Nokia to buy Siemens' stake in NSN joint venture

Nokia has agreed to buy Siemens' 50% stake in their joint venture, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN), for 1.7bn euros ($2.2bn; £1.5bn). The deal comes at a time when NSN has started to show profits after a series of cost cutting measures. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23123841#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Hong Kong set for 1 July democracy march

Huge crowds are expected to join an annual pro-democracy march in Hong Kong, as it marks the 16th anniversary of the handover to China. Participants are demanding democratic reform and protesting against the leadership of the current chief executive, CY Leung. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-23123833#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Snowden leaks: Fresh US bugging claims as EU seeks answers

France, Greece and Italy have been the "targets" of US spying operations, according to the latest files leaked to Britain's Guardian newspaper. Citing a document by the National Security Agency, it says America's non-European allies were also targeted. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23122518#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

India floods: 'Thousands still missing' in Uttarakhand

Nearly 3,000 people are still missing following floods and landslides which hit India's Uttarakhand state a fortnight ago, the chief minister of the state has said. More than 800 people are reported to have been killed so far but Vijay Bahuguna said the exact number of deaths may never be known. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-23123795#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Firefighters die battling Arizona wildfire

At least 19 US firefighters have been killed battling a wildfire in central Arizona, local officials say. The men went missing on Sunday while fighting the blaze threatening the small town of Yarnell. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23123817#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

New Australia PM Kevin Rudd unveils cabinet line-up

Australia's new prime minister, Kevin Rudd, has unveiled his cabinet, five days after ousting Julia Gillard as Labor Party leader. The cabinet contains a record number of women and many Rudd backers, who replace Gillard loyalists who stepped down after the leadership change. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23123785#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

China manufacturing growth rate slows

China has reported a slowdown in growth of its manufacturing sector, underlining concerns that its economic recovery continues to remain fragile. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), a key measure of manufacturing activity, fell to a four-month low of 50.1 in June, from 50.8 in May. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23123610#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Google Is Looking For Brave (And Strong) Backpackers To Help It Map The World's Hard-To-Reach Places (GOOG)

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Tankan: Japanese business sentiment turns positive

Japanese manufacturers's sentiment has turned positive for the first time in nearly two years, the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey has indicated. The big manufacturers' index rose to plus-4 in the April-to-June period, from minus-8 in the previous quarter. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23123417#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

'Cut police pensions' to punish misconduct, MPs say

Police officers who commit serious misconduct should have their pensions docked, a group of MPs has said. The Home Affairs Select Committee also called for a new code of ethics for all officers in England and Wales. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23120455#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

'Invisibility cloak' pioneer John Pendry scoops Newton Medal

The physicist who proposed the idea of an "invisibility cloak" has received the Newton Medal, the highest honour of the UK's Institute of Physics (IoP). Imperial College London's Prof Sir John Pendry was cited "for his seminal contributions to surface science, disordered systems and photonics". via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23081852#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Seaweed biofuel: How to farm marine plants

Scientists are farming seaweed next to the tiny north-western island of Kerrera as part of an international project to produce seaweed-based biofuel. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23083492#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

You Have To Watch This Compilation Of The 77 Best Videos On Vine

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Facebook Pays $20K Bounty To Researcher Who Found A Major Security Flaw In Facebook Before Hackers Did (FB)

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How Amazon Is Trying To Create A Huge Mobile Business (AMZN)

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Twitter's CEO Had An Awkward Interview Moment When Asked About Government Spying

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HP Exec Says It Would Be 'Silly' For HP Not To Get Back Into The Smartphone Market (HPQ)

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How The NSA Collects Contents Of Internet Traffic In Four Charts

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How The NSA Collects Contents Of Internet Traffic In Four Charts

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Julian Assange: There's No Stopping More NSA Leaks From Being Published

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Brazil protests resume ahead of Confederations Cup final

Protests have resumed in Brazil ahead of the Confederations Cup final between the host nation and Spain. Despite a huge security operation in Rio de Janeiro, thousands marched towards the iconic Maracana stadium. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-23121532

French and German fury over claims US bugged EU offices

The French and German governments are demanding the United States comes clean over allegations that its intelligence services have been spying on European Union offices. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said that if confirmed, the activities would be "totally unacceptable". via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23120955#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Key US-EU Trade Pact Threatened After Latest Leaks About NSA Spying On Europe

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GOOGLE MAPS THE WORLD: An In-Depth Look At Google's Massive Global Mapping Operation

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Senegal police arrest Chad former leader Hissene Habre

Police in Senegal have arrested Chad's former leader Hissene Habre, who is wanted for alleged atrocities during his eight-year rule. Mr Habre's lawyer El Hadji Diouf said he was taken from his home in Dakar by paramilitary police to an unknown location on Sunday. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23119658#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

PM 'will raise human rights concerns in Kazakhstan'

David Cameron has said he will raise allegations of human rights abuses with Kazakhstan's president as he arrives in the country for an historic visit. He will hold talks with President Nursultan Nazarbayev on trade and plans to use the country as an exit route for UK troops leaving Afghanistan. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23120454#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys: Al-Shabab leader questioned

A top Somali Islamist, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, has been transferred under armed guard from the airport in the capital Mogadishu following his arrival there on Saturday. He is now being questioned at a government intelligence base. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23120468#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Anglo tapes: Ex CEO David Drumm apologises

The former boss of Anglo Irish Bank has apologised for the "inappropriate" language he used in recorded phone calls during the bank's 2008 collapse. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23117608#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

What I Learned About Technology After Talking To A Bunch Of Teenagers This Weekend

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Photos Allegedly Show The New Colorful Casings For The Low-Cost iPhone (AAPL)

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Why It Doesn't Make Sense For Microsoft To Make Its Own Phone (MSFT, NOK)

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Google Will Kill Its Popular News-Reading App Tomorrow, So Use These Instead (GOOG)

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Saudi Arabia court jails seven Facebook cyber activists

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced seven cyber activists to between five to 10 years in prison for inciting protests, mainly by using Facebook. The men were arrested in September last year, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW), and their trial began in April. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23119656#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Inside RoboCup 2013 in Holland

More than 2,500 contestants have taken part in a football world cup with a difference. The tournament for robots drew people from 40 countries and their aim is to be able to beat their human counterparts by 2050. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23117095#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

You Don’t Need to Install a Task Manager: How to Manage Running Apps on Android

Google Play is full of task managers for Android. These utilities can show you apps running in the background, kill running apps, and otherwise manage your apps — but you don’t need to install any third-party software to do this. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/166140/you-dont-need-to-install-a-task-manager-how-to-manage-running-apps-on-android/

Cyprus debt in default over bond swap

Cyprus's debt ratings have been downgraded to "default" after it announced it would delay paying back 1bn euros ($1.3bn; £860m) of bonds. Standard & Poor's lowered the island's credit ratings to "selective default" from CCC/C. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23117965#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

'Work needed' on Mid-East talks - US secretary of state

The US secretary of state says "real progress" has been made to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks but more work is needed. John Kerry told reporters that "positive" and "very important" discussions had taken place during the past few days. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23118403#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Croatia set to become 28th European Union member

Croatia is gearing up to become the 28th member of the European Union, with celebrations planned in Zagreb. The milestone will occur at midnight, capping an extraordinary journey for the republic from the Balkan wars of the 1990s. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23118035#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Chinese banking system stable, says regulator

China's banking system is stable, despite ongoing fears of a "credit crunch" spooking financial markets, according to the country's top regulator. Fears over bad bank loans sent Chinese stocks to a four-and-a-half-year low last week. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23118156#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Uganda tanker fire kills 29 people

At least 29 people have been killed in the Ugandan capital after a car crashed into a fuel tanker, police say. Many of those who died had rushed to the scene on a main road in Kampala to siphon off the fuel, they say. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23118052#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Mobile phone roaming caps coming into force

The cost of using a mobile phone in another European Union country will fall again on Monday. New EU limits come into force which will reduce the amount mobile phone providers can charge for making or receiving calls abroad. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23098623

Pakistan blast 'kills 11'

More to follow. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23117469#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Confederations Cup 2013: Brazil win will bring World Cup belief

Luiz Felipe Scolari believes victory over world champions Spain in the Confederations Cup final in Rio de Janiero on Sunday will show the world that Brazil are ready to win the 2014 World Cup. Brazil have not lost a competitive match on home soil since a defeat to Peru in 1975. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23114790

'Temperatures are breaking records'

Dozens of people across western US states have been treated for exhaustion and dehydration, as the region is continuing to bake in a heat wave. Air-conditioned "cooling centres" have been set up in California, Nevada and Arizona, as officials warn the heat could be life-threatening. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23116467#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull will be hard to beat in the British GP

Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull will be "very hard to beat" at Sunday's British Grand Prix despite qualifying on pole position by nearly half a second. Hamilton and team-mate Nico Rosberg completed an all-Mercedes front row ahead of the Red Bulls of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/23114617

Wimbledon 2013: Bernard Tomic stuns Gasquet to reach last 16

Coverage: Live on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC HD Channel, Red Button, BBC Radio 5 live, plus 10 live streams available on the BBC Sport website, tablet, mobile and connected TV. Australian Bernard Tomic stunned ninth seed Richard Gasquet to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23111705

Rare sighting of snow leopards

Three snow leopards have been spotted in the Yushu hills in central China. The animals are endangered, which makes seeing three of them in one place all the more surprising. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23109029#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Payday loans: Consumer minister to host summit

"Deep-rooted" problems in the loans business will be the subject of a summit involving payday lenders, regulators, charities and ministers. The industry, worth £2bn, was referred to the Competition Commission by the Office of Fair Trading last Thursday. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23116538

Barack Obama to visits Mandela's Robben Island jail

US President Barack Obama is due to tour Robben Island - the jail in which Nelson Mandela was kept for 18 years. The trip comes a day after Mr Obama visited members of the family of the 94-year-old former president, who remains critically ill in hospital. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23116760#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa