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Exotic mushrooms help Kashmir

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

How Starbucks hopes to end staff racism

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

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

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

The strawberry-picking robots coming to a farm near you

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

How the light bulb became a million dollar idea.

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

Thameslink compares poor service to Poundland chocolate

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

Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

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

Protectionist racket?

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

Vaping's rise in five charts

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

Paris in the smog

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

Weather warning

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

Financial high

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

Bitter on Twitter

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

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

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

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

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Fat but otherwise healthy women are still likelier to have a stroke or heart attack, a study says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J39gyP via IFTTT

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German Alexander Zverev admired the reporter's accent so much, he even promised to pay a visit to the county if they ever hold a tournament there. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L9aWay via IFTTT

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The Muslim Council of Britain calls for "racists and bigots" to be removed from the party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LLaNep via IFTTT

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Higher patient demand and staff costs are blamed for a total deficit of £960m for trusts in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H34kId via IFTTT

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

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Stuart Gumm often suffers panic attacks, no longer drives, and rarely leaves the house. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kEfDhw via IFTTT

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

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

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Singer Dua Lipa and Supreme Court president Baroness Hale also make Vogue magazine's roll of honour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L92l7O via IFTTT

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Exiled Russian reporter Arkady Babchenko is pictured and his fake death plot likened to a James Bond film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J0HeI0 via IFTTT

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Your morning briefing for 31 May 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IXA7jI via IFTTT

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More searches for lip filling are made in one northern city than anywhere else in Britain, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xrSd8j via IFTTT

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Ko Phi Phi, made famous by Danny Boyle's The Beach, prepares close to tourists to protect its beauty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H5BvuT via IFTTT

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

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A group of Bradford pupils visit the Hay Festival for the first time and give their review. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LaOP3F via IFTTT

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

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

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The 23-time Grand Slam winner said she felt like a "warrior" at the French Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JkFwRu via IFTTT

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

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

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

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

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Some mothers want their twins kept together, some prefer separate classes and others say "they'll find their own way regardless". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LLP5Y3 via IFTTT

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From Britain's film industry and political playwrights to touring musicians and Eurovision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JecUt3 via IFTTT

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

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

Key North Korea official meets Pompeo in New York

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

Arkady Babchenko: Ukraine condemned for faking journalist's murder

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

Melania Trump tweets 20 days after last public appearance

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

Australian minister Greg Hunt accused of misogyny

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

US military renames Pacific Command

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

Kim Kardashian asks Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson

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

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

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

Algeria seizes 700kg of cocaine on container ship

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

White House comes out fighting on Roseanne racism row

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

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

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

Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

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

Liege shootings: Gunman 'had killed day before attack'

A man shot dead by police after a murder spree is also suspected of killing a man he met in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srvkvX

Arkady Babchenko: Russian journalist 'back from the dead'

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

The mystery of Russia's missing IS brides

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

Do these photos change your view of pigeons?

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

Liège shooting: Belgium gunman caught on camera

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

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

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

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

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

Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

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

Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding

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

Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption

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

Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple

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

Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage

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

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

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

Why Ghanaians are so slow to bury their dead

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

Chile transgender: 'Growing up here is torture'

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

Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

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

How Sweden is preparing for its election to be hacked

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

The story of Pakistan's 'disappeared' Shias

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

You Won't Believe Everything Philippine Boxer-Politician Manny Pacquiao's Did for an Ice Cream Vendor

World champion boxer Manny Pacquiao is a devout Christian and has displayed his heart for the needy, including his love of the Filipino people many times.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2kCwq4x

Newly Released Manuscript is Earliest Known Fragment from the Gospel of Mark

The earliest fragment of the Gospel of Mark, dating between A.D. 150 - 250, was recently published by the Egypt Exploration Society from a Greek papyrus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2H8oVew

'I Know I'm Going to Get Killed': The UK's Stunning Punishment for a Man Who Protested Radical Islam

The arrest and imprisonment of Stephen Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, has set off protests around the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2L5L4wc

What could Brexit mean for the UK's creative talent?

From Britain's film industry and political playwrights to touring musicians and Eurovision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JecUt3

Vaping - the rise in five charts

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

Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

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

Twins in school: To separate or not to separate?

Some mothers want their twins kept together, some prefer separate classes and others say "they'll find their own way regardless". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LLP5Y3 via

What could Brexit mean for the UK's creative talent?

From Britain's film industry and political playwrights to touring musicians and Eurovision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JecUt3 via

Vaping - the rise in five charts

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

Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

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

Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

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

Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding

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

Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption

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

Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple

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

Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage

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

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

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

Why Ghanaians are so slow to bury their dead

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

Chile transgender: 'Growing up here is torture'

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

Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

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

How Sweden is preparing for its election to be hacked

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

The story of Pakistan's 'disappeared' Shias

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

Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

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

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

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

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

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

Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

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

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

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

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

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

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

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

The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

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

South Africans' anger over land set to explode

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kCP5gh

Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

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

Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes

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

Paris plans to cut pollution

Could the French capital provide a template for cutting pollution in other cities? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2spB4Ge

Grenfell authorities' response 'badly flawed', report says

Volunteer groups filled a void left by "weak leadership" on behalf of officials, a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2soJy0q

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

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

Caroline Lucas to step down as Green Party co-leader

The Brighton Pavilion MP says the party will remain a "bold alternative" under new leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2soy8tx

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

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

Grammar school tests: How do children cope?

Thousands of pupils each year try to get into selective schools, which are set for a £50m expansion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LDH5rL

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

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

Roseanne show dropped after racist tweet

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

Key Italy talks amid fears of snap poll

Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kB2CVY

Seventeen hurt as Dartford Arriva bus ploughs into cars

Around 25 vehicles were damaged when the Arriva bus left a trail of devastation in Dartford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LHz0Td

'Ban cartoon characters' on unhealthy food, MPs say

Tony the Tiger and the Milky Bar Kid should no longer be used to promote items to children, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L6zota

Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

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

US Poldark superfans travel to Cornwall

Fanatics of the BBC drama have gathered from across the US to visit its Cornwall filming locations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L5DQIt

Newspaper headlines: 'End of cold call menace', Italy crisis and Serena's catsuit

Plans to fine bosses who "plague" households with sales calls up to £500,000 make the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kD1u4d

News Daily: Grenfell council criticised, Italy government latest, and Lucas to stand down

Your morning briefing for 30 May 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J1OQGp

Roseanne Barr's five most controversial moments

The US comedian's TV show is axed after a Twitter backlash - but Roseanne Barr has been here before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xlQXDz

'Working in the NHS, my life-long dream'

Olive Belfield was a young nurse when Britain launched the National Health Service in 1948. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LBldNT

Expressing psychosis through street dance

Hip-hop dancer Chad Taylor explains how being sectioned transformed his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kxA3bG

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sp0ILx

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L3wgOC

Serena Williams returns in 'superhero' catsuit

Serena Williams says she felt like a "superhero" in the black catsuit she wore during the 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win over Kristyna Pliskova at the French Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LH8IA7

Footballers and the meaning behind their tattoos

England star Raheem Sterling is just latest footballer whose tattoo has got people talking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IUbZyA

Everybody's Talking About Jamie: West End smash to be made into film

The musical based on the true story of a 16-year old drag queen will be made into a film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2shxkHQ

Father wants safety checks on glass tables after his shatters

Darren Smith shared the story of his shattered table online and was told of many similar incidents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2shvk2i

Trans activist Stephen Whittle on facing abuse on TV

Stephen Whittle on how life has changed since he started campaigning for transgender rights in the 1970s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GXMqGM

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

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

North Koreans who dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

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

How many children are 'severely obese'?

Councils responsible for public health are concerned that children become more overweight at primary school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2shZ27r

Caroline Flack: Love Island ‘brought people together’

The show's presenter on why Love Island became such a huge hit for ITV2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ssiAFs

The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

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

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

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

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

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

Sorrell set for comeback with new advertising venture

Sir Martin Sorrell, who left WPP in April after misconduct claims, plans a new advertising business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGN9Qv

Italian political crisis hits Asian stocks

Investors globally are worried about how a possible snap election could affect markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LK4yaG

Complaints about loans see sharp rise

Lenders' treatment of customers with high-cost loans is questioned by the Financial Ombudsman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L6AIfA

Standard Life Aberdeen to return £1.75bn to shareholders

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

Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide

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

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

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

Trump's China tariffs could be imposed in June

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

EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

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

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

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

Ivanka Trump wins trademarks for products in China

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

Paris moves to improve air quality

Paris is leading the move to cut pollution by banning some vehicles from its streets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J1lhEV

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L3wgOC

Exotic mushrooms help Kashmir

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

Paris in the smog

Could the French capital provide a template for cutting pollution in other cities? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2spB4Ge

Weather warning

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

Grenfell authorities' response 'badly flawed', report says

Volunteer groups filled a void left by "weak leadership" on behalf of officials, a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2soJy0q via

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

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

Caroline Lucas to step down as Green Party co-leader

The Brighton Pavilion MP says the party will remain a "bold alternative" under new leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2soy8tx via

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

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

Grammar school tests: How do children cope?

Thousands of pupils each year try to get into selective schools, which are set for a £50m expansion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LDH5rL via

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

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

Roseanne show dropped after racist tweet

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

Key Italy talks amid fears of snap poll

Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kB2CVY via

Seventeen hurt as Dartford Arriva bus ploughs into cars

Around 25 vehicles were damaged when the Arriva bus left a trail of devastation in Dartford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LHz0Td via

'Ban cartoon characters' on unhealthy food, MPs say

Tony the Tiger and the Milky Bar Kid should no longer be used to promote items to children, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L6zota via

Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

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

US Poldark superfans travel to Cornwall

Fanatics of the BBC drama have gathered from across the US to visit its Cornwall filming locations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L5DQIt via

Newspaper headlines: 'End of cold call menace', Italy crisis and Serena's catsuit

Plans to fine bosses who "plague" households with sales calls up to £500,000 make the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kD1u4d via

News Daily: Grenfell council criticised, Italy government latest, and Lucas to stand down

Your morning briefing for 30 May 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J1OQGp via

Roseanne Barr's five most controversial moments

The US comedian's TV show is axed after a Twitter backlash - but Roseanne Barr has been here before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xlQXDz via

'Working in the NHS, my life-long dream'

Olive Belfield was a young nurse when Britain launched the National Health Service in 1948. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LBldNT via

Expressing psychosis through street dance

Hip-hop dancer Chad Taylor explains how being sectioned transformed his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kxA3bG via

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sp0ILx via

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L3wgOC via

Serena Williams returns in 'superhero' catsuit

Serena Williams says she felt like a "superhero" in the black catsuit she wore during the 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win over Kristyna Pliskova at the French Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LH8IA7 via

Footballers and the meaning behind their tattoos

England star Raheem Sterling is just latest footballer whose tattoo has got people talking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IUbZyA via

Everybody's Talking About Jamie: West End smash to be made into film

The musical based on the true story of a 16-year old drag queen will be made into a film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2shxkHQ via

Father wants safety checks on glass tables after his shatters

Darren Smith shared the story of his shattered table online and was told of many similar incidents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2shvk2i via

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

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

North Koreans who dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

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

How many children are 'severely obese'?

Councils responsible for public health are concerned that children become more overweight at primary school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2shZ27r via

Caroline Flack: Love Island ‘brought people together’

The show's presenter on why Love Island became such a huge hit for ITV2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ssiAFs via

The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

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

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'God Helped Me': Viral Video Shows Mali 'Spiderman' Scaling Building to Save Dangling Child

A man who's now being called a real-life 'Spiderman' rescued a child dangling from a balcony in Paris this weekend.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JbA1En

State Department Unveils Plan to Wipe Out Religious Persecution Around the World

Most here in the US consider religious freedom a cherished American value and a universal human right. But that is not the case throughout the world. Now Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, along with International Religious Freedom Ambassador Sam Brownback, is hoping to change that... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2smO4fZ

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

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

North Koreans who dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

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

How many children are 'severely obese'?

Councils responsible for public health are concerned that children become more overweight at primary school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2shZ27r

Caroline Flack: Love Island ‘brought people together’

The show's presenter on why Love Island became such a huge hit for ITV2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ssiAFs

The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

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

South African 'world's oldest man' wants to stop smoking

Fredie Blom turned 114 in May but he is yet to be verified by the Guinness World of Records. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sj9Gdh

MH370: Ocean Infinity's search for missing plane formally ends

The Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 on board disappeared while flying to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smr94v

N Korea official Kim Yong-chol 'heads to US for talks'

Kim Yong-chol would be the most high profile North Korean to visit the US in nearly 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWOf8Q

The photos that explain Nicaragua's crisis

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

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'eligible to be Israeli citizen'

The Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC has flown to Israel after facing UK visa issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9smX9

Police officer filmed punching woman on New Jersey beach

Police open an inquiry as an officer is filmed hitting a woman in the head in an arrest on a US beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JdRaNL

Brazil fuel protests continue despite price cut

Some lorry drivers' unions reject President Michel Temer's concession to cut diesel prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xiVOpa

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

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

Austria unveils plan to cut benefits for immigrants

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

Cornelia Frances: Home and Away's 'Morag' actress dies aged 77

The UK-born actress, a veteran of iconic TV roles in Australia, had been battling cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GYZjjW

Alberto, year's first named Atlantic storm, makes Florida landfall

Thousands of people are evacuated as Alberto strikes north-western Florida's coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2shWDbS

Serge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93

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

Skripals doctor: 'We expected them not to survive'

Hospital staff who treated the Skripals for poisoning open up about the night they were admitted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0GtLI

Police filmed punching woman in New Jersey beach arrest

A widely shared video shows the 20-year-old screaming as two officers tackle her to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1cvas

Meet the Kenyan priest rapping about religion

Father "Sweet Paul" explains his unconventional way of spreading the gospel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xhql6y

German counter-protesters fight far-right with techno music

Five times as many counter-protesters responded to Germany's far-right AfD party's demonstration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqgBS3

South African 'world's oldest man' wants to stop smoking

Fredie Blom turned 114 in May but he is yet to be verified by the Guinness World of Records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj9Gdh

'I want to produce the world's best cannabis'

Meet some of those hoping to capitalise in the world's biggest cannabis market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jchp7j

Mamoudou Gassama: Travelling is a rite of passage for many Malians

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

Kylie Minogue turns 50: From Neighbours to pop stardom

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

MH370: Ocean Infinity's search for missing plane formally ends

The Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 on board disappeared while flying to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smr94v

N Korea official Kim Yong-chol 'heads to US for talks'

Kim Yong-chol would be the most high profile North Korean to visit the US in nearly 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWOf8Q

The photos that explain Nicaragua's crisis

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

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'eligible to be Israeli citizen'

The Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC has flown to Israel after facing UK visa issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9smX9

Police officer filmed punching woman on New Jersey beach

Police open an inquiry as an officer is filmed hitting a woman in the head in an arrest on a US beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JdRaNL

Brazil fuel protests continue despite price cut

Some lorry drivers' unions reject President Michel Temer's concession to cut diesel prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xiVOpa

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

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

Austria unveils plan to cut benefits for immigrants

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

Cornelia Frances: Home and Away's 'Morag' actress dies aged 77

The UK-born actress, a veteran of iconic TV roles in Australia, had been battling cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GYZjjW

Alberto, year's first named Atlantic storm, makes Florida landfall

Thousands of people are evacuated as Alberto strikes north-western Florida's coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2shWDbS

Serge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93

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

Skripals doctor: 'We expected them not to survive'

Hospital staff who treated the Skripals for poisoning open up about the night they were admitted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0GtLI

Police filmed punching woman in New Jersey beach arrest

A widely shared video shows the 20-year-old screaming as two officers tackle her to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1cvas

Meet the Kenyan priest rapping about religion

Father "Sweet Paul" explains his unconventional way of spreading the gospel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xhql6y

German counter-protesters fight far-right with techno music

Five times as many counter-protesters responded to Germany's far-right AfD party's demonstration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqgBS3

South African 'world's oldest man' wants to stop smoking

Fredie Blom turned 114 in May but he is yet to be verified by the Guinness World of Records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj9Gdh

'I want to produce the world's best cannabis'

Meet some of those hoping to capitalise in the world's biggest cannabis market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jchp7j

Bank of Mum and Dad 'feels the pinch'

The average parental contribution for home buyers this year will be down 17% on 2017, a survey says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kwEovJ

Pret A Manger sold to private equity firm JAB

UK High Street sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger is to be sold to Luxembourg-based JAB Holdings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IRRLFA

EU proposes ban on straws and other single-use plastics

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

Have we reached peak prosecco?

Slowing sales of sparkling wines means the bubble may have burst for prosecco, warns one firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LDXi01

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

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

Serge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93

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

WH Smith voted UK's worst High Street shop in Which? survey

Consumers have criticised the chain's out-of-date shops, expensive products and rude staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IPxGzP

UK engineer Smiths starts merger talks with US rival

Smiths has held initial discussions with US listed ICU Medical about merging their medical businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Je2Z6D

Suez waste company calls for 'pay-as-you-throw' to help recycling

Suez wants microchips in bins and says all packaging should have to be 50% recycled by 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KW6mMA

Dog with seizures costs £30,000 as pet claims hit record

The number of pet owners claiming on insurance policies reached one million last year, a new record. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LwKfNU

YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests

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

Food and farming sector makes post-Brexit demands

Those in the industry ask the PM to ensure they will continue to be able to hire EU workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IVQV6R

Hunt 'determined' to eliminate doctors' gender pay gap

Female doctors are paid on average £10,000 less than male doctors in England, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sdW6Zo

Business groups write to PM urging Heathrow expansion

Business groups write to the prime minister urging the government not to waver on Heathrow expansion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GTIUgH

How Starbucks hopes to end staff racism

The coffee chain is giving all US staff "unconscious bias" training. We explain what that involves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kvlw0f

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

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

Financial high

Meet some of those hoping to capitalise in the world's biggest cannabis market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jchp7j

Bitter on Twitter

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

Sartorial spat

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

'We expected them not to survive'

Hospital staff who treated the Skripals for poisoning open up about the night they were admitted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L0GtLI via

N Korea official Kim Yong-chol 'heads to US for talks'

Kim Yong-chol would be the most high profile North Korean to visit the US in nearly 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IWOf8Q via

Police officer filmed punching woman on New Jersey beach

Police open an inquiry as an officer is filmed hitting a woman in the head in an arrest on a US beach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JdRaNL via

NI abortion law: Reform 'a feminist test for May'

Labour issues a challenge to the prime minister to back calls to relax Northern Ireland's law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LGpGyy via

England forward Raheem Sterling defends gun tattoo

Raheem Sterling responds to criticism of his new inking, saying it has "deeper meaning". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2siU21r via

Dec blames weather as Britain's Got Talent goes off air

Simon Cowell jokes that Ant - who is not appearing on the live shows this year - is behind the outage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kyLaBk via

How Starbucks hopes to end staff racism

The coffee chain is giving all US staff "unconscious bias" training. We explain what that involves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kvlw0f via

One in 25 children aged 10 or 11 'severely obese'

The figures for 10 and 11-year-olds are a further wake-up call, the Local Government Association says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LAZDsG via

Bank of Mum and Dad 'feels the pinch'

The average parental contribution for home buyers this year will be down 17% on 2017, a survey says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kwEovJ via

YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos

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

Veteran Home and Away actress dies

The UK-born actress, a veteran of iconic TV roles in Australia, had been battling cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GYZjjW via

BBC's Martha Kearney recalls 'humiliating' harassment

Today host Martha Kearney reveals men touched her inappropriately when she was a young journalist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IWd9ph via

Newspaper headlines: Bank's Brexit fears and Kylie turns 50

Tuesday's front pages include reports of tensions between the Bank of England and the Treasury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ktHDEi via

News Daily: Salisbury poisoning medics speak, and NI abortion law 'test' for May

Your morning briefing for 29 May 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JerS21 via

Peter Kay's Car Share finale - the verdict

As the BBC One sitcom says a fond farewell, how did viewers and critics react? (Spoiler alert!) from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LE4tpi via

Clever bins cut food waste and save money

Smart, digital bins are being used to cut food waste and save money in commercial kitchens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sfMcXc via

Bitter to better: Squatters transforming a derelict pub

Inside a derelict pub being transformed by squatters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GVvv7X via

Meet the Kenyan priest rapping about religion

Father "Sweet Paul" explains his unconventional way of spreading the gospel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xhql6y via

'Antarctica is my office'

Jon Tyler is an Antarctic guide, showing scientists how to survive the extreme environment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ITu2EO via

Trans activist Stephen Whittle on facing abuse on TV

Stephen Whittle on how life has changed since he started campaigning for transgender rights in the 1970s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GXMqGM via

Gloucester cheese-rolling veteran breaks all-time record

Chris Anderson prefers cheddar but has taken home 22 double Gloucester cheeses in 14 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LB6NgI via

Kylie Minogue turns 50: From Neighbours to pop stardom

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

BBC Biggest Weekend highlights

Rita Ora, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are among the stars performing at the multi-city festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L0HSln via

Are captive dolphins 'happy'?

Scientists have tried to measure how dolphins at a French marine park feel about their environment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LxFYtI via

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

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

What does it actually take to be a model?

This 50-year-old agency has some tips. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sgEzjb via

Why are so many firms so bad at handling social media?

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

What is Italy's political crisis all about?

Italy's powerful populists are angry that a technocrat government is being formed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IQMUo1 via

South African 'world's oldest man' wants to stop smoking

Fredie Blom turned 114 in May but he is yet to be verified by the Guinness World of Records. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sj9Gdh via

French Prosecutor: 40 Terrorism Convicts to be Released Soon

France's anti-terrorism prosecutor says about 40 convicted terrorists are due to be released from French prisons this year and next, calling the entry back into society of the unrepentant ones a "major risk."    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2kuRfPd

Orphan's Promise Helps Give Special Needs Children in Vietnam a Second Chance at Life

In rural Vietnam, Orphan's Promise is partnering with a local partner, Orphan Voice Ministries, to serve children with special needs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2slEaes

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Italy's powerful populists are angry that a technocrat government is being formed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IQMUo1 via IFTTT

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Fredie Blom turned 114 in May but he is yet to be verified by the Guinness World of Records. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sj9Gdh via IFTTT

Mamoudou Gassama: Travelling is a rite of passage for many Malians

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

Kylie Minogue turns 50: From Neighbours to pop stardom

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

The gay mayor shaking up politics in Catholic Poland

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

The gay mayor shaking up politics in Catholic Poland

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

World Cup 2018: Being black in Russia

Less than 1% of Russia's 144 million people are black. What is life like for them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sp2dth

BBC Biggest Weekend highlights

Rita Ora, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are among the stars performing at the multi-city festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L0HSln

WH Smith voted UK's worst High Street shop in Which? survey

Consumers have criticised the chain's out-of-date shops, expensive products and rude staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IPxGzP

Review to 'eliminate gender pay gap among doctors'

Female doctors are paid on average £10,000 less than male doctors in England, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sdW6Zo

Food and farming sector makes post-Brexit demands

Those in the industry ask the PM to ensure they will continue to be able to hire EU workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IVQV6R

Maryland flooding: Water rages through Ellicott City streets

Up to 8 inches (20cm) of rain fell on Ellicott City in two hours, according to local media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GV0C3A

Trump-Kim summit: President Moon could attend, says South Korea

If the summit goes ahead, which remains uncertain, it could also feature the South Korean president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2scwADF

Mutiny Festival death: Mum's grief at losing 'little girl'

Janine Milburn hopes the death of her "little girl" at a festival will deter others from taking drugs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sd6XTq

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

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

The Papers: Festival death plea and Brexit warnings

An emotional plea from the mother of a teenager who died at a music festival leads some of Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xkEOP6

After cremation: Recycling surgical implants

Photographic student Harry Lloyd-Evans photographs surgical implants that are recovered and recycled after cremation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LAa5AW

MS-13: Inside the secret world of Central America's brutal gang

A former MS-13 gang leader explains his life in one of Central America's most violent gangs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ITG41i

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

Orla Kiely reveals the secrets behind the designs she's created over the past 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kvAP9q

How the US and Rwanda have fallen out over second-hand clothes

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

Waddingtons board games archive reveals wacky finds

The agriculturally-inspired Grade Up to Elite Cow is among more than 1,000 games collected at Leeds museum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GVc4fi

Klopp sings with Liverpool fans after defeat

Jurgen Klopp appears in good spirits after his side's Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid, as he joins Reds fans to sing a defiant song about bringing the trophy "back to Liverpool". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ksUiHz

Huge fire at Germany's largest theme park

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

Biggest Weekend: Rita Ora, Craig David and MØ on the first songs they ever wrote

Newsbeat asks the stars performing at Swansea for their memories of their first attempt at music and lyrics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sd9Na6

Monica Lewinsky and Stormy Daniels: Political scandals across two eras

A look at how the Clinton/Lewinsky affair could have played out today, compared to the Trump/Stormy case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LARmF3

Britain's 'most scenic' bus route revealed

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

The gay mayor shaking up politics in Catholic Poland

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

How do I know if it's going to rain?

How does BBC Weather work out the chances of rain - and how should you read the forecast? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kysQbH

Figures reveal art auction gender imbalance

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

Moon walking: Ex-Nasa astronauts describe lunar experience

Read the experiences of the four surviving astronauts to have set foot on the lunar surface. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sewydC

After Ireland says Yes to abortion, what next for Northern Ireland?

The successful campaign to repeal Ireland's Eighth Amendment turns to face the north. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2scnXsV

Italy crisis: Call to impeach president after candidate vetoed

Sergio Mattarella is under fire from Italy's two populist parties after coalition efforts collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LCdyyM

Colombia election: Run-off expected in first vote since Farc deal

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Trump Says US Team in NKorea Planning Summit With Kim

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Berlin far-right supporters outnumbered by counter-protest

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Joshua Holt case: US sanctions 'to stay' despite prisoner release

The US signals no change on sanctions as freed prisoner Joshua Holt meets Donald Trump at the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INeu1u

Mo Salah 'confident' of making World Cup

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World Cup 2018: Being black in Russia

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Irish abortion referendum: How it all unfolded

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How the US and Rwanda have fallen out over second-hand clothes

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A war of nerves between Pakistan's military and Sharif

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Italy crisis: Call to impeach president after candidate vetoed

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Colombia election: Run-off expected in first vote since Farc deal

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Mamoudou Gassama: Mali 'spiderman' wows France with Paris child rescue

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

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Trump-Kim summit: President Moon could attend, says South Korea

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Brazil fuel protests: Temer cuts diesel price in bid to end strike

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

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Maryland flooding: Water rages through Ellicott City streets

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MS-13: Inside the secret world of Central America's brutal gang

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Irish abortion referendum: How it all unfolded

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A war of nerves between Pakistan's military and Sharif

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How the US and Rwanda have fallen out over second-hand clothes

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Waddingtons board games archive reveals wacky finds

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Klopp sings with Liverpool fans after defeat

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Biggest Weekend: Rita Ora, Craig David and MØ on the first songs they ever wrote

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Britain's 'most scenic' bus route revealed

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The gay mayor shaking up politics in Catholic Poland

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How do I know if it's going to rain?

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Figures reveal art auction gender imbalance

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Moon walking: Ex-Nasa astronauts describe lunar experience

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After Ireland says Yes to abortion, what next for Northern Ireland?

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

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Nigeria's reservation on Africa's free trade deal

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TJ Hughes pays damages after selling fake Fred Perry polo shirts

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Rural rides

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Local success

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Trump Says US Team in NKorea Planning Summit With Kim

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After Ireland says Yes to abortion, what next for Northern Ireland?

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Ivanka Trump Tweets About Rule Penalizing Serena Williams at French Open for Having a Baby

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'MIRACLES DO HAPPEN': Gospel Singer Blair Walker Announces Baby's Birth After Doctors Said It Was a Tumor

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NRA Praises Armed Bystander Who Killed Shooter at Oklahoma City Restaurant

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US Still Preparing for Trump-Kim Summit Should it Take Place

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Irish Voters Say 'Yes' to Legalizing Abortion: Pro-Life Groups Grieve

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University head quits amid gynaecology scandal

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Irish abortion referendum: 'Today we say no more'

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un 'set on Trump summit'

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Alan Bean, moon-walking astronaut and artist, dies aged 86

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Joshua Holt case: US sanctions 'to stay' despite prisoner release

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Nicaragua unrest: Thousands join renewed anti-government rallies

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

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Irish abortion referendum: Ireland overturns abortion ban

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Migrant crisis: Smugglers 'shot escaping migrants' in Libya

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Uganda bus crash kills at least 22, including children

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un 'set on Trump summit'

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Irish abortion referendum: 'We made history'

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In pictures: 'Spectacular' lightning strikes parts of UK

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Portsmouth Mutiny Festival: Two die after taking ill

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England could have new national parks in Gove review

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RBS closures decision criticised by MPs

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Business groups write to PM urging Heathrow expansion

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Boy, 15, charged with murdering teenager

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Alan Bean, moon-walking astronaut and artist, dies aged 86

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David Baddiel reveals why you have to 'laugh at illness and death'

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'I want to be the first wheelchair user in space'

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First colleges to teach new vocational T-levels to be named

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The Papers: Liverpool's 'heartbreak' and abortion vote

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Irish abortion referendum: How it all unfolded

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Bready meals: How much do you know about sandwiches?

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Jeremy Thorpe: The true story of A Very English Scandal

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How do you learn trapeze if you’re blind?

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Korean leaders in ‘Hollywood’ meeting

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Birmingham Pride: Tens of thousands march in street celebration

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Kitty Marion: The actress who became a 'terrorist'

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Irish abortion result a seismic shift

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Ivanka Trump Tweets About Rule Penalizing Serena Williams at French Open for Having a Baby

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US Still Preparing for Trump-Kim Summit Should it Take Place

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Irish Voters Say 'Yes' to Legalizing Abortion: Pro-Life Groups Grieve

Ireland has decided to legalize abortion, despite its reputation as one of the staunchest Catholic countries in the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2sgLSXe

American Jailed in Venezuela for 2 Years Arrives in US

Joshua Holt, who traveled to Venezuela from Utah in 2016 to marry a Spanish-speaking Mormon woman but soon found himself jailed and later branded the CIA's top spy in Latin America, was set free by the anti-American Maduro government on Saturday in what his family called "this miracle."    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GSXAMV

North Korea’s Kim Meets with South’s Moon for 2nd Time

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met for the second time in a month on Saturday to discuss carrying out the peace commitments they reached in their first summit and Kim’s potential meeting with President Donald Trump, Moon’s office said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IQ9Uzu

Powerful Cyclone Lashes Oman, Yemen; 5 dead, 30 Missing

Cyclone Mekunu blew into the Arabian Peninsula early Saturday, drenching arid Oman and Yemen, cutting off power lines and leaving at least five people dead and more than 30 missing, officials said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IMLgUD

'It's Just Deeply Wrong, Immoral, Unjust': Secretary of State Pompeo Goes to Bat for Imprisoned American Pastor

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Jeremy Thorpe: The true story of A Very English Scandal

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Birmingham Pride: Tens of thousands march in street celebration

The two-day celebration brings huge crowds to the streets of the city centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2saWTtX

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Hawaii volcano: How many people do volcanoes actually kill?

Red-hot rivers of lava and clouds of ash can be deadly - but death by volcano is not inevitable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J5iqho

Irish abortion result a seismic shift

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The blame game: Getting divorced in the UK

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How Merlin star Colin Morgan is returning to his Irish roots

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'Sense of betrayal'

As the UK hopes to secure trade deals around the world post-Brexit, New Zealand remembers how it was cast adrift when Britain joined the EEC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IFTaek via

American Jailed in Venezuela for 2 Years Arrives in US

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North Korea’s Kim Meets with South’s Moon for 2nd Time

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Powerful Cyclone Lashes Oman, Yemen; 5 dead, 30 Missing

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'It's Just Deeply Wrong, Immoral, Unjust': Secretary of State Pompeo Goes to Bat for Imprisoned American Pastor

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Coming home after 130 years

A family of Syrian refugees returns to the island that their great-grandparents fled 130 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GPGC2i

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It's rare, but some people live after plummeting thousands of feet when a parachute fails. Is there a way to make this more likely? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IRFLA0 via IFTTT

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A family of Syrian refugees returns to the island that their great-grandparents fled 130 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GPGC2i via IFTTT

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Zhao Kangmin was the first expert to identify the ancient warriors, one of China's cultural treasures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KVwzLq via IFTTT

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Games such as Dungeons & Dragons - once seen as the preserve of the uncool - are enjoying a revival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KTjG4s via IFTTT

Ireland's Referendum on Abortion Could Be a Major Blow to Pro-Lifers

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Religious Freedom Ambassador Brownback Believes Pastor Brunson Will Be Released from Turkish Prison

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'Alexa, Who Is God?' Church of England Turns Smart Device into Faith Hub

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Vote to End Ireland's Pro-Life Amendment May Now Be Too Close to Call

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Will Christianity Be Ditched When Prince Charles Becomes King?

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After Chilean Church Suspends Priests, Pope to Host More Chile Abuse Victims

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Legend of Loch Ness Monster Will be Tested with DNA Samples

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Private Jet From Texas Crashes in Honduras, All Survive

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Trump Suggests Summit With NKorea's Kim Could be Delayed

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‘Purge Against Christians’ Underway in China as Persecution Ramps Up

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As Summit Looms, North Korean Media Return to Angry Tone

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Beth Moore: 'Legalism Will Make a Liar Out of You'

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Pope Francis Lights Up Internet With Private Comments to Gay Man: ‘God Made You Like This’

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Mike Pompeo Declares: 'Iran Will Never Again Have Carte Blanche to Dominate the Middle East'

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Maduro Wins Venezuela Election Challengers Call Illegitimate

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In North Korea Nuke Site Closing, Spectacle Trumps Substance

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Ireland's Pro-Life Amendment in Danger of Repeal

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Company in Cuba Plane Crash Had Received Safety Complaints

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MUST SEE: The Powerful Sermon on Love Bishop Michael Curry Preached at the Royal Wedding

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Irish abortion referendum: Exit polls suggest landslide for repeal

Referendum exit polls suggest a landslide in favour of liberalising the law, as counting is due to begin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IME8U7

Harvey Weinstein released on $1m bail over rape and abuse charges

The former film mogul was charged with rape and sexual abuse after turning himself in to New York police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JbrEcd

Trump says 'productive' talks held on reinstating N Korea summit

The US president issues an optimistic statement on possibly reinstating the cancelled meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5ok26

Cameroon military court jails Anglophone activists

Radio presenter Mancho Bibixy is among seven people convicted of rebellion and terrorism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xfevK7

Cyclone Mekunu kills girl of 12 in Oman

Thousands of residents in coastal areas are moved to shelters amid high winds and rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KU8jsZ

Brazil fuel protests: Drivers to clear roads over army threat

The main drivers' group behind the strike says President Temer's threat of force is "lamentable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s89WfJ

Armed bystanders gun down Oklahoma City restaurant shooter

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

MH17: Russia 'liable' for downing airliner over Ukraine

Australia and the Netherlands say they will hold Russia accountable for downing flight MH17. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sa4l7W

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

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

Mussels test positive for opioids in Seattle's Puget Sound

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

Afghan diplomats in Pakistan targeted by 'state-backed hackers'

Embassy sources in Pakistan tell the BBC that staff members received warnings from Google this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IOEucS

Oleg Deripaska resigns from Rusal amid US sanctions row

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

Cycling through Africa: Turkish Hasan Söylemez's adventure of a lifetime

Turkish journalist Hasan Söylemez is cycling across Africa asking people about their dreams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISegWE

British men 'increasingly' targeted by sextortion

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

Trump and Kim: An on/off bromance

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

Harvey Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan reacts to his arrest

The actress, one of the movie mogul's accusers, says it's 'a slap in the face of abusive power'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sdD1Ww

Champions League final: Madrid's Liverpool supporters

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