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Shell profits plunge on lower oil prices

Royal Dutch Shell saw its profits fall to their lowest since 2016 and short of market expectations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpgWjo

Trump tariffs 'not hitting Chinese economy'

The US president's former chief economic adviser says the trade war affects the US more than China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ke0OhU

US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MtXIcf

Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2STBh1q

Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2STBh1q

'Their Suffering is Just Beginning': Thousands of Migrants Prepare for Treacherous Jungle Trek on Way to the US

Pressure on Mexico by the Trump Administration led to a decline in migrants seeking asylum at the US Southern Border in the month of June, but reports out of South America point to an increasing number of migrants from around the world continuing to make their way north.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OFpZ2y

US interest rates cut for first time in a decade

The Federal Reserve cuts rates by a quarter of a percentage point in a widely expected move. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/334VTs4

Burger King beard ban scrapped in Catalonia

Inspectors decided that banning workers from having beards violated their constitutional rights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OtrHUo

Private college goes bust and will stop teaching

GSM London, a college with 3,500 students, is to stop teaching from September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KeZKKH

Ryanair boss warns as many as 1,500 jobs could be at risk

Michael O’Leary tells staff the Irish airline has too many pilots and flight attendants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GFHUiS

Former Audi boss charged in VW dieselgate scandal

Germany has charged Rupert Stadler with fraud over the VW emissions cheating scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ypfepM

Facebook funds AI mind-reading experiment

Machine-learning algorithms interpret speech from brain signals, in a study funded by the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YvgmqB

Facebook funds AI mind-reading experiment

Machine-learning algorithms interpret speech from brain signals, in a study funded by the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YvgmqB

British Airways loses appeal over pilot strike

British Airways pilots had threatened a walkout over pay, after rejecting an 11.5% salary increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K6MdG5

Russia denies OneWeb's satellite internet request

OneWeb, which is based in the UK, was seeking to use a certain band of radio frequencies in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3354cUP

Russia denies OneWeb's satellite internet request

OneWeb, which is based in the UK, was seeking to use a certain band of radio frequencies in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3354cUP

Consumers 'more upbeat' about finances despite Brexit

Market research firm GfK says people are feeling more upbeat, but this could change as Brexit nears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/313WDvR

Older owners 'stay put' in family homes, says Nationwide

Homeowners aged 55 to 64 have typically lived in their homes for more than 17 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SR9ZJb

Pregnant Jemma Lucy's 'irresponsible' Instagram post banned

The Advertising Standards Authority banned reality star's ad for making claims about weight loss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SYKWE4

The Lion King - how VR brought the animals to life

Director Jon Favreau explains how technology allowed the film to obtain a documentary look. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yg6Vfj

The Lion King - how VR brought the animals to life

Director Jon Favreau explains how technology allowed the film to obtain a documentary look. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yg6Vfj

S. Korea Says N. Korea Has Fired Unidentified Projectiles

North Korea on Wednesday fired several unidentified projectiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, less than a week after the North launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea in defiance of U.N. resolutions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2yo2Why

Lloyds profits hit by last-minute rush in PPI claims

Lloyds Banking Group reveals £650m has been put aside for PPI claims as the deadline approaches. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mu2dno

Ladbrokes Coral owner fined £5.9m for gambling failings

The bookmaker failed to put safeguards in place to protect vulnerable customers, says watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3190LLk

Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead

It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kg4Y8W

Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead

It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kg4Y8W

Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead

It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kg4Y8W

VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yoowlU

Fire Emblem: Nintendo cuts voice actor over emotional abuse

Chris Niosi is being removed from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, days after the game's release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YBdj02

Fire Emblem: Nintendo cuts voice actor over emotional abuse

Chris Niosi is being removed from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, days after the game's release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YBdj02

Engineering giant Weir Group sees profits and orders rise

The rise comes after Glasgow-based Weir Group made a big move into global mining. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SOoYTY

Mini toiletries to be removed from IHG hotels

The hotel group is replacing small bottles with bulk dispensers for environmental reasons. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpdFRa

Harland and Wolff workers continue protest through night

Harland and Wolff workers say they have a rota to ensure their protest continues around the clock. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YuTpQq

Giffgaff fined £1.4m for overcharging mobile customers

Regulator Ofcom says "unacceptable" mistakes affected 2.6 million customers of the mobile phone group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpngHC

Giffgaff fined £1.4m for overcharging mobile customers

Regulator Ofcom says "unacceptable" mistakes affected 2.6 million customers of the mobile phone group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpngHC

Giffgaff fined £1.4m for overcharging mobile customers

Regulator Ofcom says "unacceptable" mistakes affected 2.6 million customers of the mobile phone group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpngHC

How to get visitors on to your home wi-fi easily

The tech hack that means visitors to your home will never have to ask for your wi-fi login again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SPTcWA

How to get visitors on to your home wi-fi easily

The tech hack that means visitors to your home will never have to ask for your wi-fi login again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SPTcWA

Pound falls lower on no-deal Brexit prospect

Sterling continued to drop against the dollar and the euro amid the government's toughened stance on Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YvPJlu

Pakistani Army Plane Crashes Into Homes, Killing at Least 18

A Pakistani military plane on a training flight crashed into homes near the garrison city of Rawalpindi before dawn on Tuesday, killing at least 18 people, most of them on the ground. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2MpllTq

Huawei sees trouble ahead despite revenue rise

The Chinese tech giant has been under global scrutiny for allegedly posing a security risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LLosWp

Huawei sees trouble ahead despite revenue rise

The Chinese tech giant has been under global scrutiny for allegedly posing a security risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LLosWp

Huawei sees trouble ahead despite revenue rise

The Chinese tech giant has been under global scrutiny for allegedly posing a security risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLosWp

Centrica chief executive Iain Conn to step down

Energy firm Centrica also says it is selling its investments in oil and gas exploration and production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YtsmoK

Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SPh1xM

Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SPh1xM

Grindr: Chinese parent company plans to list gay dating app

Grindr's Chinese owner said US authorities no longer object to a public listing of the gay dating app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OsdgQk

Grindr: Chinese parent company plans to list gay dating app

Grindr's Chinese owner said US authorities no longer object to a public listing of the dating app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OsdgQk

Grindr: Chinese parent company plans to list gay dating app

Grindr's Chinese owner said US authorities no longer object to a public listing of the dating app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OsdgQk

VG Siddhartha: Cafe Coffee Day owner goes missing near river

The founder-owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, VG Siddhartha, went missing near a river. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mp1jZe

Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SPh1xM

TikTok owner ByteDance developing smartphone

Chinese social media company ByteDance has made a deal with device-maker Smartisan to develop a smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZfL5Fu

Pound sinks to 28-month low on Brexit fears

The currency could fall further as the government toughens its rhetoric on a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SM8JqB

Woodford flagship fund to stay locked 'until December'

The fund's continued suspension is in the "best interests of investors", the firm says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Opop4A

Scotland's largest offshore wind farm officially opened

Prince Charles visited the offices of the Beatrice Offshore wind farm to officially open the project. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLwRsS

China jails award-winning cyber-dissident Huang Qi

Huang Qi - who was the first person put on trial for internet crimes in China - is jailed again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/310yjuS

China jails award-winning cyber-dissident Huang Qi

Huang Qi - who was the first person put on trial for internet crimes in China - is jailed again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/310yjuS

65 People Slaughtered at Funeral in Suspected Boko Haram Attack

At least 65 people are dead after the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram is suspected of open firing on mourners at a funeral in the north-eastern Nigerian state of Borno. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2K02CfB

Rights group loses mass surveillance appeal in High Court

Liberty brought the challenge against the government's so-called "Snoopers' Charter" in June. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KcjzSO

Rights group loses mass surveillance appeal in High Court

Liberty brought the challenge against the government's so-called "Snoopers' Charter" in June. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KcjzSO

Airbnb host fined £100,000 for letting council flat

A council tenant used a fake identity to rent out his central London flat to tourists on Airbnb. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oz1uEa

Airbnb host fined £100,000 for letting council flat

A council tenant used a fake identity to rent out his central London flat to tourists on Airbnb. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oz1uEa

Airbnb host fined £100,000 for letting council flat

A council tenant used a fake identity to rent out his central London flat to tourists on Airbnb. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oz1uEa

Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland?

The Irish government has been clear that it would face significant damage if there was no agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YsozrI

Just Eat to combine with Takeaway.com in £8.2bn deal

The tie-up with Dutch rival Takeaway.com will create one of the world's largest food delivery firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YwhNVY

'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZirkwT

'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZirkwT

'I don't get paid' - Running Instagram for Love Islanders

No pay, nasty messages and hack attempts - the friends who look after social media for Love Island contestants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YoqhKv

'I don't get paid' - Running Instagram for Love Islanders

No pay, nasty messages and hack attempts - the friends who look after social media for Love Island contestants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YoqhKv

Ryanair hit by air fare battle and Brexit uncertainty

The airline reports a sharp fall in profits as it is forced to cut fares to drive up passenger numbers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/313fp6K

Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire

Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YnzXZZ

Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire

Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YnzXZZ

Work on production line of Boeing 737 Max ‘not adequately funded’

Boeing is making billions from the 737 Max but an ex-engineer says production resources were lacking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LL8Jq7

US teenager wins $3m as Fortnite world champion

It is the largest prize pool in the history of e-sports, with $30m shared amongst the winners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3108oTX

Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YsUw2U

Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YsUw2U

Are speed limiters the best way to reduce road deaths?

Intelligent speed assistance systems could reduce accidents and speeding fines, but do they work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JTmMrI

Vauxhall owner could move Astra production 'from UK'

The move would probably lead to the closure of the site, the FT said, threatening 1,000 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YtEUjM

US teenager wins £2.4m playing computer game Fortnite

It is the largest prize pool in the history of e-sports, with $30m shared amongst the winners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3108oTX

US teenager wins £2.4m playing computer game Fortnite

It is the largest prize pool in the history of e-sports, with $30m shared amongst the winners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3108oTX

Business lobby group CBI says UK not ready for no-deal Brexit

The CBI publishes practical steps it says the UK, EU and firms can take in the run up to 31 October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YloSVa

Christian Street Preacher In the UK Awarded Wrongful Arrest Payout

Christian street preacher, Oluwole Ilesanmi, was awarded £2,500 (about $3,100) by Scotland Yard for his wrongful arrest in February. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Yu1cOB

Nearly 1,400 Detained in Moscow Protest; Largest in Decade

Nearly 1,400 people were detained in a violent police crackdown on an opposition protest in Moscow, a Russian monitoring group said Sunday, adding that was the largest number of detentions at a rally in the Russian capital this decade. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Zi7bqC

Mum of teen British Fornite player: 'I've thrown an Xbox out'

Lisa Dallman's fifteen year old son Jaden Ashman has just won half of $2.25 million (£1,817,000) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ytTbi5

Mum of teen British Fornite player: 'I've thrown an Xbox out'

Lisa Dallman's fifteen year old son Jaden Ashman has just won half of $2.25 million (£1,817,000) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ytTbi5

Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'

Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7tVxb

Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'

Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7tVxb

Student debt: The teachers told they had taken out the wrong kind of loan

Kelly Finlaw still owes $88k - despite being told her loan would be paid off 10 years after graduating. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ZjNFJ

No-deal Brexit now 'assumed' by government, says Gove

Michael Gove says he expects the EU will not consider striking a new withdrawal deal with the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GzTnAB

Holidays that close the generation gap

Whether people are holidaying at home or abroad, multi-generational holidays are on the rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SIg1vv

Old £1 coins: 145 million coins still not returned

Nearly two years after they stopped being legal tender, 145 million old-style £1 coins are still missing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJtjY7

Tips for making it big in the music industry

If you want to take the pop world by storm, this is the best of times and the worst of times to try. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K73Wfl

Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YZacK

Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YZacK

Just Eat in merger talks with Dutch company Takeaway.com

Based on current market value, Just Eat and Takeaway.com would have combined worth of roughly £9bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/313x1z5

Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas After Protesters Defy Ban

Police in Hong Kong fired tear gas Saturday at protesters who defied authorities’ warnings not to march in a neighborhood where six days earlier a mob apparently targeting demonstrators brutally attacked people in a train station. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ys1ZmR

Noel Edmonds reaches compensation deal with Lloyds over scam

The TV star's former business was destroyed in a multi-million pound banking scam a decade ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y4LePs

Fnatic: 15 years at the top of esports

The founder of one of the worlds most well known esports teams speaks to Newsbeat about their 15 year journey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ybWIRV

Fnatic: 15 years at the top of esports

The founder of one of the worlds most well known esports teams speaks to Newsbeat about their 15 year journey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ybWIRV

No-deal Brexit 'threatens' UK science industry, says Wellcome Trust

Wellcome Trust chair warns Boris Johnson that Britain will lose out if it "amputates" the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MjSEr8

Direct debit fraud: 'My mother lost £14,000'

A charity warns that the elderly and vulnerable are most at risk of becoming victims of direct debit fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YpiaNQ

Creating jobs for India’s transgender community

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi has just launched a start-up creating jobs for India’s transgender community. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SLvpqX

Johannesburg ransomware hits electricity supply

A ransomware attack is blamed for causing electricity supply problems in South Africa's biggest city. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GwvGck

Johannesburg ransomware hits electricity supply

A ransomware attack is blamed for causing electricity supply problems in South Africa's biggest city. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GwvGck

Ofcom fines Russian news service £200,000 over impartiality

The broadcasting regulator says RT breached impartiality rules in several news and current affairs programmes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Vnyfe

Three to give customers 5G at 'no extra cost'

The mobile network promises "completely unrestricted" 5G when it launches in August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yrqhh1

Three to give customers 5G at 'no extra cost'

The mobile network promises "completely unrestricted" 5G when it launches in August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yrqhh1

Australia to police tech giants' algorithms

The country wants a special office to hold firms such as Facebook and Google to account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GwnBEw

Three to give customers 5G at 'no extra cost'

The mobile network promises "completely unrestricted" 5G when it launches in August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yrqhh1

Australia to police tech giants' algorithms

The country wants a special office to hold firms such as Facebook and Google to account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GwnBEw

Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7tuD5

Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7tuD5

'New cars are a headache,' says retiring Bedford mechanic, 80

Alan Filby is handing the business over to his son but will still pop in to help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JR9pIe

Californian and carmakers agree emissions deal despite Trump rules

California and four firms reach a fuel-efficiency deal despite a White House drive to relax rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3132e5P

New Hyperloop speed record set and other news

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRU1vi

New Hyperloop speed record set and other news

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRU1vi

Fortnite World Cup: Battle royale as players compete for millions

Forty million players attempted to qualify but only 100 finalists have a shot at winning the $3m (£2.4m) top prize in New York. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GvL8pn

Fortnite World Cup: Battle royale as players compete for millions

Forty million players attempted to qualify but only 100 finalists have a shot at winning the $3m (£2.4m) top prize in New York. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GvL8pn

Confusion over Sports Direct results delay

Mystery over why Mike Ashley's Sports Direct has not published its results on Friday morning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZaaBfi

British Airways to resume Cairo flights after security review

The airline suspended flights to the Egyptian capital last week as a "security precaution". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K2QUjd

Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool

The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OhEmtz

Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool

The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OhEmtz

The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware

No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K3ZaiW

The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware

No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K3ZaiW

Fortnite World Cup finals: How to watch it, when it's on and who is through?

The Fortnite World Cup finals kick off tomorrow with players from all over the world competing to take home various titles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SBGOcX

Facebook 'rocked to its very foundations', says Clegg

Sir Nick Clegg, in a BBC interview, says the firm was deeply affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFKOIu

Facebook 'rocked to its very foundations'

Sir Nick Clegg, in a BBC interview, says the firm was deeply affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFKOIu

Facebook 'rocked to its very foundations'

Sir Nick Clegg, in a BBC interview, says the firm was deeply affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LFKOIu

Are your old trainers worth thousands of pounds?

As a pair of 1972 Nike trainers sells for more than £350,000, we ask what makes a collectable shoe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y47DfO

The Nasa astronauts on a mythical mission to Mars moon

Nasa is trying to understand how humans behave when confined together for a long period of time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1uAQJ

The Nasa astronauts on a mythical mission to Mars moon

Nasa is trying to understand how humans behave when confined together for a long period of time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1uAQJ

Franky Zapata: Flyboard inventor fails in cross-Channel bid

Franky Zapata was hoping to cross from northern France to southern England in just 20 minutes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OeWnZt

Franky Zapata: Flyboard inventor fails in cross-Channel bid

Franky Zapata was hoping to cross from northern France to southern England in just 20 minutes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OeWnZt

N. Korea Fires Missiles into Sea in Apparent Pressure Tactic

North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the sea Thursday, South Korea's military said, the first weapons launches in more than two months and an apparent pressuring tactic aimed at Washington as North Korean and U.S. officials struggle to restart nuclear negotiations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Gsle5U

Nissan to cut 12,500 jobs worldwide

The Japanese car giant says it will make 10% fewer cars by the end of 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SANEPV

Do Boris Johnson's tax and spending plans add up?

Boris Johnson pledged big tax cuts and spending increases during his leadership campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GsRyW0

Sajid Javid: What should we expect from new chancellor?

Sajid Javid is a former banker and the son of a bus driver, so which way will he steer the economy? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z9a5xW

Boeing warns it may stop 737 Max production

Planemaker Boeing reports a $3bn loss because of the 737 Max crisis as it mulls halting production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z9PR7t

O2 to launch 5G network in UK in October

It will be the last of the UK's four 5G networks to launch, and the only one not to use Huawei kit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30TJ0iF

O2 to launch 5G network in UK in October

It will be the last of the UK's four 5G networks to launch, and the only one not to use Huawei kit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30TJ0iF

O2 to launch 5G network in UK in October

It will be the last of the UK's four 5G networks to launch, and the only one not to use Huawei kit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30TJ0iF

Samsung Galaxy Fold 'ready' for launch after screen fix

The firm delayed the release of its folding device after early reviewers reported broken screens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YfWYK4

Samsung Galaxy Fold 'ready' for launch after screen fix

The firm delayed the release of its folding device after early reviewers reported broken screens. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YfWYK4

Samsung Galaxy Fold 'ready' for launch after screen fix

The firm delayed the release of its folding device after early reviewers reported broken screens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YfWYK4

Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes

The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOkHgs

Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes

The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JOkHgs

Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes

The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOkHgs

CEO Secrets: The boss who set up the 'black LinkedIn'

Meet the young businesswoman making it easier for young black professionals to network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M9Tx5e

Metro Bank to replace Vernon Hill as profits dive

The challenger bank will appoint a new chairman after an accounting failure shook confidence in his leadership. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M9BgFb

Hyperloop track to be built in Saudi Arabia

New moves to make hyperloop technology a reality in the Middle East. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YgVejI

Hyperloop track to be built in Saudi Arabia

New moves to make hyperloop technology a reality in the Middle East. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YgVejI

Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns

Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1Mram

Facebook uses AI to map Thailand's roads

The company is making its newly created maps available for others to use and edit, via OpenStreetMap. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M913NL

Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns

Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1Mram

Facebook uses AI to map Thailand's roads

The company is making its newly created maps available for others to use and edit, via OpenStreetMap. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M913NL

Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns

Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y1Mram

Will the US break up the tech giants?

The US Department of Justice has launched a probe into the dominance of major tech companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y6ngUH

Forever 21 accused of 'fat shaming'

Forever 21 has been criticised on social media for sending customers free diet bars with orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yvpyvq

Unite calls off Heathrow strikes set for late July

Strikes over pay by 4,000 staff on 26 and 27 July have been called off for a vote on a new pay offer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M4jdAm

Aston Martin: Shares dive as firm slashes sales forecasts

The luxury carmaker says it will sell fewer cars this year because of weaker demand in Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30RlX8i

Manchester City and Nissan extend sponsorship deal

Nissan will be the official auto partner to City Football Group teams in the UK, US and Australia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Mqvyx

Rare Nike trainers sell for more than £350,000

Historic 1970s running shoes smash their expected selling price at auction in New York. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ofj4N0

Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform

Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8itKw

Tokyo 2020: Meet the Olympic and Paralympic robots

With a year to go until the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, meet the robots that will be used on site at the events. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z8148s

Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform

Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8itKw

Tokyo 2020: Meet the Olympic and Paralympic robots

With a year to go until the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, meet the robots that will be used on site at the events. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z8148s

Detective Pikachu breaks record and other video games news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the latest news in video games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oj6wUU

Detective Pikachu breaks record and other video games news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the latest news in video games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oj6wUU

Love Island goes to two series a year in 2020

ITV reports falling profits and advertising revenues as it announces more series of hit Love Island. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JL99uy

Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform

Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M8itKw

'Christianity is an Evil Cult': Chinese Schools Urging Kids to Report Christian Relatives

The Chinese government continues to tighten its grip on Christianity by actively discouraging young people to engage in things of faith. Under the last year’s new Regulations on Religious Affairs legislation, schoolchildren are even encouraged to report any family members who espouse Christian views. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GqDdtr

'No Evidence Base': Former Psychologist at Child Trans Clinic Pens Damning Open Letter to Former Boss

A psychologist, who worked at the UK’s only clinic that offer sex-change services to children, has raised serious concerns about the work conducted at the facility. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JMe8Lo

Dog learns new tricks via vibrating vest

Tai the dog is learning to respond to remote-controlled commands via a haptic vest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SwkFfU

Dog learns new tricks via vibrating vest

Tai the dog is learning to respond to remote-controlled commands via a haptic vest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SwkFfU

Sizewell C: Public asked to part fund nuclear power plant

All UK electricity customers could have to pay upfront through bills to help build Sizewell C. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KbvLDB

Who Is Boris Johnson? Conservative, US-Fan Faces Big Battles as He Takes Charge of Britain

Britain has a new Prime Minister. Britain's Conservative Party has chosen Boris Johnson. He's a fan of  America and has defended President Trump. He's also vowed to make Brexit happen in three months, but his first challenge will be the escalating naval crisis with Iran.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30Sibf2

Woman Forced to Close Business After Refusing to Wax Genitals of Trans Person - 15 Others Could be Next

A Brazilian immigrant to Canada has been forced to shut down her body waxing business after she refused to wax the male genitals of a transgender activist.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2M8GmS0

The mushroom that AI thinks is a pretzel

Researchers have compiled a database of 7,500 images that AI has failed to identify correctly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y95H0x

The mushroom that AI thinks is a pretzel

Researchers have compiled a database of 7,500 images that AI has failed to identify correctly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y95H0x

Bohemian Rhapsody becomes the oldest video to get 1bn views

Queen's signature song reaches the YouTube milestone, but it's still not in the site's Top 100. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GpP1w1

Bohemian Rhapsody becomes the oldest video to get 1bn views

Queen's signature song reaches the YouTube milestone, but it's still not in the site's Top 100. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GpP1w1

Grand Theft Auto's Diamond Casino lets cash be turned into chips

Players can convert real money into chips and spend it on slot machines or roulette in GTAV online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32O2xmE

Who Is Boris Johnson? Trump-Defending, US-Fan Faces Big Battles as He Takes Charge of Britain

Britain has a new Prime Minister. Britain's Conservative Party has chosen Boris Johnson. He's a fan of  America and has defended President Trump. He's also vowed to make Brexit happen in three months, but his first challenge will be the escalating naval crisis with Iran.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YkmKRG

Global growth forecast cut by IMF amid trade tensions

The Fund says growth "remains subdued", and trade and technology tensions need to be reduced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30VeiFR

Grand Theft Auto's Diamond Casino lets cash be turned into chips

Players can convert real money into chips and spend it on slot machines or roulette in GTAV online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32O2xmE

Oxfordshire hemp farm could lose £200,000 in crop destruction

Home Office revokes the farm's licence to grow hemp, although it is appealing against the decision. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z200mt

Lancaster University students' data stolen by cyber-thieves

The university, which alerted police, was subject to a "sophisticated and malicious" phishing attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7eO1J

Lancaster University students' data stolen by cyber-thieves

The university, which alerted police, was subject to a "sophisticated and malicious" phishing attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7eO1J

'Rape cases dropped' over police phone search demands

Campaigners say investigations have stopped after complainants refused to hand over their devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JWqVcX

'Rape cases dropped' over police phone search demands

Campaigners say investigations have stopped after complainants refused to hand over their devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JWqVcX

Huawei cuts jobs at US unit after trade clampdown

The job losses at the Chinese firm's research arm come after Huawei was added to a US trade blacklist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Hd6Id

How Japan's trade row with South Korea could hit tech supplies

A trade row between Japan and South Korea could pose a threat to supplies of smartphones and devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LzIxij

How Japan's trade row with South Korea could hit tech supplies

A trade row between Japan and South Korea could pose a threat to supplies of smartphones and devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LzIxij

Brexit harming UK industrial strategy, warns top economist

Deadlock means "not as much other stuff has happened as might," says the Bank of England's Andy Haldane. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M6WeVa

Musk promises '10km Hyperloop tunnel' in 2020

The Hyperloop project aims to transport people inside high-speed pods along underground tunnels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6T6Zq

Musk promises '10km Hyperloop tunnel' in 2020

The Hyperloop project aims to transport people inside high-speed pods along underground tunnels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6T6Zq

Volvo recalls 70,000 cars in the UK over fire risk

The car maker says a plastic engine part can in "very rare cases" melt and cause a fire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32HOVZT

Why 3D printing could be key to a Moon base

Construction materials, ceramics and food could all one day be printed on the lunar surface. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yh7zse

Why 3D printing could be key to a Moon base

Construction materials, ceramics and food could all one day be printed on the lunar surface. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yh7zse

Equifax to pay up to $700m to settle data breach

The credit score agency has agreed a settlement after hackers stole 147 million people's details. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JRCm5O

Equifax to pay up to $700m to settle data breach

The credit score agency has agreed a settlement after hackers stole 147 million people's details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRCm5O

Equifax to pay up to $700m to settle data breach

The credit score agency has agreed a settlement after hackers stole 147 million people's details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRCm5O

Avengers: Endgame overtakes Avatar as top box office movie of all time

The superheroes defeat the aliens as Avengers: Endgame becomes the highest-grossing film ever. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z5pVJX

Government offers 'inflation-busting' pay rises

Police and other public sector workers will get increases above the 2% inflation rate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GobUzQ

Three resists watchdog's call for 'fairer' mobile phone fees

Ofcom had called on networks to automatically cut prices for out-of-contract mobile subscribers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ymseeo

Three resists watchdog's call for 'fairer' mobile phone fees

Ofcom had called on networks to automatically cut prices for out-of-contract mobile subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ymseeo

Three resists watchdog's call for 'fairer' mobile phone fees

Ofcom had called on networks to automatically cut prices for out-of-contract mobile subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ymseeo

The Silicon Valley space race

The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MaSDFw

Aid budget to be used by International Trade Department

Part of the £14bn aid budget will be spent by Liam Fox's Department for International Trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y371SF

'I kept my multimillion dollar business secret'

Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30PhoLL

Bianca Devins: The teenager whose murder was exploited for clicks

Images of Bianca Devins' death were widely shared online. Experts say this exposed a bigger problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YZxYIh

Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs

The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ss4h09

'I kept my multimillion dollar business secret'

Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30PhoLL

Bianca Devins: The teenager whose murder was exploited for clicks

Images of Bianca Devins' death were widely shared online. Experts say this exposed a bigger problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YZxYIh

Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs

The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ss4h09

China's new Nasdaq-style board begins trading

The so-called Star market marks a significant step in China's ambition to open its economy and markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JS1U2G

Danger tumble dryers: 'I'm sorry' says Whirlpool executive

A full recall of remaining fire-prone dryers is launched, four years after the safety issue first emerged. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LzQOTq

Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs

The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ss4h09

Avengers: Endgame set to pass Avatar as top box office movie

The Marvel sequel's weekend take is set to push it past James Cameron's $2,789.7bn-grossing epic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y0hN1r

Hong Kong Police Launch Tear Gas in Latest Mass Protest

Hong Kong police launched tear gas at protesters Sunday after a massive pro-democracy march continued late into the evening. The action was the latest confrontation between police and demonstrators who have taken to the streets for over a month to protest a proposed extradition bill and call for electoral reforms in the Chinese territory. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Yi07Nx

Philip Hammond plans to quit if Johnson becomes PM

Philip Hammond tells the BBC he plans to resign when Theresa May leaves office next week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yhue7N

Renters may get access to rogue landlord database

Prospective tenants would be able to check if their landlord has convictions, under government plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YkLV6o

NDAs: New laws to crack down on 'gagging' clauses

A ban will be placed on NDAs that stop people speaking to police, doctors or lawyers, ministers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30OhNhE

The dos and don'ts of getting a pay rise

You deserve more money but how do you go about getting it, and what should you do - or not do? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OhlI4O

Doctor Breaks Down the Complexities of Human Body That Prove God

Dr. Tommy Mitchell has gone through a spiritual evolution. The medical doctor, who once embraced theistic evolution, is now a young-Earth creationist who speaks and writes for Christian ministry Answers in Genesis. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32HuBIk

Algae bio-curtains: Architects' radical solution to capture carbon

Scientists and architects in London have developed 'bio-curtains' to act as an alternative to urban trees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30F9LYf

French sci-fi team called on to predict future threats

The "red team" will be employed to imagine future military threats – and how how to prevent them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ypg5Y

Housing market: What are rent controls?

A simple look at how rent controls work and how effective they are. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30BjMW8

Tesco raises prices on 1,000 products

The retail giant says it held off raising prices for as long as it could, and insists it is still competitive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JMtoGY

Workers could get compensated for cancelled shifts

The plan is part of a package of measures aimed at improving the rights of low-paid flexible workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M07SkM

MPs and taxpayers on retrospective loan charge payments

Anger is growing among taxpayers facing large demands from HMRC over their loan charge repayments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yaefs6

YouTube: 'We don't take you down the rabbit hole'

In his first interview, YouTube's UK managing director defends the platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32DinAb

YouTube: 'We don't take you down the rabbit hole'

In his first interview, YouTube's UK managing director defends the platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DinAb

YouTube: 'We don't take you down the rabbit hole'

In his first interview, YouTube's UK managing director defends the platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DinAb

Police will 'struggle' to track criminals via 5G

European police forces are scrambling to develop tools that help them track criminals using 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XSzEa0

Police will 'struggle' to track criminals via 5G

European police forces are scrambling to develop tools that help them track criminals using 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XSzEa0

BritBox: ITV and BBC set out plans for new streaming service

Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Victoria will be on ITV and the BBC's streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yd87zl

London Underground to get full 4G coverage

Passengers will be able to make calls and go online anywhere on the Tube network by the mid-2020s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Ab4ro

BritBox: ITV and BBC set out plans for new streaming service

Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Victoria will be on ITV and the BBC's streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yd87zl

London Underground to get full 4G coverage

Passengers will be able to make calls and go online anywhere on the Tube network by the mid-2020s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Ab4ro

Would this burger tempt you to eat meat?

Two BBC presenters put Impossible Foods' meat-free burger to the taste test. How does it shape up? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JSylhj

How the doughnut became a million dollar idea

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

Government borrowing sees sharp rise in June

Higher debt interest payments and rising spending on services led to the highest June borrowing since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YdjWWn

Trump Says American Warship Destroyed Iranian Drone

A U.S. warship on Thursday destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the ship, President Donald Trump said. The incident marked a new escalation of tensions between the countries less than one month after Iran downed an American drone and Trump came close to retaliating with a military strike. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XXx0jv

Britbox: BBC and ITV set out plans for new streaming service

Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Broadchurch will be on the BBC and ITV's streaming service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yd87zl

Crossrail costs will continue to climb, MPs say

Commuters have been "let down by a programme that is well behind schedule", a committee of MPs says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YZLID1

Public sector workers 'to get £2bn pay rise'

Soldiers, teachers and police officers are reportedly getting their biggest rise in six years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32t5LM2

NZ Rugby cancels 'fraudulent' All Blacks match tickets

The sport's governing body in New Zealand said the tickets had been re-sold on the secondary market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O2FCRa

Luxury goods join Hong Kong retail slump as protests bite

Retailers and hotels are among the firms seeing business hit by ongoing protests in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JRL8AB

Boeing takes $5bn hit over grounding of 737 Max

The charge will wipe out profits, but Boeing says it hopes the aircraft will resume flying this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M0Af2a

Moving Moments in the Oval Office as Trump Extends Session to Hear from More Religious Persecution Victims

Victims of religious persecution are rarely heard, but Wednesday dozens of them met with the most powerful leader in the world, inside the White House. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2K1hedB

Circle K stores ditch 'Secretary Day' condom offer

The ad urged shoppers to surprise female secretaries with a gift of a wine, chocolate and condoms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YZlwrQ

Myths and Risks with FaceApp that Gives You Peek into Older Self

People raised fears on Twitter and other social media sites that on iPhones, FaceApp would be able to see and upload all your photos, including screenshots with sensitive financial or health information or photos of kids with the names of their schools in the background. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30CTtin

'My $19 Uber ride cost 100 times that'

Passengers reportedly paid 100 times more than they should have after Uber's payments system goes awry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JBZ0jy

'My $19 Uber ride cost 100 times that'

Passengers reportedly paid 100 times more than they should have after Uber's payments system goes awry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBZ0jy

'My $19 Uber ride cost 100 times that'

Passengers reportedly paid 100 times more than they should have after Uber's payments system goes awry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBZ0jy

MPs call for halt to authorities' use of facial recognition

The House of Commons' Science and Technology raises concerns about accuracy and bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z3Ls60

MPs call for halt to authorities' use of facial recognition

The House of Commons' Science and Technology raises concerns about accuracy and bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z3Ls60

No-deal Brexit will cause UK recession, says fiscal watchdog

The Office for Budget Responsibility said the economy would shrink 2% if the UK leaves without a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30DFxoi

Asos shares slump on profits warning

The online fashion giant says sales growth has been held back by warehouse problems in the US and Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xQG366

Moon hoax? Five reasons why the landings were real

Conspiracy theories surround the Moon landings but BBC Click seeks to dispel some of the myths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y9nOaQ

Moon hoax? Five reasons why the landings were real

Conspiracy theories surround the Moon landings but BBC Click seeks to dispel some of the myths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y9nOaQ

The social media giant is accused of promoting videos arguing the Earth isn't round.

Many people who believe the Earth is not round first heard the idea on YouTube. But how important was the video-sharing website in helping the flat Earth movement grow? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVwhQ0

The social media giant is accused of promoting videos arguing the Earth isn't round.

Many people who believe the Earth is not round first heard the idea on YouTube. But how important was the video-sharing website in helping the flat Earth movement grow? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVwhQ0

Regulator calls for £50 cut to water bills in 2020-2025

Ofwat says water firms must also invest billions more in improving services between 2020 and 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y6TYUp

Netflix shares sink 10% as subscriber take-up slows

The video streaming pioneer blamed price rises for adding fewer paid subscribers than hoped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xY1nqd

Netflix shares sink 10% as subscriber take-up slows

The video streaming pioneer blamed price rises for adding fewer paid subscribers than hoped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xY1nqd

Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'

The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xUohih

FaceApp: Chuck Schumer asks for FBI investigation

Senior Democrat Chuck Schumer says the photo app's use of personal data is "deeply troubling". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YcyipT

Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'

The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xUohih

FaceApp: Chuck Schumer asks for FBI investigation

Senior Democrat Chuck Schumer says the photo app's use of personal data is "deeply troubling". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YcyipT

Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'

The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xUohih

Google suspends ticket site Viagogo from advertising

The move follows further legal action against the ticket resale website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XRGsVy

Google suspends ticket site Viagogo from advertising

The move follows further legal action against the ticket resale website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XRGsVy

Amazon Marketplace to be investigated by the EU

The online giant is suspected of misusing "sensitive data" from other retailers who sell on its site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JDCSpf

Google's Project Dragonfly 'terminated' in China

The firm's plan to launch a censored search engine in China had faced much criticism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sk43rI

Google's Project Dragonfly 'terminated' in China

The firm's plan to launch a censored search engine in China had faced much criticism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sk43rI

Govia Thameslink fined £1m over Gatwick Express window death

Simon Brown died after leaning from the window of a Gatwick Express train in August 2016. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JDsePb

Elon Musk reveals brain-hacking plans

Start-up NeuraLink wants to start testing its human computer interface on humans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XOCeJe

Elon Musk reveals brain-hacking plans

Start-up NeuraLink wants to start testing its human computer interface on humans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XOCeJe

Data of 'nearly all adults' in Bulgaria stolen

A hacker targeted the Balkan country's tax agency and reportedly offered local media access to stolen data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gg1MsO

Data of 'nearly all adults' in Bulgaria stolen

A hacker targeted the Balkan country's tax agency and reportedly offered local media access to stolen data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gg1MsO

SeaWorld hits back in whale tourism row

The US theme park defends its record after Virgin Holidays stops selling tickets to its attractions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XNhJRS

Swatch profits hit after crackdown on grey market

The watchmaker has stopped supplying some retailers it suspects of selling to unauthorised traders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XI5pT4

Education publisher Pearson to phase out print textbooks

Pearson says students will only be able to rent physical books as it makes all products "digital first". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jZBVxw

Education publisher Pearson to phase out print textbooks

Pearson says students will only be able to rent physical books as it makes all products "digital first". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jZBVxw

The toy-sized satellites with an eye on the world

Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XQuVWw

The toy-sized satellites with an eye on the world

Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XQuVWw

Females to the fore? What golf is doing to attract more women

Golf has realised it needs to make the sport more attractive to women, on and off the playing course. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XOzrji

Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom Hears Tearful Testimonies 

Day one of the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom conference saw many emotional moments as victims of religious persecution shared their testimonies.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JGWqYu

Disability emojis: Guide dog and wheelchair user made available

The Emojis have been released by Apple to represent disabled people better. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30ypzvN

'Cordless' Dyson fan advert falls foul of watchdog

The UK Advertising Standards Authority bans a Dyson ad for implying fan is cordless. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yan9G0

Disability emojis: Guide dog and wheelchair user made available

The Emojis have been released by Apple to represent disabled people better. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30ypzvN

'Cordless' Dyson fan advert falls foul of watchdog

The UK Advertising Standards Authority bans a Dyson ad for implying fan is cordless. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yan9G0

Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom Conference Hears Tearful Testimonies 

Day one of the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom conference saw many emotional moments as victims of religious persecution shared their testimonies.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Y5gmh2

Christine Lagarde resigns as head of IMF

The news comes hours before a vote on Ms Lagarde's nomination to become head of the European Central Bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kbohax

British Museum trustee resigns over BP sponsorship and repatriation

Writer Ahdaf Soueif says it should take "a clear ethical position" on BP sponsorship and other issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jHv0Zu

Flexible working should be default, says MP Helen Whately

An MP introduces a bill to force all employers to allow staff to work flexible hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kbY1gc

Daily Stormer founder 'should pay $14m' in damages, judge says

A magistrate recommends Andrew Anglin pay £14m to a Jewish woman over his harassment campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lv0qmm

Daily Stormer founder 'should pay $14m' in damages, judge says

A magistrate recommends Andrew Anglin pay £14m to a Jewish woman over his harassment campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lv0qmm

Trump: Google should be probed over China treason claim

President Trump tweets he will look into allegations made by the tech billionaire Peter Thiel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lcRVMG

Trump: Google should be probed over China treason claim

President Trump tweets he will look into allegations made by the tech billionaire Peter Thiel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lcRVMG

AI solves Rubik's Cube in under one second

An AI system teaches itself to solve the Rubik's Cube more quickly than any human. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2k8iUc9

AI solves Rubik's Cube in under one second

An AI system teaches itself to solve the Rubik's Cube more quickly than any human. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2k8iUc9

Bianca Devins murder images flood Instagram

Instagram is struggling to remove graphic images of the body of a 17-year-old girl. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ldr5En

Bianca Devins murder images flood Instagram

Instagram is struggling to remove graphic images of the body of a 17-year-old girl. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ldr5En

'My job application was withdrawn by someone pretending to be me'

Nicholas Fearn says someone created a Gmail account in his name, and then withdrew his job application. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lbqPFI

AG Barr's share price plummets after profit warning

Shares in AG Barr fall sharply in early trading after it warns of a "challenging year" for the firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lsDx2X

S Korea employers could face jail under harassment law

It is the first time employers must act on harassment in South Korea where bullying is widespread. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ltjy49

Wage growth at highest rate since 2008

A total of 76% of people were in employment in the UK in the same period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30AeuKA

Rail review boss Keith Williams wants 'accountability'

Keith Williams says the role of the regions should also be recognised as he tries to improve the network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NXGS7W

Ryanair to cut flights after 737 Max delays

The airline also says it could close bases and axe summer flights next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NX8J8B

Education publisher Pearson to phase out print textbooks

Pearson says students will only be able to rent physical books as it makes all products "digital first". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jZBVxw

Uber ties some executive pay to diversity goals

Uber wants to boost the number of female managers by tying some executive pay to diversity goals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32r3IYU

Government Restrictions on Religion Increasing Worldwide

Government restrictions on religion have increased markedly in many places around the world, not only in authoritarian countries, but also in many of Europe’s democracies, according to a report surveying 198 countries that was released Monday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2k79DRs

Will ships without sailors be the future of trade?

May saw the world's first unmanned commercial shipping operation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LVHNmO

Three months after I was paralysed, I was back at work

When tech entrepreneur Hiroki Takeuchi was paralysed in a cycling accident, he was back in work just three months later. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lpj6UL

Will ships without sailors be the future of trade?

May saw the world's first unmanned commercial shipping operation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LVHNmO

Computer password inventor dies aged 93

Fernando Corbato also pioneered work on ways for lots of people to use the same computer simultaneously. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YTc61h

Eric Michels murder: 'Grindr thief' guilty of businessman murder

Gerald Matovu, who sold drugs to serial killer Stephen Port, gave his victim an overdose of GHB. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jRgxuh

Eric Michels murder: 'Grindr thief' guilty of businessman murder

Gerald Matovu, who sold drugs to serial killer Stephen Port, gave his victim an overdose of GHB. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jRgxuh

University of Suffolk hosts all-female games jam

Organisers hope the "amazing" opportunity will help encourage more women into the gaming industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lm4IZc

Norfolk village celebrates first transatlantic flight, 100 years on

The village of Pulham made history when it welcomed an airship's heroic crew. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NQhAbZ

University of Suffolk hosts all-female games jam

Organisers hope the "amazing" opportunity will help encourage more women into the gaming industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lm4IZc

Norfolk village celebrates first transatlantic flight, 100 years on

The village of Pulham made history when it welcomed an airship's heroic crew. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NQhAbZ

AI pioneer Turing is the face of the new £50 note

The note - once called the currency of corrupt elites - gets a makeover with the image of a scientist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xMO3VN

AI pioneer Turing is the face of the new £50 note

The note - once called the currency of corrupt elites - gets a makeover with the image of a scientist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xMO3VN

New face of the Bank of England's £50 note is revealed

The note - once called the currency of corrupt elites - gets a makeover with the image of a scientist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xMO3VN

Whistleblowers: 'We spoke out and lost our jobs'

As MPs and peers call for an overhaul of whistleblowing laws, a former teacher explains why she took action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2loplrR

Monsters and power-ups in new go-kart experience

Drivers can score points by shooting virtual monsters while racing each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XKltUo

Monsters and power-ups in new go-kart experience

Drivers can score points by shooting virtual monsters while racing each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XKltUo

5G health risks: What's the evidence?

Exposure from mobile networks including 5G fall well below limits set by international regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SgCxLW

5G health risks: What's the evidence?

Exposure from mobile networks including 5G fall well below limits set by international regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SgCxLW

Galileo sat-nav system experiences service outage

"Europe's GPS" goes offline as it grapples with a technical glitch in its ground infrastructure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jSdrGh

Galileo sat-nav system experiences service outage

"Europe's GPS" goes offline as it grapples with a technical glitch in its ground infrastructure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jSdrGh

Scottish wind power output at record high

Research suggests turbines could power over four million homes in a "wind energy revolution". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lmZIHW

Sports Direct delays results as House of Fraser trading 'uncertain'

Mike Ashley's says "uncertain" trading at House of Fraser is part of the reason for the delay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32r4Bk6

Trade negotiators wanted to fill Brexit gap

Liam Fox wants to train new trade negotiators. Opponents say it is a last-minute scramble. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XL9WEg

China's economy grows at slowest pace since 1990s

China's economy has been slowing despite Beijing's efforts to boost spending and cut taxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jREDoK

'My son spent £3,160 in one game'

As politicians call for more regulation, you share your stories about children spending money within games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JAewN8

'My son spent £3,160 in one game'

As politicians call for more regulation, you share your stories about children spending money within games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JAewN8

Lavazza boss: bringing new blood into the family firm.

CEO Secret: How family-owned coffee firm Lavazza brought in new blood in its bid to go global. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LRk9YF

Vueling 'most delayed' airline in UK

The Spanish carrier's UK departures were delayed by an average of 31 minutes last year, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NW94YZ

Two million workers could become eligible for statutory sick pay

The government says it wants to extend eligibility to the lowest paid employees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YVHZGy

Facebook 'to be fined $5bn over Cambridge Analytica scandal'

US regulators are said to have approved a penalty against Facebook over a data protection scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NSRIvW

How tough is an investment banker's life?

A week after some Deutsche Bank employees lost their jobs, how much of a raw deal have they had? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y1mjeU

Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?

The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xO0sbW

Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?

The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xO0sbW

Hunt v Johnson: The business view

Businesses in a Tory heartland give their views on what they want from the next prime minister. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JEQCyP

Cricket World Cup: Illegal bookmakers still thriving

India's cricketers didn't make the World Cup final, but its bookmakers are still making millions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2laPxpE

Esports: Trying to make millions through video gaming

Top stars of Esports, or competitive video gaming, can earn millions of dollars a year doing without breaking a sweat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jLW9dR

Esports: Trying to make millions through video gaming

Top stars of Esports, or competitive video gaming, can earn millions of dollars a year doing without breaking a sweat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jLW9dR

Army Vet Tried to Take His Own Life — but God Stepped In

Bryan Flanery knows what it’s like to be in despair. Flanery, who before his retirement served in the U.S. Army and deployed to Afghanistan, experienced the physical and emotional scars that often come with war — and those internal and external pains brought him to the brink of suicide. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ldDCaF

Twitch streamers banned for dangerous driving

Live-streaming platform Twitch has banned several people after they filmed themselves while driving. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JDpIHn

Do politicians understand social media platforms?

The rise in social media platforms means it can be a lot easier to get in touch with some MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LRghXM

Do politicians understand social media platforms?

The rise in social media platforms means it can be a lot easier to get in touch with some MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LRghXM

Despite US Warnings, Russian S-400 Systems Land in Turkey

The first shipment of a Russian missile defense system has arrived in Turkey, the Turkish Defense Ministry said Friday, moving the country closer to possible U.S. sanctions and a new standoff with Washington. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XF1jpW

Volkswagen and Ford team up on self-driving and electric cars

The two car giants will work together on developing new technologies in an attempt to reduce costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32nceZ0

The jumping space robot SpaceBok and other news

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LkJdaT

The jumping space robot SpaceBok and other news

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LkJdaT

Google probes leak of smart speaker recordings

A Belgian broadcaster listened to 1,000 conversations logged by Google's smart speakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32lmEbu

Google probes leak of smart speaker recordings

A Belgian broadcaster listened to 1,000 conversations logged by Google's smart speakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32lmEbu

Bombardier wing makers win top engineering award

The eco-friendly Bombardier wing reduces aircraft weight and is the first commercial wing of its type. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S9EIRj

Bombardier wing makers win top engineering award

The eco-friendly Bombardier wing reduces aircraft weight and is the first commercial wing of its type. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S9EIRj

Thomas Cook boss: 'Our customers' holidays are secure'

Struggling Thomas Cook, which is planning a £750m cash injection, seeks to reassure customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NO3qYJ

Automated facial recognition trials backed by home secretary

The cameras have faced criticism, but Sajid Javid says it is right police use the latest technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XDTWUx

Social media used by fraudsters to advertise benefit scam

Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat pages are plugging a scam, which can leave victims owing hundreds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G8LxOl

Automated facial recognition trials backed by home secretary

The cameras have faced criticism, but Sajid Javid says it is right police use the latest technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XDTWUx

Social media used by fraudsters to advertise benefit scam

Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat pages are plugging a scam, which can leave victims owing hundreds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G8LxOl

Families 'cheated of Boeing crash compensation'

Relatives of victims of 2018's Lion Air crash signed forms stopping them taking legal action, lawyers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xHV22n

Why search is no longer all about Google

Why less and less of your online life may involve searching with Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LU0wiR

Why search is no longer all about Google

Why less and less of your online life may involve searching with Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LU0wiR

Thomas Cook in rescue deal talks with China's Fosun

The troubled travel company is looking for a £750m from its largest shareholder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YOxip5

Brit Activist Tommy Robinson Sentenced to Jail, Seeks US Asylum over 'Death Sentence'

British anti-Islamization activist Tommy Robinson has publicly asked President Donald Trump for political asylum in the US. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32qzOEm

Rory Cellan-Jones: 'My proton beam therapy diary'

Rory Cellan-Jones kept a video diary of the proton beam therapy he received for his eye tumour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XKGzx8

Rory Cellan-Jones: 'My proton beam therapy diary'

Rory Cellan-Jones kept a video diary of the proton beam therapy he received for his eye tumour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XKGzx8

Snapchat snaps up shows from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maddie Ziegler

The actor and teenage star Maddie Ziegler are among the celebs making shows for the social platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S9mLlE

Google's DeepMind goes undercover to battle gamers

An AI agent made by the company will play humans at Starcraft II without revealing its identity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XGvS3t

Snapchat snaps up shows from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maddie Ziegler

The actor and teenage star Maddie Ziegler are among the celebs making shows for the social platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S9mLlE

'Christianophobia'? Why Anti-Christian Attacks Have Quadrupled in France

There's a disturbing phenomenon happening in France that you may not have heard about. An alarming increase in anti-Christian attacks on churches, cemeteries and other distinctly Christian sites has gone largely unreported.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XF9m5Z

Apple Watch bug allowed iPhone eavesdropping

Apple has disabled Walkie-Talkie mode after a security flaw was found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LLwZHS

Apple Watch bug allowed iPhone eavesdropping

Apple has disabled Walkie-Talkie mode after a security flaw was found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LLwZHS

Porn pirating lawyer jailed for five years

The scam was run by a firm that hid the fact it had shared the pornographic films people then pirated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NL8U6x

Porn pirating lawyer jailed for five years

The scam was run by a firm that hid the fact it had shared the pornographic films people then pirated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NL8U6x

Airports make 'significant' progress helping disabled

For the first time, no airports are given a "poor" rating by the industry regulator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GkHFKf

France passes tax on tech giants despite US threats

The Trump administration says the new 3% tax on sales in France will harm US online giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G8aNEp

France passes tax on tech giants despite US threats

The Trump administration says the new 3% tax on sales in France will harm US online giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G8aNEp

France passes tax on tech giants despite US threats

The Trump administration says the new 3% tax on sales in France will harm US online giants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G8aNEp

Applications open for new North Sea oil and gas exploration

There are 768 blocks of sea on offer across the main North Sea producing area and West of Shetland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XAv6F8

North Korea develops software to teach ideology

The program will focus on writings by Kim Il-sung and his son Kim Jong-il. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30rKCQt

Artificial lionfish powered by ‘robotic blood’

The circulatory system fitted to the synthetic fish allows it to be powered for about 40 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G75zsp

Nintendo Switch Lite: Release date, what is it and how is it different?

Nintendo have revealed a smaller, cheaper model of its Switch console called the Lite, but how is it different? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XC5Tdr

North Korea develops software to teach ideology

The program will focus on writings by Kim Il-sung and his son Kim Jong-il. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30rKCQt

Artificial lionfish powered by ‘robotic blood’

The circulatory system fitted to the synthetic fish allows it to be powered for about 40 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G75zsp

Nintendo Switch Lite: Release date, what is it and how is it different?

Nintendo have revealed a smaller, cheaper model of its Switch console called the Lite, but how is it different? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XC5Tdr

US launches inquiry into French plan to tax tech giants

The US says it is concerned that plans for a 3% tax on tech giants will unfairly target US firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NJTHTm

US launches inquiry into French plan to tax tech giants

The US says it is concerned that plans for a 3% tax on tech giants will unfairly target US firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NJTHTm

Norwegian Air chief executive Bjørn Kjos steps down

Bjørn Kjos, one of the founders of the low-cost airline, stands down after 17 years in charge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JuqHej

Brazil pension reform passes first hurdle in Congress

Lawmakers back President Bolsonaro's controversial bill but further challenges to it lie ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xGeGvF

Amazon Alexa-NHS partnership splits expert opinion

AI specialists discuss the ethics of making personal medical queries via Amazon's Alexa. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32lbrry

'I Had Nightmares': Woman Talks Openly About Regretting Her Abortion on Live BBC Talk Show

A talkshow on the BBC has featured a woman who candidly opened up about her regret over having an abortion. The woman, Laura Mann, was just 19-years-old when she decided to have a termination, talked bravely about her experience on an episode of The Victoria Derbyshire Show — a news and current affairs program. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YLhcwt

Church of England to Recognize Marriages of Transgender Members

Over the weekend, the Church of England announced it will recognize the marriages of those who choose to transition in the time following their heterosexual weddings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YLgizX

Federal Reserve chairman signals cut in US interest rates

The Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell warns of growing risk to the global economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jqc1g4

No-deal Brexit 'could put 40,000 jobs at risk' in NI

Industries such as agri-food and haulage are among the most vulnerable, a new report suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LOIJt9

UK Ambassador to US Quits Days After Leaked Cables on Trump

Britain's ambassador to the United States resigned Wednesday, just days after diplomatic cables criticizing President Donald Trump caused embarrassment to two countries that often celebrate having a "special relationship." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XSV5XL

Hackers 'could target anaesthetic devices'

The machines, used by the NHS, were recently found to have a security vulnerability. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIiyqE

Hackers 'could target anaesthetic devices'

The machines, used by the NHS, were recently found to have a security vulnerability. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIiyqE

Trump blocking Twitter critics unconstitutional, court rules

The president's Twitter feed is a public forum and therefore subject to First Amendment rules, a court says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jz0g61

Trump blocking Twitter critics unconstitutional, court rules

The president's Twitter feed is a public forum and therefore subject to First Amendment rules, a court says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jz0g61

Mobile app 'finds anti-cancer molecules in food'

DreamLab crowdsources scientific research by harnessing the processing power of phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBQ24y

Mobile app 'finds anti-cancer molecules in food'

DreamLab crowdsources scientific research by harnessing the processing power of phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBQ24y

UK economy returns to growth but recession fears persist

The economy grew 0.3% from the month before, after declining 0.4% in March, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XHUfZS

Sir James Dyson buys Singapore's 'biggest penthouse flat'

Reports says Sir James paid $54m for the flat, following the move of his company's HQ to Singapore. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JBJfb4

Superdry reports £85m loss and forecasts falling sales

The founder of the struggling retailer, known for its zip-up hoodies, says he is attempting to "steady the ship". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJW9JL

Mexican finance minister quits with critical letter

Mexico's Carlos Urzúa said there were discrepancies in economic matters in letter made public on Twitter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S43gv3

Brexit ferry deal 'rushed and risky', MPs say

The government's spending watchdog says there is "little to show" following the botched deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xFZrmc

'Climategate': 10 years on, what's changed?

Hackers stole 6,000 emails and other documents from a climate research centre almost 10 years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCn0Ss

Google Doodle dude: The artist viewed by billions who you might never have heard of

Matthew Cruikshank has a potential daily audience of more than five billion people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JpYh50

'Climategate': 10 years on, what's changed?

Hackers stole 6,000 emails and other documents from a climate research centre almost 10 years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCn0Ss

Google Doodle dude: The artist viewed by billions who you might never have heard of

Matthew Cruikshank has a potential daily audience of more than five billion people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JpYh50

Amazon Alexa offering NHS health advice

The voice-assisted technology is going to provide health advice direct from the NHS Choices website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xKuo8J

Amazon Alexa offering NHS health advice

The voice-assisted technology is going to provide health advice direct from the NHS Choices website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xKuo8J

Lady Gaga in exclusive Amazon deal to launch beauty range

The online retail giant will sell Haus Laboratories globally in an exclusive deal with the superstar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G1PHYg

GCHQ 100th anniversary: Secrets, spies and special dust

GCHQ is 100 years old - here are some of their previously unseen gadgets, including "secret dust". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xD3I9U

GCHQ 100th anniversary: Secrets, spies and special dust

GCHQ is 100 years old - here are some of their previously unseen gadgets, including "secret dust". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xD3I9U

Amazon and Google deliver on TV peace deal

Prime Video comes to Chromecast and Android TV devices, while YouTube returns to Fire TV. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xza19j

Amazon and Google deliver on TV peace deal

Prime Video comes to Chromecast and Android TV devices, while YouTube returns to Fire TV. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xza19j

Convicted British Activist Tommy Robinson Asks Trump for Asylum; Says He Faces 'Death Sentence'

British anti-Islamization activist Tommy Robinson has publicly asked President Donald Trump for political asylum in the US. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LdK0dV

Mini launches first all-electric car

The BBC takes a look inside the new vehicle, which is going to be produced at BMW's plant at Cowley. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S3LdVL

UK watchdog plans to fine Marriott £99m

The UK's data privacy regulator has said it plans to fine the US hotel group for a data breach. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XyBXtW

Pound heads for two-year low as holidays begin

Brexit uncertainty coupled with an economic slowdown has pushed sterling to April 2017 levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NG72Ms

Twitter bans religious insults calling groups rats or maggots

Twitter will remove posts that use dehumanising terms to describe religious groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30yfDTd

UK watchdog plans to fine Marriott £99m

The UK's data privacy regulator has said it plans to fine the US hotel group for a data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XyBXtW

Twitter bans religious insults calling groups rats or maggots

Twitter will remove posts that use dehumanising terms to describe religious groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30yfDTd

UK watchdog plans to fine Marriott £99m

The UK's data privacy regulator has said it plans to fine the US hotel group for a data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XyBXtW

France plans 'eco-tax' for air fares

The tax will apply to tickets for all flights from airports in France, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G6HyBQ

Macs vulnerable to 'bananas' Zoom video flaw

The vulnerability could let malicious attackers force Macs to join video conferences, says researcher. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LbDjJb

Macs vulnerable to 'bananas' Zoom video flaw

The vulnerability could let malicious attackers force Macs to join video conferences, says researcher. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LbDjJb

Electric Mini production in Cowley to boost UK car industry

Work on the first fully electric Mini will begin in late 2019 at BMW's Cowley plant near Oxford. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y1pq6E

Could the next euro crisis come from Italy?

The governor of the Bank of Italy warns that rising debt and weak growth are causing economic tensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S223V1

Chinese ethnic group biggest earners in the UK

Ethnic minorities earn 3.8% less than white ethnic groups, the first official figures on issue show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XAyVVR

Ocado says Andover fire cost more than £100m

The online delivery firm says its insurance will cover the cost of the warehouse fire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJOg6W

Dozens of arrests in Copenhagen for drunk scooter driving

Danish police arrest people driving scooters under the influence of alcohol or drugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XyYUx9

Government faces no-deal backlash by own business experts

Advisers asked to find a solution to the Irish border Brexit problem balk at signing terms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JvO4Tn

Dozens of arrests in Copenhagen for drunk scooter driving

Danish police arrest people driving scooters under the influence of alcohol or drugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XyYUx9

Karen Millen: 'Retail isn't dead'

The designer and retail entrepreneur believes the UK's High Streets need to change to survive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30k6Q6X

'Devastated' Bedford family to close 152-year-old shop

Its owners blame competition from the internet and multi-national firms for a big drop in footfall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G1Yeu0

AI pilot 'sees' runway and lands automatically

A plane lands successfully thanks to a computer able to detect the runway visually. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30moQOi

AI pilot 'sees' runway and lands automatically

A plane lands successfully thanks to a computer able to detect the runway visually. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30moQOi

Rwanda bids to become high-tech hub

Rwanda is bidding to become a centre for high-tech innovation and creativity in Africa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32fHPf6

Christian Family Details Crackdown on Church in China

The Sunday service this week at an unassuming church in Taiwan was especially moving for one man. It was the first time Liao Qiang had worshipped publicly since authorities shut down his church in China seven months ago. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YGiOrg

Comet Racer returns to Hatfield for de Havilland anniversary

One de Havilland aeroplane is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the birth of its bigger relative. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S6cQ0j

Comet Racer returns to Hatfield for de Havilland anniversary

One de Havilland aeroplane is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the birth of its bigger relative. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S6cQ0j

South Korean internet addiction camp: What is life like there?

Newsround has visited South Korea to find out more about internet addiction camps, where young people can go if they have a serious problem with the amount of time that they are spending online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHm6qI

South Korean internet addiction camp: What is life like there?

Newsround has visited South Korea to find out more about internet addiction camps, where young people can go if they have a serious problem with the amount of time that they are spending online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHm6qI

Deutsche Bank shares rise on plan to cut 18,000 jobs

The German lender wants to become "leaner and fitter" by exiting the share-trading business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xt8RRo

Facebook tip-off leads police to Grimston rave

Five people were arrested at the event, which attracted about 600 ravers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGa6rV

Facebook tip-off leads police to Grimston rave

Five people were arrested at the event, which attracted about 600 ravers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGa6rV

British Airways faces record £183m fine for data breach

The airline is contesting the penalty imposed by the ICO after hackers breached its IT systems last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XxJNc0

British Airways faces record £183m fine for data breach

The airline is contesting the penalty imposed by the ICO after hackers breached its IT systems last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XxJNc0

British Airways faces record £183m fine for data breach

The airline is contesting the penalty imposed by the ICO after hackers breached its IT systems last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XxJNc0

Turkey's Erdogan fires central bank chief Murat Cetinkaya

The president had called for lower interest rates, calling them the "mother and father of all evil". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YEttCW

'I got wiped out, but I was determined to make it back'

How entrepreneur Andy Scott was able to rebuild his business and personal fortune. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XOJvNo

CEO Secrets: 'I was astounded by the lack of childcare at work'

The CEO of a start-up in London says offering on-site childcare in the office helps productivity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YNv8WV

Summer dilemma: Is it OK to wear flip-flops to work?

Summer has finally arrived, but are there sartorial limits to what you can wear to work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NCXFNC

Are robots getting better at football?

Robocup 2019, the world cup for autonomous robots, has been taking place in Sydney. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jide93

Are robots getting better at football?

Robocup 2019, the world cup for autonomous robots, has been taking place in Sydney. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jide93

Glastonbury stars give away clothes for charity

Kylie Minogue, Sheryl Crow and Lewis Capaldi show support for a campaign against "throwaway fashion". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XUStZe

British Airways in talks to avert pilots' strike

The airline and pilots' union will hold discussions to avoid a potentially disruptive summer walkout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLMShH

Lavelle Puts US up 2-0 in World Cup Final

Rose Lavelle has put the United States up 2-0 against the Netherlands with a fine solo goal in the 69th minute. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FW8Afa

Deutsche Bank confirms plan to cut 18,000 jobs

The German lender will exit the share trading business, much of which is in London and New York. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FZOqRe

Boeing loses big order for 737 Max aircraft

Saudi Arabian carrier flyadeal halts plan to buy Boeing planes and switches to Airbus fleet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NEf7kX

Iran to Raise Uranium Enrichment Beyond Nuclear Deal Limits

Iran announced Sunday it will increase its uranium enrichment to an unspecified level beyond the terms of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, breaking another limit set under the accord and furthering heightening tensions between Tehran and the U.S. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FYmqxw

Deutsche Bank could cut 'up to 20,000 jobs'

London and Wall Street could bear the brunt of cuts as the bank fights a falling share price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FXHKmN

UK plans £3m no-deal medicine transport

The deadline of 1 September set for the deal is a "tight" timeframe, experts have warned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L57Zfe

The nuclear fight for Sizewell on Suffolk's coast

The nuclear industry says new plants are essential, but protesters say the environment is under threat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YFOnl8

85-year-old Atheist Bill Hayden Explains Why He Converted to Christianity

Former Australian politician Bill Hayden was an atheist all of his life. But at the age of 85, he turned to God and converted to Christianity.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32eBSyQ

Amazon at 25: The story of a giant

The online giant is now the second-largest company in the world. We look at its success in charts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YzKEW7

'I'm not doing it for the likes'

What is it like to be a social media influencer in Africa? Afua Rida shows us the ropes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xw84z0

Amazon at 25: The story of a giant

The online giant is now the second-largest company in the world. We look at its success in charts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YzKEW7

'I'm not doing it for the likes'

What is it like to be a social media influencer in Africa? Afua Rida shows us the ropes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xw84z0

High demand for Child Benefit loans say credit unions

Thousands more families are relying on borrowing against their benefits for budgeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xr7bYG

Can robots help humans get more jobs?

Instead of taking our jobs, could robots actually help more people get into work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FVgQfp

Can robots help humans get more jobs?

Instead of taking our jobs, could robots actually help more people get into work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FVgQfp

Amazon at 25: The story of a giant

The online giant is now the second-largest company in the world. We look at its success in charts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YzKEW7

Greek debt crisis: 'I wasn't paid for two years'

With Greek voters set to go to the polls, how did two entrepreneurs battle through austerity? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FSt6Np

Christian Family Takes Norway's Notorious 'Child Welfare' Agency To Court 

The European Court of Human Rights has agreed to hear the case of a Romanian-Norwegian Christian family that fled Norway after their five children, including a three-month-old baby, were taken from their parents in 2015 by Barnevernet, the Norwegian child-welfare agency.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xzBoW9

Jaguar's 50-year old XJ model to be electric-powered

Jaguar's XJ series is to be electric-powered - after 50 years of running on petrol or diesel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32apRuu

E.On 'error' reveals 498 customers' email addresses

The company apologised and said the incident was spotted "within minutes" of it occurring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LybqdQ

E.On 'error' reveals 498 customers' email addresses

The company apologised and said the incident was spotted "within minutes" of it occurring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LybqdQ

E.On 'error' reveals 498 customers' email addresses

The company apologised and said the incident was spotted "within minutes" of it occurring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LybqdQ

Former IKEA Employee Sues Company After Being Fired for Expressing Biblical Beliefs

IKEA is being sued by a former employee after he was fired for posting Bible verses on the company's corporate network.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32aP5ZO

Stagnant productivity 'costs workers £5,000 a year'

The lack of productivity improvement since the financial crisis has meant "sluggish wage growth", statisticians say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NAewke

Operaton Blessing Aids Single Mother and Four Children Fleeing from Venezuela

CBN's Operation Blessing is helping a single immigrant mother who left her home in Venezuela to find a better future for her family. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32cSjf2

DJI challenges BBC on drone danger reports

DJI said it was "disappointed" with how drones were depicted, but the BBC said its programmes were fair. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XxFRYY

DJI challenges BBC on drone danger reports

DJI said it was "disappointed" with how drones were depicted, but the BBC said its programmes were fair. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XxFRYY

US labour market booms in June

The US economy created 224,000 jobs in June, many more than economists had been expecting from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xviuz9

Inheritance tax: Rules on gifts to loved ones 'should be simplified'

Fewer people should pay tax on gifts given before death, under proposals for an inheritance tax overhaul. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XtfkHg

The firm with 900 staff and no office

Is a growing trend for firms to ditch the office good or bad for workers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xt4DZX

Good News: Egypt Legalizes 127 Churches in Sweeping Approval

A committee set up by the Egyptian government has approved the legalization of 127 churches which were previously being run in an illegal capacity. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YHDvmR