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Five Wimbledon storylines to look out for

Raducanu returns, Draper looks to pick up Murray's baton, and more key things to watch out for when Wimbledon starts on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4fiQJ6

Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say

Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CYX6IAH

India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PlpOS5X

Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lcpINf2

Serbian officer shot with crossbow outside Israeli embassy

The policeman was wounded in the neck before shooting the attacker dead, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/geOcPBR

Clashes break out near German far-right conference

Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered outside an Alternative for Germany (AfD) meeting in Essen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4eG93OZ

Iowa's top court upholds six-week abortion ban law

The court maintains a ban on abortions after six weeks, making exceptions in cases of incest or rape. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AB7YSa4

Protesters set fire to Kenya's parliament - but also saved two MPs

Two legislators thank the parliamentary invaders for coming to their rescue during a two-hour orderal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e8tvLHA

North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses and slang - report

The South Korean report uses defectors' accounts to build a picture of human rights in the North. from BBC News https://ift.tt/24TjzFm

Trump evades debate questions on accepting election results

Throughout the debate, Trump also repeated falsehoods on voter fraud, abortion and the 6 January riot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x6gOCTV

EU leaders to agree on top jobs despite Meloni discontent

The Italian leader has made it clear she resents having been left out of a deal to divide up the EU's top jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KGpWyTD

Bolivia's failed coup attempt... in 75 seconds

It all started when the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fzBPhjA

Night at the Museum actor Bill Cobbs dies aged 90

The actor also appeared in The Bodyguard and TV series including The Sopranos and The West Wing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4L8rpwZ

Assange hugs wife and father on arriving in Australia

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has landed in Canberra, after walking free from a US court in Saipan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Se542Vg

Zelensky sacks top general accused of incompetence

Lt-Gen Yuriy Sodol, from his post after public criticism about excessive casualties and accusations of incompetence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dSZFjck

Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup semi-final

Afghanistan qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Bangladesh in a low-scoring classic in St Vincent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YMPjJ1b

Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody row

Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x9TihW0

Criminal charges recommended against Boeing

The US Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/umj3lSh

Seventeen: The K-pop band about to make history at UK festival

They're the biggest-selling act in the world, and they're about to play the Pyramid Stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k0eZqbz

Ukraine says it destroyed Russian drone base

The warehouse seen in satellite images was used to launch Iranian-made Shahed drones and train people, Kyiv said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/If1ix0p

A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Moscow has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UPI7T34

Diane von Furstenberg on 'magic' wrap dress and fearlessness

The acclaimed fashion designer says it taught her a lesson - that fear was not an option. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EFuBf7c

Three missing in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off

Heavy rain and melting snow leaves Zermatt completely isolated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j81WxsV

Hawaii Five-0 star Taylor Wily dies aged 56

The actor had a recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola in the crime drama series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/knfaDIc

TikTok confirms it offered US government a 'kill switch'

The platform made the disclosure as part of its legal challenge against a law forcing its sale in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J7fnQ29

Gay sex ban in Namibia ruled unconstitutional

In a landmark ruling, laws banning same-sex acts between men are ruled unconstitutional. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e3SbtOQ

Ukrainian unit says frontline fighting 'difficult'

Units fighting Chasiv Yar say Russia is launching "mass frontal attacks" on the key strategic town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F5uCnhN

Anger after man shot dead in Kenyan anti-tax protests

The 29-year-old is the first person to die in the youth-led protests against tax-hikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Laq8ZFk

Cargo from 'most ancient' shipwreck found off Israel

The 3,300-year-old storage jars were discovered during a survey of the sea bed in the eastern Mediterranean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ysjLBWm

Ecuador hit by nationwide blackout, minister says

A government minister blames the blackout on a lack of investment in electrical systems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1FpxdwC

Tasmania entices winter tourists with 'odd jobs' offer

How are your wombat walking skills? The Australian island launches an interesting way to encourage visitors over winter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/52CWaTY

New faces of protest - Kenya's Gen Z anti-tax revolutionaries

Young people angered by tax storm Nairobi in a surprise revolt devoid of ethnic or political allegiances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iofRwzJ

AI frenzy makes Nvidia the world's most valuable company

The Californian firm's meteoric rise has been fuelled by its dominance of the "new gold" - AI chips. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vI7FscH

Why do German football fans sing the Loch Lomond tune?

Fans of FC Köln in Cologne love belting out a version of the classic Runrig song. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y1I0Brx

Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen from BBC News https://ift.tt/8swm4Lx

NK soldiers cross border prompting warning shots

Seoul believes the border violation was not intentional, as North Korea prepares for Putin's visit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zrOSNVp

US tourist found dead on Greek island during heatwave

A number of foreigners have gone missing as Greece suffers its earliest heatwave on record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mq0AUeL

Mourners killed by car in Malawi VP's funeral convoy

Saulos Chilima is being buried in his home village later, after being killed in a plane crash last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m347HLA

Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zjIrkay

Hamburg police shoot man with axe ahead of Euros match

Police say they shot and injured the man, ahead of a Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and Poland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YGzNDJo

Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash

Saulos Chilima, 51, was seen as a breath of fresh air and was especially popular among young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lm1R7eo

Hostage drama unfolds at Russian detention centre

At least two prison staff are freed after being taken hostage at a pre-trial detention centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fAkT9Mg

People left dangling upside down on amusement park ride

Footage recorded by an eyewitness shows the moment people got stuck on a ride in Portland, Oregon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qxk29Hs

Iranian convicted of war crimes freed in Swedish swap

Hamid Noury will return to Tehran in exchange for two Swedish citizens detained by Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3cYX26P

Going down the 'rabbit hole' of wearable blood-sugar monitors

Continuous glucose monitors are on the rise. But do we need them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Psap9oJ

Kenyan magistrate dies after courtroom shooting by policeman

The chief justice says security protocols in court are being reviewed after Thursday's incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XCvItw8

US Supreme Court lifts ban on gun bump stocks

It rules the government does not have the right to ban the accessories, which were used in America's deadliest mass shooting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DBsN5Il

Is Elon Musk worth his £44bn Tesla pay package?

He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZleNTzD

Pope meets Jimmy Fallon and 105 other comics at Vatican

Other big names, including Whoopi Goldberg and Conan O'Brien, were also present at the audience. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xi0Ja7R

Chinese #MeToo journalist jailed for five years

Sophia Huang Xueqin had been one of the main #MeToo voices in China when she was arrested in 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n0wjk8s

Second person dies from mpox in South Africa

These are the first fatalities the country has recorded from the virus, previously known as monkeypox. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQMSXHD

Watch: Huge fire erupts at oil refinery in Iraq

Video shows plumes of smoke billowing into the air, as a fire engulfs a warehouse building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h0qTt8m

Hunter Biden’s addiction was laid bare, highlighting a national problem

The trial dredged up a dark chapter in Hunter Biden's life. Experts and advocates say it could help others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uZtrKqT

Israel, Hamas accused of war crimes in new UN report

Both are accused of targeting civilian populations, while Israel is also accused of crimes against humanity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ZsJTrj

Netanyahu walks tightrope as US urges Gaza ceasefire deal

Secretary of State Blinken's Middle East mission collides with Israeli politics, Jeremy Bowen says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pdCJGvS

Widow of IS leader reveals details of their life together

Umm Hudaifa - widow of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - says she tried to leave him but couldn’t. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XO0C5Fw

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael lead Irish elections

More than 800 councillors have been elected, with 949 seats to be filled across 31 local authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RD6mb89

South Korea to resume loudspeaker broadcasts over border in balloon row

It is the first time since 2018 South Korea will use loudspeaker propaganda campaigns against the North. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TzDVmxs

Millions of Europeans vote in EU elections

The 27-country election is coming to a close today as first results expected later this evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LZmADkS

'Love isn't just for young people': D-Day veteran, 100, weds bride, 96

Veteran Harold Terens, 100 married his 96-year-old bride in Normandy from BBC News https://ift.tt/It4n5WD

Price hikes and boycotts: Is trouble brewing at Starbucks?

The coffee giant is suffering as customers "lose it" over price hikes and other controversies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8ufRr5

Reunions and celebrations as Israeli hostages freed

The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R28usBt

Records set in heatwave plaguing US Southwest

Alerts remain in place for Friday - after cities including Phoenix hit new daily highs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cyUpkAh

Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bHf1WBx

EU elections start with tight Dutch race - exit poll

As 27 EU countries vote over four days, exit polls suggest a narrow defeat for the Dutch far right. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zPIj3li

Nvidia value surges past $3tn and overtakes Apple

Nvidia has been marked out as a winner from a wave of investments in artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Awkut9p

WW2 veteran aged 102 dies on way to D-Day event

The World War Two navy veteran is remembered by a friend as having a "real zest for life". from BBC News https://ift.tt/RkZDsVf

Djokovic 'will do best to return soon' after knee surgery

Novak Djokovic says he will do his best to return to the court "as soon as possible" after undergoing surgery on a knee injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SNerguv

ANC eyes national unity government after election loss

The ANC says it has reached out to all parties but negotiations are still underway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XNESzgR

Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

A court in Florence reconvicts Amanda Knox for slander in relation to the murder of Meredith Kercher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IjPxr6B

New knife attack wounds local German politician - report

A local candidate is reportedly attacked in Mannheim, five days after a fatal stabbing in the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JKTQCWh

RAF flypast for D-Day veterans on ferry to France

The veterans are sailing to France from the UK to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GyHJsF

US woman declared dead found alive at funeral home

Police say they have not found any criminal intent in the mishap, but an investigation is ongoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dN2p7qQ

Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant

The star is accused of sending vulgar text messages and creating a hostile work environment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7NATtvx

US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does

The White House believes Hamas has been weakened to a point that it cannot repeat the 7 October attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w6pDrPe

German football coach condemns 'racist' TV survey

Julian Nagelsmann condemned the poll, which asked if people wanted more white players on the German team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/roNK4iL

One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting

At least 26 people have been injured after a shooting in the US city of Akron, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G7dQHEh

Funding for project on Barbados' oldest sheet music

The manuscript is the world’s oldest surviving music from the Caribbean island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fHVAOST

What the ANC's legacy means for South Africa's past and future

Can the ANC, which has dominated South Africa for 30 years, reinvent itself after a dismal election result? from BBC News https://ift.tt/n25WeQH

Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit

Both countries are trying to dissuade others from attending the upcoming event, Ukraine's president says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1a7fOqC

North Korea floats more rubbish-filled balloons over South Korean border

South Korea's military has warned people to avoid touching the balloons and report them to authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N9CurFE

'The death of Slim Shady': Controversial legacy of Eminem's peroxide-blond alter ego

The star claims he will kill off his alter ego on his forthcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hNZXuOr

'Heartsick' Jennifer Lopez cancels US tour dates

Ticket firm Live Nation says the singer is " taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends". from BBC News https://ift.tt/9sHcgQE