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Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud case

Donald Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud case, waiving the right to appear in court next week from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tQdvlY8

Israeli soldier killed, Palestinian teen attack suspect shot dead amid violent surge

A group of soldiers was hit during a spate of violent incidents in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gX4oEHn

Police pull over car with huge bull in passenger seat.

The car had half of it's roof cut off in order to fit the animal in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ao16tGE

Nebraska college volleyball match sets women's sport attendance record

A crowd of 92,003 fans watch Nebraska beat Omaha at their Memorial Stadium to set a new record attendance for a women's sporting event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N2jidEZ

Watch as fierce winds tear through coastal towns

High winds and flooding are hitting parts of the state as a major hurricane tears through. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bg9I07h

Ukraine gains on southern front could open way to Crimea, says Kyiv

Ukraine claims to have liberated the village of Robotyne, which could lead to a push towards Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cZbnNHl

Iran: Weightlifter Mostafa Rajai banned for photo with Israeli

Mostafa Rajai receives a lifetime ban after taking a photo with an Israeli competitor in Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CasqJdh

Gabon coup: Ousted president Ali Bongo calls for support

Sitting in what he calls his residence, Ali Bongo called on his supporters to "make noise" after his ousting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XvFcBSz

Ana de Armas: Judge throws out legal action over Yesterday film trailer

Two fans complained after the actress was edited out of a film despite appearing in the trailer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jp6iw0E

Fukushima: Japan PM eats fish from region after waste water row

A row developed over the controversial decision to discharge treated radioactive wastewater into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xlLE7Cn

Coffee Meets Bagel: Dating app users rue missed connections amid outage

Those looking for love online express frustration as the popular app suffers days-long outage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NMR0dm5

Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN

The UN report is the first comprehensive study of the scale of the problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YDFhAxl

Live worm in woman's brain leaves surgeon shocked

The "string-like structure" was pulled from the patient's frontal lobe during surgery in Canberra last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lfPnHsA

Eminem and Vivek Ramaswamy revive battle between pop stars and politicians

Politicians want to gain credibility by playing pop songs - but musicians don't want to lose theirs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/njb8Sz2

Paul Whelan: US ex-marine seen in Russian labour camp video

It is the first time that ex-US Marine Paul Whelan is seen on video since his conviction in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MW6UKgX

Imran Khan: Pakistan court suspends former PM's corruption sentence

Pakistan's former PM has a sentence for corruption suspended but remains in jail on a separate charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vZ6Puaj

Peru: Priest of Pacopampa exhumed after 3,000 years

The tomb in northern Peru contained the remains of a man dubbed the Priest of Pacopampa, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UqNHrOL

Palestinian fears grow amid rising Israeli settler attacks

Recent months have seen some of the worst ever scenes of settler violence in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bRMLEfK

Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey

France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RNSWl6q

Jacksonville shooting: DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist attack

Hundreds gathered on Sunday to remember the three victims of a racist shooting in the Florida city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ieP5hYZ

Children have right to clean environment - report

The UN says countries must act urgently to protect children from the harmful effects of climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ny4FarX

Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row

A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jGy3Ahi

Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dYixQae

Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tdb5j0n

In pictures: Redheads celebrate fiery locks at Dutch festival

Hundreds of ginger-haired people from across the world took part in the three-day Dutch gathering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wnWSZ0b

Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA activates 'sexual violence protocol' after Jenni Hermoso kiss

An internal investigation is launched at Spain's football federation after its sexual violence protocol is activated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8xuINMS

Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from visiting popular national park

Afghanistan's acting vice and virtue minister says female visitors to Band-e-Amir were not observing hijab rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KVneIa

Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot

Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wTe8uqI

Kenya power cuts: Airports boss sacked as tourists left stranded

Many homes are without electricity since Friday and Nairobi's main airport was plunged into darkness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5WPQal8

Luis Rubiales: Fifa suspends Spanish FA boss over Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales, president of Spain's football federation, is provisionally suspended by world governing body Fifa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6EXx2kv

Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia - Putin

The presidential decree is aimed at employees of Wagner and other private military contractors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ef09qL

Zanzibar boxing: Sixty-year ban to end with first bout

Outlawed in the 1960s for being "inhumane" the current president wants to bring it back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aI8CVbL

Maui wildfires: 100 people reported safe after officials release list of missing

They got in touch with officials hours after a list with 388 names of missing people being published. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qPkElK2

Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term

The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2cFV0p9

Spain Hermoso: Fans and players protest over Rubiales kiss

Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tJu8IC

Most wanted terrorist killed, says Mozambique

The country's military says it has killed Bonomade Machude Omar, also known as Ibn Omar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/grXslEd

Spain wants Rubiales kiss row to be 'MeToo moment'

The Spanish secretary of sport "wants this to be Spanish football's MeToo moment" as the government announces it will take Luis Rubiales to a tribunal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TgfVjdz

Trump seeks to make the most of historic Georgia mugshot

Within hours, his campaign website was selling mugshot-branded mugs, t-shirts and drink coolers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MCgx458

Franklin expedition: Portraits of doomed Arctic explorers go to auction

It is the only known complete set of crew member photographs from the Franklin expedition in the Arctic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vPrNuRn

US condemns Israeli minister Ben Gvir's 'inflammatory' Palestinian comments

The ultranationalist minister's statement in an interview sparked a storm of criticism online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lj9t4PD

Fukushima: Discharge from Japan nuclear plant safe, tests show

Fukushima operator Tepco reveals sample results after release of contaminated water into Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cfW3B7P

Spanish FA chief refuses to resign over World Cup kiss

Luis Rubiales refuses to step down as president of the Spanish football federation in the aftermath of his behaviour at Sunday's Women's World Cup final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EjqJiLN

Heineken sells off Russian beer business for €1

The lager-maker will take a huge loss on the division which, it said, had taken longer to jettison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FbA5Y4s

Fukushima: The fishy business of China's outrage over Japan's release

In China, there is alarm over the nuclear plant's water but its seafood ban isn't rooted in science. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4vSARUt

Prigozhin: Vladimir Putin breaks silence over plane crash

The Russian president offered "sincere condolences" to the family of those killed in the crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mz2nT7Z

Brics summit: Is a new bloc emerging to rival US leadership?

The expanding Brics club of nations, seen as a counter to the West, could challenge US dominance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jr7hAvN

Yevgeny Prigozhin's notable moments from the war in Ukraine

The Russian mercenary leader is presumed dead after a plane he was on board was shot down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ocrpEmV

Syria: Protests over growing economic hardship spread in south

Unrest has spread across government-held southern provinces since fuel subsidies were cut last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R21J4It

Nîmes shootings: Two killings in three days in small French city

A teenager is shot dead in the same week as a boy aged 10 in the southern city of Nîmes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aVQLYuy

Fukushima: China retaliates as Japan releases treated nuclear water

The controversial discharge of treated nuclear water sparks an outcry and a seafood ban from China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/klxOyNq

Luis Rubiales: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president

World football's governing body opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a3Fzqec

Republican debate: What they said (and didn't say) about climate

Twenty minutes into the presidential debate came a simple question. The answers were anything but. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MR53cxh

Ukraine claims Crimea landing for 'special operation' on Independence Day

Kyiv claims Russia suffered personnel losses in an encounter that ensued in the peninsula's west. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z0eLEu8

Russian general who ran Ukraine war fired - report

Sergei Surovikin was head of aerospace forces but has not been since a failed mutiny in June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wcjUsGB

What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ojgRakZ

'My goodness!' - BBC reporter's live reaction to India's success

Watch Samira Hussain go through a rollercoaster of emotions as India completes historic space mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UtxsuDl

Huge fire rages in Xintiandi office building in China

Nearly 300 firefighters were deployed to battle the blaze in the northern port city of Tianjin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DefzHg

Watch: The moment a drone hits Moscow skyscraper

The moment a drone hits an unfinished building in Russia's capital is captured on camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NRS2er0

Pakistan cable car: Videos of extraordinary rescues caught on camera

Army helicopters and zip line experts were deployed in a dangerous operation that took over 12 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/56euqXK

Teacher describes scene of helicopter rescue

The eyewitness says he has already seen multiple rescue attempts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yTzSucQ

Scooter Braun: Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato part ways with manager

The music mogul loses two of his main clients, with reports Justin Bieber is also looking to leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RwjLo85

South China Sea: Philippines resupplies Spratlys shoal troops

Manila claims mission success despite Beijing's attempts to "block, harass and interfere". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a8kgRPE

Watch: Pakistan cable car seen dangling over ravine

Several people including children are trapped in a cable car over a ravine in Pakistan's north-west. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jEJYQLh

Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QzdlEvB

Domino's Pizza signals closure of Russian business

The franchise owner says it will place its Russian business into bankruptcy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mIneyaA

Mario: Voice of Nintendo game star Charles Martinet steps down after 27 years

The actor will continue to work with Nintendo as a "Mario ambassador". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mj8WmPH

850 still missing after Maui fires, mayor says

President Joe Biden is expected to visit the island for the first time since the deadly wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mcbn5Jq

Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OWsmLSX

Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nM5pWz6

Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Km6uOXE

Two men die swimming during Ireland triathlon

The pair, aged in their 60s and 40s, were competing in a weather-affected Ironman event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/msjlaEx

Women's World Cup: Fans rejoice in Madrid as Spain makes football history

As their team wins its first-ever World Cup in Sydney, supporters of women's football celebrate back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tgALzYa

Man disparages Pride flag, then kills shopkeeper in California

The gunman is shot dead by US police, as Hollywood director Paul Feig pays tribute to the victim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DVRdI4r

California braces for arrival of Hurricane Hilary

Hurricane Hilary lashes Baja California state and is headed for the south-western US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/azXJjUS

Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/laM3Zvt

Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0uKhWeC

Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fkTJqzY

New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador

Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yqAj5in

West Bank: Two Israelis killed in suspected Palestinian shooting near Huwara

The Israeli military has set up blockades near the village of Huwara and is hunting for the gunman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lj6hwE8

Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'

Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vN9K0AF

Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted

The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VkcdMJW

Taiwan detects 42 warplanes in Chinese military drills

Taiwan condemned China's actions, saying the military drills were "irrational and provocative". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CAy6WM

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uRPLJ2

Russian priest investigated for blessing Stalin statue

The cleric's local diocese says it is investigating the incident in the city of Velikiye Luki. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qHw4L9v

The moment a Southwest Airlines plane catches fire mid-flight

Eyewitness video shows flames near the engine of the Boeing 737 shortly after take-off from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JNZQU6e

Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram sends close-up photos of Moon

The photos are taken by Vikram, Chandrayaan-3's lander, which has begun the last phase of its mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qj7O2FR

Starvation deaths after Tigray aid halted - official

The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yx4cVkO

Cologne Catholic diocese clergy and staff used work computers for porn, German media reports

Around 1,000 attempts to view blocked sites were made but no crime was committed, Cologne's Archdiocese says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lbxFA2q

Watch the treacherous journeys out of wildfire-hit Canada

Shocking video of smoke-filled routes are shared online as deadlines to evacuate the Northwest Territories looms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aj5qlwF

Belarus declares 19th Century nationalist poems 'extremist'

The move comes as part of a deepening crackdown by authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jd8tQsz

Footage shows the wildfire threatening a Canadian city

Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze as 20,000 residents have been told to evacuate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oeac8Si

Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station

Frankfurt was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6zrleEu

Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash

National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XsYWA3U

Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest

Fierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SEne4fj

China police warn dangers of playing on high rises in shocking video

China police issue warnings after a child is seen playing hide and seek on the side of a apartment building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j84Knty

Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality

India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nkrqepM

Women's World Cup 2023: 'Football fever has taken over New Zealand'

After the curtain comes down on the Fifa Women's World Cup in New Zealand, what does the future of women's football look like in the country? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZN0lxHe

Raccoon with jar stuck on head helped by Ohio police

Bodycam footage shows Ohio police officers approaching the animal and removing a jar stuck on its head. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eNIBo9s

Maui fire: Families in Lahaina describe devastation after wildfire

Volunteers step in to help the homeless after the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4nTwtix

Trump indictments: A very simple guide to his four big legal cases

His courtroom problems are mounting as he campaigns to become president again in the 2024 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fVt379l

Spain beat Sweden to reach World Cup final for first time

Spain beat Sweden to reach their first Women's World Cup final in a dramatic finish in Auckland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eR4bxKv

Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week

Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uEqsC4Z

Soviet-era jet crashes during air show in Michigan

The pilot and passenger safely ejected just moments before the plane crashed in a plume of smoke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/azDW0bV

Lakhimpur case: Life in jail for India sisters' rape and hanging

The teenaged girls were found hanging from a tree in Lakhimpur district in September last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EH7zKCq

Madagascan presidential aide charged with seeking £225,000 bribe in UK

Madagascan chief-of-staff and a French associate arrested in London after meeting with mine company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qB6YtDg

Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?

Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MDGH3pc

At least 30 missing after Myanmar jade mine landslide

Heavy monsoon rain loosened piles of earth and debris and sent it down the cliff, sweeping miners on the way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KLJMY51

Talking to the Taliban: Right or wrong?

Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q917blO

Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rKiLjmk

New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future

As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/091SjrI

Watch: On board the boat bringing aid to fire devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A1dcRIq

Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui

The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wtP4YRW

Ukraine war: Three-week-old baby and family among seven killed in Russian shelling

Russian shelling in Ukraine's southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zbYH6LZ

E-bikes: Can this battery-swapping tech unchoke cities? We took a ride

We take a ride on an e-bike powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kDoSXvr

Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings are left amongst ashes left by the wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Lz9ZxX

Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention

Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XBMx4zs

Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria

A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E9PJXon

South Africa mass shooting: Manhunt launched in KwaZulu-Natal

The incident is thought to have happened after a suspect demanded his ID back, a police statement says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cD2xwf

US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rJ561lH

Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FIKjqPn

Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action

Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PfzYKp0

Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?

Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oPTltIz

Special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter

The prosecutor who brought criminal charges against Hunter Biden will get additional powers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ITPGdmg

Ukraine fires military conscription officials for taking bribes

Officials took cash and cryptocurrency and helped people to leave Ukraine, President Zelensky says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RDGFf7B

K2: Climbers deny walking by dying sherpa in bid to break record

Footage has emerged appearing to show Kristin Harila’s team climbing over Mohammed Hassan on Pakistan's K2. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7K2C5gN

Plane passenger captures scale of Maui wildfires

Firefighters are still battling to contain the Hawaiian island's wildfires, which began on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7uwhixQ

Islamic State attack on army bus kills 23 Syrian soldiers

The jihadists surrounded a military bus in Deir al-Zour province before opening fire, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qjoA5vU

Kai Cenat: Twitch streamer says he's 'beyond disappointed' after New York riot

Kai Cenat says some of those who attended a games-console giveaway "need serious counselling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xwmc01J

Yandex founder slams Russia's 'barbaric' war in Ukraine

Arkady Volozh, the ex-boss of Russia's tech giant, has previously faced criticism for not speaking out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AfxZ7Ow

Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign

A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MuJ3YGB

Hawaii wildfires scorched land 'like an apocalypse'

Drone and helicopter footage shows Maui neighbourhoods burnt to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vKahR3f

Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vyejv4T

UN-Syria Bab al-Hawa aid delivery deal raises fears

A deal is reached to reopen a vital crossing, but aid groups warn it could be manipulated by Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AjMYH23

Italy waters down windfall tax on banks

The announcement prompted a rebound in the share prices of Italy's lenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1dS3gmV

More than 50 injured in Russia factory explosion

The damaged facility reportedly manufactures night vision devices and binoculars for the Russian military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GA7Sbrf

Sudan conflict: Call for gravediggers in Omdurman as fighting intensifies

Residents of the Khartoum area are shaken by an intense wave of bombing targeting paramilitary forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8kjuWyQ

Hawaii wildfires: Residents flee into sea to escape blazes

Dozens of homes and businesses are reportedly destroyed after wildfires engulfed the town of Lahaina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GyFCvq6

Colombia conflict: Rebels deny plot to kill attorney general

ELN rebels say accusations they are planning to kill Attorney General Francisco Barbosa are "false". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SLNFMh

Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine

The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rTNwtkH

Italian banks hit with surprise windfall tax

The one-off tax on the profits banks earn from higher interest rates has seen shares plummet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i1zmLqv

Sinéad O'Connor's funeral, in pictures

Fans of the late singer and activist filled the Irish town of Bray's streets, before a private burial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C8ItlNA

Russia blames Ukraine for military call-up centre fires

Russia says Ukrainian scammers tricked elderly Russians into setting fire to army recruitment centres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F3brYek

Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken

There are concerns the Russian mercenary group may be gaining influence in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fgsMxhu

South Korea: 1,000 buses evacuate scouts from disaster-hit World Jamboree

Scout contingents are leaving the international event in South Korea due to an incoming tropical storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M06zYvT

Champions League: AEK Athens-Dinamo Zagreb qualifier postponed after fan killed

Tuesday's Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb is postponed after a fan is stabbed to death on the eve of the game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JAOsLzR

Kanye West performs at Travis Scott concert after antisemitism scandal

It's the first public performance since the rapper caused controversy with a series of antisemitic posts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IU9ykhu

Ukraine arrests woman over alleged plot to kill Zelensky

Officials allege the suspect passed information to Russia about the Ukrainian president's movements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M6q0pBu

Brick Lane: Chinese political slogans appear on London street art wall

Communist Party slogans were painted over popular wall art - but the creators' motive is unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NTmPFpY

Tou Thao: Ex-officer in George Floyd case gets 57 months for role in killing

Tou Thao was convicted of manslaughter charges for his part in George Floyd's death in May 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KWR0Sp9

German man arrested in France after wife allegedly held captive for 12 years

The woman was discovered at a flat in eastern France after contacting police in her native Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eXdLh7A

Italian man crushed to death under falling cheese wheels

Giacomo Chiapparini was buried when a shelf broke in his warehouse in the Lombardy region on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vyGYdtP

Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help

Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wEJhHTM

German police investigate death of Mexican student

The body of MarĂ­a Fernanda SĂ¡nchez was found in a canal in Berlin two weeks after she disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OQjeahp

California: Three killed in firefighting helicopter crash

An investigation is underway into the deaths of two fire staff and a pilot in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cw8J1j3

Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/buqfahL

Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f1GtUbC

Ukraine replaces soviet emblem on Motherland statue

The Soviet-era emblem on Kyiv's Motherland statue has been replaced with the Ukrainian coat of arms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U2cjJHv

Two migrants dead, 30 missing after shipwrecks off Italian coast

The Italian coastguard recovered the bodies of a one-year-old baby and a woman from the Ivory Coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NXZ9OE3

Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria

Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8MGq2pK

Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XN4372y

Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM

Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7rNUFV6

German city hit by massive hail storm

Hail formed 30cm drifts in Reutlingen requiring snowploughs to be deployed, at the height of summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QApZcar

Chandrayaan-3: Historic India mission enters Moon orbit, aiming for south pole

If Chandrayaan-3 succeeds, India will be the first country to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/48FELDu

Kai Cenat: Police plan to charge twitch streamer after PS5 giveaway mayhem

Police say US influencer Kai Cenat could be charged with inciting a riot after chaos in Manhattan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5yUgZfb

US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KT85jfQ

Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0qAHw7m

Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader handed further 19 year jail term

The opposition leader is found guilty of further offences by a court at a behind closed doors hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W9JqLQP

Helmet camera shows hiker rescue in extreme heat

Arizona State Troopers used helicopters to rescue five people stranded with heat exhaustion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zEy5wkn

Taylor Swift to play six Eras World Tour shows in Toronto

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at one point appealed to the superstar to bring her Eras tour to Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qmC5UY9

Marseille riots: French police officer in court over man with disfigured skull

The policeman has been detained since a man was hit in the head by a rubber bullet in Marseille. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zaDj6OU

Stabbing 'rampage' leaves 13 injured in South Korea

One person has been arrested following an incident southeast of the capital, Seoul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bv7je24

Lizzo lawsuit: Singer says dancers’ harassment claims are false

The singer calls the last few days "gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TlNCzdX

SebastiĂ¡n Marset: Fugitive sends video thanking police for 'tip-off'

An alleged drug smuggler wanted in four countries says police warned him about an impending raid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KLO3BPq

World Scout Jamboree: Hundreds hit by heat exhaustion in S Korea

43,000 people are participating in the event which took place as temperatures reached 35C. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SJWFxGP

Imran Khan: Pakistan military is 'petrified' of elections

In an interview with BBC Hardtalk, the former PM says only a free and fair vote can save Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h7gOm2

Worldcoin suspended in Kenya as thousands queue for free money

The authorities say they have data privacy concerns over Sam Altman's new cryptocurrency project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s0zXtK3

Rhodes fires: Free holiday for evacuated tourists, Greek PM says

The Greek PM encouraged tourists to return to the island as an "act of generosity" after wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QDPzpXV

Gianluigi Buffon: Italy legend retires aged 45

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from professional football aged 45. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6sx3ZnM

Who is Tanya Chutkan? The hard-line judge on Trump's election case

Tanya Chutkan is a veteran jurist behind some of the toughest sentences of US Capitol rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cylRh5v

Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions

Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity supplies to increase pressure on the military junta. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yXMWJmh

Donald Trump indictment: Why these charges are most serious ones yet

These accusations are the gravest ones yet levelled at the former president, says our North America editor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cLa9EvF

Nicholas Rossi: US fugitive who faked his death can be extradited

A sheriff says Nicholas Rossi is "as dishonest and deceitful as he is evasive and manipulative". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OeX2mQh

Brazil: Migrants rescued after 14 days at sea on ship's rudder

The Nigerian migrants hoped to travel to Europe, but ended up thousands of miles away in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ijdzBR2

Russian cruise ship leaves Batumi after Georgian protests

Anti-war demonstrators waving Ukrainian and Georgian flags objected to tourists entering Batumi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OUyzWiV

Voyager 2: Nasa loses contact with record-breaking probe after sending wrong command

A signal sent in error left Voyager 2's antenna tilting the wrong way, severing contact with Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nS13ljd

Hiccupping giant panda caught on camera

Video from China’s Sichuan province shows the animal looking relaxed, but unimpressed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zFvW6U

Thane: Rescue operation under way after Maharashtra crane collapse

A crane collapsed at the site of an under-construction bridge in Maharashtra state, killing 17 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hnNVto6

Beijing floods: Deadly rains batter China capital as new storm looms

The remnants of super typhoon Doksuri inundate China's capital for the fourth straight day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vwG6ugW

Michigan: Two people saved after jumping from burning boat

The boaters are urged to jump to safety by a couple sailing nearby, who later rescue them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PgEeNjV