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US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles




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Instagram lowering quality of less viewed videos 'alarming' creators

The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.




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DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?




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The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.




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'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.




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Deepfaked: ‘They put my face on a porn video’

Campaigner Kate Isaacs describes the horror of seeing her face digitally edited into an adult film.




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Jimmy Savile and Newsnight: A correction

The following is a statement issued by the BBC

The BBC has launched an independent review, led by former Head of Sky News Nick Pollard, to determine whether there were any failings in the BBC's management of the Newsnight investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of children by Jimmy Savile.

However, on the basis of material available now, it is apparent from information supplied by the Newsnight editor and programme team - that the explanation in a blog by the editor of his decision to drop the programme's investigation is inaccurate or incomplete in some respects.

By way of correction and clarification:

1.The blog says that Newsnight had no evidence that anyone from the Duncroft home could or should have known about the allegations. In fact some allegations were made (mostly in general terms) that some of the Duncroft staff knew or may have known about the abuse.

2. The blog says that Newsnight had no evidence against the BBC. No allegation was made to the programme that BBC staff were aware of Mr Savile's alleged activities, but there were some allegations of abusive conduct on BBC premises.

3. The blog says that all the women spoken to by the programme had contacted the police independently already and that Newsnight had no new evidence against any other person that would have helped the police. It appears that in some cases women had not spoken to the police and that the police were not aware of all the allegations.

The BBC regrets these errors and will work with the Pollard review to assemble all relevant evidence to enable the review to determine the full facts.

Update 23 October 2012: The BBC has published an additional statement which it issued to Panorama on 22 October 2012. You can read it here.




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The Editors' blog is moving

As of Thursday, the Editors' blog will move to a different address on the BBC News website.

While this page will no longer be updated, it will stay here for reference.




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Too much debt or value for money? Students divided over tuition fee rise

University fees are rising to £9,535, meaning students will be left in more debt after their course.




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Jury shown video of father slapping Sara Sharif

The home video was filmed less than 13 months before Sara was found dead with multiple injuries.




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'Seminal review can end Premier League deadlock'

EFL chairman Rick Parry tells BBC Sport's Dan Roan about his hopes for the new football regulator as the Football Governance Bill has its second reading before parliament.




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VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals.




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Former Bolivian president shares 'assassination attempt' video

Evo Morales said he survived an attempt on his life on Sunday, blaming the current government.




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'Nothing can bring a life back': Brazil dam collapse survivors speak as UK trial begins

A lawsuit against mining company BHP starts in London on Monday over the 2015 dam collapse.




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Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan

The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.




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£1m offered for Frankel v Caviar

A prize fund of £1m is being used as bait in an attempt to secure a clash between Frankel and Black Caviar in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Philippines Further Extends Multiple Tax Deadlines

The Philippines has announced that it will again extend tax filing and payment deadlines, following the prolongation of restrictive measures during the coronavirus outbreak.




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Tax-News.com: India Announces More COVID-19 Measures

On May 13, 2020, the Indian Government announced new tax relief measures and administrative concessions.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: UK Extends Deadlines For Input On Tax Reforms

The UK tax agency has extended various deadlines for responses to consultations and for other work on tax reform, in light of COVID-19.




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Tax-News.com: Netherlands, Russia At Loggerheads Over DTA Revision

Russia's Ministry of Finance has said it is prepared to terminate the Dutch tax agreement if ongoing negotiations fail.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Netherlands Relaxes Loss Carry Back Rules

The Dutch Ministry of Finance has announced that companies will be able to more quickly carry back losses they expect to make this year against profits made in 2019.




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Tax-News.com: Netherlands Clarifies COVID-19 VAT Concessions

On May 25, 2020, the Dutch tax authority said that taxpayers receiving assessment notices for not submitting a value-added tax return on time can apply for a three-month filing extension.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Netherlands Clarifies Rules For Payment Of Deferred Tax Liabilities

The Dutch tax authority has issued a clarification of the repayment requirements for taxes deferred during the COVID-19 health crisis.




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Tax-News.com: Netherlands Invites Input On New Dividend Withholding Taxes

On September 25, 2020, the Dutch Ministry of Finance launched a consultation on plans to introduce a withholding tax on dividend payments to low-tax jurisdictions.




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Tax-News.com: Dutch-Polish DTA To Feature New BEPS, Pension Provisions

The Netherlands and Poland have agreed to make changes to their tax treaty, to add provisions to prevent tax base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), and amend provisions relating to the taxation of pensions income.




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Tax-News.com: Luxembourg, Belgium Extend COVID-19 Cross-Border Worker Tax Deal

Luxembourg and Belgium will extend the duration of an agreement that clarifies the tax rules for cross-border workers affected by COVID-19 restrictions.




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Tax-News.com: German Cabinet Approves COVID-19 VAT Cut For Catering

On May 6, 2020, the German Cabinet adopted the draft Coronavirus Tax Assistance Act, which provides for a temporary reduction in value-added tax on food served in catering outlets.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Belgium, Germany Conclude Cross-Border Worker Agreement

On May 13, 2020, the Belgian tax authority announced that the competent authorities of Belgium and Germany have concluded an agreement which clarifies the tax situation of cross-border workers in the context of the COVID-19 health crisis.




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Tax-News.com: German Cabinet Approves COVID-19 Stimulus Package

A EUR130bn (USD148bn) fiscal stimulus package with numerous tax measures, intended to help revive the German economy following the COVID-19 pandemic, was approved by the Federal Cabinet on June 12, 2020.




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Tax-News.com: German Parliament Approves COVID-19 Tax Package

Both houses of the German parliament have now approved the EUR130bn (USD146bn) COVID-19 economic stimulus plan, which includes numerous tax relief measures.




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Tax-News.com: Netherlands, Germany Extend COVID-19 Frontier Worker Tax Deal

Germany and the Netherlands have agreed to extend the validity of an agreement clarifying the tax arrangements of frontier workers during the COVID-19 pandemic until December 31, 2020.




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Tax-News.com: Germany, Poland Agree COVID-19 Cross-Border Worker Tax Deal

Germany and Poland have concluded an agreement to provide relief to cross-border workers who have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions on movement.




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India Nature Watch - The evening sun has all set for the day - Trishul Peaks slightly visible

Shot from village Timila in Ranikhet Tehsil of Uttarakhand




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India Nature Watch - As the evening sets in - view of Chaubatia gardens the highest point of Ranikhet

Shot from village Timila in Ranikhet Tehsil of Uttarakhand




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India Nature Watch - River view

Shyok River




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India Nature Watch - The scape changes every minute - another view of glorious sunset over Himalayan ranges and valley below

Shot from village Timila in Ranikhet Tehsil of Uttarakhand




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Tax-News.com: Malaysia Updates Tax Guidance For Digital Services Providers

Malaysia has comprehensively updated its guidance on the requirement on foreign service providers to collect service tax on business-to-consumer supplies of digital services.




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Tax-News.com: International Organizations Tracking COVID-19 Policies

The International Monetary Fund has collated information on the tax and non-tax policy responses of some 193 jurisdictions to COVID-19.




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Tax-News.com: Switzerland Unlikely To Need Tax Hikes In Response To COVID-19

The Swiss Government is anticipating a shortfall in tax receipts of over CHF5bn in 2020.




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Tax-News.com: Germany To Provide Personal Income Tax Relief

On July 29, 2020, the German Federal Cabinet approved a draft tax law including personal income tax relief measures.




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Tax-News.com: Netherlands To Introduce New Environmental Taxes

The Netherlands is to introduce a new tax on international flights starting on January 1, 2021.




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Tax-News.com: Cyprus Announces More COVID-19 Tax Breaks

The Government of Cyprus has announced a number of new tax support measures for businesses, including a value-added tax rate cut for tourism accommodation providers and restaurants.




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Tax-News.com: Cyprus To Cut VAT On Tourism Services

Cyprus's 2021 Budget includes a proposal to lower the VAT rate temporarily on tourism services.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Malta Extends Corporate Tax Return E-Filing Deadline

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has announced extensions to deadlines for the electronic filing of income tax returns by companies.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Explains COVID-19 Tax Impact For The Self-Employed

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has released tax-related guidance for self-employed taxpayers receiving the COVID wage supplement.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Adds To Online Tax Services For VAT, PAYE

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue announced on June 1, 2020, that it has launched five new online forms for businesses regarding payroll taxes and value-added tax.




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Tax-News.com: COVID-19: Malta Extends DAC6 Reporting Due Dates

Malta has announced its decision to defer reporting under the EU's sixth Directive on Administrative Cooperation, on tax schemes, for six months.




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Tax-News.com: Malta Extends Individual Tax Deadlines

Malta's Commissioner for Revenue has extended the deadline for submitting income tax returns.




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Tax-News.com: Switzerland Adds BEPS Provisions To Three Treaties

Switzerland has signed protocols to its double taxation agreements with Cyprus, Liechtenstein, and Malta to implement minimum standards developed as part of the OECD's BEPS project.




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Tax-News.com: Cyprus, Russia Agree Tax Hike On Cross-Border Dividends, Interest

Russia's Ministry of Finance has announced that it signed a Protocol to amend its double tax agreement with Cyprus on September 8, 2020.