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England are one win away from their first major trophy, while Germany are eight-time champions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NKuJmIh

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/KOVnzHX

Thousands flock to ultra-Orthodox rabbi's funeral in Jerusalem

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

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/nDNlJbj

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/54EDBVc

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/JzCB4Vt

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/VLDeW2f

The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb

“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AcgVGPs

Ukraine condemns Russia's 'humiliating death' tweet after prison attack

Russia's UK embassy tweeted that Ukrainian Azov soldiers deserved execution by hanging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dfQGk4n

Looted artefacts in Oxford museums could be returned to Nigeria

Nigeria has requested the return of 97 cultural objects taken by British colonial forces in 1897. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tx3pNUn

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/4chrlZg

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/PpO1cLw

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/iyPZqBU

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/601SBk5

Gazprom stops Latvia's gas in latest Russian cut to EU

The EU rejects Russia's demand that member states pay for Gazprom gas in roubles, not euros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HowtIkr

Ukraine war: Russia says 40 Ukrainian prisoners killed in blast

The Ukrainian and Russian militaries accuse each other of shelling a prison camp in Donetsk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vfFSjcR

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/ORQ9pu3

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/kq4Di2C

South African politician warns of 'guaranteed' uprising

Opposition figure Julius Malema told the BBC white people and elite black people could be targets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xaM7QXk

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/pz6EenS

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/ureJQRj

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/nFOs0G9

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Lavrov shows diplomatic clout in Africa

The red carpet was laid out for Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his four-nation tour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kouZ2F6

Every Ukrainian living in constant stress since February - Zelenska

Ukraine's first lady says the Russian invasion is taking its toll on civilian mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nyj7PRo

Neighbours finale: Final episode airs in Australia after 37 years

After 37 years, the iconic TV soap draws to an emotional close with a reunion of past stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cAB0SdP

Sebastian Vettel: Four-time world champion to retire from Formula 1 at end of 2022 season

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel is to retire from Formula 1 at the end of the current season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nA4Eo2p

Haiti gang violence: Gun battles rage in Port-au-Prince

Gun battles spread to central Port-au-Prince with police confronting heavily armed gang members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rrk46SM

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

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/Tzgp4Rk

Dangerous bacterium found in Mississippi soil

Medics are on alert for cases of the rare infection that cause can be serious and even deadly to some people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y3FhGDM

Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f4DdhKA

Covid in China: Million in lockdown in Wuhan after four cases

The city where Covid began is under partial lockdown for the first time since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gvw6JrB

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/3TH0WDw

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/35XBJio

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/wP3enUC

Ukraine war: Officials say work at grain ports resumes

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

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/GpHRr7I

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/1vslb9M

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/C0fSsdq

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/PFMNm10

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/69T0fLg

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/IU8me5k

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/GUYF5NT

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/0wFPCzV

Ukraine war: Grain exports could restart 'within days'

Kyiv says preparations are continuing, despite a recent Russian attack on a key port. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vm3WnRs

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/oq8G2sz

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/yGUEn8T

Diana Kennedy: Doyenne of Mexican cuisine dies aged 99

Diana Kennedy lived in the country for decades and became the leading authority on its cuisine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T8532uE

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/IAYK15Z

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/aItBfuw

Eurovision: UK to host next year's Song Contest

The UK will host Eurovision next year after organisers said the event could not take place in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hq9pYJw

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/RZ7hK6z

In pictures: From Tenerife to Greece, wildfires rage in Europe

Blazes have broke out across the country, leaving charred ruins and forcing thousands to evacuate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XyAVeuO

China launches second module for its space station Heavenly Palace

Tiangong or Heavenly Palace is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Atadxl2

Philippines shooting: Ex-mayor among three dead

A gunman was arrested after an apparent targeted shooting during a graduation ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uMiYFga

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

Sergei Lavrov is in Egypt as Moscow counters international anger over the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ANj6wvB

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

Kherson has been in the hands of Russian troops since the early days of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H82QTXS

Teresa Xu: Chinese woman loses court case over bid to freeze eggs

Teresa Xu took legal action after a Beijing hospital refused to freeze her eggs as she is not married. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bMTnECY

Monkeypox: WHO declares highest alert over outbreak

More than 16,000 cases have been reported from 75 countries, the organisation says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ycxVwMe

Ukraine war: Key Ukrainian port hit by explosions after grain deal

The explosions happened a day after a landmark deal was agreed to allow the resumption of grain exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D1EuydZ

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/j89MEK2

The Rings of Power: Lord of the Rings prequel wows fans at Comic-Con

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/idF5MJr

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/2cXmDHE

Czechs demolish pig farm on Nazi concentration camp for Roma

July 22, 2022

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/O7ICnp8

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

July 22, 2022

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

Russia about to run out of steam in Ukraine - MI6 chief

In a rare public appearance, the UK secret intelligence service chief says Ukraine could hit back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8yJihMS

What next for Italy after fall of Draghi?

Italy is heading for new elections and months of political instability, after its government collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4mTt1VQ

Capitol riot: Hearing to focus on Trump's response on 6 January

The hearing will argue that the former president did nothing to quell a violent mob for several hours from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rGC3xhA

Mexican woman who had reported threats dies after being set on fire

Luz Raquel Padilla, who had reported threats against her, was doused with alcohol and set alight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/It5nGw8

Lynne O'Donnell: Taliban detained, abused and threatened me

Australian Lynne O'Donnell says she was forced to post tweets that publicly retracted her articles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gpNXQRF

Droupadi Murmu: The woman who is India's first tribal president

Droupadi Murmu registered a comfortable win against her rival candidate Yashwant Sinha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tnjvJZk

Russia expands its aims and Putin's tricky Tehran moment - Ukraine round-up

Russia aims for territory beyond Ukraine's east, and Putin's warm welcome - and awkward moment - in Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1eUlVK3

Protesters and people on Sri Lanka's new president and the country's issues

As Ranil Wickremesinghe officially takes over, the BBC's Secunder Kermani looks at the challenges ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jy6uhQM

Wildfires rage in Greece, Spain and Italy as heatwave moves across Europe

Though temperatures in the south-west have cooled, fires continue to burn in Greece, Spain and Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7fhgzcR

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/rJY3IWz

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/iqwzd1m

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/ytPC6RX

Greek wildfire: High winds fuel fire raging through outskirts of Athens

The Greek fire service says nearly 500 firefighters have been deployed to tackle the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/laf659r

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/Eb5ziSn

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/sazXoL3

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/pml6015

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/psPWak3

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/xG8zhb4

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/MDjmOHX

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/51Kg6fW

Heatwave: Warnings of 'heat apocalypse' in France

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

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/62QZlUh

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/EJrcagM

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/6W4R0OY

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

The ousted ex-PM calls for early elections after his party wins a majority in the Punjab assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TtQDbJw

Sushmita Sen: Why the 'gold digger' jibe is so unfair

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/1pqG49B

Texas shooting: Uvalde report finds 'systemic failures' by authorities

Authorities have been heavily criticised for how they handled the attack that killed 19 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qNFLoGS

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/jN96bX2

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/INO7dim

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/k3TbUo4

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/D1Nvqn5

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/uQWp5jR

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: The beauty queen who risked her life to reach the UK

Selamawit Teklay fled conflict in Ethiopia, but advises others not to risk crossing the English Channel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sTldJLF

Why an accused Liberian warlord was killed in Canada

An accused Liberian warlord was shot in Canada, and a police officer and his son ended up in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LYVna29

Russia-Ukraine war: Priest detained for criticising Putin

Father Ioann has been held under new laws for criticising the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K6zoEwR

How did a captain survive? - The mysterious death of 21 men on a Spanish fishing boat

Only three people survived, including the captain and his nephew, when a Galician fishing boat sank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XP4Rnql

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/D6HGXV0

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/NfgZ8QY

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/05Bkhcn

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/EXetW2u

Europe heatwave: Thousands escape wildfires in France, Spain and Greece

Residents and visitors flee towns and villages in France, Spain and Greece as high winds fan fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sYAqzGL

Ukraine war: British man Paul Urey held by separatists dies

British man Paul Urey, captured by Russian-backed separatists, has died in detention, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2g8oWEI

Haiti fuel terminal reopens but gang war persists

The terminal shut down because of battles between rival gangs and its closure caused petrol shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vUw6AYg

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/FXIDL1K

Heatwave: Met Office issues red extreme heat warning

It is the first time this highest warning has been issued and comes as temperatures could hit 40C (104F). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qCn9Tbk

Constance Wu says she tried to kill herself after tweets backlash

The US actress says she attempted suicide due to "internet shaming" following her "careless tweets". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3SLdw7C

Emirates refuses Heathrow's demand to cut flights

The airline accuses the airport of "incompetence" and of having a "blatant disregard" for customers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TejxhWl

Ukraine war: Russian rocket attack kills 20 in Vinnytsia

Ukrainian officials say three children were among those killed in the central city of Vinnytsia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/niuSjf7

Wildfires rage as Europe battles heatwave

Around 3,500 firefighters in Portugal are battling blazes as temperatures continue to rise in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zR0CW8K

Haiti violence: Scores killed as gangs fight for control

People are running out of food, water and fuel after parts of Port-au-Prince became a battlefield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/czbSuP6

Bill Gates vows to drop off world's rich list

The Microsoft co-founder says he will move a further $20bn into his philanthropic foundation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H7DauiY

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/G6UvQK4

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/wSC5i8f

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/CFMEt9L

Biden arrives in Israel ahead of thorny Saudi Arabia trip

The US president will talk to Israeli and Palestinians leaders before flying to the Gulf kingdom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2etTH6y

Hong Kong's 'Grandma Wong' jailed over 2019 protests

The prominent campaigner receives a 32-week prison sentence for unlawful assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wgHOpIR

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/UPYqeEw

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/EJUVtLi

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/HZiQR6k

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/WohcANb

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

The BBC is with the protesters who flooded into the office of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uvXS7oV

Ukraine to consider legalising same-sex marriage amid war

A petition calling for marriage equality has enough signatures to be considered by the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q0l4e8o

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/obvVgXz

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/bz5M7kw

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/x05OKhi

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/6OwWcmo

Henan: Violent clashes after hundreds show up for China bank protest

Clashes break out after depositors angry at banks freezing nearly $6bn in funds hold a rare protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OF1anW9

Game creator threatens action over Abe shooting hoax

Pictures falsely linking the Metal Gear creator to the killing in Japan were spread online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aKmMsG9

Iván Mordisco: Colombian dissident rebel camp bombed killing 10

Security forces were targeting the leader of a breakaway faction of the Farc known as Iván Mordisco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/itrpmgo

Heathrow Airport warns more flight cancellations possible

The airport asks airlines to cut 61 flights on Monday, and warns of more disruption this summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NOmA7uj

Austrian Grand Prix: Formula 1 to investigate claims of abuse

July 10, 2022

Formula 1 will investigate claims that some spectators at the Austrian Grand Prix suffered discriminatory abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U0N5shk

Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios to win Wimbledon title

July 10, 2022

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/ET1gK8y

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

July 10, 2022

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/rvjnTgS

Roe v Wade: Thousands march to White House for abortion rights

The US Supreme Court last month repealed Roe v Wade, ending the nationwide guarantee to an abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dnmevJW

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/JUEt3MR

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/v9TD6cq

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/UFk5o6d

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/StJu7H2

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/aymN2De

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/zEaLquX

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/AaIOfuG

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/ZGTqh2B

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/ewJzG9S

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/BntEwF4

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/rVYUwhR

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/tzpL2ga

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/zM1TkWs

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/ceIv9XF

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/fauE9Aw

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/8XjI5Ng

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/YXtvZuF

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/TlfRdjy

Antigua's ban on same-sex acts ruled unconstitutional

Campaigners hope the ruling will pave the way for similar moves in other Caribbean nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Aw85VeC

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/eJsg5ai

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/9DKMAiS

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/dwXt5Eu

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/fDKY5Zb

Nicaragua police force five mayors to stand down

The mayors were replaced by allies of the governing party in the latest crackdown on the opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dry6EM7

Sierra Leone FA to investigate 95-0 and 91-1 wins in second-tier matches

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is investigating the outcome of two league matches that produced a staggering total of 187 goals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bwMTcyu

England v India: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow complete record chase at Edgbaston

England nonchalantly complete a record chase of 378 to beat India in rapid time on the final morning of the fifth Test at Edgbaston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0DSfVhc

UK economic outlook has deteriorated, Bank of England warns

But banks are well-placed to weather even a severe economic downturn, the Bank of England says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RBk21pw

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

The US has concluded the journalist was likely to have been hit by unintentional Israeli gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q0DxzFY

Who are 'terrorists' Turkey wants from Sweden and Finland?

The BBC speaks to three people sought in return for support of Swedish and Finnish Nato membership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MyTHdYo

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

July 04, 2022

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/FLuQSB8

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

July 04, 2022

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

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/T1FoYqV

Several hurt in Copenhagen shopping mall shooting

Armed officers and ambulances are sent to the Field's mall, in the south of the Danish capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qVS2uMG

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/yOf63R9

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/gS4tULi

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/t1CSARG

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/GxlS8dm

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/XDnAkra

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/M8fuvh7

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/FOjCDef

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/xTJpBlo

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/uHXSCZv

Logan Paul: Youtuber signs WWE contract ready for Summerslam

The YouTuber will return to the ring to reignite his feud with veteran wrestler The Miz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DvqYPfK

Ukraine demands the seizure of Russian-flagged grain ship off Turkey

Ship tracking reveals the route of a grain shipment from Russian-controlled Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yVwNHOa

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/j2dTCy4

Watch: The moment a whale is cut free from ropes in Norwegian Sea

The Norwegian Coastguard came to the rescue after the whale got tangled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EXjn4oy

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/4XTSgMl

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/7rFs8pz

Bison attacks woman at Yellowstone National Park