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Anita Anand: Presenter interviews Canadian minister with same name

The BBC presenter and Canadian politician joke about all the times they have been mistaken for each other. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xVDOnh5

Smoke and heat warnings affect more than 170m in US

Scorching temperatures are expected in the US west as the East Coast grapples with wildfire smoke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GhJRI2E

France shooting: How a teenager's death sparked riots

The 17-year-old's shooting during a traffic stop has provoked anger across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sqhEKM5

Kevin Spacey: Jurors told actor is a 'sexual bully' during sex assault trial

The actor denies 12 charges covering sex assault allegations made by four men spanning more than a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GrsaP07

Poland charges Russian ice hockey player with spying

The suspect, a Russian national playing in Poland's major league, faces up to 10 years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SzCKf0q

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcome fourth child via surrogate

Teigen, who spoke about losing a baby in 2020, thanked their surrogate for an "incredible gift". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/he8TjzI

Rwanda policy: Asylum charity welcomes Court of Appeal asylum decision

The government suffers a setback as judges say Rwanda is not a safe third country for asylum seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UJ3qurk

Mother of teenage boy speaks after Paris police shooting

Seventeen-year-old Nahel M was shot by police during a traffic stop in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xhNsW2c

Chess player Hans Niemann's $100m lawsuit over cheating claims dismissed

Lawyers for American grandmaster Hans Niemann say they will pursue his claims in state court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BpLr1Q

Daniel Penny pleads not guilty in NY subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely

Daniel Penny, 24, denies counts of second-degree manslaughter and negligent homicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k2UDwaM

Thai court acquits five charged with blocking Queen's convoy

The protesters were part of youth-led pro-democracy rallies in 2020 calling for royal reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rvV0sXE

Hajj: Price rises making pilgrimage increasingly unaffordable

The pilgrimage to Mecca is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many Muslims across the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vGfsqOl

Donald Trump countersues writer E Jean Carroll for defamation

The former president alleges the writer falsely accused him of rape after a jury found he sexually abused her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dwbIhK4

Ex-Audi boss Stadler avoids jail in VW emissions scandal

Rupert Stadler is given a suspended term and a fine for fraud and negligence over Dieselgate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F9znXgD

Ukraine war: Russia executed 77 civilians detained by its forces UN says

The UN says more than 800 people have been arbitrarily detained, with evidence of widespread torture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zFIvg30

Chinese millionaire fails 27th attempt at passing university entrance exams

The 56-year-old has been trying for decades to pass China's notoriously tough Gaokao exams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oSVDjpH

Horse airlifted to safety from deep Italian pit

The dramatic moment a horse stranded down a four metre-deep Italian pit is hauled free by helicopter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xmn80ZT

Tucker Carlson: Fox News names Jesse Watters to replace star anchor

Jesse Watters, who joined the network in 2002, will host the channel's primetime evening slot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6XyIHjz

Colorado Club Q shooting: Attacker pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder

Anderson Lee Aldrich, 23, opened fire with an assault rifle at Club Q in Colorado Springs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/djeFy6B

Russia still investigating Wagner boss Prigozhin for treason

The Kremlin initially said charges against Prigozhin would be dropped in a deal to end his rebellion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HN7FEsv

Syria war: Nine killed as Russia air strike hits Idlib market

The UN expresses deep concern about escalating hostilities after Russian jets bomb rebel-held Idlib. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pPBaeRZ

Ros Atkins on... five impacts of the Wagner mutiny

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the consequences are of the failed Wagner mutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8IZhxcm

Fentanyl: More people injecting drugs worldwide says UN

Nearly 40 million people now suffer from drug-related disorders, says a report on the illegal trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pBPCdhk

Rollercoaster accident in Sweden leaves one dead

Nine others were injured when the ride at a Stockholm amusement park partly derailed, witnesses say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/43plJ0S

Julian Sands: Remains found in California area where British actor disappeared

The 65-year-old disappeared in mountains north of Los Angeles after hiking in bad weather in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FW4eS7l

Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia

The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EsvRx7l

What will Putin do next? And other key questions

What happens to Wagner? What will Putin do next? And how will it affect war in Ukraine? Key questions answered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BXaxRHQ

Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zr2W3l6

The Ashes 2023: England's Tammy Beaumont hits record 208 but Australia build lead in one-off Test

Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JalX6e8

Prigozhin: The day Wagner chief went rogue in 83 seconds

Yevgeny Prigozhin has called for a rebellion against the Russian military and entered Rostov-on-Don. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MJznhud

Yevgeny Prigozhin: From hot dog seller to Wagner boss

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at Yevgeny Prigozhin's unusual rise through the military ranks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NzJBnjr

Putin under pressure as ally Yevgeny Prigozhin turns rebel

The Russian leader vowed to punish Yevgeny Prigozhin after his Wagner forces seized a key Russian city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QXVH4De

Germany passes law to attract skilled migrant workers amid fierce debate

The measure, intended to address a labour shortage, will lower hurdles for migrants to the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AgVJvDt

Greece boat disaster: 350 Pakistanis were on board minister says

Hundreds are feared drowned after a boat crowded with migrants capsized off Greece on 14 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OHtN0Ml

Titanic sub: What debris has been found and what does it mean?

The BBC's Jonathan Amos evaluates what parts of the Titan submersible have been found deep at sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fdHjmFk

Spate of mass brawls at German outdoor swimming pools

Fights in open-air pools have led to calls for better security at the popular summer bathing spots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ogAV65Q

Bolsonaro: Trial which could bar Brazil ex-leader from office starts

Brazil's ex-president faces charges of spreading false information about Brazil's electoral system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A5sdoXY

Firefighters rescue horse from Florida swimming pool

The horse fell into the pool in Paso County after being spooked by another horse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/24DIRuh

Greece boat disaster: Two families united in grief thousands of miles apart

Up to 600 people are feared dead after the migrant boat disaster off Greece - many from Egypt and Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sNA27kb

Paris explosion: Seven critically injured after blast

Sixteen people are injured after an explosion in the capital's fifth arrondissement, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xY7MBNS

Amazon said to have 'duped' Prime customers

The US has sued Amazon for allegedly tricking customers during the Prime sign-up process. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iFPsA65

Titanic submersible: How tapping sounds might reach rescue teams

Jonathan Amos explains how passengers of the missing sub could try to communicate with the outside world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6KFUoqR

Belize declared free from malaria by health chiefs

Belize is the second country in Central America to eradicate malaria in the past five years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kcZIzQ4

Could Russia really play nuclear roulette in Ukraine?

Steve Rosenberg looks at how discussion of the use of nuclear weapons has crept into Russian media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fAoekHT

Watch: Huge fire burns by Las Vegas highway

No injuries were reported after the fire broke out at a block of flats under construction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ODS1A6W

Four Israelis shot dead near West Bank settlement

Another four were injured when gunmen opened fire at a petrol station outside Eli, medics say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l8mSC2M

Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax and gun offences

President Biden's son is set to plead guilty to illegally owning a gun while a drug user, plus tax charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/osqmNnG

Japan sterilisation law victims included nine-year-olds

Parliament discloses for the first time children as young as nine were victims of an eugenics law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ypnaB6z

Women's World Cup: Players put 'at risk' at qualifiers

Football union Fifpro reveals "shocking" lack of pay and medical supervision in qualifying rounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f6LFaZ7

Paris 2024 Olympics: French police raid organisers' headquarters

It is unclear what prompted the search but French media links it to how contracts have been awarded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mRdwfrW

Moldovan court bans pro-Russian party Sor

Moldova's president welcomed the decision, saying the party posed a 'threat to the constitutional order'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K2b8014

Adipurush: Indian film dialogue sparks Bollywood ban in Nepal cities

Two Nepal cities have banned screenings of Bollywood films over a line in epic film Adipurush. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5F4eTVA

Greece boat disaster: Trafficking suspects plead not guilty

Nine men have appeared in court in connection with last week's migrant boat disaster in Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EAolcSs

What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TbqKhH5

Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile

Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u0yvaeY

Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins to equal Ayrton Senna victories total

Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/swqpygo

Greece boat disaster: Tracking data sheds light on migrant shipwreck

BBC Europe correspondent reveals data challenging the Greek authorities' account of boat disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OEj1cTS

Woman who knocked on coffin at her funeral dies after week in hospital

The Ecuadorean woman died days after mourners at her funeral were shocked to find her alive in her coffin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KVITgNj

Vienna Pride parade attack foiled Austrian police say

Police say the three people arrested - one a boy of 14 - were suspected Islamist sympathisers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xBuSUPN

World Cup 2022: Almost 20000 abusive social media posts - Fifa report

Almost 20,000 abusive social media posts were aimed at players, coaches and officials during last year's World Cup, says a Fifa report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CdfyPoH

Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home

Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wVN8lva

Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9tGyCnh

Rare earthquake damages French homes schools and churches

Hundreds of buildings in western France are declared uninhabitable following the rare earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2bMOt0e

South Korea: Police clash with officials over Daegu LGBT event

City workers led by the mayor tried to block the annual pride event, but police intervened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wxBK1V0

Sudan crisis: Five children among 17 killed in air strikes

Twenty-five homes were destroyed in the densely populated area of Yarmouk, where civilians are trapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ip2oHre

Trooping the Colour: Charles's first birthday parade as King in 59 seconds

This is Charles's first Trooping the Colour, a ceremony that marks his official birthday, as king. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ganAH6U

Why Spotify's big bet on Meghan fell flat

The end of the Duchess of Sussex's podcast on Spotify is a sign of wider change in the industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mcY9LsK

Minneapolis police routinely used excessive force US Justice Department finds

Systemic issues within the police made what happened to George Floyd possible, an investigation finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NnBTerO

Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move

The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eF8Ig1Y

Hans Zimmer proposes to partner during O2 Arena live show

The Oscar-winning composer brought Dina De Luca on stage at London's O2 Arena to pop the question. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XmldSkp

Watch: Rescuer swims through rough seas to save stranded dog

The dog's owner says she is doing well after she fell off a cliff and was rescued by the coastguard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kX0TDAV

Pope Francis leaves hospital after hernia surgery

The 89-year-old is discharged from the Gemelli health centre in Rome and is said to be in good spirits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fGkyIPR

Peru archaeology: Ancient mummy found under rubbish dump

Archaeologists first spotted the hair of the 3,000-year-old mummy at the site of a rubbish dump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vGP8I9e

Anger at Israeli army probe into fatal shooting of Palestinian toddler

Mohammed Tamimi's parents condemn a report blaming a mix-up for his killing by an Israeli soldier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HoVm8Tz

Southern Baptists expel US churches with female pastors

'This is a sad day for Southern Baptists,' says Pastor Linda Barnes Popham of a now-expelled church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nCukq3S

Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold - reports

Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0DVLhe5

Ukraine war: Video shows woman pulled alive from rubble in Ukraine

Ukrainian police released footage showing the end of what it said was an hours-long rescue mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w0zh24a

Israeli troops will not face criminal charges over Palestinian-American's death

The soldiers gagged and bound 80-year-old dual US citizen Omar Asad, who then died of heart failure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/instVCB

Rust weapons supervisor was likely hungover on set prosecutors claim

A cinematographer was fatally shot on the set, and the expert is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cg6BnT9

Ukraine war: At least three killed in Odesa strikes Kyiv says

Officials says a missile fired by a Russian warship in the Black Sea hit a food warehouse in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8aBZyVT

International drugs ring smuggled cocaine in surfboards

Police disband a gang which stashed surfboards full of cocaine and sent them from Uruguay to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OwPl89h

Valery Zaluzhny the man behind Ukraine's counteroffensive

Gen Valery Zaluzhny is Ukraine's handpicked army boss and mastermind of the unlikely successes over Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R2af08P

John Romita Sr: Marvel artist who contributed to Spider-Man and Wolverine dies

He helped to create Wolverine, as well as the Spider-Man characters Mary Jane Watson and Kingpin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c7FMY9

Ethiopia repatriates Ugandan cult members who went there to starve

Their pastor allegedly told them that they would "meet Jesus Christ" after fasting for 40 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KykT2lh

US sprinter died from complications in childbirth

American sprinter Tori Bowie, who died in May at the age of 32, died from complications in childbirth, her agent says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0TsGtIh

French HR murders: Man on trial for killing three female job managers

The suspect is accused of targeting HR managers he held responsible for wrecking his career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/50QyKBl

Nine injured in mass shooting after Denver Nuggets NBA win

The suspected gunman was shot and is in custody, according to Denver Police Department. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7qActOe

Guinness World Records: Hilda Baci's non-stop cooking record confirmed

Hilda Baci caused a sensation last month after cooking non-stop for four days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ObKIA3U

Colombia plane crash: New video shows lost children found in Amazon

Footage shows rescuers tending to the children after they survived 40 days in the Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RmKlOEn

Donald Trump due in court to face charges over classified files

He is expected to deny dozens of charges relating to the handling of US government secrets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pgBfVaZ

Trump heads to Florida ahead of court appearance

The former president will be formally charged on Tuesday with illegally retaining classified documents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xZFk5gV

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's studio condemn new Donald Trump campaign video

The film studio, owned by the two actors, said it does not grant consent for material to be used. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eJif2KM

Berlusconi, the belly dancer and the bunga bunga parties

Apart from his impact as a politician, the late Italian ex-PM had a lurid and colourful personal life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jptHSiK

Ukraine counter-offensive liberates three villages in

The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BPCJyRn

How 4 children survived 40 days in hostile Colombian jungle

The youngsters defied the odds in a part of the Amazon rainforest home to jaguars and wild dogs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0fQKden

Michael Travis Leake, US musician, detained in Russia

Michael Travis Leake has been accused of selling drugs to young people, AFP reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gbCh8ZY

Philadelphia Interstate 95 freeway partially collapses following underpass fire

Aerial images show the partial disintegration caused by an oil tanker fire underneath the I-95 highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KQGfjZe

Ukraine war: Russia moves to take direct control of Wagner Group

It appears to be the latest in a public falling out between the Wagner boss and Russian officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rEuC0ti

Diego Garcia: The tropical island ‘hell’ for dozens of stranded migrants

They set sail to flee persecution, they say - but ended up on an isolated island in the Indian Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6CX8FGP

Donald Trump still headline act for Republicans, despite charges

The former US president appeared unfazed by his indictment at a party convention in North Carolina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QjGVC5U

Dragos Tigau: Romania recalls Kenya ambassador over racist monkey slur

Dragos Tigau made a racist comment at a meeting in April but has only now been disciplined. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I8G2Yy6

Sudan ceasefire brings uneasy calm to Khartoum

People in the capital city buy food and medicine as warring generals agree a brief ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EXsnqGh

Pope Francis: Pontiff to miss weekly Sunday blessing after operation

Doctors say the Pope is recovering from abdominal surgery, but will remain in hospital for another week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ztPUJ13

Watch: How Colombia children jungle rescue unfolded

Four children have been found alive, weeks after a plane crash in the Amazon jungle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dqzs1TZ

Annecy stabbings suspect held over attempted murders

Four children and two adults were attacked in a park in France's Alpine region on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fowI8HV

Pearl Beach hotel: Islamists kill nine in Somalia attack

Police say they ended a six-hour siege at the site in Mogadishu, killing all seven attackers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SH9tyUR

Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia under way

It's been talked of for months, now it looks like Ukraine is finally launching its plan to recapture land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KgOfapD

France stabbing: Toddlers stable after Annecy attack, Macron says

The French president has visited Annecy, where four children were wounded in a knife attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkMyL9N

France knife attack: 'Backpack hero' praised for facing attacker

Catholic pilgrim Henri said he simply followed his instincts when confronting the Annecy attacker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ow0xeBK

Legendary Mozambican ruby sells for record price

The world's largest ruby, described it as a "once-in-a-lifetime" jewel, fetches $34.8m at auction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k1u7V0S

Train smashes through truck stuck on railway crossing

The truck driver got away in time and no injuries were reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LxlVayW

Ros Atkins on... LIV, PGA and how Saudi Arabia bought into golf

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins explains why a surprise deal between golf’s two main tours and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has sent shockwaves through men’s professional golf. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vDuQj9y

Joran van der Sloot: Suspect in US teen's disappearance extradited

Joran van der Sloot is being transferred from Peru to the US to stand trial on extortion charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WUrSZ7k

Why Imran Khan has disappeared from Pakistan's media

It's hard to find mentions of the ex-PM after a blackout across networks following protests over his arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vOm1DUu

Eurozone in recession as rising prices hit spending

Revised data shows the eurozone's economy contracted at the end of last year and the start of 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V6jyHTm

El Niño planet-warming weather phase has begun

Storms, droughts and record high temperatures lie ahead as US scientists confirm that El Niño has arrived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X8aZK30

Religious US broadcaster Pat Robertson dies at 93

The evangelical Christian ran for president and helped put religion at the heart of Republican politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kC9zUd7

Air quality: How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke

With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HKYPclp

Ukraine dam: Hundreds of thousands without drinking water, says Zelensky

Ukraine's president says hundreds of thousands have no access to drinking water after the dam disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h7G1d8E

Lionel Messi to join Inter Miami after leaving PSG

Argentina legend Lionel Messi will join MLS side Inter Miami after leaving Paris St-Germain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WJfpHUR

Mexico violence: Bodies found dumped in ravine are missing call centre workers

Dozens of bags containing human remains were found dumped in a ravine in Jalisco last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bNuxIC2

The Ukraine dam breach rescue... in 61 seconds

The BBC's James Waterhouse reports from a town flooded by the recent dam breach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BtKuvyL

Missouri man executed for killing two in botched jailbreak

Michael Tisius, 42, was denied clemency despite several jurors in his case speaking up for him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mSoWpt6

Iran hails 'new era' as embassy reopens in Saudi Arabia

The Iranian deputy foreign minister hails "a new era", seven years after the rivals severed ties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XVPTy8H

Astrud Gilberto: The Girl from Ipanema singer dies at 83

She was only in the studio as a translator, but ended up singing on the hit song and becoming a star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SzpqIeP

Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with federal gun crimes

Deja Taylor is charged with federal gun crimes after her six-year-old son shot his teacher in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GYQVry0

Robert Hanssen: The fake job that snared FBI agent who spied for Moscow

Agents who helped to bring down one of the most notorious Cold War spies tell us how they did it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3PYEgOD

Haiti floods: Dozens killed as torrential rains flood Léogâne

Thousands of homes are flooded as rivers burst their banks following torrential rainfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZEPXdvy

Haiti floods: Residents shelter on rooftops

At least 42 people have died and more than 13,600 homes have been flooded in Haiti. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j6TEuJB

Israel returns body of Egyptian policeman who killed Israeli soldiers

The policeman shot dead three soldiers near the border in what Israel says was a terrorist attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HaB67YG

Can Mike Pence woo evangelicals away from Trump?

The former vice-president was his boss's ambassador to the Christian right - he needs them to win in 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z64UMOx

Ukraine war: 'Offensive actions' under way in east, Kyiv says

Ukrainian military sources say a series of small-scale operations are under way, including in Bakhmut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9VbIHPt

Apple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

The "Reality Pro" headset release is among announcements expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VEt5D1r

France: Paris Champs-Élysées hosts mass spelling contest

France's most famous avenue turns into an open-air classroom for a record-breaking dictation event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CkyDjMw

China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill

The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X7exE42

Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires: Swedish great ends football career at 41

Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes the announcement after AC Milan's final game of the season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E0sBRyH

India train accident: Workers remove wreckage from tracks

Rescue efforts have concluded at the site of the country's worst train crash in over two decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hPDrMcj

Ukraine war: Anti-Putin fighters say two Russian soldiers 'captured'

The head of Russia's Belgorod border region agrees to meet the captors if the soldiers are still alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyfjugS

Poland protest: Hundreds of thousands demand change in Warsaw

Politicians including main opposition leader Donald Tusk led crowds calling for a change of direction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kIlS0Bs

Succession actor Brian Cox on why he hasn't watched finale

The actor revealed a few spoilers when he spoke to Laura Kuenssberg about the show's ending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YwyU7R6

Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain's Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda

A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ibON1Hj

Sudan conflict: Caesarean by phone light - giving birth in a warzone

Women in Sudan's few remaining maternity wards are having babies to the sound of gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZLCi9u3

Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nCcr2Rg

India train accident: 'Distress and chaos' at hospital treating injured passengers

A collision between three trains in Odisha state left at least 288 people dead and over 800 injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xyfPqQB

French Open 2023: Elena Rybakina withdraws from Roland Garros through illness

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulls out of the French Open shortly before her third-round match because of illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WO1Juz3

India train accident: Modi vows punishments over deadly Odisha crash

At least 288 people were killed in the collision of two passenger trains and a goods train in Odisha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xHgbByN

Eyewitnesses describe pain and agony of India train crash

The train collision in India's Odisha state on Friday evening is the country's worst this century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RQuNMvi

Three Israeli soldiers killed near Egypt border

The incident came after a drug smuggling operation was thwarted at the border, the army says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4d3v0L6

Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief

Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CSZfhOK

US judge backs settlement with family of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

Alec Baldwin reaches final settlement with the family of a woman he accidentally shot on a film set. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eMEsjDC

German row over jail term for woman who attacked neo-Nazis

Lina E's conviction has angered Germany's far left, but the right is furious she is free pending appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/skbgp2I

US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test

A virtual experiment was described by a senior official at a conference, but he now says he "mis-spoke". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HktXxEV

How referee got accosted by irate fans after Euro final... in 60 seconds

Anthony Taylor is a target of fans' frustrations after Jose Mourinho's side lose the Europa League on penalties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GcqBVhU

Senegal shuts social media as protesters die after Sonko sentencing

Police surround the home of the opposition leader, who faces a two-year jail term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iQEhI37

Drug traffickers smuggling crystal meth past South East Asia security - UN

Gangs in South East Asia have learnt to evade authorities to sell crystal meth overseas, a report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p0jvI9i

Iran prisoner spends 1,000 days in solitary confinement

Amnesty International says Vahid Afkari was wrongly convicted and should be immediately released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P7dzF3Y

Nova Scotia battles its largest wildfire on record

The Canadian fires have had a wide impact, with air quality warnings issued in the US northeast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WyKgtCN

Taylor Swift fans report 'amnesia' following Eras show

Psychologists say emotions and time may be behind the perfectly normal phenomenon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sey3AYw

Lionel Messi: PSG manager Christophe Galtier confirms forward's departure

Paris St-Germain manager Christophe Galtier says forward Lionel Messi will play his final game for the club against Clermont on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFzTkg

Why soldier's defamation case loss raises next question... in 83 seconds

The BBC explains why an Australian soldier lost a war crimes defamation case - and what could happen next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cRoi5NF

Kim Cattrall to appear in And Just Like That series finale

Samantha Jones was noticeably absent from the first series of the hit drama's spin-off show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BTdFejD

Armie Hammer: US actor will not be charged with sexual assault

The US actor faced an accusation of rape an allegations he sent a string of explicit messages online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O5Dr1fY