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Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake accounts
November 30, 2023 Gaming News
The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/j8vAw...
COP28: Can a climate summit in an oil state change anything?
November 29, 2023 Gaming News
The big issues facing global leaders gathering for the world's most important climate summit. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/qTGxw...
Russia: LGBT groups could be declared 'extremist' in court ruling
November 29, 2023 Gaming News
Russia's supreme court could rule that the so-called LGBT "movement" is an extremist organisation. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/BXgxU...
Elon Musk says advertising boycott will kill X
November 29, 2023 Gaming News
In a profanity-laced outburst, the billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AwRCs...
Key Dutch party sees 'no basis' for talks with Wilders
November 29, 2023 Gaming News
Anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders needs the backing of other parties to become prime minister. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/bfjxF...
Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager's death, says father
November 29, 2023 Gaming News
Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vJzjd...
Dutch version of Omid Scobie book pulled over race row 'error'
November 28, 2023 Gaming News
It appears the book mistakenly named a Royal Family member alleged to have questioned the skin colour of Harry and Meghan's baby. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/4dm7s...
Dorset beach tops Lonely Planet's list of world's best winter visits
November 28, 2023 Gaming News
The Jurassic Coast beach beats off competition from Iceland and France to come out on top. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/A2ndP...
How the Elgin Marbles scream injustice for most Greeks
November 28, 2023 Gaming News
After talks between UK and Greek leaders are cancelled, our Europe correspondent gauges the response in Athens. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/JMkAG...
Niger coup leaders repeal law against migrant smuggling
November 27, 2023 Gaming News
The legislation allowed police to take action against smugglers taking migrants to Europe. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/P2jzC...
TikTok owner ByteDance cuts gaming division jobs
November 27, 2023 Gaming News
The Chinese firm entered the sector in 2019 to compete with Tencent but failed to grab market share. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/A0OtX...
The t-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste
November 27, 2023 Gaming News
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/LrXCW...
Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row
November 27, 2023 Gaming News
The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jNLeQ...
Eurostar Amsterdam-to-London services to be suspended for six months
November 27, 2023 Gaming News
Trains will be suspended from next June because of renovation work at Amsterdam's central station. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/1SX4I...
Samuel Paty: Six French teenagers on trial over teacher's murder
November 27, 2023 Gaming News
The suspects are accused of inciting the murder and pointing out the teacher to the killer. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/w3exh...
Davis Cup final 2023: Italy beat Australia to win first title for 47 years
November 26, 2023 Gaming News
Jannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur in straight sets to secure Italy's first Davis Cup title for 47 years. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/gfYrv...
Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
November 26, 2023 Gaming News
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UpVIA...
Elgin Marbles in UK 'like cutting Mona Lisa in half'
November 26, 2023 Gaming News
The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/8lVoK...
Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election
November 25, 2023 Gaming News
Some right-wing US politicians want Ukraine to vote as scheduled next year. Ukrainians don't. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/iZozf...
Mount Etna sprays lava into Sicily's night sky
November 25, 2023 Gaming News
Europe's most active volcano spurts lava near Italy's city of Catania. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/zhwYL...
What Geert Wilders' victory means for Dutch society
November 24, 2023 Gaming News
After his Dutch election win. will the anti-Islam populist leader be able to effect any of his ideas? from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/chI71...
Dublin riots: Immigrations complicated role in growing Ireland's far right
November 24, 2023 Gaming News
Ireland's police chief blames riots in Dublin on a "hooligan faction driven by far-right ideology". from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/eRc89...
France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals
November 24, 2023 Gaming News
The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/TejBv...
Wilders Dutch vote: Centre-right VVD rules out role in cabinet
November 24, 2023 Gaming News
The decision by the Dutch VVD leader is a blow for Mr Wilders' bid to form a majority government. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/y9Jrl...
HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK
November 24, 2023 Gaming News
The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5kLQ7...
Davis Cup Finals 2023: Novak Djokovic seals Serbia's win over Great Britain
November 23, 2023 Gaming News
Novak Djokovic tells a group of British fans to "shut up" after Serbia knocked Great Britain out of the Davis Cup quarter-finals. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/7qMri...
Dublin violence: Vehicles set alight and fireworks thrown at police
November 23, 2023 Gaming News
Other video shared on social media showed people throwing fireworks at police and setting cars of fire. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/V4KSO...
Geert Wilders' victory in Netherlands election spooks Europe
November 23, 2023 Gaming News
EU leaders should take note but it's too simplistic to say populists are taking over, says Katya Adler. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/9jcxT...
Geert Wilders: Who is he and what does he want?
November 23, 2023 Gaming News
He secured election victory by toning down his language to appeal to moderate voters - and shake off the "far-right" label he rejects. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/LyU6G...
Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware
November 22, 2023 Gaming News
Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hqFvY...
Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders celebrates exit poll lead
November 22, 2023 Gaming News
Geert Wilders is heading for a dramatic victory in the the Dutch general election, according to an Ipsos exit poll. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/uBMer...
Richard Teng: Who is the new boss of Binance?
November 21, 2023 Gaming News
Richard Teng rapidly climbed the ranks after joining the world's largest crypto-exchange two years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YlxVo...
Dutch election: Voters choose new leaders in neck-and-neck race
November 21, 2023 Gaming News
The head of the centre right, Dilan Yesilgöz, is tipped to become the Netherlands' first female PM. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/kuG82...
Binance chief pleads guilty to money laundering
November 21, 2023 Gaming News
Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ty9ws...
Crunch time for cookie use, watchdog warns
November 21, 2023 Gaming News
Some big websites have been given 30 days to make it easier for users to reject cookies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jy7Sf...
British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack
November 21, 2023 Gaming News
A group of cyber criminals have claimed they are behind the ransomware attack and are auctioning off the data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MAUGa...
OpenAI: Microsoft wants changes after Sam Altman debacle
November 21, 2023 Gaming News
Microsoft's CEO responds to the chaos at OpenAI, where the boss's sacking has caused a staff revolt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/03Sjc...
Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis
November 20, 2023 Gaming News
The lawsuit says Media Matters "manipulated" data in an attempt to "destroy" the social media site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NMet8...
White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie
November 19, 2023 Gaming News
Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TcjpK...
‘I was addicted to social media - now I'm suing Big Tech’
November 19, 2023 Gaming News
The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KY9ie...
Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman boss pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return
November 19, 2023 Gaming News
Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VvmLZ...
Poland truck protests leave Ukrainian drivers stranded
November 18, 2023 Gaming News
Polish drivers are blocking border crossings, calling for caps on Ukrainian trucks to be re-introduced. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/1S7W4...
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction
November 18, 2023 Gaming News
The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/OxTuc...
France 14-0 Gibraltar: Kylian Mbappe scores hat-trick in record win
November 18, 2023 Gaming News
France score seven goals in each half as they record their biggest ever win by thrashing 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/GkgZy...
Thornaby: Woman targeted in £13k train station QR code scam
November 17, 2023 Gaming News
Rail firm TransPennine Express has since removed QR codes from all of its station car parks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UeiBQ...
AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence
November 17, 2023 Gaming News
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it 'no longer had confidence' in his ability to lead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uxBw0...
Finland closes four crossing points on Russia border
November 17, 2023 Gaming News
Helsinki said it was trying to halt a surge in illegal crossings from Russia, mostly of third-country citizens. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/qF8YD...
Berlin on edge for Erdogan after fierce Israel criticism
November 16, 2023 Gaming News
Israel's war with Hamas takes centre stage as Turkey's leader meets Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/6ibtd...
IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts
November 16, 2023 Gaming News
The decision came a day after owner Elon Musk endorsed an apparent antisemitic conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AvPdX...
Swimming rivers and faking illness to escape Ukraine’s draft
November 16, 2023 Gaming News
After Russia's invasion, most Ukrainian men were banned from leaving, but many are escaping abroad. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/xa4Q0...
Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Briton launches tirade before head-to-head face-off broken up by security
November 16, 2023 Gaming News
Tyson Fury launched tirade of abuse towards Oleksandr Usyk before the two were separated by security during their face-off in London. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/JfK63...
Ukraine war: Locals forced to take Russian passports, report says
November 15, 2023 Gaming News
Ukrainians in occupied territories are being forced to take Russian citizenship, a report finds. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/bc7jQ...
Dutch election promises new era and shake-up in politics
November 15, 2023 Gaming News
A new party leads the polls, while the leader of another could become the first female PM. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/pPnwt...
Iceland volcano: Peninsula faces 'decades' of instability
November 15, 2023 Gaming News
Eruptions on the south-western Reykjanes Peninsula may mark a new cycle, warn Icelandic meteorologists. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/YTdwb...
Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s
November 15, 2023 Gaming News
The firm wants app stores, like Apple's and Google's, to get parental consent when under-16s download apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qV6OK...
How many people cross the Channel in small boats and how many claim asylum in the UK?
November 15, 2023 Gaming News
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says that "stopping the boats" coming to the UK is a key priority. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/kaFGV...
Meta OKs deleting Threads without losing Instagram
November 14, 2023 Gaming News
Previously, getting rid of the app fully required deleting the associated Instagram account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1dwpu...
UK woman Rita Roberts identified 31 years after Belgium murder
November 14, 2023 Gaming News
The UK family of Rita Roberts saw her distinctive tattoo in a BBC News report and contacted police. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/f8R4X...
'I left my job to play Football Manager full time'
November 14, 2023 Gaming News
Tom Kelsey, 26, says he now makes double the salary he earned at his previous council job. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hQ0OU...
Nepal to ban TikTok citing disruption to social harmony
November 13, 2023 Gaming News
TikTok has come under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dgSPF...
DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack
November 12, 2023 Gaming News
Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bZYLr...
'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'
November 12, 2023 Gaming News
An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/0Wwuc...
'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'
November 12, 2023 Gaming News
An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0Wwuc...
Man grabs Greta Thunberg's microphone after pro-Palestinian chants at climate rally
November 12, 2023 Gaming News
The stage invader says he "came here for a climate demonstration, not a political view". from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/LTEM1...
The Northampton shoemaker who caught the Auschwitz commander
November 11, 2023 Gaming News
A Northampton leather worker fluent in German was key to capturing a Nazi commander. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/rBIC1...
Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene
November 11, 2023 Gaming News
Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hWqnm...
Sinn Féin ard fheis: Mary Lou McDonald calls for Citizens' Assembly on Irish unity
November 11, 2023 Gaming News
Mary Lou McDonald tells the party conference she wants to see "orange and green reconciled". from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/qIKeY...
International mafia bust shows US-Italy crime links still strong
November 11, 2023 Gaming News
While decades of prosecutions weakened the US and Italian mafia, transatlantic relations remain strong. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/smvO9...
Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms
November 11, 2023 Gaming News
Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/qlQxA...
Fagradalsfjall: Iceland declares emergency over volcano eruption concerns
November 10, 2023 Gaming News
Thousands are asked to evacuate from a town in the southwest over fears magma has spread underground. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/4TKMz...
France's Macron urges Israel to stop killing Gaza's women and children
November 10, 2023 Gaming News
In an exclusive BBC interview, France's president urges Israel to stop its bombardment of Gaza. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/8s0bQ...
Microsoft Teams and Xbox down for some in UK and Europe
November 10, 2023 Gaming News
Users are complaining of problems accessing workplace app and the gaming platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Xapnr...
Gaming: Just Dance being made accessible for everyone
November 10, 2023 Gaming News
Seth Burke, 14, who uses a wheelchair, meets the Paris-based team behind hit game Just Dance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mN0jC...
Whatever happened to NFTs?
November 10, 2023 Gaming News
Boom has turned to bust for NFTs - a way of attaching your name to original artwork. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xB5Ur...
Jewish fears as German support for Israel is challenged on streets
November 09, 2023 Gaming News
As fighting continues between Israel and Hamas, social discord is emerging in Germany. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/0PTFx...
UK government orders probe into Channel mass drowning
November 08, 2023 Gaming News
A pregnant woman and three children were among at least 27 people who died when a boat sank in 2021. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/ZMStA...
Russia strikes civilian ship in Black Sea port of Odesa - Ukraine
November 08, 2023 Gaming News
At least one person is said to have been killed when a missile hit a ship entering the port of Odesa. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/CpyeF...
First Online Safety Act guidance for tech platforms targets grooming
November 08, 2023 Gaming News
Ofcom reveals its new draft guidance for fighting child abuse and other illegal material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1AKSz...
Prosecutors charge 16 alleged Gambino mafia members in US and Italy
November 08, 2023 Gaming News
The suspects, arrested on racketeering and other charges, are allegedly part of the Gambino crime family. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/oWm7R...
Legend of Zelda: Nintendo, Sony making live-action movie of classic video game
November 07, 2023 Gaming News
Nintendo and Sony are teaming up, with Shigeru Miyamoto, Avi Arad and Wes Ball at the helm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4EZXd...
Optus outage: Millions affected by Australian network issues
November 07, 2023 Gaming News
Optus - the country's second-largest telecoms provider - has not yet identified the source of the issue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aDr1Z...
China detains DouYu founder, investment guru - reports
November 07, 2023 Gaming News
They include a streaming app founder and an executive referred to as China's Warren Buffett. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YCw9o...
Indi Gregory: Critically ill baby granted Italian citizenship
November 06, 2023 Gaming News
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she will defend Indi Gregory's life until the end. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/Yl1mv...
Co-working giant WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US
November 06, 2023 Gaming News
The co-working giant, once seen as the future of the workplace, has been plagued by financial problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7hfyQ...
Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry
November 06, 2023 Gaming News
Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a 21% tax from landlords on rental income. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lqgjd...
Fortnite maker Epic Games takes Google to court
November 06, 2023 Gaming News
Google faces another anti-trust trial - this time about its Google Play store from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dIQws...
Ukraine war: Kherson shelling forces elderly from homes
November 05, 2023 Gaming News
Russian bombardment is forcing thousands to leave their homes as both sides seek territorial gains ahead of winter. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/epYGH...
Why does France have military bases in Africa?
November 05, 2023 Gaming News
Upheavals in West Africa mean France can no longer take its "backyard" for granted. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/LgJeb...
Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions
November 05, 2023 Gaming News
As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Q05ri...
Irish-Israeli girl feared dead 'may be hostage'
November 05, 2023 Gaming News
Emily Hand's DNA is not found among the victims killed in the Kibbutz Be'eri attack last month. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/bZ8Oy...
Hostage drama at Hamburg Airport is over, police say
November 05, 2023 Gaming News
Hostage situation at Hamburg Airport ends after 18 hours, with suspect arrested and daughter apparently unharmed, police say from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/wivqD...
Rock in a hard place: France-Spain border residents angry over road blocks
November 05, 2023 Gaming News
Members of a French coastal town are campaigning to reopen a road connecting it with Spain. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/W9IJQ...
Hostage situation at Germany's Hamburg airport - police
November 04, 2023 Gaming News
Special forces are deployed after reports that an armed man with a child drove through an airport gate. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/UIKxa...
Israel-Hamas conflict taking away focus from Ukraine war - Zelensky
November 04, 2023 Gaming News
One of Russia's goals is to weaken the global attention on the war in Europe, says Ukraine's president. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/1w2Yz...
Succession actor Sarah Snook: 'AI is terrifying'
November 04, 2023 Gaming News
The actor says the film industry should "set a precedent" on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IgNjb...
Minister's awkward EU summit kiss raises questions in Croatia
November 04, 2023 Gaming News
Croatia's foreign minister sparked controversy by greeting his German counterpart with a kiss. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/kRqJH...
James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks
November 03, 2023 Gaming News
The James Webb observatory records the giant jets and shocks created by a birthing star in Orion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/W4Zhn...
Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener
November 02, 2023 Gaming News
Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/e1nsW...
Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost
November 02, 2023 Gaming News
Apple says that sales have dropped for the fourth quarter in a row despite a boost from iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GOR7r...
Killer robots and work-free lives - Sunak quizzes Musk on AI future
November 02, 2023 Gaming News
The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OhTta...
AI summit: Rishi Sunak says leaders must address dangers of artificial intelligence
November 02, 2023 Gaming News
The summit at Bletchley Park is being attended by 28 countries, as well as tech bosses and academics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cTne7...
Swiss village of Aarwangen in ding-dong over challenge to cowbells
November 02, 2023 Gaming News
New residents in a Bernese Alpine village object to the traditional sound of rural Switzerland. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/Oa7gF...
Migrants to Europe dying in gun battles and car crashes
November 01, 2023 Gaming News
In the Western Balkans, smuggler gangs are engaging in deadly shootouts as migrant numbers keep rising. from BBC News - Europe https://ift.tt/BcDsO...
Why are fewer women using AI than men?
November 01, 2023 Gaming News
The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jlcMz...
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