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Meet the BBC’s 'undercover voters' for the US midterms

An investigation into what US voters see on social media in the run-up to the midterm elections. from BBC News - Technology

China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang - UN report

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China is accused of serious human rights violations in long-awaited report that it tried to stop being published.

John Simpson: Gorbachev was a man of decency but not vision

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Mikhail Gorbachev changed the world - but he was a human being first and foremost, writes the BBC's John Simpson.

Snapchat to cut a fifth of jobs

The social media platform is restructuring as advertisers worry about the economy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Bu4dP5r via IFTTT

Snapchat to cut a fifth of jobs

The social media platform is restructuring as advertisers worry about the economy. from BBC News - Technology

US life expectancy falls to lowest level since 1996

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The two-year decline is the steepest seen in a century and was mostly fuelled by Covid-19.

Gorbachev: Little love for late Soviet leader in Russia's old empire

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The last Soviet leader is lionised in the West but opinion is far more negative in the old communist bloc.

Royal Caribbean partners with SpaceX for faster internet

Royal Caribbean says it will use SpaceX's Starlink internet system for its entire fleet. from BBC News - Technology

Kherson: 'Heavy fighting' as Ukraine seeks to retake Russian-held region

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Military experts tell the BBC the battle for the southern region could go on for months.

Kochava faces legal action over sale of location data

Federal Trade Commission says the data could be used to track visits to reproductive-health clinics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RJXyjgH via IFTTT

Kochava faces legal action over sale of location data

Federal Trade Commission says the data could be used to track visits to reproductive-health clinics. from BBC News - Technology

Jackson, Mississippi has 'no water to drink or flush toilets'

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The 180,000 residents of Jackson, Mississippi "indefinitely" have no reliable running water.

Indonesian soldiers accused of killing Papuans

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The victims were allegedly murdered and mutilated after being lured with the promise of weapons.

Advanced cyber-attack: NHS doctors' paperwork piles up

They say it could take months to clear the backlog caused by a continuing cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology

Mukesh Ambani: India tycoon launches $25bn 5G rollout plan

Mukesh Ambani says his firm is also working with Google to develop a budget 5G smartphone. from BBC News - Technology

Meghan interview: It takes effort to forgive, says Duchess of Sussex

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In a wide-ranging interview, she reflects on her time as a working member of the Royal Family.

Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NPLCbtX via IFTTT

Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found. from BBC News - Technology

Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

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Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found.

Angola election: The MPLA defeats Unita in closest-ever election

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The MPLA, in power for nearly 50 years, faced a strong challenge from civil war rivals Unita.

Indianapolis: Dutch commando dies after shooting outside US hotel

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The special forces soldier was one of three Dutch commandos wounded in an attack early on Saturday.

California to ban sales of petrol-only vehicles by 2035

The biggest state in the US has moved faster than the federal government to tighten emission rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UjDRHnW via IFTTT

California to ban sales of petrol-only vehicles by 2035

The biggest state in the US has moved faster than the federal government to tighten emission rules. from BBC News - Technology

Nato investigates hacker sale of missile firm data

Hackers are selling classified documents online after obtaining data belonging to missile maker MBDA. from BBC News - Technology

Nato investigates hacker sale of missile firm data

Hackers are selling classified documents online after obtaining data belonging to missile maker MBDA. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Vae7YBi via IFTTT

Tech start-up denies turning call centre voices 'white'

Technology that changes workers' accents is accused of making "the world sound whiter". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CZd0l8J via IFTTT

Tech start-up denies turning call centre voices 'white'

Technology that changes workers' accents is accused of making "the world sound whiter". from BBC News - Technology

UK gamers face price rise on PS5 but not Switch

Sony's PlayStation 5 consoles are going up by £30, while the price of a Nintendo Switch is staying the same from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wSqQ1OX via IFTTT

UK gamers face price rise on PS5 but not Switch

Sony's PlayStation 5 consoles are going up by £30, while the price of a Nintendo Switch is staying the same from BBC News - Technology

Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam

Thousands of users reported issues on Wednesday as a glitch hit the social media site's homepage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/f3glFaP via IFTTT

Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam

Thousands of users reported issues on Wednesday as a glitch hit the social media site's homepage. from BBC News - Technology

YouTube to show ads educating users about fake news

The pilot scheme will run in eastern Europe to help combat disinformation about Ukrainian refugees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sumg8l via IFTTT

YouTube to show ads educating users about fake news

The pilot scheme will run in eastern Europe to help combat disinformation about Ukrainian refugees. from BBC News - Technology

Clip-on tech turns spectacles into smart audio glasses

BBC Click's Lara Lewington tries out audio glasses, a smart skipping rope and some other new technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ujGgBrS via IFTTT

Clip-on tech turns spectacles into smart audio glasses

BBC Click's Lara Lewington tries out audio glasses, a smart skipping rope and some other new technology. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count

Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1NR6b7j via IFTTT

Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count

Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site. from BBC News - Technology

Elon Musk subpoenas Jack Dorsey ahead of Twitter court battle

The billionaire has subpoenaed Twitter's co-founder in hope it will help him end his deal to buy the site. from BBC News - Technology

Elon Musk subpoenas Jack Dorsey ahead of Twitter court battle

The billionaire has subpoenaed Twitter's co-founder in hope it will help him end his deal to buy the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FnqCJrj via IFTTT

PlayStation sued for £5bn in the UK over ‘rip-off’ games

The gaming firm is accused of using its market dominance to impose extra charges and drive up prices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BxpdrH0 via IFTTT

PlayStation sued for £5bn in the UK over ‘rip-off’ games

The gaming firm is accused of using its market dominance to impose extra charges and drive up prices. from BBC News - Technology

Turning e-waste into art at the University of Dundee

A team at the University of Edinburgh have been salvaging e-waste’s precious metals for art. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZiPqAmU via IFTTT

Turning e-waste into art at the University of Dundee

A team at the University of Edinburgh have been salvaging e-waste’s precious metals for art. from BBC News - Technology

Is there a green solution to the vinyl record backlog?

Green Vinyl Records is taking the vinyl out of vinyl to offer more environmentally-friendly LPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gcosAvm via IFTTT

Is there a green solution to the vinyl record backlog?

Green Vinyl Records is taking the vinyl out of vinyl to offer more environmentally-friendly LPs. from BBC News - Technology

Sites ban gamer who removed Spider-Man Pride flags

The user replaced them with American flags in the PC version of the Spider-Man Remastered video game. from BBC News - Technology

Hackers may have exploited security flaws - Apple

Users of some models of iPhone, iPad and Mac are being urged to run 'important security update'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/d4bBWi3 via IFTTT

Hackers may have exploited security flaws - Apple

Users of some models of iPhone, iPad and Mac are being urged to run 'important security update'. from BBC News - Technology

Doubts cast over Elon Musk's Twitter bot claims

Elon Musk thinks a third of visible Twitter accounts could be bots, but researchers have their reservations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EfAMcUv via IFTTT

Doubts cast over Elon Musk's Twitter bot claims

Elon Musk thinks a third of visible Twitter accounts could be bots, but researchers have their reservations. from BBC News - Technology

Experts warn no easy answers to how safe self-driving cars should be

A government expert body advising on the ethics of driverless cars warns of many tricky problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xGmPDWT via IFTTT

Experts warn no easy answers to how safe self-driving cars should be

A government expert body advising on the ethics of driverless cars warns of many tricky problems. from BBC News - Technology

How to make movies without a huge carbon footprint

The film and TV industry is switching towards greener energy sources but the transition has challenges. from BBC News - Technology

The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage

With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xcN4bv1 via IFTTT

The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage

With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution. from BBC News - Technology

High and low-tech ways to tackle India's water crisis

India's water situation requires a big investment in tech and many small projects on the ground. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m9PHX8C via IFTTT

High and low-tech ways to tackle India's water crisis

India's water situation requires a big investment in tech and many small projects on the ground. from BBC News - Technology

Young watch almost seven times less TV than over-65s - Ofcom

The average 16 to 24-year-old watches TV for 53 minutes a day compared with nearly six hours for over-65s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JqKosPA via IFTTT

Young watch almost seven times less TV than over-65s - Ofcom

The average 16 to 24-year-old watches TV for 53 minutes a day compared with nearly six hours for over-65s. from BBC News - Technology

Holocaust activist seems to talk to guests at her funeral

Conversational video tech allowed the late Marina Smith to answer mourners' questions via recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rF6BjI via IFTTT

Holocaust activist seems to talk to guests at her funeral

Conversational video tech allowed the late Marina Smith to answer mourners' questions via recordings. from BBC News - Technology

Chinese internet giants hand algorithm data to government

Alibaba and Tiktok-owner ByteDance are among firms that have shared information with regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IiKCBxw via IFTTT

Chinese internet giants hand algorithm data to government

Alibaba and Tiktok-owner ByteDance are among firms that have shared information with regulators. from BBC News - Technology

Cost of living: Government to simplify broadband access

The government says new system will give those receiving benefits better access to cheaper broadband. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YdPzLOH via IFTTT

Cost of living: Government to simplify broadband access

The government says new system will give those receiving benefits better access to cheaper broadband. from BBC News - Technology

Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports

Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EMSZ2jt via IFTTT

Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports

Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham. from BBC News - Technology

Meta's chatbot says the company 'exploits people'

The new prototype doesn't think much of the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, either. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/C05exBM via IFTTT

Meta's chatbot says the company 'exploits people'

The new prototype doesn't think much of the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, either. from BBC News - Technology

Disney plans ad-funded streaming and overtakes Netflix

The media giant is gaining subscribers as it details plans to launch an ad-supported service in December. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/X2fw6vS via IFTTT

Disney plans ad-funded streaming and overtakes Netflix

The media giant is gaining subscribers as it details plans to launch an ad-supported service in December. from BBC News - Technology

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk sells another $6.9bn of Tesla shares

The multi-billionaire says he needs the money in case he is forced to buy Twitter for $44bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tv8OQ9Y via IFTTT

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk sells another $6.9bn of Tesla shares

The multi-billionaire says he needs the money in case he is forced to buy Twitter for $44bn. from BBC News - Technology

US invests $280bn in high tech to compete with China

US President Joe Biden said the new funding for tech would keep the US competitive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/L5tcXDT via IFTTT

US invests $280bn in high tech to compete with China

US President Joe Biden said the new funding for tech would keep the US competitive. from BBC News - Technology

South Korea: Eight dead as floods submerge streets of Seoul

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Some of South Korea's heaviest rain in decades caused power cuts and swept cars across the city.

WhatsApp: Mark Zuckerberg reveals new privacy features

The changes will let users silently leave group chats and control who sees their online status. from BBC News - Technology

China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments

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China’s massive economy is being threatened by a crisis in the real estate market. As developers spiral into debt, some people have decided to move into unfinished apartments.

Russia halts US inspections of nuclear arsenal under New START treaty

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Russia "temporarily" suspends nuclear warhead inspections under the New START treaty with the US.

Roger E. Mosley: Magnum P.I. actor dies aged 83 after car crash

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Roger E. Mosley starred opposite Tom Selleck in all eight seasons of the original Magnum P.I.

How will humans fare against robo-footballers?

Omar Mehtab visits the home of RoboCup champions Tech United to challenge them to a match. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o4ptlcU via IFTTT

How will humans fare against robo-footballers?

Omar Mehtab visits the home of RoboCup champions Tech United to challenge them to a match. from BBC News - Technology

Commonwealth Games: Stories from cricket's last appearance at the Games

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The behind-the-scenes story of cricket's last appearance at the Commonwealth Games, as told by the players themselves.

Colombia: New left-wing leader wants global drugs rethink

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President Gustavo Petro is demanding a new global strategy to tackle his nation's drugs industry.

The newborns fighting for survival in Afghanistan

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The BBC visits a maternity ward where mothers are forced to share beds and have no access to pain relief.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu great Leandro Lo shot in head in Sao Paulo club

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The athlete has been declared brain dead and police say the suspect is on the run.

Climate change: US takes step closer to passing 'historic' bill

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The bill - which aims to help reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - could pass next week.

Commonwealth Games: How climate change is changing life around the world

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Climate change is here. But it is also everywhere. Three Commonwealth athletes explain how it is changing their sport and homes.

Uganda LGBT rights: Government shuts down key advocacy group

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Sexual Minorities Uganda (Smug) decried the move as a 'witch hunt' targeting the LGBT community.

Macro photography: The hidden world of garden insects

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Macro photographer Geraint Radford says insects have a bad reputation, but they're "funny".

Biden tests negative for Covid after 'rebound' case - doctor

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The US president will stay in isolation until he has a second negative test, his doctor says.

John Legend on abortion rights: 'Government should not be involved'

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The singer has spoken out on the issue after his partner suffered a miscarriage two years ago.

Judith Durham: Former Seekers lead singer dies aged 79

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The Australian musician found fame in The Seekers, a folk music group, before going solo.

Why Australia will work harder to build ties with Indonesia

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Major NHS computer outage caused by cyber attack

The outage was "significant" and impacted patients being referred from 111 to out-of-hours GPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UTeqSFG via IFTTT

Major NHS computer outage caused by cyber attack

The outage was "significant" and impacted patients being referred from 111 to out-of-hours GPs. from BBC News - Technology

France drought: Parched towns left short of drinking water

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Trucks are supplying many parched French towns with drinking water after an exceptionally dry July.

Covid-19: North Korea claims to have recovered from outbreak

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There is widespread scepticism over North Korea's claim to have the world's lowest Covid death rate.

Kenya election 2022: How a murder haunts the poll

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The 2017 killing of the official in charge of voting technology still torments the electoral commission.

France mulls rescue plan for beluga whale stranded in River Seine

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Experts are puzzled as to why the animal has strayed so far south from its natural habitat.

Where does Taiwan crisis leave Biden's China policy?

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Nancy Pelosi's visit was an explosive development in a brittle relationship. Many risks lie ahead.

Ukraine: Teenager gets a home in Oxford after fleeing war

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After fleeing the war in Ukraine, Anastasia and her family have been provided with a new home in Oxford.

Queensland shooting: Three killed on remote Australian property

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Police have locked down a rural area in Queensland while they conduct a manhunt.

Cleaning toilets and chopping veg to impress Kenyan voters

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The BBC looks at some of the lighter moments in Kenya's general election campaign.

How a small Hong Kong tech firm saw its shares soar

The meteoric rise of AMTD Digital's shares has been likened to the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qBmoT0I via IFTTT

How a small Hong Kong tech firm saw its shares soar

The meteoric rise of AMTD Digital's shares has been likened to the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon. from BBC News - Technology

Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook school shooting was '100% real'

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Parents of a child who was killed are seeking millions in a defamation trial against the radio host.

UK Parliament closes TikTok account after China data warning

Senior MPs had raised data security concerns and had called for the account to be taken down. from BBC News - Technology

Booking.com scam: Tourists descend on north London private home

A woman says she feels vulnerable after dozens of tourists arrived at her private home throughout July. from BBC News - Technology

Space debris Australia: Piece of SpaceX capsule crashes to Earth in field

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This may become more common as the number of rockets sent to space increases, an expert said.

Mecca: Joy as pilgrims able to touch ancient Black Stone

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The ancient relic has been out of reach of worshippers for two years because of the pandemic.

Kenya: Wildlife trafficking suspect seized after $1m reward

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Abdi Hussein Ahmed is suspected of links to a transnational wildlife and drug trafficking syndicate.

Ayman al-Zawahiri: US warns of possible retaliation over al-Qaeda death

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Be vigilant for anti-American violence, the US warns citizens after killing al-Qaeda's chief.

Airbnb bookings hit record high as travel recovers

Rising prices did not deter travellers, the lodging website said. from BBC News - Technology

Uber attracts record number of drivers as cost of living bites

The ride-hailing app had been facing a driver shortage, leading to long waiting times for customers. from BBC News - Technology

Abortion: Georgia offers tax credits for six-week-old foetuses

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Georgia residents can now claim embryos "with a detectable human heartbeat" as dependents.

Watch: Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid China tensions

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The US Democrat landed in Taiwan's capital Taipei, despite sharp warnings from China over the visit.

Ukraine war: Russia accuses US of direct role in Ukraine war

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Moscow accuses the US of directly approving targets for US-made artillery used by Ukraine.

BTS could perform while doing military service

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The oldest member of the K-pop band turns 30 next year so the issue has come into focus in South Korea.

People are being airlifted to safety to escape Kentucky floods

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Dozens of people have died and hundreds remain missing in the US state.

Space debris: How do we solve the problem of dead satellites?

Space agencies and companies are looking at ways of tidying up the broken satellites orbiting Earth. from BBC News - Technology

Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to become rivals in the world's second-largest internet market. from BBC News - Technology

Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns

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Luck that has protected the world from nuclear war may not last as tensions rocket, the UN warns.

Ukraine war: Britons held by rebels in Ukraine to stand trial

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The three Britons, who were captured by pro-Russian forces, are accused of being mercenaries.

Pat Carroll: Actress who voiced Little Mermaid's Ursula dies aged 95

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The Emmy-winning comic actress also worked with stars including Mickey Rooney and Mary Tyler Moore.

Conjoined twins separated with the help of virtual reality

Surgeons say space-age technology helped doctors in separate countries to work together. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0xvwX7g via IFTTT

Conjoined twins separated with the help of virtual reality

Surgeons say space-age technology helped doctors in separate countries to work together. from BBC News - Technology

India water crises: Why millions in India are still without tap water

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The BBC travels across India to see how the plan to bring water to millions is working.