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Metro bank shares slump on cash call

The challenger bank's shares see another double-digit fall after it unveils a fundraising plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TjoTKM

Ted Baker shares tumble after profit warning

Shares in the fashion chain fall over 11% after the fashion chain says profits will be lower-than-expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UaIx94

Selfridges bans sale of exotic skins

Animal welfare activists say 'hats off to Selfridges' for removing the products from its shelves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NApAdy

Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BUcgMe

Why are more and more car companies teaming up?

Daimler and BMW are the latest to join forces as new technologies threaten to upend the car industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tDg93M

Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?

The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ubj4w0

Trump-Kim Summit Updates: ‘Sometimes You Have to Walk,’ Trump Says as Talks Collapse - The New York Times

Trump-Kim Summit Updates: ‘Sometimes You Have to Walk,’ Trump Says as Talks Collapse    The New York Times President Trump and Kim Jong Un's Talks Ended Early. Watch the Press Conference | LIVE | TIME    TIME North Korea Summit 2019: Watch Live - Trump, Kim Jong Un meet in Hanoi, Vietnam for second summit    ABC News Trump's North Korea Shift in Kim Summit Fraught With Peril    Bloomberg Gutfeld on media coverage of Hanoi and Cohen    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2EhK4U1

Michael Cohen's shocking picture of Trump's mob-like world - CNN

Michael Cohen's shocking picture of Trump's mob-like world    CNN Cummings: It appears Trump committed a crime in office    CNN Cohen: To hurt me, Trump is trying to hurt my family    CNN David Bossie: Michael Cohen spends a day lying about Trump to aid Democratic witch hunt    Fox News Trump’s a Guy Who’s Tough to Defend    The New York Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2IGmcij

India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies - BBC News

India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies    BBC News Why Do India and Pakistan Keep Fighting Over Kashmir?    New York Times Can the Kashmir conflict ever be resolved? l Inside Story    Al Jazeera English Avoiding Catastrophic Conflict in South Asia    Bloomberg Hashtags for War Between India and Pakistan    The New York Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2VoTzrg

Florida Bar opens investigation into Rep. Gaetz's tweet about Michael Cohen - Fox News

Florida Bar opens investigation into Rep. Gaetz's tweet about Michael Cohen    Fox News Florida Bar investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz for Cohen tweet    CNN Matt Gaetz Under Investigation by Florida State Bar Over Michael Cohen Threat    The Daily Beast How the Ideas Industry midwifed Matt Gaetz    Washington Post Cooper to Trump: Who are you calling a liar?    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Nz7dp5

GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz says he has 'personally apologized' to Michael Cohen for tweet about affairs - NBC News

GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz says he has 'personally apologized' to Michael Cohen for tweet about affairs    NBC News U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz said he 'personally apologized' to Michael Cohen after tweeting Tuesday that his wife was about to learn of the lawyer's alleged trysts. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2tFZJHE

Virginia's first lady under fire after handing out cotton to visiting students - Fox News

Virginia's first lady under fire after handing out cotton to visiting students    Fox News Virginia first lady criticized for handing cotton to black students on mansion tour    Philly.com Ralph Northam's wife now under fire for slave comment towards black student    New York Post Virginia first lady under fire for handing cotton to African American students on mansion tour    The Washington Post Virginia first lady handed out cotton to African-American children on slave cottage tour, mother says    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2EgnKtT

Supreme Court says inmate cannot be executed if dementia means he cannot understand punishment - The Washington Post

Supreme Court says inmate cannot be executed if dementia means he cannot understand punishment    The Washington Post Chief Justice John Roberts sides with liberals in death penalty case    CNN Roberts Confirms He’s the New Swing Justice    Slate Chief Justice Roberts joins liberals in court's ruling for death row inmate    NBCNews.com U.S. top court backs killer who forgot crime in death penalty case    Reuters View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2BWc9Qq

Eight Republicans side with Dems on background checks for gun sales | TheHill - The Hill

Eight Republicans side with Dems on background checks for gun sales | TheHill    The Hill Gun Control Legislation: House Passes Sweeping Bill    NPR House Approves First Major Gun Control Measure In Nearly 25 Years | TIME    TIME Dem gun bill threatens to turn gun owners into criminals    Fox News House passes sweeping gun legislation to expand background checks to cover virtually all sales    Washington Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ICvyLN

Why being seen as tough on Pakistan helps India's Modi - CNN

Why being seen as tough on Pakistan helps India's Modi    CNN Viewpoint: Balakot air strikes raise stakes in India-Pakistan stand-off    BBC News India armed forces IN NUMBERS: How big is India's army? India WAR CHEST REVEALED    Express.co.uk India's air strike on Pakistan: the strategy and the risks    Reuters India After India’s Strike on Pakistan, Both Sides Leave Room for De-escalation    The New York Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2SuSGvA

The British Parliament agrees Brexit may have to be delayed, but not on much else - The Washington Post

The British Parliament agrees Brexit may have to be delayed, but not on much else    The Washington Post Confused about Brexit? Here's a guide to what's happening next    CNBC May gains two weeks' Brexit reprieve from MPs    Reuters May's Brexit Deal Starts to Fall Into Place    Bloomberg Time is on the side of remainers amid Brexit’s smoke and mirrors    The Guardian View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2T3ih3P

Previewing Trump's 2nd summit with Kim Jong Un - CBS News

Previewing Trump's 2nd summit with Kim Jong Un    CBS News Trump and Kim Jong Un arrive in Vietnam before meeting    CBS Evening News North Korea finding new ways to evade sanctions, secret U.N. report reveals    CBS News Why this North Korea summit will probably turn out like the last one    The Washington Post Ex-CIA Station Chief: In Trump-Kim summit, here's what Trump should ask for    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tkpMJR9ETQ

Brexit next steps: How did my MP vote? - BBC News

Brexit next steps: How did my MP vote?    BBC News Labour's Brexit amendment has been defeated by an 83 majority    Daily Mail Brexit: Numbers lesson for May and Corbyn    BBC News Labour will win more votes than it loses by backing another referendum    The Guardian The Tories have a historic opportunity to destroy Labour once and for all    Telegraph.co.uk View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2IG9gcg

Many disabled Walmart greeters are being replaced by 'customer hosts,' causing backlash - USA TODAY

Many disabled Walmart greeters are being replaced by 'customer hosts,' causing backlash    USA TODAY Walmart is replacing blue-vested people greeters with customer hosts, a move that is affecting many disabled employees. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2NwKpGw

U.S. Drops Threat of 25% Tariffs on Chinese Goods in Sign That Accord Is Near - The Wall Street Journal

U.S. Drops Threat of 25% Tariffs on Chinese Goods in Sign That Accord Is Near    The Wall Street Journal Trump, Lighthizer dispute may result in 'inadequate' and 'weak' US-China trade deal, expert says    CNBC Asian stocks shaky as Sino-U.S. trade optimism retreats    Reuters Trump is headed for a bad trade deal that China won’t honor    The Washington Post We have reached the end game in the trade war | TheHill    The Hill View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2TdkXeH

HP is still being disrupted by the internet in 2019 - MarketWatch

HP is still being disrupted by the internet in 2019    MarketWatch HP Shares Slip After Disappointing Sales Growth    Yahoo Finance HP Sales Rise, but Fall Short of Estimates    The Wall Street Journal HP stock falls farther after executives detail printer-supply issues    MarketWatch View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2UjklRG

Why Best Buy Stock Popped Today - Motley Fool

Why Best Buy Stock Popped Today    Motley Fool Best Buy's hot streak continues    CNN A very merry Christmas at Best Buy with sales booming    Fox News Best Buy Shares Surge After Surprise Q4 Earnings Beat, Solid 2019 Guidance    TheStreet.com Best Buy sees opportunity in foldable phones and smart home technology    MarketWatch View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2UgXA17

Is Samsung's Galaxy S10+ Worth $1000? - CNBC

Is Samsung's Galaxy S10+ Worth $1000?    CNBC Samsung’s Galaxy S10 doesn’t support one of Android’s most innovative new features    BGR Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus: One Week Later...    Dom Esposito Samsung has an amazing new Galaxy phone, but it's facing the same problems as the iPhone    CNBC Samsung Galaxy S10 bitcoin wallet brings cryptocurrency into the mainstream    The Independent View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpX1rnSzYVE

When slim is not in: Energizer brings another massive phone to MWC - CNET

When slim is not in: Energizer brings another massive phone to MWC    CNET Energizer’s brick of a smartphone uses “world’s most powerful” phone battery    Ars Technica Energizer Power Max P18K Pop - Hands On | MWC 2019    Lowyat TV Energizer 'thick boi' phone gives 50 days of battery life    BBC News The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop phone has a large 18,000mAh battery    Gadget Flow View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2T2dPCA

Kingdom Hearts 3 Director Confirms DLC in the Works - IGN

Kingdom Hearts 3 Director Confirms DLC in the Works    IGN 'Kingdom Hearts 3' DLC on the Way, Tetsuya Nomura Confirms    HYPEBEAST Kingdom Hearts III Critical Mode, Story Expansions Confirmed For 2019    Wccftech 'Kingdom Hearts III' DLC Confirmed, First Expansion Details Revealed    Comicbook.com Kingdom Hearts III: Critical Mode, free and paid DLC in development    Gematsu View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2EB4LM6

Feature: Things We'd Love To See In Super Mario Maker 2 On Switch - Nintendo Life

Feature: Things We'd Love To See In Super Mario Maker 2 On Switch    Nintendo Life Why Nintendo keeps returning to classics like Pokémon    CNN Nintendo Announces Pokémon Sword And Shield For Switch    Kotaku Pokémon Direct 2.27.2019    Nintendo Here Are The Three New Starters In 'Pokémon Sword' And 'Pokémon Shield'    Forbes View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Sw32vb

Who won 'The Masked Singer'? Here's what happened on the season finale - Deseret News

Who won 'The Masked Singer'? Here's what happened on the season finale    Deseret News T-Pain Wins The Masked Singer as He's Revealed to be Monster    PEOPLE.com And the winner of ‘The Masked Singer’ is…    Yahoo Entertainment Who Won The Masked Singer? | E! News    E! NEWS The Masked Singer: Who Were the Bee and Peacock?    PEOPLE.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2H7sPYs

Does Jordyn Woods Keep Changing Her Story About the Cheating Scandal? - The Cheat Sheet

Does Jordyn Woods Keep Changing Her Story About the Cheating Scandal?    The Cheat Sheet Khloé Kardashian Likes Tweets Slamming Jordyn Woods as Tristan Thompson Likes Her Sexy Photos    PEOPLE.com Kardashians Are Upset Jordyn Woods Is Giving Red Table Talk Interview    Entertainment Tonight Jordyn Woods May or May Not Have Also Hooked up With James Harden, Not That It Matters?    Jezebel Khloe Kardashian Breaks Silence On Jordyn Woods & Tristan Thompson Drama | Hollywoodlife    HollywoodLife View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2TjPZRR

Disney's new 'Star Wars' theme park coming to a galaxy near you - CNN

Disney's new 'Star Wars' theme park coming to a galaxy near you    CNN Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be Disneyland’s most interactive experience. Let’s play    Los Angeles Times Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge food and beverages revealed    laughingplace Take EW's epic tour of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's theme parks    Entertainment Weekly News Reporter's Notebook: To Batuu and back    ABC News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2H6FXNw

A Star Is Born Returning to Theaters March 1 with New Footage and Songs - HarpersBAZAAR.com

A Star Is Born Returning to Theaters March 1 with New Footage and Songs    HarpersBAZAAR.com Lady Gaga on Oscar Win & Being “In Love” with Bradley Cooper    Jimmy Kimmel Live Lady Gaga Bradley Cooper Romance Theories Are Hurtful    Refinery29 Bradley Cooper's ex-wife angry at backlash over Gaga duet comments    CNN "A Star Is Born" is returning to theaters with 12 extra minutes and new performances    CBS News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2H5LXX0

Dwyane Wade channels Kobe Bryant's 'Mamba Mentality' on game-winner vs. Warriors | NBA Highlights - ESPN

Dwyane Wade channels Kobe Bryant's 'Mamba Mentality' on game-winner vs. Warriors | NBA Highlights    ESPN Dwyane Wade hits buzzer-beater to beat Warriors    Yahoo Sports Dwyane Wade's clutch shot ends Warriors' comeback bid | NBA Highlights    ESPN Video: Bam Adebayo Throws Down Nasty Alley-Oop All Over Kevin Durant    Heat Nation Accountability easier for Warriors than solutions right now    NBCSports.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s3fnGKrRVI

Joe Starkey: Kevin Colbert deserves an Academy Award — for Worst Actor - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Joe Starkey: Kevin Colbert deserves an Academy Award — for Worst Actor    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Antonio Brown trade to Jets is not looking likely    New York Post Steelers GM -- More teams inquiring about Brown    ESPN Price of Le’Veon Bell transition tag prompted Pittsburgh to pass    NBC Sports Where Antonio Brown trade interest, Steelers depth, free agency philosophy & more stand at Day 1 of the NFL Combine    PennLive View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ECjZk0

2019 NFL combine: Josh Jacobs, Jawaan Taylor among winners as RBs, OLs weigh in and get measured - CBS Sports

2019 NFL combine: Josh Jacobs, Jawaan Taylor among winners as RBs, OLs weigh in and get measured    CBS Sports NFL Combine with John Clayton, Matt Taylor, and more!    1070 the Fan The NFL Is Drafting Quarterbacks All Wrong    FiveThirtyEight Pete Prisco's 2019 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Giants take Dwayne Haskins, Redskins land Kyler Murray, Broncos select Drew Lock    CBS Sports Mike Maccagnan Press Conference at the NFL Combine (2/27)    New York Jets View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Vjf3G2

Broncos GM John Elway preaches optimism; Sanders, Wolfe to return - The Denver Post

Broncos GM John Elway preaches optimism; Sanders, Wolfe to return    The Denver Post Elway prefers Keenum returns, as backup QB    ESPN Broncos will exercise options on Sanders, Wolfe    NFL.com Report: Broncos to meet with the agent of CB Chris Harris Jr. at the Combine    Mile High Report Vic Fangio: It was ‘hard to leave’ Bears, but they’ll ‘do fine’    Chicago Sun-Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2IGxKlI

Breathtaking New NASA Images Show Jupiter's Otherworldy Storms - HuffPost

Breathtaking New NASA Images Show Jupiter's Otherworldy Storms    HuffPost NASA's Juno spacecraft recently captured the images, which were later color-enhanced. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2NxzZ9L

9 things to know about SpaceX's Crew Dragon launch - WFTV Orlando

9 things to know about SpaceX's Crew Dragon launch    WFTV Orlando How to watch SpaceX, NASA launch Crew Dragon to ISS this weekend    CNET SpaceX readies Crew Dragon spacecraft for first test flight to the space station    NBC News NASA will spend $42 million to better understand space weather    BGR Weather Looks Good for SpaceX's 1st Crew Dragon Test Flight    Space.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2tHyi0s

Trump says he walked away from deal with North Korea over sanctions

The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xp5Wpc

Gangs: 27,000 children in England say they are members - report

A major report says gangs are using "chilling levels of violence" to keep child members compliant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SspxkN

Semi-identical twins 'identified for only the second time'

The boy and girl are identical on their mother's side but share only a proportion of their father's DNA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XoFegq

Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EE0A2d

More than 100 firefighters battle Birmingham tyre centre fire

Residents have been told to keep their windows and doors shut due to a tyre plant fire in Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tj0bKy

Jeremy Corbyn: Labour will support Brexit referendum

But the Labour leader says he will continue to push for other options, after Commons Brexit votes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XsP80H

Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EBNpib

India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies

Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XBpXJo

Manchester Pride: Ariane Grande responds to backlash

The US singer responds to concerns about a straight artist headlining the LGBT event in Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFzNMj

Walsall siblings' stomachs removed over cancer risk

The early deaths of the siblings' mother and sister prompted them to be tested for a cancer gene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TnHTYz

Mike Hall: UK endurance cyclist's death in Australia 'avoidable'

Mike Hall died almost instantly when he was hit by a car during a race in Australia in 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IFtUZT

Prince William and Kate visit Empire bar during NI trip

The couple ended their first day of their visit at a party to celebrate young people who have made a difference to NI. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vo4bqm

The Papers: Trump 'lies' and footballers' mental health

The US president makes many front pages while footballers' mental health dominates the tabloids. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TqxBHm

News Daily: Trump and Kim talks end, and thousands of children in gangs

Your morning briefing for 28 February 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFINkJ

What President Bush's dog Sully did next

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T4jHuY

Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz

Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICydoL

UK Antarctic meteorite hunt bags large haul

The first British-led expedition to gather space rocks in the Antarctic returns with 36 objects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BWYqbZ

What is BritBox?

The new streaming service is set to arrive in the UK, but what is it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UbkO8K

Norwich City: Marco Stiepermann cleans Daniel Farke's car

Midfielder Marco Stiepermann took the chance to avoid a £50 fine by spinning a wheel of chance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nup8gA

Diabulimia: NHS cash to treat type 1 diabetes eating disorder

Zohra says treatment for the type 1 diabetes eating disorder has saved her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tIMfLk

The hairdressers spotting signs of abuse

Hairdressers and beauticians are being trained on the signs of domestic abuse, after one fatal case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H5t8TK

The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XuhjMv

Do we know how many children are in gangs?

A report today suggests 27,000 children are members of gangs, but how accurate is that figure? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XoLzIK

Will Birmingham's boom benefit all?

Not since the 1960s has Birmingham experienced so much redevelopment - but will the boom benefit everyone? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T8vPLH

'How learning a foreign language changed my life'

Native English speakers on how their lives have been shaped by learning a second language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H4Rb5k

The phone-makers bringing buttons back

Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ny5u3g

Why are there UK wildfires in February?

What is causing the multiple February wildfires and is this the new normal? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T2GBmC

Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?

The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ubj4w0

Buttler and Gayle smash breathtaking centuries as England edge Windies in thriller

Chris Gayle hits a superb 162 as West Indies fall agonisingly short of a famous one-day victory against a Jos Buttler-inspired England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IGqsOU

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Fox News Breaking News Alert No agreement after second nuclear summit 02/27/19 11:12 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump sits down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam 02/27/19 5:59 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Cohen says he has never been to Prague, refuting key Russia collusion claim of Steele dossier 02/27/19 10:49 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump and Kim Jong Un shake hands to kick off Hanoi summit 02/27/19 3:36 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Pakistan shuts down airspace to all commercial flights 02/27/19 1:08 AM

Trump says he walked away from deal with North Korea over sanctions

The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xp5Wpc

India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies

Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XBpXJo

Michael Cohen: Ex-lawyer tells Congress Trump directed lies

Michael Cohen says Mr Trump directed plans for a Moscow tower, while denying the fact publicly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HbjtLB

OneWeb launches mega-constellation pathfinder satellites

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound project to take the web everywhere gets off the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uawqso

US gun laws: House passes bill expanding background checks

The legislation expands background checks for all gun sales but the Senate is unlikely to approve it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tDc6V8

Jody Wilson-Raybould: Ex-minister increases pressure on Trudeau

Jody Wilson-Raybould says she faced "sustained" pressure over SNC-Lavalin prosecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EAGRQB

Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar rejects Muhammadu Buhari's victory

Atiku Abubakar rejects President Buhari's re-election, calling it a return to "military dictatorship" . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpnoYH

Cairo station fire: Train crash causes deadly blaze

At least 20 people are killed after a train hits a platform at Ramses Station and explodes in flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NDiRzz

Nicaragua releases dozens of prisoners ahead of talks

Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uc6Nr9

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed to host a fundraising dinner

The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T6qtAe

Selma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'

The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NvNBSH

Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019

Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6rPUs

When Kim responded to a foreign reporter

The moment Kim Jong-un answered a question from a foreign reporter at the US-North Korea summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nw2apo

Kim and Trump start second day of talks

US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss the day ahead as they begin talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EBgV7I

Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EE0A2d

India Pakistan: Footage appears to show downed Indian jet

The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SvQx2L

What President Bush's dog Sully did next

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T4jHuY

Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit

The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U6PRm8

Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion

Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICOOcj

Melissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer

The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tIZaNe

Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global

Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tEY31h

Athens to open up ancient river

Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H4NCfs

The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XuhjMv

Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?

The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H9ecnx

Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises

Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EB9L3b

What we've learnt from the Nigerian election

Five lessons from a controversial poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GPfwN9

Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?

A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyYtjC

Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BUcgMe

Why the Robert Kraft Bust Matters

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Robert Kraft’s name will now long be associated with one of the most despicable scourges of modern life, and rightly so.The New England Patriots owner is charged with soliciting prostitution at a Florida massage parlor busted as part of a sex-trafficking ring. Kraft denies it, although the police in Jupiter, Florida, say they have video evidence.The charges against him, and two other high-flying men from the financial world, represent an important front in the fight against sex trafficking. Authorities should be doing everything they can to crack down on the supply of trafficked women — via the networks that often import them to the U.S. and force them into prostitution — but also exacting a price from the men who constitute the demand.As Donna Hughes of the University of Rhode Island has written in support of a perpetrator-focused approach to sex trafficking: “The men who purchase the sex acts remain nameless, faceless, and uncharacterized. They are not stigmatized the way that ‘prost...

Facebook content moderators using drugs and sex at work to cope with PTSD symptoms

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Facebook content moderations disclosed the extreme consequences that come with the stress of constantly reviewing graphic and offensive material, according to a new report from the Verge. Facebook’s content moderators are based in a facility in Arizona, operated by contract vendor Cognizant, where employees told the tech website that they cope with using drugs and having sex while on the job. The content moderators, most of whom are paid $15 an hour, are hired to look through a constant stream of content that includes offensive jokes, possible threats, and videos of beheadings and murders. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2H1ksh3

HP computer stranded in space

A pair of "off-the-shelf" servers sent up to the International Space Station in an experiment still have not returned to Earth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T23ZjT

Why is tech show full of men?

Women make up less than a quarter of delegates at the annual technology fair in Barcelona. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IFrZEG

Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vo1HIG

A voice assistant to take breakfast orders

A Colorado restaurant is attempting to use a voice assistant to take breakfast orders in their drive-through. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EzbQwv

Facebook bans Tommy Robinson's page

The former English Defence League leader is deemed to have broken rules around hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SorAGt

Self-harm clips hidden in kids' cartoons

YouTube is failing to deal with dangerous content on its kids' channel, says charity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U8e8rN

Ad-free social network Vero to charge subscription fees

Vero has built a community of nearly five million members, it says, but will now start charging. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VfyNKO

Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured

The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H0Bax6

Facebook Bans Tommy Robinson for Sounding the Alarm About Radical Islam

Facebook has banned conservative political activist Tommy Robinson, the founder of the English Defense League, for his repeated criticism of Islam and the mainstream media. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2U5x8Hj

Trump in Vietnam to Meet North Korea's Kim, Push to End Regime's Nukes

President Trump arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam today for his second summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. While Kim still needs to make major concessions on nuclear weapons, the president believes progress can come as the two build a relationship. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2H626eT

Venezuela's Maduro Defies All, Detains Foreign Journalist, Says US Wants Country's Oil

On Monday Venezuela's dictator Nicholas Maduro said the US will go to war for his country's oil and he detained an international journalist after he showed Maduro footage of Venezuelan children searching for food in a garbage truck. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SofNYI

Most Senior Catholic Charged With Child Sex Abuse Convicted

The most senior Catholic cleric ever charged with child sex abuse has been convicted of molesting two choirboys moments after celebrating Mass, dealing a new blow to the Catholic hierarchy’s credibility after a year of global revelations of abuse and cover-up. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Nuxyof

‘Don’t Take My Bible Away!’ Shocking Arrest of Peaceful Street Preacher Caught on Video

A street preacher has been arrested in London, sparking outrage online. In a video of the incident posted to Twitter, officers can be seen forcefully asking the African man to stop, before arresting him on a rather baffling charge of “breaching the peace.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IDLcqn

'I Know that God Is with Us': Despite Border Bloodshed, Desperate Venezuelans Say US Gov't Gives Them Hope

Tear gas and gunfire stopped a humanitarian convoy from entering Venezuela this weekend. Hundreds were left wounded and several are dead after forces loyal to dictator Nicolás Maduro opened fire, raising fears the political standoff is veering into open conflict. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IzR8R7

Christians Deliver Refugee Babies in the Desert as Syrians Flee Last ISIS Stronghold

Syrian families are fleeing in a mass exodus from the last strip of land under ISIS control. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XnKjp7

US Religious Freedom Envoy: Pakistan Has ‘Desire to Change’

Pakistan has “a desire to change” its ways and be removed from an American blacklist of countries that infringe on religious freedoms, a U.S. special envoy said Sunday on a tour of a Mideast long riven by faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2tCIOpr

Pope Vows to End Abuse Cover-Ups but Victims Disappointed

Pope Francis closed out his extraordinary summit on preventing clergy sex abuse by vowing Sunday to confront abusers with “the wrath of God” felt by the faithful, end the cover-ups by their superiors and prioritize the victims of this “brazen, aggressive and destructive evil.” But his failure to offer a concrete action plan to hold bishops accountable when they failed to protect their flocks from predators disappointed survivors, who had expected more from the first-ever global Catholic summit of its kind. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GZc8P2

‘Now I’d Die for Jesus’: Muslim Man Plotted to Kill Christian Cousin Before Christ Appeared in Dream

A Muslim Egyptian man who planned to murder his Christian cousin has revealed his story of miraculous conversion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NonIo0

Does Jesus’ Skin Color Really Matter?

The skin color of Jesus has been a wildly popular and equally controversial subject for centuries. Especially relevant today with faith-based entertainment on the rise, we’re exposed to countless depictions of Jesus. You’ll seldom find a casting lacking a controversy firestorm behind it. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XljdPr

'End of the Spear' Missionary's Daughter Shares Stunning, Never-Before-Seen Love Letters Between Her Parents

Many are familiar with the story of Christian missionary Jim Elliot from the popular book, “Through the Gates of Splendor” or its 2005 film adaptation, “End of the Spear,” which chronicled the evangelist’s final and fatal mission to reach a remote Ecuadorian tribe for Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SZDz2f

Nun to Vatican Abuse Summit: “This Storm Will Not Pass By”

A prominent Nigerian nun blasted the culture of silence that has long kept clergy sexual abuse hidden in the Catholic Church, telling a Vatican summit Saturday that transparency and an admission of mistakes were needed to restore trust. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XgyykB

‘Momo’ Challenge Strikes Again After Mother Says Young Son Ordered to Plunge Knife Into His Neck

The horrific “Momo” challenge, which first made headlines last fall, is spreading once again. This time, in Europe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2T33Wo7

As Venezuela Standoff Turns Deadly, VP Pence Heads South to Step Up Pressure on Maduro

In the latest tragic development in Venezuela's humanitarian crisis, one person is dead and several others injured after the military opened fire on civilians who were trying to keep open part of the nation's southern border with Brazil in hopes of receiving desperately needed aid supplies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EpYQJA

Christian Student's Kidney Slashed in Half by Angry Muslim Classmates

A Christian Pakistani student was recently stabbed by Muslim classmates. Haroon Ifan, a student at Government Mohammadi School in Karachi, was first targeted on Feb. 15 when a Muslim student stole and damaged his notebook. Two days later, Haroon was attacked by Majid and other Muslim students on his way to buy food. Persecution.org reports Haroon was stabbed in the stomach, causing damage to his kidney.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NkEsfK

'Love the Stranger': Jewish Couple Gives $5 Million to Help Christian Missionary Doctors in Africa

Mark Gerson and his wife Rabbi Erica Gerson are giving $5 million over the next 10 years to fund Christian mission teaching hospitals across Africa. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2H2L29s

Vatican Sex Abuse Summit: Pope Says He Means Business, but Victim Says 'This Is Ridiculous'

Pope Francis has ordered Catholic leaders to Rome to address the global epidemic of sex abuse in the church.The pope says it's time to end the culture of silence and expose the sins of the guilty. That's why victims are also at the summit, telling their stories of abuse suffered at the hands of priests. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GWouYc

Trump-Kim Summit: First Meets Vietnamese Leaders

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What a Korean War Peace Deal Could Mean, Decades After the Fighting Stopped

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SALT Limit Is Hitting 11 Million Tax Returns, Audit Finds

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Michael Cohen Plans to Call Trump a ‘Con Man’ and a ‘Cheat’ in Congressional Testimony

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Oregon to Become First State to Impose Statewide Rent Control

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Quotation of the Day: House Votes to Block Trump’s National Emergency Declaration About the Border

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Review: Lost on a Magical Mystery Tour in ‘Alice by Heart’

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Corrections: February 27, 2019

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Running From Bahrain’s Dark Side

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L.I.R.R. Collision: 3 Killed as 2 Trains Crash Into Car in Westbury

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Brexit, Kim Jong-un, Michael Cohen: Your Wednesday Briefing

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Dutch seize 90,000 bottles of vodka 'bound for North Korea'

Officials suspect 90,000 bottles of vodka may have been headed to the North Korean regime, in violation of UN sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VptBUN

Locals want Iceland to buy their island

A town in Iceland wants the state to stop an island becoming private property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sp8kbT

Nigeria election: The challenges waiting for Buhari

The problems the re-elected president of Nigeria will face include corruption and an economic slowdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UawGaQ

Algerian students protest against Bouteflika's fifth term bid

It is the fifth straight day of protests against the president's decision to run for a fifth term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EiLoWA

Eritrean Press: Reporting on Africa's most secretive state

A mystery man who reports news from one of the most repressive countries in the world gives his first interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tEsjJy

Viewpoint: Balakot air strikes raise stakes in India-Pakistan stand-off

Air strikes across the border have escalated tensions but it's unclear how Pakistan will respond, writes Ajai Shukla. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GLmhzu

M&S and Ocado in £750m home delivery deal

The deal will give M&S a home delivery food service for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ub9wkL

BBC and ITV in talks over Netflix rival

ITV says talks over a Netflix rival are in a "concluding phase" at it reports a 13% rise in 2018 profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tGzSQ5

Wonga causing damage 'from beyond the grave'

Thousands of customers seeking compensation from the collapsed lender are being cast aside, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICNPZF

Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vo1HIG

UK's richest man in £1bn oil and chemicals investment

Ineos boss Jim Ratcliffe says the company will upgrade North Sea pipelines and build new plants in Grangemouth and Hull. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NwMPVz

Does Help to Buy prop up housebuilders?

The government says it helps people on to the housing ladder. Critics say it just subsidises builders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ThkRCz

Brexit: No-deal impact assessment published

It says there is "little evidence" that businesses are "preparing in earnest for a no-deal scenario". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tIIwgJ

Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France

Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparks an outcry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tm04xK

Rail franchise model cannot continue, says review chief

The man leading a review of Britain's rail system says franchising no longer delivers "clear benefits". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EcJkzw

Fiat Chrysler to invest $4.5bn in US production plants

The says it will create 6,500 new jobs and open the first Detroit assembly plant in 30 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BTq3Tt

Pfizer: Countries free-riding on US innovation

The pharmaceutical giant says America should fight price controls as part of trade talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XjeVYW

Marks and Spencer and Ocado in home delivery deal talks

A successful outcome would give Marks and Spencer the online delivery business it is lacking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtfuLf

Pound rises amid Brexit delay speculation

Sterling hits a 21-month high against the euro as markets price in a possible Article 50 extension. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ugpeeg

Trump doesn't understand economics, says former Fed chair Janet Yellen

Former US central bank head Janet Yellen says the president has no grasp of key issues or the Fed's purpose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ex64vk

Gap between rich and poor starts to widen

Income inequality widened last year, reversing the recent trend, as benefits were squeezed but wages rose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H0GAYY

London black cab drivers lose Uber legal action

The United Cabbies Group say the decision to grant Uber a 15-month permit was "tainted by bias". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XmOlhC

Zimbabwe introduces RTGS dollar to solve currency problem

The government calls it the RTGS dollar, but what is it and will it solve the country's cash problem? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SrqOsf

Scottish Power unveils investment plan

The energy giant says it will invest up to £2bn in grid connections and battery capacity at its wind farms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tCqX21

What's missing from this bus?

The district of Schaffhausen in Switzerland has integrated a driverless bus into its public transport system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICNOoz

Paternal leave rights equalised to maternity rights

A father explains why he did not regret taking up the offer of six months paid paternity leave after the birth of his son. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GHSqYA

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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump lands in Vietnam for 2nd summit with Kim Jong Un 02/26/19 6:05 AM

Pakistan-India: Pakistan 'shoots down two Indian jets' over Kashmir

Pakistan says the Indian planes were inside its airspace in Kashmir and one pilot has been arrested. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NtbXN9

Saddleworth Moor fire: Crews tackle huge blaze

One witness describes the scene of the fire on Saddleworth Moor as "apocalyptic". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GN4DLS

Labour anti-Semitism: MP says party is 'too apologetic'

Corbyn ally Chris Williamson is criticised for saying the party "has given too much ground" on the issue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GOcDfz

Brexit: May tells MPs 'do your duty' ahead of fresh votes

The PM appeals for help to end the impasse as MPs prepare to vote on what they want to happen next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EhW3kh

BBC and ITV in talks over Netflix rival

ITV says talks over a Netflix rival are in a "concluding phase" at it reports a 13% rise in 2018 profits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tGzSQ5

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Derry Girls join protest

Women march to Parliament to represent those forced to fly to England and Wales for treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BPXiGX

Wonga causing damage 'from beyond the grave'

Thousands of customers seeking compensation from the collapsed lender are being cast aside, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICNPZF

M&S and Ocado in £750m home delivery deal

The deal will give M&S a home delivery food service for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ub9wkL

George Pell: Cardinal's bail revoked after sexual abuse conviction

The ex-Vatican treasurer has been ordered into custody after being convicted of child sexual abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nt31Y7

Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion

Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICOOcj

Rail passengers face another difficult year, warn MPs

More timetable changes are planned for May - a year after similar updates caused major disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NxMPVf

Newspaper headlines: May's Brexit delay vote and February's hot weather

The shift in the PM's stance makes most front pages, along with images of Britain soaking up the sun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFpvMv

News Daily: Labour MP in anti-Semitism row, and language learning decline

Your morning briefing for 27 February 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GNEJrm

Can knife crime be stopped before it starts?

Ros Griffiths, who works with boys at risk of exclusion from school, says knife crime is caused by inequality and lack of opportunity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GL0o3j

Hedgehogs to swimsuits: How a warm winter affects us all

As the UK soaks up the sun, hedgehogs are coming out of hibernation and sales of summer clothes are up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IDZDLe

The seamstress who sews with her feet

Egyptian seamstress Baraka Shenouda was born without forearms and sews with her feet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NwHEow

Shark feeding frenzy wins underwater photo award

Winning photos from the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IyNSpc

Oscars 2019: Red carpet rejection for BBC reporter

How many times can a BBC reporter get rejected before bagging an interview? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U9nwvo

Organ donation law: How Keira's heart saved Max

The parents of Keira, and Max - the boy who received her heart - tell the story behind the organ donation legislation named after them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H2vjra

Chinese broadcaster censors Rami Malek Oscars speech

Mango TV changes "gay man" to "special group" in translating best actor Rami Malek's acceptance speech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H2xdbo

Alan Partridge returns to BBC with five-star reviews. A-ha!

This Time is hailed as a "magnificent return" for Steve Coogan's much-loved comedy character. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IFbx7v

Could barristers earn more working in McDonald's?

Barristers are considering going on strike over pay, but how does their pay compare? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tholoz

Autism-anorexia link 'must be acted on'

One in five women presenting to UK clinics with anorexia may also have autism, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EygpHk

Trump-Kim summit: What North Korea can learn from Vietnam's women

The two countries have things in common, and where Vietnam has blossomed, North Korea could follow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EdD2Qa

UK weather: Is hot February down to climate change?

Why have we gone from Beast from the East in 2018 to a weirdly warm February in 2019? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IH5mzN

Eritrean Press: Reporting on Africa's most secretive state

A mystery man who reports news from one of the most repressive countries in the world gives his first interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tEsjJy

Why is this tech show full of men?

Women make up less than a quarter of delegates at the annual technology fair in Barcelona. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IFrZEG

French frustrations with Macron boil over in angry debates

Protests have taken place for 15 weeks in Paris, but much of the discontent can be found in small towns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T36jXR

'I don't reject you, I reject the cutting'

Twelve-year-old Rosie has to either run away from her family or submit herself to female genital mutilation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NsEl1X

Trump-Kim summit: What can we expect from second meeting?

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Kim Jong-un has set off from Pyongyang for his second meeting with Donald Trump on a rail journey which will take over 60 hours to Vietnam’s Dong Dang station before a road move of another three hours to Hanoi. It is unclear why the North Korean leader did not take a flight of three and half hours instead of the train, which is particularly slow because it is heavily armoured. Kim had to borrow a plane from the Chinese government to meet Trump at their first summit last year in Singapore. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2E9I0xo

Don Trump Jr. reacts to Mueller report wrapping up, censorship of his social media accounts

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The executive vice president of the Trump Organization sits down with 'Fox & Friends' to talk the 'farce' Russia investigation and explain how social sites like Instagram are suppressing the conservative message. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Xlfkdn

South Africa's Ramaphosa appoints graft tribunal

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a tribunal to fast-track legal proceedings from graft investigations by the country's Special Investigating Unit (SIU), the presidency said on Sunday. The tribunal will adjudicate over any civil proceedings brought before it by the SIU, which investigates malpractice in state institutions, state assets and public money, the presidency said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2E8YNk9

Every Angle of the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus

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India Says Hundreds of Terrorists Killed in Strikes on Pakistan

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More than 300 people were killed in the air strikes at the camp belonging to terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed that has trained suicide bombers, according to an Indian official speaking on condition of anonymity. Pakistan denies the attack did any damage or caused casualties. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said in New Delhi today that India carried out strikes in Pakistan following attack in Kashmir earlier this month in response to intelligence that indicated Jaish-e-Mohammed was planning more attacks. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2XoH6Wv

The Latest: Victim's father to sue church over Pell abuse

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Latest on the sex abuse case against Cardinal George Pell (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2EwwoWy

Iraq received 14 French IS fighters from Syria Kurds: government

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Fourteen French nationals accused of fighting for the Islamic State group were transferred to Iraq by US-backed forces squeezing the jihadists' final Syrian bastion, an Iraqi government source said Monday. The Syrian Democratic Forces have taken hundreds of foreign IS fighters into custody as they bear down on the jihadists' shrinking pocket of territory in eastern Syria. Since Thursday, they have transferred 280 Iraqi nationals accused of fighting alongside IS to Iraqi authorities. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IAbQ3j

Tornado tears through Columbus, Mississippi, leads to first tornado death of 2019

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Stunned residents of Columbus, Mississippi, were picking up the pieces Sunday after a violent tornado ripped through town, leaving one person dead. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GYSpyR

Thrill seekers: Hanoi tours offer visitors taste of summit action

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When Lee Parry heard that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump would meet in Hanoi, he knew he wanted to be part of the action and soon booked a trip. The trip to the Vietnamese capital is not exactly a daring one, but a chance for visitors to be part of the flurry surrounding Trump and Kim's second meeting this week. "It's a lot better than seeing it on Twitter or Facebook," said Parry, 36, a British student living in China. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2U8fEuf

Jussie Smollett crying wolf helps no one: Readers sound off

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From the Green New Deal to the opioid crisis to Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential run, our readers sound off on recent headlines. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2EtlkcN

Weak investment climate main 5G risk, not security fears: Ericsson

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Europe risks falling behind other regions in rolling out 5G mobile services because of onerous regulation and weak investment rather than any security concerns about Chinese equipment, Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm said on Monday. High spectrum fees, regulatory uncertainty and a lack of investment were more pressing concerns, Ekholm said, alluding to calls by the United States to ban Chinese network vendors on national security grounds. "The debate here often becomes: it's the lack of technology for operators, that's what slowed down Europe. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2EbtCER

5 Tax Tips Investors Can Use Now

Investors still have ways to save at tax time. In addition, investors can use tax season as an opportunity to address charitable giving and estate planning. As deadlines approach for 2018 contributions to qualified vehicles, such as individual retirement accounts, investors should take some time now to review whether or not they are eligible to contribute before April 15. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NzZ0Bj

Weekend beauty highlights from Milan Fashion Week

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Milan Fashion Week put a sophisticated spin on catwalk beauty over the weekend, mixing quirky details with tried-and-tested classics for Fall/Winter 2019. At Giorgio Armani the hair was twisted and pinned in rope-like coils to the head, for a child-like, textured look that was exacerbated by spiky, doll-like lashes and rosy pink lips. At Missoni a peach-hued blusher was dabbed high on the cheekbones for a flushed look that was teamed with a nude, glossy lip and -- in supermodel Bella Hadid's case -- shiny, tidy bangs. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IA3wAL

Pompeo Says ‘More Sanctions to Be Had’ to Pressure Venezuela

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The steps outlined by Pence may include forms of economic or diplomatic pressure by the U.S., a second official said. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo also said earlier on CNN’s “State of the Union” that more sanctions are possible on Venezuela without offering details on what measures the U.S. may be planning, as regional leaders prepare to meet in Colombia. Pence’s announcement will come more than a month after the U.S. recognized Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2XkTZAR

Pro-life movie 'Unplanned' gets unexpected R rating

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Ashley Bratcher, who stars as Planned Parenthood clinic director turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson, reacts on 'Fox & Friends.' from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Eei0AX

New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft charged with soliciting prostitution

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Robert Kraft, one of the most powerful figures in US sport, has been charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution. Mr Kraft, the owner of Super Bowl winners New England Patriots, is one of 25 people facing similar charges following a lengthy investigation into human trafficking and money laundering across Florida. The 77-year-old sports magnate could, in theory, face a year in jail if convicted. However, announcing the misdemeanour charges, Palm Beach County state attorney Dave Aronberg said a custodial sentence was unlikely for a first time offender. Those convicted also face a mandatory $5,000 fine and being required to perform 100 hours of community service and attend a class on the dangers of prostitution and human trafficking. A spokesman for Mr Kraft said that he categorically denies the charges. People mill around in front of the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Florida Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Given that the charges have been classified as a misdemeanour, Mr Kraft ...

Syrian state news: Mine left by Islamic State group kills 20

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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A land mine left by the Islamic State group struck a van packed with workers in eastern Syria, killing more than 20 of them, Syria's state news agency said on Sunday. The agency earlier reported that 24 people were killed. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2H2qrSP

See Inside the Tupelo Automobile Museum Collection

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Japan's Okinawa votes against controversial US base move

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Voters on the Japanese island of Okinawa have rejected the relocation of a controversial US military base, according to official results from a non-binding referendum Sunday. Some 72 percent voted against the move with 19 percent in favour from a 52 percent turnout, the local government said. Opponents of the relocation -- some 434,000 -- had turned out in sufficient numbers to meet the threshold required for Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki to "respect" the result of the symbolic referendum, it said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2SYB4NO

HoloLens 2: Rory goes hands-on

Rory Cellan-Jones learns how to fix an aircraft using the HoloLens 2 headset. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vor3q1

Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BUvql6

The precious metals inside our smartphones

Zoe Kleinman looks at some of the elements that make our phones work, and the cost to our planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ICupE4

YouTube takes ads off 'anti-vax' video channels

The World Health Organization said anti-vaccine views were a "top 10 global health threat" in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tAFuez

Investment scam targets Instagram users

Victims lost an average of nearly £9,000 after falling for scams appearing on the image-sharing platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H3hBnJ

India 'strikes Kashmir militants in Pakistani territory'

Pakistan scrambles fighter jets as Indian warplanes attack a base, in an escalation of tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NrZaue

George Pell: Cardinal found guilty of sexual offences in Australia

The Vatican treasurer is the most senior Catholic figure to be convicted of sexual offences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GKQmz0

Venezuela crisis: Univision team 'briefly detained' after Maduro interview

Veteran Univision journalist Jorge Ramos says President Nicolás Maduro did not like his questions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tHnNtH

Yemen crisis: UN to make record aid appeal

The world's worst humanitarian crisis has an estimated 10 million people on the brink of famine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BRDpzi

North Korea's Kim Jong-un arrives in Vietnam after 4,000km journey

Mr Kim arrives in Hanoi for a summit with Donald Trump, after an epic three-day train journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U6P849

Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BUvql6

Mohammad Javad Zarif: Iran's foreign minister submits resignation

Mohammad Javad Zarif announces his resignation in an Instagram post, apologising for "shortcomings". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U7WWmq

R Kelly released on bail over sexual abuse charges

The R&B star posts $100,000 bail after pleading not guilty to 10 charges of sex abuse in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H4Xaa7

Nigeria election 2019: Muhammadu Buhari takes early lead

Muhammadu Buhari - seeking a second term - takes an early lead amid vote-rigging allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U98LIO

Alabama editor in KKK row replaced by black woman

The editor who called for the Ku Klux Klan to lynch Democrats stepped down in favour of a black female. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GJFamj

Danny Burch: American oil worker freed after captivity in Yemen

Danny Burch, 63, "has been recovered" and reunited with his family, US President Donald Trump said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICJNAi

Robert Kraft: No 'special justice' for accused NFL owner

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is charged with twice paying for sex at a Florida day spa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EeV5oY

Catalonia's ex-president Carles Puigdemont on life 'on the run'

Carles Puigdemont, the ex-president of the Spanish region of Catalonia, on life in self-imposed exile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IAILVF