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Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases
By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Parents in the US whose children purchased items in the popular game Fortnite without their permission will be able to claim a refund from today. The US regulator accused the game of tricking players into making unintended purchases and breaching privacy. Fortnite developer Epic Games agreed to pay $245m (£198m)…
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Violent tornado sends debris flying across Chinese city
A powerful tornado has ripped through the city of Suqian in eastern China, leaving a trail of destruction. Footage of the aftermath shows power lines on fire and cars overturned. Hundreds of people were temporarily relocated because of the tornado, and at least five people are known to have died, state media reported on Tuesday.…
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Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for ‘inappropriate’ dress
By David Gritten BBC News Iran’s parliament has passed controversial bill that would increase prison terms and fines for women and girls who break its strict dress code. Those dressed “inappropriately” face up to 10 years in jail under the bill, for which a three-year “trial” was agreed. It still needs to be approved by…
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Could Sunak’s green review threaten UK net zero?
By Justin Rowlatt & Mark Poynting Climate & science team The prime minister has said he wants to be honest about the “costs and trade-offs” of tackling climate change. In a statement on Tuesday, Rishi Sunak said he was proud that “Britain is leading the world on climate change”, and will stick by the agreements…
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India to citizens in Canada: exercise utmost caution
India has issued an advisory urging its citizens travelling to or living in Canada to “exercise utmost caution”. The advisory comes a day after tensions escalated between the countries with each expelling a diplomat from the other side. Canada said it was investigating “credible allegations” linking the Indian state with the killing of a Sikh…
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Mexican railway operator suspends routes amid migrant deaths
By Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC News A company which operates some of Mexico’s railways has suspended 60 of its routes after a surge of migrants hitching rides on freight trains. Ferromex said services would be halted on the trains travelling towards Mexico’s border with the US, in order to “avoid accidents or loss of life”. It…
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Selena Gomez: Huge Instagram following is ‘a big responsibility’
By Riyah Collins BBC Newsbeat Selena Gomez has said being the most-followed woman on Instagram is “a big responsibility”. The actress and singer says she’s “never really cared” about numbers but that “it can be a little heavy”. Selena made the comments, reported in The Hollywood Reporter, at Universal Music Group and Thrive Global’s Music…
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Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm
Twenty-four hours after Azerbaijan’s army launched an offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, ethnic-Armenian forces have agreed Russian terms for a ceasefire. One of the key demands that Karabakh forces have accepted is a proposal for complete disarmament. Some 120,000 ethnic Armenians live in the South Caucasus enclave, recognised internationally as part of Azerbaijan. Three years ago, Azerbaijan…
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Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank and Gaza
By Yolande Knell & Lucy Williamson BBC News, in Jerusalem and Jenin Six Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, medics say. The funerals have taken place for three of the four killed in a late-night military raid of Jenin refugee camp, in which some 30 people…
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The companies doling out thousands for workers’ holidays
The newest work perk? Companies are paying employees’ vacations so they can take a proper break. Lazing on the beach, drink in hand. Hiking with friends, a spectacular view at the summit. Exploring a foreign city, eating the most incredible food you’ve ever tasted. But the best part? You’ve barely spent a dime of your…