Istanbul protests: Turkey braces for second day of unrest

Turkey is braced for a second day of protests after clashes between police and demonstrators left dozens of people injured in Istanbul on Friday. Police have been drafted in from other provinces, parts of Istanbul are cordoned off and traffic is stationery. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22739423#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

New Oklahoma tornadoes 'kill five'

A new series of tornadoes has swept through the US state of Oklahoma, killing at least five people and injuring dozens, officials say. The tornadoes struck near the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, where 24 people were killed by a violent tornado nearly two weeks ago. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22739637#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Switzerland extends quotas for EU workers

Quotas on numbers of EU citizens working in Switzerland have come into effect for one year. Switzerland, which is not an EU member, says immigration has reached unacceptable levels, with foreigners making up a quarter of the population. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22738774#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Chuck Hagel accuses China over 'cyber intrusions'

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has accused China of "cyber intrusions", in one of the most direct rebukes so far. He was speaking at a conference in Singapore, attended by a high-level Chinese military delegation. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22739436#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

UN 'dismayed' over North Korea refugees

The UN says it is dismayed over reports that China and Laos forcibly repatriated nine young North Korean refugees back home on Tuesday. The organisation said it had received "credible information" that the group were arrested in Laos, then returned to North Korea via China. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22739419#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Georgia Williams search: Man due in court on murder charge

Seventeen-year-old student Georgia, from Wellington, Shropshire, was last seen in the town on Sunday evening. Jamie Reynolds, 22, also from the town, who was arrested in Glasgow on Tuesday, has been charged with murder and is due before Telford magistrates. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-22739395#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Note to self…

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Costa Rica poachers 'kill turtle activist'

An environmentalist campaigning for the protection of endangered sea turtles in Costa Rica has been found dead in a suspected killing by smugglers. Jairo Mora was reportedly found face down with his hands tied on Moin beach, 170 km (105 miles) east of the capital, San Jose. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22738304#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Russian smoking ban comes into force

A law banning smoking in some public places and restricting tobacco advertising is due to come into effect in Russia on Saturday.​ Smoking will be banned at workplaces, housing block stairwells, buses and commuter trains and within 15m of train stations and airports. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22739016#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Ape-like feet 'found in study of museum visitors'

Scientists have discovered that about one in thirteen people have flexible ape-like feet. The results show differences in foot bone structure similar to those seen in fossils of a member of the human lineage from two million years ago. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22728014#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Fired and Pwned

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Colombia says Maduro claims 'crazy'

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has dismissed as "crazy" allegations that his government is trying to destabilise neighbouring Venezuela. He said the latest row, which broke out this week, was a misunderstanding. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22738693#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Top Russia economist fled over 'fears of losing freedom'

Leading Russian economist Sergei Guriev has told the BBC he fled to France because he feared losing his freedom on trumped-up accusations. He said pressure from the authorities had begun after he co-authored a report criticising the conviction of jailed oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22737555#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

French soldier stabbing: Man on terrorism-linked charges

Judges have charged a 22-year-old man over the stabbing of a French soldier in a major business district near Paris on Saturday. Alexandre Dhaussy was placed under formal investigation for "attempted murder linked to a terrorist enterprise". via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22735883#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Public Toilet With WiFi

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Ontario air ambulance crash kills pilots and paramedics

An Ontario air ambulance on its way to pick up a patient has crashed, killing two pilots and two paramedics. The helicopter went down at 00:11 EST (04:11 GMT) on Friday as it took off from Moosonee, an isolated community on Canada's James Bay. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22738454#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Dare to Fly the Unfriendly Skies in a Battle for Air Supremacy with Rogue Sky

In a world where air power and cannons determine who will rule the skies, a balloon named Pumpkin and four of his friends get caught up in the battle for air supremacy. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/reviews/dare-to-fly-the-unfriendly-skies-in-a-battle-for-air-supremacy-with-rogue-sky/

HSBC appoints ex-MI5 chief Sir Jonathan Evans to board

The former director-general of MI5 is to join HSBC's board as a non-executive director in August. Sir Jonathan Evans, who spent three decades at the intelligence service, will be paid £125,000 to work 40 days a year at the bank. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22737606#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

This is isn't living! I quit! : Geeky Fun

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Pakistan's Sharif condemns US drone strike on Taliban

Pakistan's incoming Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, has condemned a suspected US drone strike which killed the Taliban's second-in-command. Waliur Rehman reportedly died when a missile hit a house in the North Waziristan tribal region on Wednesday. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22737481#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

No rise in cancer rates after Fukushima disaster - UN

Cancer rates are not expected to rise as a result of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, UN scientists say. The evacuation of thousands of people shortly after the accident in 2011 sharply lowered their exposure to radiation, a draft report concluded. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22737548#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Online pornography: Should Google restrict material?

Google has defended its efforts to curb the availability of indecent images of children online after a government adviser called for tougher action. John Carr was speaking after it emerged that the killer of five-year-old April Jones had viewed images of child abuse on his computer. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22736386#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

In The 1980s The Mobro 4000 Was Extremely Influential In What?

Although it sounds like some sort of fancy video processor or a new electronic music group, the Mobro 4000 was something far less glamorous–a garbage barge. In 1987, it was made infamous by its meandering journey from New York all the way down to Belize. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/trivia/in-the-1980s-the-mobro-4000-was-extremely-influential-in-what/

A History of Earth’s Climate

It is no secret that our planet has experienced many changes in climate throughout its history, but what about the changes we are experiencing now that mankind is having an impact? Can Earth’s climatological history provide any perspective on our current situation? SciShow looks at our planet’ via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/164620/a-history-of-earths-climate/

Asteroid 1998 QE2 set for Earth fly-by

An asteroid that measures nearly 2.7km (1.7 miles) across is set to fly past the Earth. The space rock, which is called 1998 QE2, is so large that it is orbited by its own moon. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22736709#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Paparzzi In Medieval Times

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David Karp Speaks: Here's Why I Sold Tumblr To Marissa Mayer (YHOO)

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Bhutan readies for first stage of key elections

Voters in Bhutan are taking part in elections on Friday to determine which two out of four parties will go on to participate in the second and decisive stage of the vote on 13 July. The winner of the July vote will form the government and the runner-up will become the opposition. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22645920#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Your Followers On Twitter

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Policing of payday lenders is timid, say MPs

Unscrupulous behaviour by the "shabby end" of the UK consumer credit market cost consumers at least £450m a year, the Public Accounts Committee said. It criticised the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for failing to act quickly to stop lenders targeting vulnerable people. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22687648#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Space Invaders: The blast from the past that still inspires

If you have ever played a video game, you've likely seen Taito's Space Invaders or one of its many derivatives. It may seem prehistoric nowadays, but the title, which is about to celebrate its 35th birthday, has had a huge influence on gaming and the wider world. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22714047#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Leading lights in the world of light technology

Most of us rely on artificial light at work and at home - but how often do we actually notice it? Or appreciate how it was made? Technology has transformed the possibilities for designers working with light and BBC News has caught up with three of them to learn how they have embraced it. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22720494#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Syria's Assad warns Israel on air strikes and Golan

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has warned Israel that it will respond in kind to any future air strikes. In an interview with a Lebanese TV channel, he said there was "popular pressure" to open a military front against Israel in the Golan Heights. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22725334#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Turkish police 'arrest 12 terror suspects' in raids

Turkish police have arrested 12 people suspected of links to a terrorist organisation, an official says. Adana provincial governor Huseyin Avni Cos refused to name the organisation, but media reports linked the men to the Syrian jihadist Al-Nusra Front. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22720647#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Lord Lawson condemns 'perverse' EU financial tax plan

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Lord Lawson has spoken out against the proposed EU proposal for a financial transaction tax. The FTT aims to discourage speculative trading by taxing transactions of shares, currencies and bonds. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22723385#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

I’m always here…

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HTC Is Working On An Affordable 7-Inch Windows RT Tablet, Sources Say (MSFT)

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Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev 'walking'

Surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has recovered enough to walk, his mother says. In an interview for the Associated Press, Zubeidat Tsarnaeva said her son told her in a phone call that he and his brother, killed in a police manhunt after the blasts, were innocent. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22725542#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

US media boycott of off-the-record Eric Holder meeting

A number of major US news organisations have declined to meet Attorney General Eric Holder to discuss leak investigations because the conversations would be off the record. The New York Times, Fox News, Reuters and the Associated Press news agency are among outlets refusing to attend. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22725502#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Brazilian Indian dies in police eviction operation

Police were trying to evict hundreds of members of the Terena ethnic group who had been camping there for two weeks. The Indians say the farm, which is owned by a local politician, lies on their ancestral lands. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22725310#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Xbox One 'is still a gaming console'

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox One, which will go on sale later this year. The next-generation console was revealed alongside a new Kinect sensor and a redesigned gamepad. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22659068

CHART OF THE DAY: Why Apple's iWatch Is Going To Be A Success

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SoftBank Capital Raises $53 Million Fund To Continue Investing In New York Startups

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Brazil-England friendly in doubt over Maracana safety concerns

England's friendly with Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday has been suspended over safety issues at the recently renovated Maracana stadium. More to follow. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22725420

US lifts ban on mobile phones and software for Iran

The US has eased restrictions on the sale of mobile phones and other communications devices, software and services to Iranians. The move is intended to promote Iranians' political freedom, countering what the US describes as Tehran's efforts to "silence its people". via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22723722

Chicago Sun-Times sacks entire photo department

The entire photography staff at a historic Chicago tabloid newspaper and its suburban subsidiaries has been laid off, the photographers have said. The Chicago Sun-Times will instead rely on reporters to shoot photos and video, with freelancers also filling in. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22723725#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Does It Make Sense to Convert an Audio File to a Higher Bitrate?

When converting audio files it would make sense to avoid converting into a higher bitrate as it is commonly understood that you can never recapture data lost in a previous conversion. Read on to see, however, when upgrading the bitrate is just what the digital doctor ordered. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/163743/does-it-make-sense-to-convert-an-audio-file-to-a-higher-bitrate/

Mobile Ads That Use Location Data Are Much More Effective

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Letter sent to Barack Obama similar to Bloomberg threats

A suspicious letter sent to US President Barack Obama is "similar" to two poisoned letters mailed to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg this week, US officials have said. The US Secret Service said the letter to Mr Obama was intercepted and was being tested by FBI investigators. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22724892#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Saudi envoy plotter Manssor Arbabsiar sentenced to 25 years

An Iranian-American man who admitted to plotting the assassination of the Saudi ambassador to the US has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Car dealer Manssor Arbabsiar, 58, pleaded guilty in October to charges of conspiracy and murder-for-hire. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22720440#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa