuel prices so much higher and lower than average in particular areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2l2O3KN

Daimler forced to recall Mercedes with defeat devices

The German Transport Ministry says 774,000 Mercedes were fitted with defeat devices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y8t9TQ

US officially repeals net neutrality rules

The rules demanded that net providers treated all data crossing their networks equally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y88bEC

Land Rover Discovery model moved to Slovakia from the UK

The car firm said its Solihull factory would now be used to build new Range Rovers and Range Rover Sports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sPYVQD

President Trump's continued engagement with North Korea raises curiosity over its economy.

President Trump's continued engagement with North Korea raises curiosity over its economy - how do North Koreans live? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jtj0Xt

WPP should come clean over Sorrell exit, Vince Cable says

Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable calls for clarity over the departure of Sir Martin Sorrell from WPP. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jucpfd

MP Jess Phillips in web plea 'after 600 rape threats'

Labour MP Jess Phillips calls for trolls on social media to lose their anonymity online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HEZhhp

US debuts world's fastest supercomputer

The Summit machine can process 200,000 trillion calculations per second. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xXWXTj

Discount crisis?

Does the collapse of Poundworld into administration suggest the day of the pound shop is over? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JrMVit

Pound falls on weak economic figures

Weak figures prompt a fall in the pound as expectations of an imminent rise in interest rates recede. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HDbun1

Foxconn broke Chinese labour laws-rights group

A Foxconn plant making products for Amazon underpaid staff according to a report from China Labor Watch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y0AWTI

Londonderry's 21-year-old Minecraft mogul

Blockception's content has been downloaded more than two million times since it was founded in 2015. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LDW3gQ

Foxconn broke Chinese labour laws-rights group

A Foxconn plant making products for Amazon underpaid staff according to a report from China Labor Watch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y0AWTI

Chinese city gets 'smartphone zombie' walkway

A busy Chinese city hopes that a smartphone-only lane will make pedestrians feel safer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jylkvj

Vegan YouTube 'drama': 'I was falsely accused of offering online sex'

After she was targeted by another vegan YouTuber, Anna Scanlon sued for defamation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sWGIjr

Poundworld faces collapse after rescue talks fail

Discount retailer Poundworld is expected to appoint administrators, putting 5,100 jobs at risk from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sM13ZG

Indian jeweller accused of fraud 'fled to London'

Nirav Modi, the Indian jeweller accused of bank fraud has fled to London, the Financial Times reports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sOQx3R

E3: Xbox One chief teases Halo Infinite video game

A first look at a new entry in one of Microsoft's biggest franchises kicks off its E3 press event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LCbsOu

E3: Xbox One chief teases Halo Infinite video game

A first look at a new entry in one of Microsoft's biggest franchises kicks off its E3 press event. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LCbsOu

Rolls-Royce refuses to confirm or deny 4,000 job cuts report

The jet engine maker has refused to confirm or deny claims that 4,000 jobs are to be axed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mgc7X8

Vietnam protesters clash with police over new economic zones

Demonstrators in several cities fear Chinese investors will dominate the new economic zones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xYN87H

Swiss vote to block foreign betting sites in referendum

In a referendum, the country backs a new betting law that critics say amounts to online censorship. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sLxw2h

G7 summit: France condemns Trump 'fits of anger'

The French president's remarks follow outraged tweets sent by Donald Trump after a fractious summit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kZyS53

Swiss vote to block foreign betting sites in referendum

In a referendum, the country backs a new betting law that critics say amounts to online censorship. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sLxw2h

Tomorrow's Cities: Dubai and China roll out urban robots

Drones and robocops are starting to find a home in cities, but will they become ubiquitous? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sRKwmc

Row erupts over Penguin publisher's inclusion policy

Writer Lionel Shriver attacked the publishing company for introducing new diversity targets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JnYtTT

Climate change: Pope urges action on clean energy

Francis tells oil executives the world must convert to clean fuel in an unprecedented conference. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sTeJkZ

John Lasseter: Disney animation head to quit after misconduct claims

John Lasseter says he is seeking "new challenges", months after misconduct claims about him emerged. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JvCtTh

G7 summit dogged by divisions between Trump and allies

Donald Trump and other leaders fail to bridge divisions, notably over trade, at a fractious summit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sTUof8

Games Workshop staff to get share of £5m bonus

The company expects to report its annual pre-tax profits have almost doubled this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2l0a4dk

Google bans AI for weapon use

The tech giant lays out principles to guide its AI development following outrage over military deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JC93pM

NHS staff vote for 6.5% pay deal

More than one million NHS staff in England will receive the three-year pay deal backdated from April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xVLbbW

StanChart exec quits after 'inappropriate' behaviour

Neil Barry's "managerial style, behaviour and language" towards staff was "inappropriate", the bank said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JtsWfx

Airbnb cancels thousands of bookings in Japan

The online home-sharing giant cancels thousands of reservations due to a new law around home-sharing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LtLqgr

Facebook.gg: New video game streaming service to rival Twitch

Gamers can now use the social media site in the same way as the likes of Twitch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sEVwEk

BMW recall delay 'contributed to driver death'

There is insufficient evidence to conclude the death was corporate manslaughter, the inquest found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M9Yn08

Copyright law could put end to net memes

Digital rights group warns that proposed changes to copyright laws in Europe could signal "end of internet". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y0tiJk

Lush drops 'anti-spy cops' campaign

Cosmetics company Lush suspends its campaign drawing attention to the so-called "spy cops" scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JssVYY

Fortnite player first to reach elusive game island

A YouTuber has shown how a glitch in Fortnite let him return to the game's 'spawn island'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LwDyKZ

How the match became a million dollar idea

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

Controversial rules for Aramco London listing approved

London has been accused of watering down corporate governance rules to attract the huge share listing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JncZva

Airbnb cancels thousands of bookings in Japan

The online home-sharing giant cancels thousands of reservations due to a new law around home-sharing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LtLqgr

Electric thrills

Electric motorbikes are fast, clean, and quiet - could they eclipse electric cars? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JrBkMo

Tariffs and Trump: War of words ahead of G7 summit

Leaders gather in Canada for what could be one of the group's most acrimonious summits in years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lzshd5

Electric thrills

Electric motorbikes are fast, clean, and quiet - could they eclipse electric cars? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JrBkMo

Amazon's Premier League deal: Why it matters

A new deal means Amazon can stream 20 Premier League matches a season for three years from 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lwf44I

SSE to pay £1m for sending out inaccurate statements

The energy giant sent out misleading annual statements to 580,000 of its pre-payment meter customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jg45Q9

Midland Metropolitan Hospital: £107m funding withdrawn by banks

Banks say that the collapse of lead contractor Carillion is behind the move. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jspi5h

Ship hack 'risks chaos in English Channel'

A researcher reveals a way to trigger ship collision alarms that he says would prevent travel through the English Channel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HpXCw5

House of Fraser closure move 'brutal'

House of Fraser was faced with a "tsunami" of challenges, and so had to take the "brutal" decision to close 31 shops, says boss Alex Williamson. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kW9YDz

Premier League TV rights: Amazon to show 20 matches a season from 2019-2022

Amazon will show 20 Premier League matches a season for three years from 2019, after winning one of the final two broadcast packages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LwegwB

US reaches deal with China's ZTE, says Wilbur Ross

The deal will lift the ban on ZTE buying goods from US suppliers, the US Commerce Secretary says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kWYm38

Ransomware hits Atlanta police dashcam footage

The video footage was among many "mission critical" systems disabled by a ransomware attack in Atlanta. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6fgIQ

Ikea plans ban on single-use plastics by 2020

The Swedish retail giant says it will stop selling single-use plastic products in two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LsxqU4

Thames Water fined £120m over leaks

The company has been ordered to pay the amount by regulators for "failing customers". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lx8OK6

Amazon $1.2m gadget scam couple jailed

The couple exploited Amazon's customer service policy by claiming electronics they ordered were damaged. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Htn7fY

Hacking 'hero' Marcus Hutchins faces more malware charges

Marcus Hutchins, credited with stopping an attack that hit the NHS, faces more charges in US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xPsKpz

Premier League TV rights: Amazon to show 20 matches a season from 2019-2022

Amazon will show 20 Premier League matches a season for three years from 2019, after winning one of the final two broadcast packages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LwegwB

Poundworld on brink of administration putting 5,300 jobs at risk

The struggling discount chain, which has 5,300 workers and 355 stores. is on the verge of administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kSCnKH

Pace of house price growth slows

The Halifax says that a 1.9% annual rise in prices reflects "a relatively subdued" housing market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xP9Pex

London Stock Exchange fails to open

Trading on London's stock market is currently suspended and the market has not opened. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lq4HPN

TSB boss admits fraud line had 'serious problems' after IT meltdown

Paul Pester tells MPs that TSB's telephone fraud line had "serious problems" after the IT meltdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kRoM6k

Cambridge Analytica boss spars with MPs

Alexander Nix defends his role at Cambridge Analytica in a testy meeting with MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ls9KiO

Emirates looks to windowless planes

The airline is testing virtual windows instead of real ones, paving the way for lighter and faster planes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sKiVn3

Firms urged to make 'simple' parental leave change

Companies should publish parental leave policies to help tackle gender inequality, Lib Dem MP Jo Swinson says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sHca56

Will the aircraft of the future have a sunroof?

The boss of Emirates has suggested that planes of the future may not have windows. But could they have sunroofs? Or robot attendants? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sBdvLR

The Twitter crime mystery that gripped Spain

When a social media user unpicked an apparent crime in 100 tweets, all was not as it seemed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2svUJp5

TSB admits 1,300 accounts hit by fraud amid IT meltdown

Customers were waiting on the phone for up to nine hours to report cases, the bank's boss tells MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jio0tE

Former bank boss guilty of multi-billion euro fraud

David Drumm dishonestly made the Anglo Irish Bank's balance sheet look better by €7.2 bn (£5.4bn) in 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lrubw3

Cambridge Analytica boss spars with MPs

Alexander Nix defends his role at Cambridge Analytica in a testy meeting with MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ls9KiO

Volkswagen admits it can't cope with new emissions tests

The carmaker says it cannot run the new tests quickly enough and fears a backlog of vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xNf5ir

Amazon and eBay pull CloudPets smart toys from sale

The online retailers are among several shops removing CloudPets toys because of cyber-security flaws. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JtZeu5

Amazon and eBay pull CloudPets smart toys from sale

The online retailers are among several shops removing CloudPets toys because of cyber-security flaws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JtZeu5

The business of growing legal cannabis

Canada is on the verge of legalising marijuana for recreational use. The BBC visited a huge cannabis farm in British Columbia, which the operators say is the world's largest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HnJpjk

Job application tool PageUp suspects data breach

PageUp has notified data authorities in Australia and the UK where it has clients. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sALtjj

Job application tool PageUp suspects data breach

PageUp has notified data authorities in Australia and the UK where it has clients. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sALtjj

Microsoft's underwater data centre

Microsoft sinks a data centre in the sea off Orkney to see whether it can boost energy efficiency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HnaCTt

Poundworld future in the balance after buyer pulls out

Talks with a buyer for the discount chain fall through, but other parties are said to be interested. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jg5ciT

European fruit pickers shun Britain

British farmers say they are facing a shortage of workers to pick fruit and vegetables as recruitment companies say they can't find enough to fill vacancies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sLS6yA

Emirates looks to windowless planes

The airline is testing virtual windows instead of real ones, paving the way for lighter and faster planes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sKiVn3

100 Women: The modern face of the 'DIY abortion'

Global online searches for abortion pills have more than doubled over the last decade, BBC analysis of Google searches shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LmfXwo

Universal broadband speed plan 'unambitious', say Lords

Lords say a planned minimum broadband speed is too low and may constrain economic activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kQKjw3

TSB investigated over IT meltdown

The bank's boss was too optimistic about fixing problems that locked out customers, watchdog says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M4MzvM

Qatar Airways chief 'apologises' for 'sexist' comment

Qatar Airways' Akbar Al Baker apologises for saying only a man could run his airline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M2znaQ

ZX Vega+: Indiegogo calls game over on Sinclair console

Indiegogo says it is calling in debt collectors after the campaign failed to meet its demands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lo9sJI

How Kate Spade shaped the catwalk - and high street

"Everybody wanted to own a Kate Spade bag", says a fashion expert. "She made luxury affordable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LqEaSe

Salad Cream: Heinz 'considers Sandwich Cream re-brand'

Heinz says the change reflects the modern usage of the condiment, as few people have it on salads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sHjvlf

Kate Spade, fashion designer, found dead at 55

Fashion designer Kate Spade, 55, found dead in her New York apartment, and is reported to have taken her own life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sx4ByO

Transatlantic Birmingham flights to US and Canada suspended

Customers booked on New York flights will receive refunds or transfers, Primera say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JcTpBZ

Facebook and Twitter replacement sought by Kim Dotcom

The MegaUpload founder tweeted that he would like to see the creation of a new social network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lp1pft

Asus 'phone with a fan' among weird gadgets at Computex

Unusual new laptops and phones are on show at the Computex event in Taiwan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xKD1TT

David Dobrik and Liza Koshy announce split in emotional video

YouTube couple reveal they separated six months ago due to the pressures of work but will remain best friends. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LYqiQw

Brexit: HMRC chief defends £20bn customs figure

Jon Thompson defends his estimate of the cost of a post-Brexit customs system backed by some Brexiteers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kR3w0E

Government clears way for Fox's Sky deal

The UK government will let Fox take over Sky if it sells Sky News, Culture Secretary Matt Hancock says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JdpadQ

Fifa files complaint against Viagogo

The body accuses the Viagogo website of deception and says tickets sold through it may be cancelled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LZeyx7

Only a man can run an airline, says Qatar boss

Qatar Airways boss Akbar Al Baker says his job has to be done by a man because it is "very challenging". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JfSegY

Tesco Bank hit by online glitch

Internet banking and the app are not working for Tesco Bank customers, prompting an apology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sHwp2U

Floyd Mayweather regains title as world's top earning athlete

Boxer Floyd Mayweather recaptures his title in the Forbes list of the world's 100 top earning athletes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JfqcpN

Facebook and Twitter replacement sought by Kim Dotcom

The MegaUpload founder tweeted that he would like to see the creation of a new social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lp1pft

UK gaming firms are set for a big bet in the US

Delaware becomes the first US state to expand sports betting under new rules - but UK firms see a bigger market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JhoKPD

Growth picks up in UK services sector

The dominant sector of the UK economy grew faster than expected in May, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jb1bwa

H&M to make female clothes sizes bigger

The Swedish clothes shop is bringing its measurements in line with UK sizing after customer complaints. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xF8iHE

Billionaire Koch brothers take on Trump over tariffs

Charles and David Koch back a multi-million dollar campaign against President Trump's trade tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Hmi9lj

Retail sales boosted by hot weather and royal wedding

The royal wedding, bank holidays and warmer weather helped to boost sales last month, a survey says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JgT7FQ

Apple lets Siri chat to other apps

A new function called Shortcuts allows the virtual assistant to command third-party apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JdDEX9

Italians shocked by man's selfie after train accident in Piacenza

When a Canadian woman was hit by a train, a man captured the scene with his smartphone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HjlEsG

'Remarkable' therapy beats terminal breast cancer

Judy Perkins had been given three months to live, but two years later there is no sign of cancer in her body. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xGYHAh

Government to sell 7.7% stake in RBS

The latest sale of 925 million shares will reduce Treasury's stake in RBS from 70.1% to 62.4%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xDKEeQ

Bill Clinton: 'Monica Lewinsky affair was dealt with correctly'

Bill Clinton says he would not respond differently today to news of his affair with his former intern. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sC0gcV

Salah tackle turns up in Syrian law school exam

Exam question asks students to explain why Sergio Ramos cannot face prosecution for his contentious challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kOazqY

Texas woman shot her husband for 'beating the family cat'

The Texan woman has been charged with murder after the dispute at their family home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kLApvx

Aunt Bessie's: Frozen food firm to be sold in £210m deal

The company has a factory in Hull which produces 500 million frozen Yorkshire puddings a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LkfZVz

US Supreme Court backs Colorado baker's gay wedding cake snub

The court rules in favour of a Christian baker who refused a Colorado couple's request for a wedding cake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kO03zC

Trump: I have 'absolute right' to pardon myself

The president echoes the argument of his lawyers in a memo to the Russia inquiry investigators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sDNHh7

Apple Watch use at lights leads to fine for student

The student was convicted after being distracted using the smartwatch while driving from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kNnQQz

Facebook protests NYT's privacy breach claim

The social network says that data-sharing deals with smartphone-makers were in users' interests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sw72l7

Top Macron aide Alexis Kohler faces French corruption inquiry

France's financial prosecutor probes Alexis Kohler's possible conflict of interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LgYtSj

Mothercare store closure plan derailed

Miscalculation means struggling retailer cannot shut 21 Childrens World stores as planned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J9IlFx

Apple Watch use at lights leads to fine for student

The student was convicted after being caught using her Apple Watch at traffic lights from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kNnQQz

New Zealand sex work activist Catherine Healy made a dame

Catherine Healy, who led a successful campaign to decriminalise sex work, is honoured by the Queen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2swGwYQ

Tunisia footballer 'fakes injury' to break Ramadan fast

Teammates feasted on dates as their goalkeeper lay on the ground in two World Cup warm-up matches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LZW9Qy

Japan's finance minister returns salary over land scandal

The finance minister says he will not step down over a land scandal that has plagued the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kNIeRe

All-male job shortlists banned by accountancy giant PwC

The accountancy firm also plans to ban all-male interview panels and look at how key roles are awarded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HhiXYR

Facebook protests NYT's privacy breach claim

The social network says that data-sharing deals with smartphone-makers were in users' interests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sw72l7

Union sues Amazon delivery firms over driver rights

GMB wants drivers making deliveries for Amazon to get the minimum wage as well as sick and holiday pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jq7YBs

Facebook protests NYT's privacy breach claim

The social network says that data-sharing deals with smartphone-makers were in users' interests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sw72l7

Instagram ad insulted disabled people

Adverts for the game Hustle Castle featured characters with the heading "Level 1 Retard". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Li5T7I

Theresa May plans more trade talks with Trump this week

Theresa May is to have more talks Donald Trump amid fears of a trade war over US steel and aluminium tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ssL02y

Jordan PM quits after austerity protests

Jordan's Prime Minister Hani Mulki resigns after several days of protests against tax rises and austerity measures from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kNIvE8

FBI agent accidentally shoots customer in leg during backflip move

An off-duty agent was filmed going to pick up his gun after it fell out of its holster - accidentally shooting a customer in the process. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LhRQ2c

India's 'dancing uncle' who shot to viral fame

A video of a professor's Bollywood dance moves has gone viral, making him an overnight sensation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LYUpY6

GM settles self-driving legal action with California biker

The crash happened in heavy traffic and left a biker with neck and shoulder injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2suRNck

West Ham manager Pellegrini 'mugged at gunpoint' in Chile

Manuel Pellegrini and his wife were targeted on their way to a restaurant in Santiago, Chile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9wuaz

GM settles self-driving legal action with California biker

The crash happened in heavy traffic and left a biker with neck and shoulder injuries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2suRNck

German anger over AfD chief's 'Nazi era just bird poo' remark

The far-right AfD leader is accused of trivialising Nazi atrocities after calling the era "bird poo". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xHVdNS

New Zealand hire bike found down volcano crater

Operators in Auckland have a job on their hands to get their bicycle back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xCQcGs

Does Jurassic Park make scientific sense?

How were the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park created, and what have we learned about them since? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hjk9dU

Richard Grenell, US envoy to Germany, wants to 'empower' Europe's right

One Democratic senator described the new US ambassador to Germany's comments as "awful". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LiG7QM

House of Fraser rejects collapse reports

Struggling department store chain says it remains in "constructive" talks with its banks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lk51Q5

Airlines slash profit forecast over rising costs

The industry's trade body, IATA, cuts its 2018 forecast for airline profits amid rising fuel and labour costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kIBX9A

Commonwealth Bank offers to pay record fine in laundering case

Australia's largest lender was accused of breaching money laundering and terror financing laws. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lju4mf

Airlines slash profit forecast over rising costs

The industry's trade body, IATA, cuts its 2018 forecast for airline profits amid rising fuel and labour costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kIBX9A

Philippine President Duterte condemned for kissing overseas worker

Philippine President Duterte draws sharp criticism after kissing a Filipina worker on stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JtGbzV

Why Bill Clinton has written a thriller novel with James Patterson

The former US president has co-written a novel with author James Patterson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HhAIqJ

CYBG improves bid for Virgin Money

The owner of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks says it will create the UK's largest challenger bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xEuXE7

San Diego marathon: 'Active shooter arrested'

The suspect, reportedly a woman, allegedly fired shots near the finishing line of a marathon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JcR0Df

Dancing FBI agent drops gun during backflip and shoots man in leg

The off-duty agent pulled a crowd on a Denver dance floor but his finale almost ended in disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5QY3L

Slovenia election: Anti-immigrant SDS party leads - exit poll

The SDS has double the vote of the next party, an exit poll suggests, but a coalition will be tough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ste7Dd

Hundreds of jobs lost as construction firm Crummock folds

Joint receivers say Bonnyrigg-based Crummock collapsed after encountering cash flow "difficulties" from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jnh9SZ

Soyuz space capsule brings ISS crew back after five month mission

Pictures from the steppes of Kazakhstan as a Soyuz capsule brings three crew members back from the ISS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Juayq9

Trump 'could pardon himself over Russia but won't', says Giuliani

His lawyer says he "probably" has the power to pardon himself in the Russia collusion investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaPEbP

Tunisia boat capsizes killing dozens of migrants

At least 35 people drowned in the incident off the southern coast of Tunisia, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srfAd4

'Shooting incident' at Berlin Cathedral

Armed police cordon off Berlin Cathedral after an officer reportedly shot a man at the building on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xAcIj7

Italy migrants: Matteo Salvini calls for end to Sicily 'refugee camp'

Italy's new interior minister pushes his tough line on immigration on a visit to southern ports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sCQabN

Nigeria: Dozens killed by cattle thieves in Zamfara state

Cattle-related violence is now said to have killed more people than the country's Boko Haram conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kJynMo

Syria's President Assad 'to visit North Korea'

The trip would be the first time Kim Jong-un has hosted a head of state, but no date is set. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HhzRGp

Tanzanian conjoined twins Maria and Consolata die aged 22

Maria and Consolata Mwakikuti were well-known in the country and their deaths have caused sadness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kM0c70

Churchgoers help stop modern slavery at car washes

A mobile app lets people report worker exploitation, in a scheme led by the Church of England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JeIT9i

Tesco, Aldi and Nisa pastries 'may contain metal'

The own-brand pastry items that are affected are made for the stores by Addo Food Group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J8tTO0

China warns US sanctions will void trade talks

State news agency Xinhua says trade talks with the US will be void if Washington introduces sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jb8b80

China warns US sanctions will void trade talks

State news agency Xinhua says trade talks with the US will be void if Washington introduces sanctions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jb8b80

Jordanians in third night of tax rise protests

Demonstrators say austerity measures impose too high a burden and want the prime minister dismissed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LVTHL1

Teacher recruitment agencies face fees crackdown

The move follows the education secretary's promise to help schools cut unnecessary costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LS3F09

Crafty crayfish removes own claw to escape China hotpot

A video captures the moment a brave crustacean escapes a boiling pot at a restaurant in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeEe7b

Disposable coffee cup bans unnecessary, says manufacturer

Public bodies are turning their backs on disposable coffee cups over environmental concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LjIPFU

Whale that died off Thailand had eaten 80 plastic bags

The pilot whale vomited five of them as Thai conservation officials tried in vain to save it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7zEHI

Gaza violence: Thousands attend funeral for Palestinian medic

Israel says it will investigate after volunteer medic Razan al-Najar was shot dead during protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kGuQP4

South China Sea dispute: Beijing attacks 'irresponsible' US comments

Beijing says it has the right to deploy "on its own territory" after US accusations of intimidation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2spaZs0

Australia alert after ship loses 83 containers

Sanitary products, surgical masks and nappies begin washing up on beaches north of Sydney. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9H650

Egypt's Sisi sworn in for second term with vow to fight terrorism

The Egyptian president's second term comes after a landslide win and amid a crackdown on opponents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kJSRow

Pedro Sánchez is sworn in as Spain's new prime minister

Pedro Sánchez takes the oath with Spain's King Felipe VI after the ousting of Mariano Rajoy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xAIdcD

Kashmir unrest as protester run over by police dies

Anti-India protests flare at the funeral of a man run over by police in the summer capital Srinagar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xAcZmh

Google 'to end' Pentagon Artificial Intelligence project

Employees have quit over Project Maven, aimed at improving the precision of US drone strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LfAfb3

Buffalo Wild Wings apologises over 'awful' tweets in targeted hacking

Restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings apologises for 'awful' posts after its Twitter account is hacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JdooJN

Buffalo Wild Wings apologises over 'awful' tweets in targeted hacking

Restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings apologises for 'awful' posts after its Twitter account is hacked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JdooJN

Google 'to end' Pentagon Artificial Intelligence project

Employees have quit over Project Maven, aimed at improving the precision of US drone strikes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LfAfb3

Trump steel tariffs illegal, says UK's Liam Fox

The international trade secretary criticises the US for imposing new duties on steel and aluminium. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J3i5N3

Google 'to end' Pentagon Artificial Intelligence project

Employees have quit over Project Maven, aimed at improving the precision of US drone strikes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LfAfb3

Visa payments back to 'full capacity'

Friday's hardware failure left card holders across Europe unable to pay for their purchases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLXPxf

Brian De Palma: Hollywood director writing Weinstein 'horror film'

Brian De Palma, who directed the crime film Scarface, says he is following the scandal "very closely". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kKxpzA

Top North Korean official arrives at White House

The most senior North Korean to visit the US in nearly 20 years is delivering a letter from Kim Jong-un. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2svZiik

World Cup 2018: Nigeria kit sells out after three million pre-orders

Nigeria's World Cup kit sells out on its first day of release, as three million people pre-order the replica shirt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2ttIZ

Visa payment disruption hits Europe

Supermarkets are among businesses asking for cash only as some Visa card payments can't be processed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sEsUu7

Michael Rotondo, evicted New York son, moves out after Lego row

Michael Rotondo flies the nest before a court deadline, after calling New York police on his dad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LgnpJN

US school official convicted for shooting teen over drugs

The official faces up to 26 years in jail for nearly killing a student he recruited to sell marijuana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2snQbB2

ZX Vega+ console faces Indiegogo's debt collectors

The controversial project must meet new conditions to avoid debt collectors being sent in. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LPhUmj

Visa payment disruption hits UK

Visa says it is investigating a problem which is causing payments to fail across the UK and Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sEsUu7

ZX Vega+ console faces Indiegogo's debt collectors

The controversial project must meet new conditions to avoid debt collectors being sent in. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LPhUmj

US jobless rate falls to 18-year low

The US unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in May as the economy added more jobs than expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J6U9V7

Vogue Arabia defends Saudi princess cover

It has been accused of bad judgment and ignoring a crackdown on Saudi women's rights activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqaMod

Italy populists in power: What now?

The anti-establishment Five Star and right-wing League are sworn in - but what are their policies? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LS8vu7

Kenyan officials to take polygraph tests to tackle corruption

President Uhuru Kenyatta says it will determine employee "integrity", after a number of scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xADJ60

Mothercare stores to close as rescue plan backed

Creditors back the retailer's restructuring plan, which will lead to the closure of 50 stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sx1ypv

Uganda to build 'Idi Amin museum' to attract tourists

The East African nation cannot run away from its bloody history, the tourism board chief says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xxN1j9

Trump: Samantha Bee should be fired for Ivanka insult

He appeared to suggest that it was unfair Samantha Bee has not lost her show like Roseanne Barr. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ldb1dv

Trump tariffs: US wants 'free, fair trade'

Reason for Trump's tariff hike according to former White House communications director. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jiatpl

Alibaba reveals new driverless delivery bot

The G Plus could be used to courier deliveries or serve as an automated coffee vendor, the firm said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kHxIew

TSB letter error 'may have broken law'

Some TSB customers receiving letters acknowledging a complaint have also sent other customers' details. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sxVFs1

Tramadol emboldens vigilantes to fight Boko Haram

Tramadol is meant to treat severe pain - but in Nigeria it's being used by fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LQUYDc

US economy adds 223,000 jobs in May

The US unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in May as the economy added more jobs than expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J6U9V7

Facebook losing out to YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat among US teens

Some 95% own a smartphone and now prefer YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat, a study reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xDSgxA

Lush 'anti-spy cops' campaign criticised

The cosmetics company has come under fire on social media but says its campaign is not "anti-police". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kEddza

Nicaragua protests: 15 dead and scores injured in latest clashes

More than 90 people have now died in protests sparked by proposed welfare cuts in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xEng0O

Lions, tigers, jaguar escape German zoo

Two lions, two tigers and a jaguar escape from a German zoo, with the public warned to stay indoors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LOPAk6

Facebook losing out to YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat among US teens

Some 95% own a smartphone and now prefer YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat, a study reveals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xDSgxA

Queer Eye host 'proud' of first transgender makeover

Host Tan France hopes the episode will change opinions about the transgender community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2UsnU

Google explains 'weird' 1975 text message bug

Typing specific search terms into the Google app displayed a list of recent text messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5hJFT

Family of man shot dead by sheriff's deputy awarded $4 damages

The damages are for 'his funeral costs and three children' after he was shot by a US sheriff's deputy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0Mtrf

Comedian Mike King: 'My comedy has been a mask my whole life'

New Zealand has the developed world's worst teenage suicide rate. One comedian is trying to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2soWGU4

Mariano Rajoy: Spanish PM forced out of office

Mariano Rajoy is forced out after his People's Party was implicated in a huge corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xuKne8

Jaelene Hinkle: Defender refused to play for US because of LGBT shirt

Jaelene Hinkle says she refused to play for the US last year because her Christian faith prevented her from wearing a shirt honouring LGBT pride month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H7V0mA

Baba Ramdev: India guru's 'WhatsApp killer' app mocked over flaws

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Kimbho chat app has serious privacy flaws, say cyber security experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LOkRU7

Baba Ramdev: India guru's 'WhatsApp killer' app mocked over flaws

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Kimbho chat app has serious privacy flaws, say cyber security experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LOkRU7

General Motors and Fiat Chrysler unveil self-driving deals

The race to lead the autonomous car market in the US speeds up with deals from GM and Fiat Chrysler. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xx06t8

Trade tariffs: Chorus of condemnation intensifies

US tariffs on steel imports come into effect, amid strong criticism from the EU, Canada and Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LabRaI

Tamaulipas crisis: Mexico seeks talks over 'silenced zone'

A UN report links Mexican security forces to a wave of disappearances in the north-east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kBRsjA

Arkady Babchenko: Suspect remanded in reporter's hoax death case

The suspect is alleged to have paid a hitman to kill Arkady Babchenko in the capital Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kIOt9j

Mariano Rajoy: Why it could soon be over for Spain's PM

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is likely to be forced out of office. We explain what's happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0Y7T3

World Cup 2018: The Russian women waiting for 'magnetic Messi'

World Cup volunteer guides Inna and Vika hope to give visitors a unique view of their city, Ekaterinburg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2DOVc

Trade tariffs: Chorus of condemnation intensifies

US tariffs on steel imports come into effect, amid strong criticism from the EU, Canada and Mexico. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LabRaI

Funeral prices to be investigated

The high cost of funerals is to come under scrutiny, with two separate investigations being signalled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J3lEPc

ANZ, Deutsche Bank and Citigroup face 'criminal cartel' charges

ANZ, Deutsche Bank and Citigroup say they will fight allegations against them in Australia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sopCvr

How lipstick became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how lipstick became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H9KsmL

Planting a forest

Uzbekistan has an ambitious plan to stop widespread health problems that developed when the Aral Sea disappeared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IXy5Qy

'I bought my mum a flat'

How peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms are overcoming trust issues to help us make cash from our stuff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2swqYUb

Drake vs Pusha T: Has he just pushed it too far?

In the latest response to their on-going rap battle, Pusha T posts a picture of Drake in blackface. Has this feud gone too far? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xvEVHB

Questions Muslims get asked during Ramadan

Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan deal with a lot of questions from a lot of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jlxg3i

The Iranian librarian who escaped war through cosplay

Growing up during the Iran-Iraq war, Azadeh Brown would escape into fantasy worlds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LdyMSF

Nigeria's Tramadol crisis: The drug fuelling death, despair and Boko Haram

The centre of Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgency is overdosing on Tramadol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2slL2t5

Sultan of Yogyakarta: A feminist revolution in an ancient kingdom

The tiny Islamic kingdom of Yogyakarta is locked in a bitter battle over whether the sultan's daughter can inherit the throne. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J89xAx

Planting a forest on the Aral's dried-out seabed

Uzbekistan has an ambitious plan to stop widespread health problems that developed when the Aral Sea disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXy5Qy