Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation
The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options. from BBC News h...
Chaos on roads as residents flee rampant Israel wildfires
Buildings burn and land is scorched as wildfires spread outside of Jerusalem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tf9ZqhD via IFTTT
The TikTokers accused of triggering an election scandal
The BBC speaks to Romanian influencers, implicated in the unprecedented cancellation of an EU election from BBC News https://ift.tt/dAC1Uy...
Australia's last vote was all about Indigenous people. Now they say it's 'silence'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton have had little to say on First Nations issues. from BBC News https://i...
Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible
Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada. from BBC News h...
Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack
The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PKA...
How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day
Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S6c0m...
Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem's bag
The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday. from BBC News htt...
'Grandpa robbers' held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint - but didn't know who she was
Suspects who are accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in October 2016 stand trial in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bE527W6 ...
'Our community is grieving,' say Vancouver festival organisers
Organisers of the festival where a car ramming attack killed 11 people say they are "heartbroken". from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Images of Pope Francis's tomb released
The late pontiff was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday following a public funeral at the Vatican on Saturday. from BBC News h...
The price of love - the doctor who has South Africa talking about financial abuse
A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wcTIabD via ...
Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?
More and more Australians, regardless of where they live, are delaying or going without the care they need. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m...
Russia detains suspect in car bomb attack that killed general
The FSB say they detained a "Ukrainian special services agent". Kyiv has not commented on the attack. from BBC News https://ift....
Pope wanted to work until the end, archbishop tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on". from B...
Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge over CEO's killing
The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3jqoiHx via IFTTT
Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry? from BBC News https://ift.tt/WGOSkUp via IFTTT
Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation
Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated. ...
Israeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza Strip
Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March. from BBC News https://...
Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say
The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges. from B...
Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor?
Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wX6...
Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC
Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vvud...
'I've had 100 operations and will never stop' - inside China's cosmetic surgery boom
Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom. from BBC News http...
Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecas...
Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast
Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls. from BBC ...
Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list
A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIiyf...
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JrbmSVI via IFTTT
US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates. from BBC ...
New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC
Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gt7qCNO v...
A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest
India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia
Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country. from BBC News https://ift.t...
India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82
At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JhDKsTS via IF...
Inside Elon Musk's government-subsidised Texas headquarters
The tycoon and Donald Trump advisor has moved his businesses from California to a mostly rural central Texas county. What do the neighbours ...
The mother and children trapped between two conflicts
Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan. from BBC News https://ift....
Anxiety at US colleges as foreign students are detained and visas revoked
High-profile detentions and visa revocations are putting students on edge, as Trump tightens his squeeze on US schools. from BBC News http...
Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck
China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up? from BBC News https://ift.tt/r7...
Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests
Students and journalists are among the 189 people on trial in Istanbul after protests last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2tNVjhD vi...
Zelensky accuses US envoy Witkoff of spreading 'Russian narratives'
Witkoff appeared to suggest that a peace deal hinged on the status of five Ukrainian regions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lD0QmTW via IF...
Six injured in shooting at Florida State University
One person was taken into custody after the shooting on Thursday, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner. from BBC News https://i...
Famed Philippine film star Nora Aunor dies at 71
She was one of the Philippines' biggest film stars with a career that spanned seven decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ICnfA3h via...
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other? from BBC News https://ift.tt/g57VlSq...
US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February. from BBC News https://...
Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop
Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away. from BBC News...
The stars who turned their back on Hollywood (and some who returned)
As Cate Blanchett considers giving up acting, we take a look at other stars who quit the profession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/otn0g8Z ...
Moment elephants huddle to protect calves during earthquake
The behaviour is known as an 'alert circle', a formation meant to protect elephant calves from threats. from BBC News https://ift....
5.2-magnitude earthquake hits California near San Diego
There are no reports of injuries or major damage after the quake struck on Monday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XROxIe2 via IFTTT...
Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space
The flight, carrying celebrities like Katy Perry and Gayle King, reached a height of about 60 miles (96.6km) above Earth. from BBC News ht...
Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram
The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition. from BBC News https://ift....
In Canada's car capital, auto workers brace for the worst
The auto sector in Windsor, Ontario, has employed generations of Canadians. Now the future is uncertain and US tariffs are "like a stab...
BBC visits scene of destruction in Sumy after Russian attack
The BBC's James Waterhouse describes the scene of a Russian strike that has killed at least 34 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CJ...
'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine
Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eM5QHWT via IF...
Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election
The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1jNm7H...
Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'
The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used. from BBC News https...
As an Israeli hostage turns 48, his wife waits for blue ticks on her messages
Eighteen months since Omri Miran was taken hostage by Hamas, his wife Lishay still sends family updates, which she hopes he will read one da...
Judge allows Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil's deportation
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested in March for his role in pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Columbia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
A bitter price hike in US coffee shops after tariffs
Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pUVq6X4 via IFT...
US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa
Police say four armed and masked men abducted the pastor in his car on Thursday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RZhJu12 via IFTTT
Palestinian teen attacker freed after nine years in Israeli prison
Amnesty International says Ahmed Manasra endured "shocking ill-treatment" after he was imprisoned at the age of 13 in 2015. from...
Israel to include Rafah in Gaza 'security zones' - defence minister
The Israeli defence minister says the military is leaving Gaza "smaller" and "more isolated" to press Hamas into releasi...
Watch: Pope seen without usual papal attire
Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health. from BB...
The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon
Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ROTGKY vi...
War has changed Zelensky - but now is the time for him to transform again
As the "coalition of the willing" meets at Nato headquarters today, pledging to support Ukraine with a peacekeeping force, how hav...
Trump pauses higher tariffs for 90 days but escalates China trade war
Trump has said he is authorising a universal "lowered reciprocal tariff of 10%" for most countries, except China, while tariff neg...
US stocks surge after White House pauses some tariffs for talks
But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% "effective immediately". from BBC News https://ift.tt/S20cCMq...
AI chips not ice creams - minister's dig at Indian start-ups sparks debate
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says Indian start-ups need to focus more on deep-tech innovations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9AOKcbP vi...
Can the US return man deported to El Salvador? Immigration lawyers think so
Lawyers and experts say the case has the potential to upend due process for immigrants in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kfu18vl vi...
US court orders White House to restore access for AP journalists
The AP was prevented from accessing the White House over its continued use of the term "Gulf of Mexico" in its coverage. from BB...
Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will "never accept coercion" ahead of Saturday's talks in Oman. from BBC News http...
Watch: Plume of black smoke over Parisian skyline after 'major' fire
A fire at a waste disposal centre caused smoke to rise above buildings in the French capital city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BTPGXvH v...
Wild market swings as tariffs rattle US economy
Stocks swung sharply in the US, as Trump offered mixed signals about appetite for trade talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tLxvA3c via I...
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
The US president said he will introduce the extra tariff unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on American goods. from BBC New...
Australia PM candidate ditches plan to end work from home
Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition had said the move would improve efficiency in the public sector. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says
Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre. from BBC News https...
Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs
The US commerce secretary says a 10% "baseline" tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks. from BBC News https:/...
Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza
Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uha4eRj via ...
Anti-Trump protests in cities across US declare 'hands off'
Thousands of protesters have gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump's second term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fc...
Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US
High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/thX6OMN via IFTT...
Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact
Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b5Hknpi...
Stocks plunge as China retaliates to Trump tariffs
Leading indexes in the US dropped more than 5% on Friday, marking the worst week since 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bKLajxl via IFT...
Judge rules US must return man deported to El Salvador in 'error'
The judge ruled Kilmar Abergo Garcia, who was deported to an El Salvadorian prison despite his protected legal status, must be returned to t...
'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hjLyt6b via IFTTT
Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest
North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EPMwZvO via IFTTT
Indonesia volcano eruption creates huge column of ash
Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash towering into the sky. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wA3UvSB via IFTTT
Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attack
Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EXGHk1...
US cancels visa of Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias
The ex-president of Costa Rica has compared Donald Trump's behaviour with that of a Roman emperor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kmo0R7...
Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade
Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake
Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T...
Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crash
Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say. from BBC News https...
At least 322 children killed since Israel's new Gaza offensive, Unicef says
Since the war began, more than 15,000 children have reportedly been killed, the agency says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oYAG70V via IFT...
'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vfa...
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