Covid in China: Officials must share data on its impact, says WHO
As the disease surges in China, UN health officials say they need to assess the risk to the global community. http://dlvr.it/Sg9yGg
Strep A: At least 30 children have died in UK since mid-September
Since 19 September, 122 people in England have died from an invasive form of the bacterial infection, UKHSA data shows. http://dlvr.it/Sg7bJy
Pele: Brazilians react to football legend's death
The football legend, regarded by many as the world's greatest player, has died at the age of 82. http://dlvr.it/Sg7b7v
Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale
Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64109777?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The UK year in pictures
A selection of some of the most powerful pictures taken by news agency photographers around the UK this year. http://dlvr.it/Sg52Hg
Ukraine was ‘sea change' for spies – GCHQ head
Sir Jeremy Fleming interviews head of US intelligence agency as guest editor of Radio 4's Today programme. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64111622?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Royal Mail hit by post-Christmas online outage
Problems emerge on the website and app on the first day of regular post following the festive period. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64110269?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
TikTok: Welsh speakers use social media to teach others
Meet the social media influencers sharing their love of the Welsh language to new audiences. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64027345?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues
Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64099654?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
What women on minimum wage gave up in 2022
The cost of living crisis has hit people on low wages hard - here's what some have given up this year. http://dlvr.it/Sg2T58
Quiz of the Year, part four: Who clinked glasses at a state banquet?
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months? http://dlvr.it/Sfxldr
Peaceful nights at last after air raid trauma in Ukraine
Nika survived the Russian assault on Kharkiv earlier this year, and is now settled in the UK. http://dlvr.it/SfxlWr
Seán Rooney: Arrest made after Irish soldier killed in Lebanon
Pte Seán Rooney is the first Irish soldier to be killed on UN deployment in Lebanon for 20 years. http://dlvr.it/SfxlJ9
Quiz of the Year, part three: Can you even remember the summer?
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months? http://dlvr.it/SfvzL5
Maxi Jazz: Tributes hail Faithless singer as an 'incredible talent'
Dutch trance legend Armin van Buuren hopes the London singer's music keeps on "inspiring others". http://dlvr.it/SfvzDv
Mariupol theatre demolished 'to hide Russian crimes', aide says
An aide to the Ukrainian city's exiled mayor says Russia is trying to cover up its crimes. http://dlvr.it/Sft3Q2
Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m
The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64075067?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Russia may send empty Soyuz to bring ISS crew home
The crew members may have to return to Earth early after their capsule started leaking. http://dlvr.it/SfqTRv
The agony of endless wait for Indian sailors held in Nigeria
Families of 16 Indian sailors who have been detained in Africa since August say they are waiting anxiously. http://dlvr.it/SfqTGd
Amazon could be blamed for fake Louboutin shoe ads - EU
Top EU court says Amazon could be held responsible for third-party sales of fake Louboutin shoes. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64065290?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in US to face charges
Two ex-associates plead guilty as the former "King of Crypto" is extradited from the Bahamas. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64036615?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Coronavirus: China's hospitals seem to be filling up - WHO
China's figures say no-one died of Covid on Wednesday - but there is scepticism about the data. http://dlvr.it/SfmZKN
Wagner Group: Putin's not-so-secret army in Ukraine
The Wagner group's role is growing but it faces the same challenges as the wider Russian military. http://dlvr.it/SfmZB4
Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited to US, says lawyer
Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to be taken from the Bahamas to the US to face fraud charges. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64051438?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack
The paper says its IT network is being affected by a "serious incident" and staff are working from home. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64056300?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government
The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64003237?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Enough fentanyl to kill every single American seized in 2022
Nearly 400m potentially fatal doses - double last year's total - were intercepted by federal agents. http://dlvr.it/SfjZ0t
Title 42: Emergency in El Paso as Trump border policy in limbo
El Paso's shelters are already full, with thousands more migrants projected to cross the US border. http://dlvr.it/SfjYpW
Clarkson's Meghan comments 'awful' but host will remain, says ITV boss
ITV boss Kevin Lygo says Jeremy Clarkson's comments in The Sun do not represent the channel's values. http://dlvr.it/SfjYcL
Elon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy
The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64034892?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?
We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64026268?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever
The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64003233?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Australia football violence: 'My heart sank after highs of World Cup'
A chaotic pitch invasion in Melbourne prompts questions - and fears - for the sport in Australia. http://dlvr.it/SffVT8
Trees store 'twice as much carbon' as once thought
Mature trees found in UK forests play a critical role in fighting climate change, a study suggests http://dlvr.it/SffVJz
Miss Alabama 2000, Miss America top 10 finalist Jana Sanderson McEachern dies at 43
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Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64003232?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Fortnite firm penalised after claims it tricked users
Epic Games pays $520m over claims it violated child privacy laws and tricked players into making purchases. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64030272?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Glass Onion: Daniel Craig's Knives Out sequel continues Whodunit craze
Glass Onion is the latest in a string of film and TV series which reflect a resurgence of the genre. http://dlvr.it/SfbStD
Netherlands slavery: Saying sorry leaves Dutch divided
The Netherlands government is expected to apologise for slavery with a speech by the prime minister. http://dlvr.it/SfbSl4
Netherlands slavery: Saying sorry leaves Dutch divided
The Netherlands government is expected to apologise for slavery with a speech by the prime minister. http://dlvr.it/SfbSLB
Elon Musk asks Twitter poll if he should stay as boss
Elon Musk says he would "abide by the results" if social media users vote for him to step down. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-64021412?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Twitter reinstates banned journalists' accounts
Elon Musk suspended some journalists' accounts after accusing them of sharing location data about him. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64010202?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse
Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63898729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Eurovision 2023: Ukraine chooses Tvorchi from bomb shelter
A Kyiv metro station and bomb shelter is transformed into a TV studio for the selection programme. http://dlvr.it/SfYHf0
Bible John: The forgotten women at the heart of a serial killer mystery
Uncovering the stories of three women thought to have been murdered by the same man in 1960s Glasgow. http://dlvr.it/SfYHR6
Leo Varadkar to become taoiseach as Micheál Martin steps down
Fine Gael's Leo Varadkar will become leader again under a deal with government partners Fianna Fáil. http://dlvr.it/SfW9zV
Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?
Friends and colleagues say his plans may be hard to predict, but they wouldn't bet against him. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63871980?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links
The social media giant has also suspended the Twitter account of its new rival. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63999452?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out
Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63995570?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Former US President Donald Trump launches $99 NFT collection
The former US president flogs 'gifts' showing him as a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver. http://dlvr.it/SfSKM3
Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk
Some reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post have had their accounts suspended. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63996061?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Skilled tech workers snapped up despite downturn
For those with experience in AI, automation and cloud computing the tech downturn is not a big problem. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63871090?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Ofcom report shows growing 5G coverage
One in five mobile phones is now capable of using 5G, but some consumers say speed is disappointing. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63974085?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up
The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63981657?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Elon Musk taking legal action over Twitter account that tracks his private jet
Twitter's owner says an account tracking his private jet has put his son's safety at risk. http://dlvr.it/SfP9lV
New bill would ban TikTok in the US but it faces long odds
TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, has called the effort "politically motivated". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63965553?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Elon Musk sells $3.6bn of shares in electric car maker Tesla
The sale brings the total of Tesla stocks sold by Mr Musk over the past year to almost $40bn. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63981767?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Twitter briefly suspends @ElonJet account tracking Musk's jet
Twitter owner Elon Musk's critics say the suspension contradicts his avowed commitment to free speech. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63978323?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’
Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63963779?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Megan Thee Stallion testifies Tory Lanez shot her
The Grammy winner tells a jury of her "torture" after the Canadian rapper allegedly attacked her. http://dlvr.it/SfL536
Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence
The case also seeks changes to Facebook’s algorithm, which it alleges fuels hate and violence source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63938628?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
As cryptocurrency makes headlines once again, here's a look at the main concepts and what they mean. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63963079?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Charities dismay as Twitter disbands safety group
The Trust and Safety Council advised on how Twitter tackled hate speech, child abuse and self-harm. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63907708?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Andrew Tate: 'I fear online influencer radicalised my son'
After an incident at school, Jane is worried how Andrew Tate's views are affecting her 15-year-old. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63794012?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tamil Nadu: Indian man's search for father's lost grave ends in Malaysia
The man from Tamil Nadu was six months old when his father died 55 years ago. http://dlvr.it/SfGym5
K-pop star Jin from BTS begins military service
What can Jin from BTS expect from his time in the South Korean army? http://dlvr.it/SfGyXk
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas
FTX filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving many unable to withdraw their funds from the cryptocurrency exchange. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63953096?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2024 set as date for universal phone charger in EU
New portable electronic devices sold in the EU will have to use a USB Type-C charger by autumn 2024. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63907702?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
S Korea says crypto-fugitive Do Kwon is in Serbia
Mr Kwon was charged with fraud and breaches of capital markets law after the implosion of the token. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63940181?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Would you switch your dog to eating lab-grown meat?
As environmental and ethical concerns grow over pet food, some say cultivated meat is the solution. http://dlvr.it/SfCwyT
Twitter's paid blue tick re-launches after pause
Twitter will once again offer a blue tick badge and additional features for a monthly fee. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63938566?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'
Yan Rachinsky, from human rights organisation Memorial, says the order was made by Russian authorities. http://dlvr.it/Sf9q6M
'I have no business with fraud' - Nigerian star D'banj
The Afrobeats star maintains his innocence after his arrest on allegations of fraud by authorities. http://dlvr.it/Sf9pxr
Sam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back
The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors. http://dlvr.it/Sf7n03
Bangladesh accused of violent crackdown on free speech
Bangladesh denies it is cracking down on freedom of expression as opposition calls for protest march. http://dlvr.it/Sf7mmF
Elton John quits Twitter blaming change in misinformation policy
The website recently rolled back a policy aimed at tackling the spread of Covid falsehoods. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63925416?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
After the hype plant-based proteins face leaner times
Booming just a few years ago, the market for plant-based proteins is going through a tough patch. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63718772?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Game Awards: Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarok are big winners
A star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles sees dark fantasy Elden Ring win the night's biggest prize. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63909033?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
US seeks to block Microsoft from £56bn gaming deal
Microsoft said it would fight to buy Activision Blizzard, the studio behind games such as Call of Duty. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63911557?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Emancipation movie: The true story of 'Whipped Peter' in Will Smith's new film
Emancipation tells the true story of “Whipped Peter” and his escape during the US Civil War. http://dlvr.it/Sf4zGB
Fired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'
One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63912116?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
How to check if your Instagram posts are being hidden
Instagram unveils a new tool that will allow users to see if they have been shadow banned. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63907699?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Sri Lanka's children go hungry as food prices soar
Food is at the centre of the economic crisis as incomes shrink and the cost of living rises. http://dlvr.it/Sf21t6
‘Doctors fitted a contraceptive coil without my consent’
A Danish investigation will look at a historic scandal in Greenland, but women tell the BBC of recent involuntary contraception. http://dlvr.it/Sf21hy
Sunny Balwani: Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years in prison
Second-in-command Sunny Balwani receives a heavier sentence than the start-up's founder Elizabeth Holmes. http://dlvr.it/Sf21Tq
TikTok sued by Indiana over security and safety concerns
The app is accused of deceiving users over China's access to data and exposing kids to mature content. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63897751?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Sunny Balwani: Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years in prison
Second-in-command Sunny Balwani receives a heavier sentence than the start-up's founder Elizabeth Holmes. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63895825?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Elon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff
One photo shows a double room with wardrobe and slippers, as Elon Musk seeks to instil a "hardcore" work culture. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63897608?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Elon Musk rejects concerns over beds at Twitter HQ
The billionaire has previously told workers to commit to long hours or leave. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63872987?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Nintendo lands Call of Duty in 10-year Microsoft deal
Microsoft says it has offered the same deal to Sony, with Call of Duty also continuing to appear on PCs. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63886756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tech layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Amazon: The good people helping Indians find jobs
Tech workers are rallying together to help peers who face having to leave the US after being laid off. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63857202?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
New chatbot has everyone talking to it
Open AI's ChatGPT generates convincing human-like answers in response to human prompts. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63861322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Ethereum change cut cryptocurrency power demand
Switching systems may have made electricity savings similar to the amount used by Ireland. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63872983?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Apple self-repair service comes to UK
The tech giant warned that if a repair goes wrong, the device's warranty will no longer be valid. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63866869?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
BBC 100 Women marks 10th year with focus on progress
The innovative BBC season reflects on a decade of change in a tumultuous year which has seen women taking centre stage. http://dlvr.it/SdvwL1
Nirbhaya 10 years on: The lives the Delhi gang rape changed
A horrific gang rape and murder shocked the world in 2012 - has anything changed for women in India? http://dlvr.it/SdvwGL
Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes
Facebook's parent company says it will pull news from the platform in the US if a new media law passes. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63869013?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Covid restrictions hit iPhone maker Foxconn
The electronics manufacturer says its revenue in November is down 11% compared to the same month in 2021. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63858872?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: How I survived hijacking and captivity
Nigeria's reopening of a high-speed rail link brings back traumatic memories for hostage survivors. http://dlvr.it/SdrtQr
