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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

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The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

Pele: Brazilians react to football legend's death

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The football legend, regarded by many as the world's greatest player, has died at the age of 82.

Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l078caR via IFTTT

Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified. from BBC News - Technology

Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax

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The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.

Royal Mail hit by post-Christmas online outage

Problems emerge on the website and app on the first day of regular post following the festive period. from BBC News - Technology

TikTok: Welsh speakers use social media to teach others

Meet the social media influencers sharing their love of the Welsh language to new audiences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QZw18u6 via IFTTT

TikTok: Welsh speakers use social media to teach others

Meet the social media influencers sharing their love of the Welsh language to new audiences. from BBC News - Technology

Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Q3BWwiA via IFTTT

Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China. from BBC News - Technology

Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place

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Legislation preventing undocumented migrants crossing the border from Mexico is extended.

The town giving sober teens free beer

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How one town is tackling anti-social behaviour by rewarding sober party-goers with free drinks.

Seán Rooney: Arrest made after Irish soldier killed in Lebanon

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Pte Seán Rooney is the first Irish soldier to be killed on UN deployment in Lebanon for 20 years.

Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill 10

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At least 10 people are killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the recently liberated city.

Huge fuel tanker blast near South African hospital

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A fuel tanker that apparently got stuck under a bridge explodes in a huge fireball, killing at least 10 people.

Mariupol theatre demolished 'to hide Russian crimes', aide says

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An aide to the Ukrainian city's exiled mayor says Russia is trying to cover up its crimes.

Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HIN9pMD via IFTTT

Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers. from BBC News - Technology

North Korea sold arms to Russia's Wagner group, US says

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The White House says North Korea provided missiles and rockets to be used in Ukraine, which Pyongyang denies.

Far-right groups had racism rift before Capitol riot

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The Oath Keepers and Proud Boys had a shared love of Donald Trump, but not so much for each other.

FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in US to face charges

Two ex-associates plead guilty as the former "King of Crypto" is extradited from the Bahamas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BINdOQu via IFTTT

Amazon could be blamed for fake Louboutin shoe ads - EU

Top EU court says Amazon could be held responsible for third-party sales of fake Louboutin shoes. from BBC News - Technology

FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in US to face charges

Two ex-associates plead guilty as the former "King of Crypto" is extradited from the Bahamas. from BBC News - Technology

Wagner Group: Putin's not-so-secret army in Ukraine

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The Wagner group's role is growing but it faces the same challenges as the wider Russian military.

Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited to US, says lawyer

Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to be taken from the Bahamas to the US to face fraud charges. from BBC News - Technology

Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack

The paper says its IT network is being affected by a "serious incident" and staff are working from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fz4KLEY via IFTTT

Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack

The paper says its IT network is being affected by a "serious incident" and staff are working from home. from BBC News - Technology

Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government

The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YvSt0sm via IFTTT

Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government

The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law. from BBC News - Technology

Title 42: Emergency in El Paso as Trump border policy in limbo

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El Paso's shelters are already full, with thousands more migrants projected to cross the US border.

Elon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy

The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down. from BBC News - Technology

Elon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy

The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mcSy2NE via IFTTT

Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?

We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive. from BBC News - Technology

Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever

The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mLJVrQj via IFTTT

Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever

The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos. from BBC News - Technology

Poachers target hippos for giant teeth in place of ivory

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As bans on elephant ivory are tightened, poachers are killing hippos for their teeth, experts warn.

Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NcLKqkW via IFTTT

Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter. from BBC News - Technology

Fortnite penalised after claims it tricked users

Epic Games has settled claims it violated child privacy laws and tricked players into making purchases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UT0Af6D via IFTTT

Fortnite firm penalised after claims it tricked users

Epic Games pays $520m over claims it violated child privacy laws and tricked players into making purchases. from BBC News - Technology

Netherlands slavery: Saying sorry leaves Dutch divided

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The Netherlands government is expected to apologise for slavery with a speech by the prime minister.

Elon Musk asks Twitter poll if he should stay as boss

Elon Musk says he would "abide by the results" if social media users vote for him to step down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gwKvJy2 via IFTTT

Elon Musk asks Twitter poll if he should stay as boss

Elon Musk says he would "abide by the results" if social media users vote for him to step down. from BBC News - Technology

Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse

Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nzP9oQq via IFTTT

Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse

Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange. from BBC News - Technology

The Amazon reef that may be threatened by oil drilling

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Scientists say a rare reef habitat near the mouth of the Amazon is at risk from oil exploration.

World Cup 2022: Fans count down the hours to final

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Supporters in Buenos Aires and Paris are preparing for a historic clash between Argentina and France.

From refugee camp to the World Cup: The Syrian players hoping to make it big

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Four Syrian teenagers living in the Zaatari refugee camp were invited to join a Brazilian football school.

Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?

Friends and colleagues say his plans may be hard to predict, but they wouldn't bet against him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/daHRn6L via IFTTT

Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?

Friends and colleagues say his plans may be hard to predict, but they wouldn't bet against him. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

The social media giant has also suspended the Twitter account of its new rival. from BBC News - Technology

US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out

Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9uGQsAb via IFTTT

US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out

Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October. from BBC News - Technology

Skilled tech workers snapped up despite downturn

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For those with experience in AI, automation and cloud computing the tech downturn is not a big problem.

Skilled tech workers snapped up despite downturn

For those with experience in AI, automation and cloud computing the tech downturn is not a big problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KJATV1E via IFTTT

After the FTX chaos, is crypto down and out after a torrid 2022?

If Bitcoin was a boxer it would be on its back on the canvas. It is down but is it out? from BBC News - Technology

Ofcom report shows growing 5G coverage

One in five mobile phones is now capable of using 5G, but some consumers say speed is disappointing. from BBC News - Technology

TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up

The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wDYHRyx via IFTTT

TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up

The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format. from BBC News - Technology

Fed hikes rates again and warns of more rises

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The US central bank raised its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points.

Elon Musk sells $3.6bn of shares in electric car maker Tesla

The sale brings the total of Tesla stocks sold by Mr Musk over the past year to almost $40bn. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter briefly suspends @ElonJet account tracking Musk's jet

Twitter owner Elon Musk's critics say the suspension contradicts his avowed commitment to free speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aeAPFlI via IFTTT

Twitter briefly suspends @ElonJet account tracking Musk's jet

Twitter owner Elon Musk's critics say the suspension contradicts his avowed commitment to free speech. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8QdCgjZ via IFTTT

Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias. from BBC News - Technology

Age of consent: Why is consensual teen sex a crime in India?

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A new report highlights how adolescent boys in consenting relationships are falling foul of the law.

Charities dismay as Twitter disbands safety group

The Trust and Safety Council advised on how Twitter tackled hate speech, child abuse and self-harm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YMS9RAq via IFTTT

Andrew Tate: 'I fear online influencer radicalised my son'

After an incident at school, Jane is worried how Andrew Tate's views are affecting her 15-year-old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yUwYRjt via IFTTT

US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX. from BBC News - Technology

Andrew Tate: 'I fear online influencer radicalised my son'

After an incident at school, Jane is worried how Andrew Tate's views are affecting her 15-year-old. from BBC News - Technology

Tamil Nadu: Indian man's search for father's lost grave ends in Malaysia

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The man from Tamil Nadu was six months old when his father died 55 years ago.

K-pop star Jin from BTS begins military service

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What can Jin from BTS expect from his time in the South Korean army?

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas

FTX filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving many unable to withdraw their funds from the cryptocurrency exchange. from BBC News - Technology

December 2024 set as date for universal phone charger in EU

New portable electronic devices sold in the EU will have to use a USB Type-C charger by autumn 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/W5iXtJU via IFTTT

December 2024 set as date for universal phone charger in EU

New portable electronic devices sold in the EU will have to use a USB Type-C charger by autumn 2024. from BBC News - Technology

Junior Eurovision: France wins song contest as UK comes fifth

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Thirteen-year-old Lissandro won with 203 points for his song Oh Maman! at the contest in Armenia.

S Korea says crypto-fugitive Do Kwon is in Serbia

Mr Kwon was charged with fraud and breaches of capital markets law after the implosion of the token. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OEZJLGQ via IFTTT

S Korea says crypto-fugitive Do Kwon is in Serbia

Mr Kwon was charged with fraud and breaches of capital markets law after the implosion of the token. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter's paid blue tick re-launches after pause

Twitter will once again offer a blue tick badge and additional features for a monthly fee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Hmbfw3z via IFTTT

Twitter's paid blue tick re-launches after pause

Twitter will once again offer a blue tick badge and additional features for a monthly fee. from BBC News - Technology

'I have no business with fraud' - Nigerian star D'banj

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The Afrobeats star maintains his innocence after his arrest on allegations of fraud by authorities.

Sam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back

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The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors.

Game Awards: Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarok are big winners

A star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles sees dark fantasy Elden Ring win the night's biggest prize. from BBC News - Technology

US seeks to block Microsoft from £56bn gaming deal

Microsoft said it would fight to buy Activision Blizzard, the studio behind games such as Call of Duty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TwjdM4H via IFTTT

US seeks to block Microsoft from £56bn gaming deal

Microsoft said it would fight to buy Activision Blizzard, the studio behind games such as Call of Duty. from BBC News - Technology

Fired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'

One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GUvurpN via IFTTT

Emancipation movie: The true story of 'Whipped Peter' in Will Smith's new film

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Emancipation tells the true story of “Whipped Peter” and his escape during the US Civil War.

Fired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'

One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots. from BBC News - Technology

How to check if your Instagram posts are being hidden

Instagram unveils a new tool that will allow users to see if they have been shadow banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XQ4Dsty via IFTTT

How to check if your Instagram posts are being hidden

Instagram unveils a new tool that will allow users to see if they have been shadow banned. from BBC News - Technology

‘Doctors fitted a contraceptive coil without my consent’

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A Danish investigation will look at a historic scandal in Greenland, but women tell the BBC of recent involuntary contraception.

Nintendo lands Call of Duty in 10-year Microsoft deal

Microsoft says it has offered the same deal to Sony, with Call of Duty also continuing to appear on PCs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/S6sWGyl via IFTTT

Nintendo lands Call of Duty in 10-year Microsoft deal

Microsoft says it has offered the same deal to Sony, with Call of Duty also continuing to appear on PCs. from BBC News - Technology

Tech layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Amazon: The good people helping Indians find jobs

Tech workers are rallying together to help peers who face having to leave the US after being laid off. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XITz0Sj via IFTTT

San Francisco makes U-turn on 'killer robots' plan

San Francisco reverses its decision to allow police to use robots equipped with lethal weapons. from BBC News - Technology

Tech layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Amazon: The good people helping Indians find jobs

Tech workers are rallying together to help peers who face having to leave the US after being laid off. from BBC News - Technology

Tech layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Amazon: The good people helping Indians find jobs

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Tech workers are rallying together to help peers who face having to leave the US after being laid off.

New chatbot has everyone talking to it

Open AI's ChatGPT generates convincing human-like answers in response to human prompts. from BBC News - Technology

Ethereum change cut cryptocurrency power demand

Switching systems may have made electricity savings similar to the amount used by Ireland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/r1UEAab via IFTTT

Ethereum change cut cryptocurrency power demand

Switching systems may have made electricity savings similar to the amount used by Ireland. from BBC News - Technology

Apple self-repair service comes to UK

The tech giant warned that if a repair goes wrong, the device's warranty will no longer be valid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/97tLhVq via IFTTT

Apple self-repair service comes to UK

The tech giant warned that if a repair goes wrong, the device's warranty will no longer be valid. from BBC News - Technology

BBC 100 Women marks 10th year with focus on progress

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The innovative BBC season reflects on a decade of change in a tumultuous year which has seen women taking centre stage.

Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes

Facebook's parent company says it will pull news from the platform in the US if a new media law passes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/p7hnWJj via IFTTT

Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes

Facebook's parent company says it will pull news from the platform in the US if a new media law passes. from BBC News - Technology

Covid restrictions hit iPhone maker Foxconn

The electronics manufacturer says its revenue in November is down 11% compared to the same month in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ixZBEhb via IFTTT

Covid restrictions hit iPhone maker Foxconn

The electronics manufacturer says its revenue in November is down 11% compared to the same month in 2021. from BBC News - Technology

Brussels attacks: Trial begins over 2016 attacks that killed 32

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As 10 men finally go to trial over the 2016 Brussels attacks, the BBC speaks to victims' families.

Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs will not destroy our American dreams'

Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Hkij3fU via IFTTT

Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs will not destroy our American dreams'

Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with. from BBC News - Technology

Callisto Protocol: Gory new game pushes horror to new limits

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The Callisto Protocol has been cancelled in Japan for being too gruesome but its makers are unapologetic.

Google opens its first UK centre making tech for disabled people

The research and development centre in London is the company's first of its kind outside the US. from BBC News - Technology

Callisto Protocol: Gory new game pushes horror to new limits

The Callisto Protocol has been cancelled in Japan for being too gruesome but its makers are unapologetic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nkWqzKM via IFTTT

Callisto Protocol: Gory new game pushes horror to new limits

The Callisto Protocol has been cancelled in Japan for being too gruesome but its makers are unapologetic. from BBC News - Technology

Kate Winslet: Parents feel powerless over children's social media use

The actress tells the BBC ministers should make firms enforce strict age limits on their platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Cfay1gE via IFTTT

Kate Winslet: Parents feel powerless over children's social media use

The actress tells the BBC ministers should make firms enforce strict age limits on their platforms. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine war: Russia demands annexations recognised before talks

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The Kremlin says the West's refusal to recognise its seizure of Ukrainian land makes talks harder.

'Merry Christmas': 30 years of the text message

In December 1992, the first SMS text message was sent to a mobile phone by an engineer in Berkshire. from BBC News - Technology

No more airplane mode? EU to allow calls on flights

EU airlines will be able to install equipment that lets them provide 5G on board planes by June 2023. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4JS27rK via IFTTT

No more airplane mode? EU to allow calls on flights

EU airlines will be able to install equipment that lets them provide 5G on board planes by June 2023. from BBC News - Technology

Africa's week in pictures: 25 November - 1 December 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

'5G makes my phone pretty worthless'

Some users are finding the next generation of mobile internet slow and patchy, three years after it launched. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EHpuwUY via IFTTT

'5G makes my phone pretty worthless'

Some users are finding the next generation of mobile internet slow and patchy, three years after it launched. from BBC News - Technology

Kanye West no longer to buy Parler social media platform

The rapper has repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks, alienating business partners and fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HcurCVh via IFTTT

Kanye West no longer to buy Parler social media platform

The rapper has repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks, alienating business partners and fans. from BBC News - Technology

Cyril Ramaphosa: South African president faces threat of impeachment over 'Farmgate'

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A panel finds Cyril Ramaphosa abused his position in the handling of a theft from his farm.