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Mesmerising lava rivers as Icelandic volcano erupts
May 31, 2024 Gaming News
Lava continues to spurt from from a volcanic system in Reykjanes Peninsula, after Wednesday's powerful eruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iHz4e...
Why France's start-up champion has struggled abroad
May 30, 2024 Gaming News
Its appointment booking software is everywhere in France, but Doctolib has struggled to make a dent elsewhere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZXvBJ...
Wordle in legal row with geography spinoff, Worldle
May 30, 2024 Gaming News
The New York Times, Wordle's owner, accuses similarly-named geography game of "creating confusion." from BBC News https://ift.tt/0u2kA...
Recovering Slovak PM moved to capital after shooting
May 30, 2024 Gaming News
Robert Fico is moved to Bratislava, more than two weeks after he was gravely wounded in a small central town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M7mEU...
Spain passes amnesty law for Catalan nationalists
May 30, 2024 Gaming News
The law has the backing of a slim majority, and has been held up in parliament for six months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cVUxJ...
Italy’s PM says fascism is ‘consigned to history’. Not everyone is so sure
May 29, 2024 Gaming News
With the far right set to gain in European elections, is the extreme becoming mainstream in Italy? from BBC News https://ift.tt/8KqIX...
One of world's biggest botnets taken down, US says
May 29, 2024 Gaming News
Law enforcement agencies from around the world have shut down an alleged global malware network which stole $5.9bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fhiKL...
How the Kremlin uses comics to glorify its war in Ukraine
May 29, 2024 Gaming News
Under a Kremlin-backed scheme, comics praising the invasion of Ukraine and glorifying Russian soldiers are being distributed to schools across Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h0ujT...
Spain, Norway and Ireland recognise Palestinian state
May 28, 2024 Gaming News
The three European nations aim to refocus attention on finding a political solution to the Gaza war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EHnXd...
Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike
May 28, 2024 Gaming News
A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5aetS...
Ex-FTX executive sentenced to over 7 years in prison
May 28, 2024 Gaming News
Ryan Salame is one of four former top bosses from Sam Bankman-Fried's firms to plead guilty to charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ikruR...
Satellite to probe mystery of clouds and climate
May 28, 2024 Gaming News
Europe's Earthcare satellite will tell us if the planet could lose the cooling effect of clouds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBFhv...
Beckham scores Euros deal with China tech giant
May 27, 2024 Gaming News
The announcement comes as the Euros football tournament is due to kick off in Germany next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CS3sG...
Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech
May 27, 2024 Gaming News
'I thought why don’t we give it a try?' said student Swapnil Shrivastav, after inspiration struck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ieDBY...
Meet the Peaky Blinders - Ukraine's drone squad defending Kharkiv
May 27, 2024 Gaming News
High-tech drones help Ukraine's defenders - but they say they need more support from allies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BuI08...
'It was chaos': Four dead in Majorca building collapse
May 26, 2024 Gaming News
Eyewitnesses tell the BBC they heard what sounded like an explosion as a two-storey restaurant collapsed, killing four. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w67WH...
Russia's removal of border markers 'unacceptable' - EU
May 26, 2024 Gaming News
A total of 24 buoys on the Estonian-Russian border were removed on Thursday, Estonian officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N6Ono...
Russian strike on Kharkiv supermarket kills 11
May 25, 2024 Gaming News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9DLvO...
'I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech'
May 25, 2024 Gaming News
Live facial recognition is becoming increasingly common on UK high streets. Should we be worried? from BBC News https://ift.tt/R47sx...
Far right eyes Europe vote surge and ditches German AfD
May 25, 2024 Gaming News
Far-right parties are on the rise and could become a powerful force in the European Parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bTWKN...
Watch: BBC's Jeremy Bowen at the site of Kharkiv strike
May 25, 2024 Gaming News
The BBC's international editor explains how Russia is seizing the opportunity to hit Ukraine in new deadly strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jHESy...
Russia hits Kharkiv supermarket - authorities
May 25, 2024 Gaming News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9DLvO...
Baltic concerns over Russian plan to move sea borders
May 23, 2024 Gaming News
Finland and the Baltic states react to a Russian proposal to redraw sea borders dating back 40 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bSGD4...
Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars
May 23, 2024 Gaming News
He previously warned Chinese car makers would "demolish" rivals if there were no trade barriers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7IBP1...
Czech court okays extradition of US murder plot accused
May 23, 2024 Gaming News
The Czech justice minister will now decide whether to extradite Nikhil Gupta, an Indian, to the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/952GZ...
The impact of recognising a Palestinian state
May 23, 2024 Gaming News
Declarations by Ireland, Spain and Norway will put pressure on other countries in Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4GpTZ...
PSNI could be fined £750k over data breach
May 22, 2024 Gaming News
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) could be fined £750,000 for a major data breach last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MvOPj...
Scarlett Johansson's AI row has echoes of Silicon Valley's bad old days
May 22, 2024 Gaming News
A clash with the actor has echoes of the macho tech giants of the past, says Zoe Kleinman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VfQEY...
German novel Kairos wins International Booker
May 21, 2024 Gaming News
Jenny Erpenbeck is the first German writer and Michael Hofmann the first male translator to win £50,000 prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pZeF6...
UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots
May 21, 2024 Gaming News
The ICO wants to know the safeguards around Recall, which can take screengrabs of your screen every few seconds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wqsp2...
War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring
May 21, 2024 Gaming News
Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zTp5V...
Electricity grids creak as AI demands soar
May 20, 2024 Gaming News
Data centre electricity demand is forecast to double in four years, putting energy grids under pressure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/09Cdl...
Mind games: Hellblade returns to explore psychosis
May 20, 2024 Gaming News
An acclaimed video game series returns to shine a light on a misunderstood mental health condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EBl8S...
Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Zelensky
May 20, 2024 Gaming News
Moscow continues to make military gains in the Kharkiv region as Ukraine struggles with resources. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H6rj7...
New Caledonia 'under siege' from rioting, says capital's mayor
May 20, 2024 Gaming News
Hundreds of French gendarmes are trying to secure the road from Nouméa to the airport, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/blRfg...
Metro disabled access 'shame' for Paralympic Paris
May 20, 2024 Gaming News
Charity says lack of work to improve access to Paris's Metro ahead of Games is "scandalous". from BBC News https://ift.tt/bvWcI...
Slovakia PM Fico 'approaching a positive prognosis'
May 20, 2024 Gaming News
It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CclU0...
Man shot dead after French synagogue set on fire
May 19, 2024 Gaming News
The man was armed with a knife and a metallic tool and was shot by an officer after he threatened the police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6kCHa...
Row over North Macedonia's name flares up again
May 18, 2024 Gaming News
The new president referred to her country as "Macedonia", re-igniting a decades-long name dispute with Greece. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y0PMg...
Georgia’s future path at stake as protests divide nation
May 18, 2024 Gaming News
A controversial new law is dividing Georgia and risks pulling the nation back to the instability that scarred its post-Soviet independence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Za2L3...
More French police arrive in New Caledonia amid riots
May 18, 2024 Gaming News
The protests which erupted on Monday have so far injured hundreds of people and killed five. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dxINi...
AfD MP's offices raided over bribery probe
May 17, 2024 Gaming News
Petr Bystron is accused of received money from Russia in return for influence, which he denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CAMfp...
Facebook and Instagram suspected to be 'too addictive'
May 16, 2024 Gaming News
The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms "stimulate behavioural addictions in children." from BBC News https://ift.tt/tFb3M...
Pornhub partners with UK child abuse fighting charity
May 16, 2024 Gaming News
They want porn sites to adopt new voluntary standards on fighting online child abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xvIEM...
At the scene of Slovak PM's shooting
May 16, 2024 Gaming News
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, on what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AZgpF...
Slovak PM no longer in life-threatening condition - deputy PM
May 15, 2024 Gaming News
Tomas Taraba says Prime Minister Robert Fico's surgery has gone "well" after he was shot several times. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxBrY...
France to deploy army to New Caledonia over riots
May 15, 2024 Gaming News
At least four people, including a police officer, have been killed in the violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/79rou...
Moment leading up to shooting of Slovak PM
May 15, 2024 Gaming News
Robert Fico was shot as he left a meeting in Handlova, Slovakia. A suspect has been arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3q4o9...
'Chinese social media turned me from Ukrainian to Russian'
May 14, 2024 Gaming News
As generative AI develops so quickly, regulating it and protecting people has become a challenge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IQHAB...
US curator denies smuggling scorpions from Istanbul
May 14, 2024 Gaming News
Lorenzo Prendini tells the BBC he had official permits allowing him to take the samples out of Turkey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P4kHy...
Who is Andrei Belousov, Russia's new minister of defence?
May 13, 2024 Gaming News
Vladimir Putin has begun his fifth term in office by nominating an economist as the country's new minister of defence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L3mnt...
Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill
May 12, 2024 Gaming News
Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O2j9w...
Internet access linked to higher wellbeing, study finds
May 12, 2024 Gaming News
The Oxford study comes as concern about the impact of internet use prompts laws in many countries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ozBsO...
Djokovic struck by water bottle at Italian Open
May 12, 2024 Gaming News
Novak Djokovic is hit on the head by a water bottle as he signs autographs after his win at the Italian Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ds073...
Rival Greek churches light skies in annual ‘rocket war’
May 11, 2024 Gaming News
In a tradition going back centuries, two rival churches fire at one another during Orthodox Easter Mass. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aJMky...
Eurovision 2024: Song contest top moments in pictures
May 11, 2024 Gaming News
Skimpy costumes, whacky performances and furious flagwaving... it can only be Eurovision. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J806C...
Is social media worth paying for?
May 11, 2024 Gaming News
As Twitter and Facebook both now offer paid subscription, what impact is it having? from BBC News https://ift.tt/iFX7T...
Switzerland crowned the winner in Eurovision 2024
May 11, 2024 Gaming News
Twenty-five entrants took the stage in Malmo at the final tonight after the Netherlands' contestant is disqualified. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LmFHy...
Eurovision final: Seven things to look out for
May 10, 2024 Gaming News
A look at some of the most eye-catching performers, ahead of the grand final on Saturday night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4GicT...
Mbappe announces he will leave Paris St-Germain
May 10, 2024 Gaming News
France striker Kylian Mbappe says he will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hnd0A...
Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use
May 10, 2024 Gaming News
Patients say the device allows them to reduce the number of hospital visits involved in cancer care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gdeSy...
Ukraine says it repulsed Russian bid to cross border
May 10, 2024 Gaming News
The attempt came during an attack on a town in the northeastern Kharkiv region, says the military. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uzy92...
Zelensky fires head of bodyguard after failed plot
May 10, 2024 Gaming News
No reason was given for Serhiy Rud's dismissal. He has led the president's security detail since 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gVF0l...
How we found Europe’s most wanted migrant-smuggler
May 09, 2024 Gaming News
Barzan Majeed, aka Scorpion, is on the run after smuggling thousands of migrants into the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/whqpm...
Israel heads to Eurovision final, despite protests
May 09, 2024 Gaming News
Twenty-year-old singer Eden Golan makes the final, despite being booed during dress rehearsals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5lC8s...
Chinese PR boss says sorry for glorifying overwork
May 08, 2024 Gaming News
Baidu's Qu Jing tells workers she does not care for them because, 'I am not your mum'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ptJ1g...
The man on a mission to open up space to disability
May 08, 2024 Gaming News
John McFall is studying whether it's possible for someone with a physical disability to go to space. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p1u7E...
Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services
May 08, 2024 Gaming News
The media giants are under pressure to attract more subscribers to their streaming services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YVrJL...
Luis Rubiales to stand trial over World Cup kiss
May 08, 2024 Gaming News
The former Spanish FA chief will be tried over a kiss he gave player Jenni Hermoso. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q6vXR...
FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims
May 07, 2024 Gaming News
The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QEDvV...
Ireland and Croatia qualify for Eurovision final
May 07, 2024 Gaming News
Some of the contest's most outlandish songs sail into the final, but there are tears for Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yFouT...
China's Xi gets red-carpet welcome in Serbia
May 07, 2024 Gaming News
Serbia has been deepening its relationship with China while continuing talks to join the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NPZln...
Tame toxic algorithms to protect children, big tech told
May 07, 2024 Gaming News
Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5qbKx...
Five dead in new Italian workplace tragedy
May 07, 2024 Gaming News
The suspected gas poisoning at a Sicilian sewage plant is the latest in a series of fatal accidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PHCJE...
US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft
May 07, 2024 Gaming News
The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o3JwN...
Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check
May 06, 2024 Gaming News
First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lRhwM...
Little chance of change in the Kremlin as Putin is sworn in again
May 06, 2024 Gaming News
Most Russians seem happy with their president, even as he wages war in Ukraine and curbs democracy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W4RYh...
The rise of Sweden's super rich
May 05, 2024 Gaming News
Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C1Kf6...
Starliner: Nasa to fly new craft to space station
May 05, 2024 Gaming News
Two Nasa astronauts are due to set off to the International Space Station in a new spacecraft in the early hours of Tuesday morning UK time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vwTzu...
Acclaimed photographer cracks Instagram in his 80s
May 05, 2024 Gaming News
Over a seven-decade career David Hurn has photographed everyone from the Beatles to Audrey Hepburn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZzRyu...
French bakers beat longest baguette world record
May 05, 2024 Gaming News
A 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette baked in the Parisian suburbs has beaten a previous record from Italy in 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oVX0A...
Zeekill: From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted
May 04, 2024 Gaming News
Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lrDkJ...
From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics
May 04, 2024 Gaming News
Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing? from BBC News https://ift.tt/oza6U...
North Korean weapons are killing Ukrainians. The implications are far bigger
May 04, 2024 Gaming News
A missile that crashed in Kharkiv shows the surprising scale at which Pyongyang's weapons are used. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JxpsE...
Spain-Argentina row over drug-use accusation
May 04, 2024 Gaming News
A row breaks out after Spain's transport minister suggests Argentina's president has taken drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qhzHv...
Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security
May 03, 2024 Gaming News
The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tAqEx...
Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp
May 03, 2024 Gaming News
With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d0YLv...
Have the wheels come off for Tesla?
May 03, 2024 Gaming News
As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pBFXf...
Leverkusen in command of Europa League semi with Roma
May 03, 2024 Gaming News
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen claim a 2-0 first-leg victory at Roma to take command of their Europa League semi-final and stretch their unbeaten run to 47 matches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OABQn...
Irish college fines student union over Gaza protests
May 03, 2024 Gaming News
TCD issues fine over loss of income as a result of recent blockades of a tourist attraction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y5q6w...
Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza 'tragedy'
May 02, 2024 Gaming News
Officials say the measures will be in place until Israel allows an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBhDg...
Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year
May 02, 2024 Gaming News
Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WIBDK...
Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?
May 02, 2024 Gaming News
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t6FqI...
TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute
May 02, 2024 Gaming News
The deal means songs from artists including Ariana Grande and Drake can be used on the platform again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MYjE0...
Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit
May 01, 2024 Gaming News
The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2bXQg...
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