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Kerala lottery: Women sanitation workers hit India lottery jackpot

Eleven women from India's Kerala state win a 100m rupee ($1.2m) lottery after pooling their money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xUqSK2r

Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’

Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4riO5ZV

Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tba3xd

Australia army chopper crash: No hope for survivors, minister says

Defence minister said significant wreckage found points to a catastrophic incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dvpzNTH

Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yepykf9

China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad

Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cc92zaP

Felix Klieser: The problem-solving French horn player of the BBC Proms

Born without arms, French horn player Felix Klieser uses his feet to plays. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kGmilbM

Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gYqyB4T

Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RTYn8vz

Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1DiEfpB

US nurse and child kidnapped in Haiti, says charity

The US State Department is aware of reports and is in 'regular contact' with Haitian authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QafzopF

Heatwave: How hot is too hot for the human body?

James Gallagher spends the day in the heat lab to see what summer heatwaves do to the body. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6dE0uMS

Europe fires: How Canadair pilots battle the Mediterranean blazes

Water bombers have become a cornerstone of the fight – but flying them requires courage and skill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LGUv5gK

The Chilean band speaking out against police violence

All of the band's musicians were left partially or totally blinded by projectiles fired by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FQ3Xq5h

The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle

Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qX5wkBF

Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China

How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/58kvrFV

WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xuqHF1

Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V3gmyoJ

The other American women's team at World Cup

A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UKdBMcb

Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor

Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NzQYabs

Australia helicopter crash: Four military aircrew missing

A search and rescue mission is under way after the military aircraft crashed off Hamilton Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7uxFPw1

Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CgWaAJ9

Niger military coup: What you need to know

After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dXuawCn

Tunisia fires: 'We had no water to douse the flames'

The Mediterranean wildfires have killed dozens in Algeria and left Tunisian homes and business in ashes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x13OFNQ

Quiz of the week: How has Barbie broken box-office records?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UH7WTEY

False claims of bogus heatwave spread online

Weather forecasters wrongly accused of using misleading data to "drive fear". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VEoTc3z

India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'

Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wsl1Rep

Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3PlGrFY

Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper

The young woman could face the death penalty if found guilty by a court in Mauritania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8mDw2jI

Ousted president's party HQ set ablaze in Niger

Supporters of a coup take to the streets, with looting and demonstrations in the capital Niamey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OEJ4BGF

Sinéad O'Connor on the BBC over the years

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q1pi4BH

Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wh1JsKM

Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son

The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q9rpyKG

Obituary: Sinead O'Connor

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/igosBkq

Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty

There are 176 prisoners on Ghana's death row, but the last execution was 30 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RHcS0fx

Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea

Here's how the US could attempt to negotiate for Travis King's release as tensions with North Korea escalate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fu9ck6J

World Cup spotlight hides Australia inequalities

The team's success is despite conditions in Australia, not because of them, those in the sport say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yXmuK7R

Russian jet damaged US drone with flares in Syria, says US

The Russian jet "deployed flares from a position directly overhead", says a Pentagon official from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fmPWVar

Pastor at kidnapped US girl's funeral in 1975 charged with her murder

Gretchen Harrington, eight, was abducted by a family friend during a Bible camp in 1975, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4IJztEN

Actors' strike: Hollywood prop shop hit by halt to filming

The actor and writer strikes have brought the film-making industry to a stand-still. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v2NFp0J

Brussels bombers found guilty after long murder trial

Six of the 10 suspects are convicted of terrorist murder for the twin bombings that killed 32 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sA3pDcr

Paris to bring back swimming in Seine after 100 years

Banned for a century because of filthy water, bathing is to resume in parts of the river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p4LERTc

Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XoLF7yI

Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark

Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lek54SW

Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mXjbn16

Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o4ztKXZ

Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field

Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5vYTMif

Greece wildfires: 'Our houses might not be there tomorrow'

Rhodes residents call for help after a wildfire left homes charred in its wake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XZ4OBUa

China: 11 die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested

Police have arrested the person in charge of the site in the industrial province of Heilongjiang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oWVyimk

Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6bXpDyY

Ukraine war: Russia hits Odesa after killing grain deal

Russia is hammering Ukraine's port city of Odesa after quitting the grain deal. What happens now? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/56zN7gB

Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7WDsAgG

Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/49cyXz3

Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes?

A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6x2tHkT

Cambodia election: Polls open in vote with no credible opposition

Voters going to the ballots say they are certain Hun Sen's ruling party will sweep all seats again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ys7EqTc

Nova Scotia: Four missing after extreme rainfall hits Canada

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is experiencing its heaviest rain in half a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lWDXcBh

Intel's deepfake detector tested on real and fake videos

We tested Intel's new tool, "FakeCatcher", on videos of Donald Trump and Joe Biden - with mixed results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CM0O71c

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkVGCJa

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f3szBZA

Ros Atkins on... Europe air travel and the summer surge

The BBC’s analysis editor looks at what is causing flight delays and cancellations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BOiJDTn

South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship

Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3akxO2d

Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zvqVuT6

Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d2mw5jh

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/auc6KFe

Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ajeGFvo

Malawi racist videos: Chinese man convicted after BBC expose

Lu Ke was shown by BBC Africa Eye making videos with children, some of which included racist content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uzPwsop

Beethoven skull fragments return to Vienna

The remains have been donated by a US businessman to a university so they can be studied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ch7YZcl

Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0wby91J

The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists

Counter terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HUpQcMZ

Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way

The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yczCkhe

Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft

German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XfwlV45

Egypt president pardons rights activist Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohammed al-Baqer

It comes a day after Patrick Zaki was convicted of spreading false news and jailed for three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FZJT3VB

Jason Aldean: US country star denies new music video is 'pro-lynching'

Jason Aldean defends his song as it is yanked by Country Music Television and Sheryl Crow attacks him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MmZW9ai

Reported gas explosion cracks open Johannesburg street

Dozens of people are injured after a gas explosion in the centre of Johannesburg, local media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BmPjnx1

Wishma Sandamali: The siblings suing Japan over their sister's death

Wishma Sandamali lost 20kg in detention but was not taken to hospital despite her pleas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0lkgBIN

What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation?

As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ev35fPw

Tupac Shakur: Police issue search warrant over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nCwBJPN

What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YwW3KIo

Europe heatwaves: Wildfires rage in Greece as temperatures soar

Specialist firefighting planes are being sent to Greece to help tackle fires amid the extreme heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gu0LN7S

Arresting Vladimir Putin in South Africa would be 'declaration of war', says Ramaphosa

South Africa's president is at odds with opposition politicians weeks before Russian leader's visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PMmzIBC

Typhoon Talim: Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China

Vietnam is also bracing to evacuate people from areas forecast to be hit by the powerful storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qUWvmcp

JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory

Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9371Zid

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd

Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M3aHfdG

Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations

Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zP1kqoA

Two dead after 'emergency' on Crimea bridge

Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0w4EAyP

Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea

Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella ate raw fish and drank rainwater during their ordeal in the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nCosTMI

Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bNjRrUo

Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eROfzs6

Kennedy Road fire: Hundreds of Durban homes destroyed in South Africa

At least one person is known to have died as a fire sweeps through a poor neighbourhood of Durban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ZIn9zy

La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns

The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qbwh1zO

CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?

It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9JSQgPA

How Guinness World Record mania has gripped Nigeria

Nigerians have inundated Guinness World Record with requests to ratify their attempts in the past two months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Kyc7n6

Spain's hot summer election: A simple guide

This highly unusual election takes place at the height of summer, after four years of left-wing rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qzfYamc

Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cvLZ4gj

John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o0fLXtD

Week in pictures: 8-14 July 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gZ7jv6s

Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not'

Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PYb5twe

Christopher Nolan: After Oppenheimer, no more films during strike action

The Oppenheimer director says fully supports the "jobbing actors and staff writers" on strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zLtT2vy

Arrest made in Long Island serial killer case

Police have been working for over a decade to solve the murders of at least 10 women in Long Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cjIEohA

Heartstopper: Hungarian retailer selling graphic novel fined under LGBT law

The Hungarian bookseller was penalised under legislation restricting LGBT literature for under-18s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/riASnXo

Otter attempts to steal surfboard

The Santa Cruz police said this was not an isolated incident and the otter in question has a history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qti2JzA

Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LzCdQga

Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon and Emily Blunt at London movie premiere

Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon and Emily Blunt are among the cast of the eagerly-awaited film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qj5R1vO

Excessive heat scorches millions across US southwest

Cities including Phoenix and El Paso are expected to see an unusually long stretch of intense heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lpeigUy

Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9FmK6lX

Stars leave film premiere as Hollywood strike called

Stars Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt leave Oppenheimer premiere as Hollywood actors launch strike that could stall whole industry from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tPWrDgm

Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap'

Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D6TcuaS

Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5UqAbMe

Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'

A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ubWYBeq

Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8KkPnry

Ukraine: Russian general reported killed in attack on Berdyansk hotel

Lt Gen Oleg Tsokov's death is announced on TV and by Russian war channels on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZDsa1S4

World Eskimo-Indian Olympics: How ripped ears are preserving a rare culture in Alaska

How the traditions of the hunt from hundreds of years before live on in an unusual annual sporting event in Alaska. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nT5ScON

Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nK08xQ9

Lil Nas X reportedly stopped by Norwegian police after e-scooter error

The pop star was reportedly among four Americans stopped for riding e-scooters through a tunnel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5aBbNVZ

Birds get revenge by using anti-bird spikes in nests

A report suggests they are using sharp metal deterrents exactly as humans planned - to keep pests away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gAflSC5

Belarus camp offered to Wagner: BBC's Steve Rosenberg visits

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg says that, so far, only Belarusian troops appear to be on the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6dqbWhN

Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage

Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/butB06X

Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada

Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkWaCA

Turkey's Erdogan to back Sweden joining Nato - Stoltenberg

Turkey's president will support Sweden's bid to join Nato, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg says from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0bYRB1c

What is Turkey's leader Erdogan up to now?

He seems to be saying Sweden cannot join Nato if Turkey cannot join the EU, writes Paul Adams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F5L1wK7

Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy

Scientists are concerned about the environmental impact if commercial deep sea mining begins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JunPQwK

Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SDgmc8x

Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EMrVXgw

The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EPNHJdf

Luis Sánchez: Mexico finds murdered journalist's body in Nayarit

Luis Sánchez of La Jornada newspaper is the latest victim in a spate of attacks on journalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IOqGKSr

Watch: Cars plough through massive Delhi flooding

Heavy rain in India's capital has caused the city to flood, leaving residents stranded and vehicles at a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TZRb0vg

Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured

Police clash with stone-throwing protesters as Eritrean tensions flare up in a central German town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TRP0lf6

Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic clues

Scientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KcCZdQH

How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oXLwTl2

Syrian government cancels BBC press accreditation

The move follows a BBC documentary that linked the president's family to the drug trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pUBnJiA

US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nkLRIyx

Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance

Pulverising crickets to make flour for food is seen by some as a threat to the Mediterranean diet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jYqav63

Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L71YKds

Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier

The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RBYubmH

Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0gW2YXj

The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iA9I7Yd

Netherlands migration: Dutch coalition government collapses - reports

The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uViSJrp

Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China

As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kUPcXE

OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TCAuxrm

'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9KSnToy

Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin

Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F79CTqg

Lukashenko: No heroes after Wagner mutiny Belarus leader tells BBC

The Belarusian leader tells the BBC groups like Wagner must be watched closely to stop rebellions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4j7VUdB

Oil giant Shell warns cutting production 'dangerous'

The world's need for fossil fuels is "desperate", Shell's chief executive told the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yBOovhR

South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead

The leak in a shanty town near Johannesburg is linked to illegal gold mining in the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MNoXFW9

Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo

Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/haf5oLk

Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after detonating explosive device

Ihor Humeniuk was at a hearing related to his involvement in a 2015 attack near Ukraine's parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mVE6ctG

Coco Lee: Disney star and pop singer dies at 48

She enjoyed stardom in Asia and voiced the lead character in the Mandarin version of Disney's Mulan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lx38RTv

Belarus jails Eduard Babaryko son of jailed rival to Lukashenko

Eduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KtpLUWN

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/ERytjQV

Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war

Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/maGRvq7

Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term

Macky Sall caught many people off-guard with his decision not to seek a third term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X6QtJND

Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jNTeyP7

Jenin: UN agencies voice alarm as major Israeli operation continues

The agencies say infrastructure is being destroyed and medics cannot not reach all the injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4jnp2VH

Kevin Spacey trial: Actor grabbed accuser's crotch court hears

The accuser alleges he was approached by the actor after he let his dog out accidentally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zqRaGlI

Watch: BBC editor ducks as gunfire interrupts report

Jeremy Bowen reports from Jenin as violence between Palestinians and Israelis continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0WFJR9S

Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term

Rumours he would run again had fuelled deadly protests over the years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aBWh8gj

Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ts2YOPp

Why is Twitter limiting how many tweets you can see?

Unverified users will be able to read 1,000 tweets daily - a strange move for a social media firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RhU8G1O

Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week

The Buck Moon is set to rise at 22:14 BST in the UK and will seem full for up to three days, according to Nasa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9i6ObwC

Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs

Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1YP7pmF

Mystery of Holocaust escape girls solved after 84 years

For more than 80 years the identities of three girls captured in an iconic photograph were unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mceLHjg

The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E1HX9PS

Load-shedding could switch South Africans off the ANC

With South Africans experiencing worsening power cuts, the crisis is fuelling demands for change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZdAHFpE

India's spirited rum revolution

A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MHZ9AnQ

France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille

Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/waA9dZN

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aeMr5lG

Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/98RyQH1

New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cGJl2XV