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Israel sees a huge procession of black-clad mourners at the Jerusalem funeral of Rabbi Tuvia Weiss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IxDtNWn

Algerian leader in bold move to promote English at junior school

The ex-French colony will start teaching English at junior schools this year, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qUl5S3Z

Commonwealth Games: India thrash Pakistan in cricket

India cruise to an eight-wicket win over fierce rivals Pakistan in their Commonwealth Games Group A cricket match at Edgbaston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fMEDq0m

Beach body ad edited out my prosthetic leg - model

Sian Green-Lord said the Spanish government campaign also used her photos without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zHvb6fU

Arizona: Trapped woman pulled to safety from flooded car

Flash floodwaters in Arizona surround a woman's car after its tyres got stuck in mud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wR1I04y

Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi will visit four East Asian countries - and China has warned her not to include Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SJ7LUlZ

Southern Ukraine city Mykolaiv heavily shelled by Russians

Ukraine says Russian rockets and missiles hit Mykolaiv, a key port city on the main route to Odesa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AKVJF0Z

Kentucky floods: 'More water than any of us have ever seen'

Children are among at least 16 people dead amid historic flooding in the US state of Kentucky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cKozj6w

Iraq: Dozens injured as Iraqi parliament stormed again

At least 125 people are injured as protesters storm Iraq's parliament for the second time in a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Me9NLCs

Mega Millions: Winning numbers revealed for $1.3bn jackpot

Slim odds of one in 300 million did not deter wishful Americans from snapping up tickets by the stack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TKO8R4w

Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament again

At least 60 people are injured as demonstrators again break into Iraq's parliament building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UxvTIBc

Russia's Gazprom halts gas supplies to Latvia

Latvia is the latest EU member to have its Russian gas supplies cut off in the Ukraine crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wAIRJgt

The Pope's health: I could step down - but not yet, says pontiff

He was speaking on the way home from a trip to the Canada, where he apologised to indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WLwiyXk

Alexander Ionov case: US charges Russian with interfering in US politics

Alexander Ionov is accused of malign interference, including promoting the secession of California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pGyiJ93

Hopes for first grain ship to leave Ukraine after Russia deal

The ship could go on Friday if "crucial" details are agreed, says the UN aid chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KSD0ocs

Spanish beach body campaign used my image without asking - model

British model Nyome says she had "no idea" a Spanish body positivity campaign had used her photo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HfZKQzg

Ukraine's shadow army resisting the Russians

Sarah Rainsford meets the underground partisans resisting Russian occupation in southern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n0cLrM5

Migrants in Mexico: Mass escape from abandoned truck after recent deaths

It comes after 53 people died in a locked lorry in stifling heat in Texas last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sDR2gyb

Kenya elections: Why farmers like William Ruto's big ambitions

The BBC visits the heartland of Deputy President William Ruto as he vies for the presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e6uwN0s

Samuel Alito: Top US judge mocks world leaders over abortion ruling

Samuel Alito dismisses Boris Johnson and others who condemned the move to restrict abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Em10JeT

China signals it could miss economic growth target

It comes as Beijing is pursuing a zero-Covid policy that has put major cities in harsh lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uNnmXy7

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Lavrov shows diplomatic clout in Africa

- July 28, 2022

The red carpet was laid out for Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his four-nation tour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PUvORFl

Every Ukrainian living in constant stress since February - Zelenska

- July 28, 2022

Ukraine's first lady says the Russian invasion is taking its toll on civilian mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OtzbnTB

Neighbours finale: 'Goodbye to a character I've grown up with'

- July 28, 2022

The actors behind Paul Robinson and Harold Bishop reflect on the TV soap coming to an emotional end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gam5PHe

George Floyd death: Last two ex-officers sentenced to prison

J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were convicted in February of violating George Floyd's civil rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6fXGPE9

Nigeria abductions: Two abducted Boko Haram victims found eight years on

The Nigerian army says it has found two hostages, who appear to have given birth during captivity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p6Ysa4E

Lulo Rose: Angola pink diamond believed to be largest found in 300 years

The 170 carat "Lulo Rose" is the fifth largest diamond ever discovered in Angola's Lulo mine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FSGiOVD

Ukraine war: Officials say work at grain ports resumes after deal

Ukraine's navy will try to establish "green corridors" for ships to pass through, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/12POyvh

Gas prices soar as Russia cuts German supply

The Nord Stream 1 pipeline is now operating at just a fifth of its usual capacity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wuiH8vC

Brazilian footballer Neymar faces fraud trial in Barcelona

Nine years after he moved from Brazil, he faces trial for alleged irregularities over the transfer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sA9bKMN

Japan monkeys: Member of gang terrorising locals caught and killed

Officials say they have caught and killed one of a gang of monkeys responsible for injuring 50 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EhVmqZc

EU agrees to cut gas use over Russia supply fears

EU members agree to voluntarily reduce gas use by 15%, but some members can seek exemptions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lwOV64L

Myanmar executions: US urges China to condemn Myanmar

However China's foreign ministry says it does not interfere in other nations' internal affairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B5NMuAf

Czech forest fire smoke drifts across country

People have been told to keep windows closed as the smell of smoke spreads to many areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YcFwEaW

Freya the 600kg walrus causes a stir in Norway

The young female marine mammal has been spotted clambering onto boats to doze in the summer sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qfVCXwt

Wildfire tears through homes in Texas

At least 20 properties have been destroyed by the fire in Balch Springs, as the US battles extreme heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FOdGMXx

Karnataka: India family pay $1,000 for missing parrot

The African grey parrot, which escaped through an open door, was returned to his family after five days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n6hUoNm

Police confirm multiple victims in British Columbia shootings

Police say the victims were homeless and a lone suspect has been taken into custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mSO2IeC

Czech police add Ferrari taken from criminals to fleet

It will be used for cracking down on illegal road races and chasing stolen cars among other things. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T0UtCdH

Japan's police to take measures after wild monkey rampages

What started as attacks on women and children, now include the elderly and adult men, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HlW524Y

Diana Kennedy: Doyenne of Mexican cuisine dies aged 99

The British food writer lived in Mexico for decades and became the leading authority on Mexican cuisine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oty9wEa

Tunisia referendum: Voters decide whether to increase president's powers

President Saied says the reforms will strengthen the country but opponents see them as a betrayal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dMxFpgv

Eurovision: UK to host next year's Song Contest

Ukraine welcomes decision for contest in UK after organisers said winning country could not be host. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EGM6DSz

Myanmar's executed activists: Phyo Zeya Thaw and Ko Jimmy

Weeks before Myanmar executed four democracy activists, the BBC spoke to their family and friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kdDlUOm

Ukraine war: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov seeks Arab world's support

- July 24, 2022

Sergei Lavrov is in Egypt as Moscow counters international anger over the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rd8uDZG

Ukraine war: Kyiv's forces moving towards occupied Kherson - Zelensky

- July 24, 2022

Kherson has been in the hands of Russian troops since the early days of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4upMDmk

Trump and Pence host rival rallies in Arizona

They back competing candidates in the race to be the Republican nominee for the state governorship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fXQcsUA

Lord of the Rings: Prequel trailer wows fans as it reveals rare female dwarf

The Rings of Power, Amazon Prime's Lord of the Rings spin-off, is the costliest TV show to date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k5P4Awb

China women: Killer of popular vlogger Lamu executed

The woman was set on fire by her former husband while she was livestreaming from her kitchen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8YMIG0i

Ukraine war: Explosions rock Ukrainian port hours after grain deal

Six blasts hit the city on Saturday morning, with local officials blaming a Russian missile attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YOulRZI

WWE chief McMahon retires amid sexual misconduct allegations

Vince McMahon led the wrestling firm for decades but this year faced sexual misconduct allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lNLEZFf

Texas wind turbine catches fire after lightning strike

Footage of a wind turbine in Crowell, Texas shows the aftermath of a lightning strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TlXQvsw

The moment Ukraine grain deal is signed

The agreement was signed in Istanbul on Friday by Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the UN secretary general. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JlrGtXT

Lisa Smith: Ex-soldier turned IS member gets 15 month sentence

Lisa Smith was found to have been a member of Islamic State between October 2015 and December 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d9EITCK

Man killed as sink hole opens under swimming pool in Israel

The 32-year-old was sucked to his death when the ground opened under the pool at a party in Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tISyXzR

Czechs demolish pig farm on Nazi concentration camp for Roma

More than 300 Roma died at the camp and the farm's demolition ends years of bitter dispute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DkEyOhz

Cyber-attacks on Port of Los Angeles have doubled since pandemic

The threats to the Port of Los Angeles are believed to come mainly from Europe and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qGfjHX8

Capitol riot hearings: Eight key moments

Throughout the eight hearings members have sought a window into Donald Trump's state of mind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tU380L1

Splendour in the Grass: Rain causes chaos at Australian music festival

Festival-goers at Splendour in the Grass endure muddy campsites, hours-long queues, and cancellations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6TpFeJ4

Ukraine war has made my son want to be a soldier - Zelenska

Olena Zelenska is in the US where she raised the plight of other children in the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UGN6aLt

Spanish bull run: Three dead in 24 hours in Valencia hospitals

The men had all been wounded recently during the Valencia region's annual festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DIkMag8

Nord Stream: Key Russian pipeline resumes pumping gas to Europe

There had been fears Moscow would not restart flows in response to sanctions over the Ukraine war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TrGMZdD

Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka sees new president sworn into office

The ex-prime minister is seen as unpopular but some protesters say they'll give him a chance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/unvpA0G

World's oldest male giant panda in captivity dies in Hong Kong zoo

An An was euthanized aged 35 - the equivalent of 105 years in human age. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8BnZILx

EU told to prepare for Russian gas shut-off

Countries urged to cut use by 15% until March, with the target becoming mandatory if Russia halts supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pdiv76w

El Salvador gangs: State of emergency extended again

The controversial measures introduced to combat gangs have led to more than 46,000 arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ypBhlKi

Ranil Wickremesinghe: Can Sri Lanka's new president unity?

Ranil Wickremesinghe has the top job he's dreamed of all his life - the challenges he faces are huge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cO6NGRz

Sri Lanka: Parliament votes for new president amid crisis

Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe is the frontrunner - but deeply unpopular with the public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lt3q9Fx

Covid in China: Officials sorry for break-ins amid hunt for contacts

Authorities in Guangzhou broke into residents' homes in the hunt for close contacts of positive cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FmbRyGk

Netflix expands plans to charge for shared accounts

The streaming service is looking for new ways to make money as growth slows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OiYK5bF

Ukraine war: Zelensky widens purge of security services

Zelensky has dismissed several security chiefs as he seeks to root out Russian influence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h01L95l

Heatwave: Living at 40C in Abuja, Delhi, Madrid and Sydney

Places where temperatures are usually higher have adapted their infrastructure and lifestyle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QYCXKWV

Sri Lanka's tea farmers struggle to survive

Tea is the island's biggest export, but the industry is being hard hit by the economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8AzwxVL

Ecuador jail violence: Fight at Bellavista kills 13

The deadly confrontation is the latest in a string of prison fights which have killed hundreds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RGIJS9e

Ukraine war: First lady in US for high-level meetings

Olena Zelenska will address Congress in person on Wednesday, four months after her husband's virtual speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tv1qUEL

Iranian film director told to serve six years in jail

The arrest of acclaimed film maker Jafar Panahi had been condemned by the Cannes Film Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jYThdcA

Ukraine war: Putin to visit Iran in rare international trip

Russia's leader has confined his trips to the former USSR since the invasion of Ukraine in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lWEz17U

Heatwave: Warnings of 'heat apocalypse' in France

Temperatures could reach a record levels in areas of the southwest as a heatwave engulfs much of Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8AHXiye

Ukraine war: Shelling kills six in eastern town

The attack on Toretsk comes as heavy fighting continues in the east, with Russia slowly advancing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BweqNQr

Plane flips over after crash-landing in Somalia

There are no fatalities among the 30 people on board despite dramatic scenes at Mogadishu airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QjUkwyO

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan urges election after stunning Punjab poll win

The ousted former PM calls for early elections after his party wins a stunning victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VJzBRah

Mexico mourns marines who crashed after drug lord's capture

Fourteen marines died in a helicopter crash after a mission to capture drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6LkwhYW

Sushmita Sen: Why 'gold digger' jibe caused outrage

One of India's most-loved beauty queens has been in the eye of a social media storm recently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RfzeNQt

British rugby player found dead in Italy hotel

The former rugby league player is named in Italian media as the Briton found dead in Florence on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2hi8lbF

Several arrests at protest over dying Iranian lake

Once the world's second largest salt lake, farming and drought have reduced Lake Urmia to a trickle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SUEAiNc

Captured Briton John Harding appears in video in Ukraine

John Harding, in his fifties and from Sunderland, says he was told he could face the death penalty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X7Am9G0

BBC Africa Eye expose: Chinese man extradited to Malawi over racist videos

He was filmed using Malawian children to make videos, some of which included racist content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cNjif8F

Heatwave: More evacuations as Mediterranean wildfires spread

Wildfires force France to evacuate some 14,000 people, as Spain, Croatia and Greece are also hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ldPXf76

German Documenta art fair chief quits in anti-Semitism row

An Indonesian mural showing anti-Semitic figures caused a scandal at a modern art show in Kassel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ivr7Bac

Sri Lanka: 'I've spent 10 days in line for petrol'

Drivers in the crisis-hit nation tell of their mammoth waits amid a worsening fuel emergency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O3wCMs0

The striking photo that will define a visit

A photograph of Joe Biden and Mohammed bin Salman fist-bumping has gone viral - will their meeting be remembered for more? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0SYvNLu

Missile strike on Ukraine space plant in Dnipro kills three

Russian cruise missiles hit a space rocket plant in Dnipro and the city of Nikopol is also hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eKydLmM

China heatwave: Shanghai workers swelter in 40C heat

Shanghai is one of dozens of cities across the country to issue extreme weather warnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v4pPUYt

Ivana Trump died of blunt impact injuries to torso - NYC medical examiner

The death of Donald Trump's first wife is ruled accidental amid reports that she fell down stairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/flBtpRu

Europe heatwave: Deadly wildfires spread in Mediterranean

A firefighting pilot dies in Portugal and a big fire spreads near Spain's Costa del Sol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/upCIDmq

Heatwave: National emergency declared after first red extreme heat warning

The heatwave is being treated as a national emergency and contingency plans are in place, No 10 says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IvueZCz

Palestinian people deserve a state of their own - Biden

The US president reiterates the United States' commitment to a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KItTYNS

Man acquitted of bombing 1985 Air India flight shot dead in Canada

Ripudaman Singh Malik was accused of involvement in Canada's worst terror attack that killed 329. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AhDlZCb

Pi Hanks learned Saving Private Ryan lines from helmet

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg set up camp on an Irish beach 25 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UqfGu7H

Sri Lanka: The fake ‘invasions’ of a broadcaster and Central Bank

After protesters breached official buildings this past week, misleading claims of other break-ins spiralled on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KH0qQBz

Kenya election: TikTok and disinformation

How TikTok is being used by supporters of various political factions in the upcoming Kenyan elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sHaX3cT

Biden: US prepared to use force to stop Iran getting nuclear arms

The US president makes the declaration in Israel, with both countries taking a firm stance on Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VCKuZWs

Italy's PM Draghi on brink as crisis vote looms

His government nears collapse after a populist coalition party plans to pull out of a confidence vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UGFif41

Netflix and Microsoft team up for cheaper plan with adverts

In April, the firm said subscriber numbers had fallen for the first time in more than a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i1yEo2c

Sri Lanka protests: President Rajapaksa leaves Maldives for Singapore

The president had fled to the Maldives a day earlier amid mass protests in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VQGKwgt

Nazi Soldau: Ashes of 8,000 victims found in mass grave in Poland

A mass grave containing 17.5 tonnes of ashes is unearthed in Poland, close to a former Nazi camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SjqQknP

Uefa Liverpool final: String of errors in French handling, says report

A French Senate inquiry finds Liverpool fans were unfairly blamed for the failings at the stadium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6zR4K8N

Battle of Waterloo skeletons uncovered in Belgium

The remains of humans and horses from the crucial 1815 battle are found in Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BcoxtQj

Sri Lanka: Inside the prime minister's office stormed by protesters

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan is with the protesters who flooded into the PM's office in Colombo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/amXjBIq

The Eagles: Three men charged with plot to sell stolen Hotel California lyrics

The stolen manuscripts contained the lyrics to the US rock band's hit album Hotel California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pY3yb5A

Mexico to spend $1.5bn on modernising US border

A "bold programme" is needed to deal with the migrants crossing the border, Mexico's president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4MWVRt8

Ukraine grain: Kyiv optimistic on Russia deal to reopen Black Sea

Tough talks are needed to reopen safe cargo routes for the grain that Russia has trapped in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q72cFOL

Gambia after Yahya Jammeh: 'I'll never get justice'

Years after the notorious leader's election defeat, his alleged victims are still searching for justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GlDo0Tn

Sri Lanka: Police fire tear gas at protesters marching outside PM's office

Sri Lanka's PM Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a state of emergency in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xKen6YG

What did Shinzo Abe mean to Japan?

The former PM is known for his signature "Abenomics" economic policy, but his legacy lies in national security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DNSsrYj

Timed Teaser: Why did Elon Musk drop his Twitter buyout?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ios0wJa

Hong Kong: Activist with cancer jailed for Olympic protest attempt

The 75-year-old was arrested in February for planning a peaceful protest against the Beijing Olympics from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ta5VxrK

Heathrow limits passenger numbers over summer

The UK's biggest airport has been struggling to cope with the rebound in demand for air travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s0qWODE

National emblem: Ferocious lions' statue on new parliament raises eyebrows

PM Narendra Modi has unveiled a bronze cast of India's national emblem on top of the new parliament building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TrVLM3J

French Fécamp 'precious blood' relics recovered after abbey theft

Catholics were shocked when an artefact said to contain drops of Jesus's blood was stolen in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/79e3ShD

Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child

The Olympic star says the name Mohamed Farah was given to him by a stranger who flew him to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b1ywrV8

José Eduardo dos Santos: Spain approves autopsy for ex-Angola leader

- July 11, 2022

The family of 79-year-old José Eduardo dos Santos alleged there was a plot to kill him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gKysr6l

Swiggy identifies 'mystery' horse-rider from viral video

- July 11, 2022

A viral video had showed an unknown man on a horse carrying the food delivery aggregator's bag. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CaTgYL

Faroe Islands to limit dolphin hunt after outcry

The practice has been under scrutiny after more than 1,400 dolphins were killed in one day last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cEokAD0

Uber Files: Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber

Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ELzHsk0

Inside the presidential house now full of Sri Lankans

Sri Lankans have been touring the luxury presidential residence in Colombo after protesters stormed it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YK1M53R

Austrian Grand Prix: Formula 1 to investigate claims of abuse

Formula 1 will investigate claims that some spectators at the Austrian Grand Prix suffered discriminatory abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2a7j8YR

Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios to win Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic underlines his recent dominance at Wimbledon with a composed fightback against Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth straight title. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fRj7GW0

Sri Lanka: 'The protests have changed thinking for the better'

Sri Lankan women tell the BBC of their hopes that the protests will have a positive impact on people's lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M0i8kKY

Sri Lanka: Protesters 'will occupy palace until leaders go'

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa promised to resign in a few days, but protesters are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vx2XMN7

Russian rockets kill 15 in Chasiv Yar housing block, Ukraine says

Many are also feared to be trapped in the rubble of the apartment block in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HuYsLDl

South Africa: Fifteen shot dead in Soweto township bar

The victims are believed to be between 19 and 35 years old, with several more in a critical condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s5Sopb6

Sri Lanka crowd breaks Rajapaksa grip on power

Sri Lanka's leaders flee from an angry crowd - extraordinary for a country tainted by political repression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dfOJApe

Sri Lanka: President Rajapaksa to resign after palace stormed

Thousands of protesters have been demanding the PM and president quit over the country's economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a2lLHwg

Politician Tajzadeh and two film directors arrested in Iran

Iranian authorities arrest reformist Mostafa Tajzadeh and two film directors over protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V95hmej

Ukraine reports heavy Russian missile strikes in east and south

Civilian areas are hit again in several cities and police say Russia is setting crops ablaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HsGkdhy

Shinzo Abe killing: Security was flawed, Japan police say

Japan is in shock after former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nQxl75B

Paul Kagame to seek fourth term as president of Rwanda

He says he will consider "running for another 20 years" after 22 years in office already. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c5AdSjK

Sri Lanka crisis: Demonstrators take over presidential residence

Thousands of demonstrators have taken over President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's home in Colombo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5WSY9v3

Sri Lanka: Protesters storm President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence

Thousands of protesters are demanding President Rajapaksa quit over the country's economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sbu9G8y

Angola’s José Eduardo dos Santos: The flawed 'architect of peace'

José Eduardo dos Santos was praised for bringing peace but sullied his reputation clinging to power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TMnkDux

Shinzo Abe: How the former Japan PM's assassination unfolded

How a gunman attacked and fatally shot the former Japanese PM during a campaign rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GI9SqXJ

Shinzo Abe: The moment a gunshot is heard

Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe has been shot at an event in Japan's western city of Nara. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SqGNIvQ

James Caan: Hollywood pays tribute to late Godfather actor

Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and Robert De Niro lead the tributes to the late Godfather actor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bA43ZMO

Shinzo Abe death: Shock killing that could change Japan forever

The killing of the former PM has raised questions in a country where people don't think about violent crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iCKJDny

The legacy of Japan's longest serving PM

A contentious nationalist, he is known for his signature economic reforms and an assertive foreign policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H3v1KCO

Boris Johnson: World reacts as UK PM endgame unfolds

President Putin's spokesman says "he doesn't like us and we don't like him either". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wufZd9n

Genoa bridge: Hopes for new Italy as disaster trial opens

Families of the 43 people killed look for justice four years after a Genoa highway bridge collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yarTkDM

Nicaragua expels Mother Teresa's nuns in latest crackdown

The Missionaries of Charity nuns left after their organisation was stripped of its legal status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cEKjYXC

Brittney Griner: Basketball star's wife calls on US to secure her release

The US basketball star detained on drugs charges will not get justice in Russia, her wife says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LEPpVAW

Egypt arrests organisers of joke 'Helwan Real Batman Battle' event

Four people who set up a Facebook event to find "the real Batman" are charged with "planning a riot". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CHMaeUW

Nicki Minaj's husband Kenneth Petty sentenced to one-year house arrest

Kenneth Petty, who failed to update his sex offender status when the couple moved, was also fined. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LJrVUDS

Syria: Russian UN veto could threaten aid deliveries to 3m people

Russia threatens to block a Security Council resolution keeping open a key cross-border aid route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XstgmJZ

Ukraine-Russia war: Civilians flee frontline city as Russians advance

Residents are told to leave the big Ukrainian city of Slovyansk after a deadly Russian attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1J26MYu

Rocco Morabito: Fugitive mobster handed over to Italy

Rocco Morabito, one of Italy's most wanted men, will serve 30 years after being arrested in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lCScjRV

South Africa tavern deaths: Tears for teenagers at mass funeral in East London

Thousands attend a service in South Africa for 21 children who died mysteriously at a nightclub. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sPczrG4

Friends creator says show used wrong pronouns for Chandler's trans parent

Marta Kauffman says it was a mistake not to use female pronouns for Chandler's transgender parent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HfsWXln

China suspends officials for 'ignoring' alleged baby abduction

The case of a baby who was allegedly abducted from his parents by local officials has sparked outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vwpHra

Mumbai: Heavy rains bring Indian city to a standstill

Millions are battling flooding and overflowing sewers as monsoon rains lash India's financial capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FUVKcyL

Mali coup: How junta got Ecowas economic sanctions lifted

Why West African leaders agreed to drop the economic sanctions imposed on Mali after a coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TXyvNdf

UK economic outlook has deteriorated, Bank of England warns

- July 05, 2022

But banks are well-placed to weather even a severe economic downturn, the Bank of England says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S0i7Cat

Shireen Abu Aqla: US report on journalist's death unacceptable, family says

- July 05, 2022

The US has concluded the journalist was likely to have been hit by unintentional Israeli gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5PAqRwe

Chinese property developers accept farm produce for homes

- July 05, 2022

China's once-booming property market has been hit hard by the country's zero-Covid policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t2g5eY4

Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion

Ukrainian troops are under heavy bombardment as Russian forces inch towards key targets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kBHFAe1

Rescuers try to save stranded cargo ship near Sydney

Teams have been deployed to rescue a cargo ship that is stranded off the coast of Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/br8RiDp

Kellogg's loses court case over sugary cereal supermarket offers

It means products like Crunchy Nut Cornflakes will not be allowed in end of aisle promotions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qAFBszn

Copenhagen shooting: Harry Styles fans praise Danish police for attack response

People near the scene of Sunday's shooting say police did a good job in getting them to safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lfWx6my

China: Buyout of UK's largest microchip plant raises concerns

Welsh microchip producer has become a front-line in the tech war between the West and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AjkW5rY

Manipur landslide: 42 dead, 20 missing as rescue operations continue

Authorities in Manipur state say heavy rain and fresh landslides are hampering rescue efforts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bwfs7hD

Ukraine war: Russia claims capture of eastern city Lysychansk

Russia's military says it controls all of Luhansk region - but Ukraine does not confirm the claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fZsEo1y

At least five killed in Italian Marmolada glacier collapse

Emergency officials said another eight people have been injured, with two suffering serious injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pcD256A

Egypt: Red Sea beaches close after deadly shark attack

Two women tourists died after being attacked while swimming near the Egyptian city of Hurghada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1egQKfp

Wimbledon: Roger Federer and former champions celebrate 100 years of Centre Court

Wimbledon marks 100 years of its Centre Court with a musical celebration and guest appearances from a host of former champions, including Roger Federer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cChLtmy

Sydney floods: Tens of thousands told to evacuate

Tens of thousands of residents have been told to evacuate their homes in Australia's biggest city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cd2VaFP

Crew member of sinking ship airlifted to safety

Over two dozen crew are still missing after an engineering vessel split in two in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DxWJVIM

Lysychansk: Heavy fighting rages in Ukraine-held eastern city

Ukrainian forces say they are being pounded by Russian heavy artillery as they battle to keep the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HPXglJB

Durban July: South Africa's most fashionable horse race returns

Tens of thousands of South Africans head for the Durban July after a two-year break for Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LDNZzIp

War in Ukraine: Can we say how many people have died?

Russia and Ukraine have different claims of how many people have died in the conflict. The BBC explores the data. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HOjiW7C

Hormozgan: Quake near southern Iran coast kills five

A strong earthquake rocks Hormozgan province, killing five and wrecking a village near the coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6XYGyeF

New York overhauls gun laws after Supreme Court ruling

The restrictions adopted in New York are likely to end up in another legal challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/spO3doX

Gambia bans all timber exports to combat rosewood smuggling

In 2020, the BBC revealed that vast quantities of protected rosewood were being trafficked from Senegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Lji5qc

Jerry Hall files for divorce from Rupert Murdoch

The model cited "irreconcilable differences" with the media tycoon in court papers filed in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QbM1t2D

Julian Assange submits High Court appeal to fight extradition

The Wikileaks founder seeks to appeal against a decision to extradite him over leaked files. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZUYvrBP

Brittney Griner: Detained US basketball star appears in Russian court on drug charges

If convicted on drugs charges Brittney Griner faces up to 10 years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PpZHNvn

Bison attacks woman at Yellowstone National Park

It is the second such incident in three days in the US park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/STQoys5

Watch: The moment a Landslide descends on town in Peru

No deaths or serious injures are reported, but authorities are searching for people who may be missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s5wviBE

Ukraine war: Russian missile strikes kill 18 in Odesa region - emergency service

The overnight strikes hit a residential building and a recreation centre in a village, Ukraine says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V5eWUKO

John Lee: Who is Hong Kong's new hardline pro-Beijing leader?

The ex-security chief was essentially handpicked by Beijing and is set to prioritise law enforcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oaqk8uV

Nupur Sharma: India court says Prophet row 'set country on fire'