North Korea 'working on new missiles', US officials say
US intelligence leaks suggest the North may be building ballistic missiles, despite recent pledges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LC8cHo
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US airport security's 'Quiet Skies' programme tracks passengers
The programme secretly targets people who exhibit odd behaviour such as excessive sweating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LA1QbI
France shocked by video of woman being slapped by harasser
A student speaks out after CCTV shows a man slapping her for objecting to abuse in a Paris street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ou3462
IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists
Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M3BTxg
Trump says ready to meet Iran's Rouhani
"If they want to meet, we'll meet," the US president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K5AV1L
Italy earthquake 'hero dog' found dead
The owner of Kaos, which rescued people in 2016, says the animal was poisoned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2viZbrD
Lombok earthquake: More than 500 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani
More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kbwanp
Russia World Cup: Pussy Riot protesters detained on leaving jail
The activists served 15 days for storming on to the pitch during the World Cup final in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mSFrax
Backpackers attacked with shovel in Australian bush
One backpacker was rammed with a four-wheel-drive before being attacked with a shovel, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ow0tZk
Uber halts development of self-driving trucks
The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NSiW0Q
James Gunn: Guardians of the Galaxy cast back fired director
Chris Pratt says that James Gunn "is a good man" despite his "inappropriate jokes from years ago". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NTUVXy
Largest king penguin colony shrinks 90% in 30 years
The world's largest colony, in the Indian Ocean, has shrunk 90% over 30 years, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OufYkk
The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NWJOwL
Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker
At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M1xLh7
Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change
How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M55giP
World-famous aerialist on the keys to her success
Christine Van Loo, a seven-time US national acro-gymnastics champion, explains how she got to the top of her game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kb7MCm
Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league
Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2v0XGiE
Canadian puddle splash van driver loses job
Employer confirms driver has been sacked after his anti-social behaviour is caught on dashcam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AkvFYi
Russian ministry spokeswoman turns songwriter
Foreign Ministry's Maria Zakharova pens lyrics for popular Russian singer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LwsZfz
Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent
The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OvguyM
The fight to end silence on fashion's waste problem
We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uZTZK0
Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?
Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NY5991
Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?
Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M4q3D2
Letter from Africa: How bruised is President Buhari by defections?
Journalist Mannir Dan Ali considers the Nigerian president's chances of re-election after the loss of key allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AppbHX
Germany gripped by #MeTwo racism debate
Thousands of tweets document racism in German schools, housing and jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OrUK6N
Blasts, gunshots hit eastern Afghan city
Multiple blasts hit an area of the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Tuesday followed by gunfire as an unknown number of gunmen attacked an area of shops and government offices, officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OufbQs
Zimbabwe's president, opponent both confident of win after close vote
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his main opponent, Nelson Chamisa, both said on Tuesday they were confident of victory in an election the previous day which observers deemed too early to call. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2O0mKNZ
Blasts, gunshots heard in eastern Afghan city
A Reuters reporter heard at least two explosions in Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad on Tuesday, in an area close to shops and government offices, followed by gunshots. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2mWaSkj
Manchester suicide bomber was rescued by British navy in 2014 from Libya: Daily Mail
A British man who killed 22 people in an attack in Manchester at the end of a show by U.S. singer Ariana Grande was rescued from the civil war in Libya three years before by the British navy, the Daily Mail reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LHkSNa
Aid sector 'almost complicit' in sex scandal, say MPs
Aid sector bosses were "self-deluded" and "collectively failed" to tackle exploitation, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OuR2cz
North Korea 'working on new missiles', US officials say
US intelligence leaks suggest the North may be building ballistic missiles, despite recent pledges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LC8cHo
Tom Watson accuses NEC member of being a 'loud-mouthed bully'
Peter Willsman was recorded suggesting "Trump fanatics" are behind Labour anti-Semitism claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NTwbyq
Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million
The retailer says details of 10 million customers were affected by last year's data breach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OzhKRs
Women 'illegally buying abortion pill online'
The abortion process can start within 30 minutes, meaning many want to take the pill at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2v3xhRb
The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NWJOwL
Corrie Mckeague: Airman 'somewhere in Suffolk waste disposal system'
Corrie Mckeague is "no longer missing" and his remains are "irretrievable", his father says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AnymbR
Andy Murray beats Mackenzie McDonald in Washington Open
Andy Murray fights back to beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the Washington Open first round in his fourth match since returning from hip surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AqLPj1
Love Island: Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham win ITV2 series
After eight weeks of dumpings and drama, the winning couple of the ITV2 series is revealed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NUEudr
Lombok earthquake: More than 500 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani
More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kbwanp
IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists
Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M3BTxg
Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change
How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M55giP
Durex recalls condoms over split worries
The company says the products are not passing "stringent shelf-life tests", meaning they could burst. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2v1Kz0v
The Papers: Manchester bomber was 'rescued by Royal Navy'
Tuesday's papers include stories on the Manchester bomber, Love Island, and a Fortnite addict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LFiBlK
News Daily: Aid sector abuse and North Korea missile reports
Your morning briefing for Tuesday 31 July 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2v4kzSf
Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker
At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M1xLh7
Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'
As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K9N3ik
Messi has a kickabout with his dog
A video posted by Lionel Messi's wife, of the footballer playing football with his dog, has gone viral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ArbmZu
In pictures: Behind the mask
British photographer Rory Lewis's portraits of actors and other public figures go on show in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Aq7V53
Melinda Messenger: 'How do breasts have so much power?'
Former glamour model Melinda Messenger reflects on the breast augmentation she had in her 20s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LDy71A
Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league
Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2v0XGiE
Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent
The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OvguyM
Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?
Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NY5991
What happened to the boy who chased away the lions?
As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Oufn24
Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?
Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M4q3D2
Fast fashion: Inside the fight to end the silence on waste
We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uZTZK0
How will the Love Island contestants cash in following the show?
The next few weeks will be crucial for the Islanders as they establish their brand outside the villa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Khw2ms
Are UK trains the 'envy' of Europe?
Northern Rail passengers have had huge disruption, but is the rest of Europe jealous of our railways? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mQVoho
'They Consider This a Very Precious Book': African Tribe Dances for Joy After Receiving Bible in Own Language
The Tembo people are literally dancing for joy after finally receiving the Bible in their native tongue thanks to a 21-year effort by Wycliffe Bible Translators. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2mYgoTr
Canadian Man Becomes a Woman to Save Money on His Car Insurance
A man lies to the Canadian government to become a woman only on paper for cheaper car insurance. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AlAj8o
'Clade X' Simulation Reveals Pandemic Could Wipe Out 900 Million People
Scientists warn that a new pathogen could kill almost 10 percent of the world's population of 7.6 billion people. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2K91uTv
Iraq's Christians Refuse to Return, Afraid 'They Will Again Be Targeted'
Tens of thousands of displaced Christians have returned to their cities and villages in the Iraq's Nineveh Plain, but many still refuse to return to Mosul. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LJEnUy
Feces and Flamethrowers: Migrants Storm Gates of Europe as Muslim Radicalism Spikes 900% in Sweden
The European Union continues to try to force member states to take in the mostly Muslim migrants from Africa and the Middle East, but those who do now face soaring welfare costs, crime and terrorism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2M1OGjG
Erdogan Loudly Rejects Trump Sanction Threat as Turkey Persecutes US Pastor Brunson
Turkey's president says he won't release American Pastor Andrew Brunson, even in the face of economic sanctions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OnZH0t
Roadside bomb hits bus in western Afghanistan, kills 11: officials
As many as 11 people were killed and more than 30 wounded when a bus in western Afghanistan hit a roadside bomb, officials said on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vnzCWz
Dixons Carphone admits data breach now affects 10 million
Retailer finds that personal details of an extra nine million customers may have been accessed last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OzhKRs
British Gas owner Centrica loses more customers
In the UK, 340,000 accounts, representing about 270,000 people, were closed in the first half of 2018. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2n3OtSt
UK car production hit by 'perfect storm'
Industry body the SMMT says the 47% drop in production for the UK market in June was an "anomaly". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Aq8nR3
Uber halts development of self-driving trucks
The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NSiW0Q
Out-of-office: Would you quote Rick Astley?
Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M4q3D2
House of Fraser offered cash injection by Mike Ashley
The Sports Direct tycoon already owns an 11% stake in the department store chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K6s4gg
Ryanair threatened by fresh strikes in Germany
The budget airline has already cancelled hundreds of flights across Europe this month over strikes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M2HsMg
Rivals eye Love Island's treasure trove
TV companies battle to find another format that can rival the success of ITV's reality hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mTOgkH
Mike Pompeo Indo-pacific strategy: US to spend $113m in Asia
The announcement comes at a time when the US and China are butting heads in a tit-for-tat trade war. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KcnOvC
The impact of trade tariffs on two US firms
Some firms have raised prices to shield them from the impact of tariffs, but others are under strain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AqX5Mc
Brewery fined over pensions failings
Brewer Samuel Smith and its chairman are sentenced after failing to give details to regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uZ0jBy
Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'
As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K9N3ik
Behind the seams at Max Mara
Max Mara is the quintessentially Italian fashion brand, but it's run by a former punk from Derbyshire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vhADzd
Overwatch League: London Spitfire triumph in first final
London Spitfire scored a solid victory over its opponent, Philadelphia Fusion, in the e-sports final. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v6qNBl
Light saver
As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oufn24
Bomb in van kills 11 at checkpoint in Philippine south: army
A bomb exploded in a van and killed 11 people at a military checkpoint in the restive southern Philippines on Tuesday in an attack that officials blamed on militants with ties to the Islamic State group. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ArZDtA
Greek PM meets survivors in fire-stricken town as families mourn dead
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met survivors of a wildfire that killed at least 91 people during his first visit to the town of Mati on Monday, as rescue teams kept recovering bodies and families mourned their dead. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2K9ClZ0
U.S. detects new activity at North Korea factory that built ICBMs: source
U.S. spy satellites have detected renewed activity at the North Korean factory that produced the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, in the midst of talks to compel Pyongyang to give up its nuclear arms. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KcitV9
Two Koreas hold military talks as U.S. detects activity at North Korea missile factory
North and South Korea held military talks to build trust on Tuesday, while the United States detected renewed activity at a North Korean missile factory, casting more suspicion over the North's intentions. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vmyClH
China widens vaccine scandal probe, vows tough penalties
China's drug watchdog published details on Tuesday of an investigation into a second firm found to have made inferior vaccines, after cabinet vowed tough penalties and fines over a vaccine safety scandal that has sparked widespread anger. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NXGykV
Zimbabwe's Chamisa says has done 'exceedingly well' in vote seen as very close
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader said on Tuesday election results from more than 10,000 polling stations showed his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) had done "exceedingly well" but several observer groups said the contest was too close to call. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LDq4BK
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa: ruling party getting 'extremely positive' information on vote
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Tuesday that the ruling party was receiving "extremely positive" information from their representatives, a day after the first election since Robert Mugabe resigned following a bloodless coup. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2v4pSRF
Tajik government blames deadly tourist attack on banned Islamist party
Tajikistan's government on Tuesday accused a banned Islamist party of being behind an attack on July 29 which killed four tourists. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NWKkek