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Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardships mount

Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VwnsJEv

What does Haniyeh's killing mean for Gaza ceasefire?

As Hamas's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh was a key interlocuter in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T9RPLXf

Taylor Swift in ‘complete shock’ over knife attack at themed dance class

The singer says the attack at a workshop themed around her music left her " completely in shock". from BBC News https://ift.tt/2aJ53gI

What's the problem with swimming in the Seine?

Parisians and visitors tell the BBC whether they would take a dip in the River Seine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Un2hJiI

Taiwan and China reach deal over fishermen's deaths

It comes five months after two Chinese fishermen died following a sea chase by Taiwan's coast guard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ej8fqwK

Biden calls for Supreme Court term limits and ethics rules

The US president's proposals are unlikely to pass Congress but the aim is to galvanise Democratic voters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YtIp8d2

Bowen: Golan attack leaves border war's unspoken rules in tatters

How Israel retaliates could determine whether the conflict stays limited or explodes into something much worse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQqRY2K

Man arrested over suspected French railway vandalism

Police sources told local media the 28-year-old was found acting suspiciously near a railway site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2jiS4zs

Watch: Venezuela's Maduro declared winner in disputed vote

Both Maduro and González, the opposition candidate, have claimed victory in this presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B0lDzI9

What is Hezbollah and will it go to war with Israel?

A deadly attack on the Israeli occupied Golan Heights has heightened fears of full-on fighting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xo5MaVi

Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde is booed as he makes his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TfaNlSG

France rail repairs completed after arson attacks

Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yTwkqjQ

Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RYTALFk

First images of Jasper after 100m high wildfire hit

The fierce wildfire in the Canadian town melted cars to the road and turned homes to ash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K60xCew

Olympian sorry to wife for losing wedding ring in Seine

The World Champion blamed "losing too many kilos" and "irrepressible enthusiasm" for the mishap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdXjZPi

Three members of family gospel group die in plane crash

The youngest member of The Nelons - who was not on board - confirmed the death of her parents and sister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lSjxsB0

Israeli strike on Gaza school 'kills 30'

Israel said Hamas was using the school, but Gaza's health ministry said most victims were children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VjzTPW9

Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyer

A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d91oyL2

S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp

The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VjE3D9H

Rural sabotage plays havoc with opening of Paris Olympics

There is tight security for the opening ceremony, but saboteurs struck rail lines miles outside the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3voeCVr

Crew 'held each other and jumped' as typhoon sunk ship

Survivors of the Tanzania-flagged Fu Shun said they swam "with all their lives" to shore. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C3UPj9S

Swiss limit tourist access in bid to bring back edelweiss

Swiss authorities decide to fence off pastures from tourists in search of the perfect picture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qx854zj

MrBeast hires investigators over co-host grooming claims

The YouTuber's co-host Ava Kris Tyson denies claims online she groomed a teenager when she was 20. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W3Tyl1X

Netanyahu seeks to bolster US support with Congress speech

The address comes as the relationship between Israeli leaders and leading US Democrats has grown tense. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IzaK3pC

Watch: Emergency workers pick through wreckage of Nepal plane crash

A clean-up operation is underway after a plane crashed during takeoff in Kathmandu, Nepal, killing at least 18 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zsASxe7

Australian surfer's leg washes up after shark attack

Kai McKenzie, 23, was attacked by a three-metre-long great white shark in Australia on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZYpr6GR

Six takeaways from Indian PM Modi's new budget

Indian PM Narendra Modi's new budget aims to tackle a deepening jobs crisis - but can he deliver? from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZyr2Yw

Seized Mexican cartel 'monster trucks' destroyed

The vehicles, which often feature homemade armour, are used as a show of force by cartels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wn0AGOz

The president's protectors are hardly noticeable - until things go wrong

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has raised questions about the Secret Service's record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ePCh4Rn

Secret Service chief faces grilling over Trump shooting

Senior Republican Mike Johnson says Ms Cheatle has "a lot to answer for" with regards to the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uso5Xum

Bangladesh court scraps job quotas after deadly unrest

More than 100 people have died in the unrest, with at least 50 people killed on Friday alone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lzX3rZa

Watch: Spire collapses as fire engulfs Texas church

A blaze at a historic church in Dallas has caused huge plumes of smoke to rise over the Texan city from BBC News https://ift.tt/mIQ4GrB

World's longest rowing boat to carry Olympic torch

The 24-seater boat will take the Olympic torch down a section of the River Marne on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Is5o7x9

How China swerved worst of global tech meltdown

Very few organisations will buy software from the US firm, partly thanks to its criticism of Beijing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SVzB59A

US woman freed after 43 years in prison for murder she didn’t commit

Sandra Hemme has spent almost all of her adult life in prison for a 1980 murder in St. Joseph, Missouri. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cZgrAte

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/plIPYhg

San Diego Zoo pandas make official debut

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the US in 21 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XFz9ZRj

South Africa's calm opening of parliament heralds new era

President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government's plans after his party was forced into coalition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TkPivdN

'Drill, baby, drill' - At the RNC as Trump charmed crowd

The BBC's Kayla Epstein watched on as Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Milwaukee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g0yWGud

Namibia refuses to extend visa for Ugandan monarch

Namibian authorities are said to be unhappy at the harassment of their diplomatic officials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FewhEKM

French priest accused of sexual assaults 17 years after death

The reputation of the revered anti-poverty campaigner Abbé Pierre, who died in 2007, has been tarnished by sex assault allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rvd3t86

Lewd tourist antics on Florence statue lead to outrage

The photos spark angry reactions from social media users, some of whom call for the woman's arrest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/78shIo3

Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

Ingrid Andress was widely derided for her erratic rendition before baseball's Home Run Derby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FWEC2Bq

Indian man stuck in lift for 42 hours thought he would die

Ravindran Nair entered a hospital lift on Saturday afternoon. He was rescued on Monday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K7853iH

'They killed my son' - raw grief after Nigeria school collapse

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2xj18oF

Spain team chant 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euros celebration

Spain won Euro 2024 in a match against England on Sunday and returned to Madrid for a celebration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YyCiZ1R

Southgate resigns after England's Euro 2024 loss

England manager Gareth Southgate resigns after eight years in charge following defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u24YX9W

'World's rarest whale' washes up on NZ beach

Experts believe they have identified the animal but could wait weeks for DNA results to come back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/scOgeQZ

Stars pay tribute to 'force of nature' Doherty

Co-stars remember Shannen Doherty as a "beloved" actress with "heart, courage and kindness". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jHAZf1K

Gambia’s parliament rejects bill to allow FGM

Human rights groups had urged MPs to block the bill, introduced after pressure from Muslim clerics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DyNK9ti

Five questions for Secret Service after Trump shooting

Former agents ask whether the event was properly resourced - and whether warnings about the gunman were passed on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gAIn2d9

'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lWiVfEU

What we know so far about Trump shooting suspect Thomas Matthew Crooks

The man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump has been named by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CrNw5Xe

Video shows Trump rally shooter on roof

The former president was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, and has since returned home to New Jersey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZd7VbG

Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security

The former US president and supporters around him are seen crouching after loud bangs are heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8tTlp7y

Celebrity sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Known as Dr Ruth, she advocated for open conversations about sex and intimate topics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K4yHpiQ

Hamas says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza humanitarian zone

An air strike hit a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VmBJeco

Eminem's The Death of Slim Shady 'a mixed bag'

The US rapper apparently kills off his alter ego Slim Shady on his hotly anticipated 12th album. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xKYoP4n

'Relief' as Canadian serial killer found guilty in death of 4 women

A judge rejected the defence case that Jeremy Skibicki was not criminally responsible for killing the indigenous women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMy4OvB

'Hard to imagine' Biden serving full term, says Michael Douglas

Two-time Academy Award winner and Democrat fundraiser Michael Douglas speaks to the BBC about President Biden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VC0dalT

Moment slackline record attempt goes wrong

Jaan Roose fell short of claiming the world record in Italy after falling before the finish line. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pVCPAv8

Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protection

Antarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world's greatest shipwrecks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GTUfYMi

Australia appoints special envoy to tackle antisemitism

The government said the advisory role will help allay rising community tension over the Israel-Gaza war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zlk0b9J

Israeli forces bombard Gaza City as tanks re-enter central areas

Residents say they are seeing some of the heaviest strikes since the war began nine months ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sBzw5m8

More senior Democrats privately say Biden should step aside

The group reportedly voiced concerns in a call about the president's fitness to win the US election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8zAgac3

Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud charge

Families of the people who died on the flights five years ago have criticised it as a "sweetheart deal". from BBC News https://ift.tt/512ALYW

West African bloc risks 'disintegration' if juntas quit

The military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso say they are leaving Ecowas and forming a new alliance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MSXA93q

Shock and horror at scene of Gaza blast

At least 16 people died and dozens were injured in the strike, according to early reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z2grT6B

Mass tourism protesters squirt water at Barcelona tourists

Thousands of people in the Spanish city have been taking part in demonstrations against mass tourism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3yD56Za

Mass tourism protesters squirt water at Barcelona tourists

Thousands of people in the Spanish city have been taking part in demonstrations against mass tourism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3yD56Za

After Covid and Olympics, Tokyo’s first female governor set for third term

Renho Saito, who was expected to be Yuriko Koike's closest rival, places third in the race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h4XnTYm

Kimchi blamed for mass sickness in South Korea

Around 1,000 people are suffering diarrhoea and vomiting linked to one city's school meals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7metZwh

Iran's new president gives hope to some women and younger voters

Voters backed the moderate with hopes that he can soften sanctions and improve women's rights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/anUvR6u

West Africa junta chiefs to cement alliance with first meeting

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso hope to form closer ties and move away from the wider regional bloc, Ecowas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F7CsDo6

Debris flies through air as tornado hits China city

Eyewitness footage shows a funnel-shaped column ripping through Shandong province. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xfRlQud

Kenya's president begins X Space debate with protesters

In a historic move, President Ruto hosts an online forum for young people to air their complaints. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ep0ZhdF

Tanzanian artist who burned president's picture jailed

The 24-year-old painter outraged some Tanzanians but critics say the punishment is too harsh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJCjDuq

Israel examining Hamas response to ceasefire plan

Hamas is reported to have dropped its insistence on ending the war at the outset of a planned truce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQcTobX

Ellen DeGeneres cancels four comedy stand-up dates

The US comic's tour lasts until mid-August and it is unclear why some of the dates were cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SwPTlA1

India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/izockQA

Greece starts six-day working week for some industries

The country says the policy will help boost economic growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AaD3PnN

'Worst hurricane ever' - Union Island resident describes Beryl destruction

Jeremie Tronet tells the BBC about the devastating destruction of the storm on the island where he has lived for 15 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xPsVtjC

Iconic Parisian drag club Chez Michou closes

The club, famed for bringing drag entertainment to France in the 1950s, inspired the movie The Birdcage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/njBZoHe

Mother of rescued Israeli hostage Noa Argamani dies

Liora Argamani succumbs to brain cancer three weeks after her daughter was freed from captivity in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/znj4cpX

Kenya to borrow more after new taxes withdrawn - president

William Ruto says Kenya will need to increase borrowing after protests forced him to scrap planned taxes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TFfECki

Emotional Usher accepts lifetime achievement award

In his acceptance speech, Usher said "getting here hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CM5h7Yt

World Cup glory a vindication for India cricket legends

India defeated South Africa by seven runs on Saturday to bring home a World Cup after 13 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmLkgcB