UK sandwich chain Pret A Manger to launch in India

Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries will open outlets across the country under a franchise deal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NA5n...

Nato Summit: Did Justin Trudeau forget Australian PM’s name?

The awkward moment played out when the leaders met at the Nato Summit in Madrid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OXy7...

President Xi in Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the former British colony was returned to Beijing's rule. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3yuCJ...

Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ucNV...

China's President Xi arrives Hong Kong for handover anniversary

He says Hong Kong has "risen from the ashes" but critics accuse China of crushing the main freedoms. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Afoe...

Yair Lapid: The TV host set to be Israel's new PM

The 58-year-old former boxer and TV presenter will take the top office for the first time. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3a0RG...

Texas migrant deaths: Suspected truck driver is charged

Some 53 people, including children, died after being shut in a lorry in the blistering Texas heat. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3y54t...

Hello Kitty firm strikes China deal after viral hit

Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OPiD...

Pride: Amazon restricts LGBT goods in United Arab Emirates

The online retail giant says it has to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3yF1s...

Ukraine war: CCTV shows missile striking shopping mall in Kremenchuk

Ukraine's President Zelensky releases footage of missile strike, which killed at least 20 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3I7zm...

R. Kelly: The history of allegations against him

The US singer has been found guilty of eight counts of sex trafficking and one of racketeering. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Oz09...

Japan swelters in worst heatwave since 1875

Unrelenting temperatures break records for June as officials warn of a looming power shortage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QUVu...

Airbnb permanently bans parties and events around the world

The firm said a temporary ban on parties, which was introduced in August 2020, was popular with hosts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3I0st...

Australia honey bees put in lockdown due to deadly varroa parasite

A deadly parasite is detected in the country's bee population which could cause millions of dollars of damage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HY1I...

Kremenchuk strike: 'I didn't think they would hit a mall - it's a safe place'

A Russian missile hit a busy mall in Ukraine. The BBC spoke to some of those who were inside. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xY7M...

Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder

The oldest Nazi criminal ever to stand trial in Germany, he had always denied being a camp guard. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bvrT...

Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xWo5...

Will Sweden and Finland go from neutral to Nato?

It would be a historic shift if they do and Turkey is the only obstacle to them joining. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/38dLU...

Nato summit: Five challenges for the military alliance

After Russia's shock invasion of Ukraine, what issues are likely to dominate the Nato summit? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HYTs...

Australia census: Five ways the country is changing

Big shifts are happening - the country is now more diverse, less religious, and increasingly millennial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Npjv...

Non-essential petrol sales halted for two weeks in Sri Lanka

The country says it is saving its limited fuel supplies for vehicles used for essential services. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bsbG...

Ecuador promises fuel price cuts amid protests

President Lasso makes a concession during a protest respite, but no deal has been reached. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ylOO...

'Show them our pecs' - G7 leaders mock Putin

At the first meeting of the summit, the Russian leader's so-called macho image is made fun of. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HYwj...

G7 summit: Leaders detail $600bn plan to rival China's Belt and Road initiative

The revamped plan will see fresh funds being injected into development projects in Asia and Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OKcB...

Japan urges 37 million people to switch off lights

Officials have asked people in Tokyo and its surrounding area to turn off lights amid a heatwave. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OznA...

Roe v Wade reaction: Chaos at abortion protest in South Carolina

In South Carolina, six people are arrested at an event full of pro-choice and anti-abortion activists. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OLiQ...

Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines

All but two of 165 people who were aboard a blazing ferry are rescued in the central Philippines. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39SV3...

Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ojjy...

At least 17 found dead in South Africa nightclub

The cause of the deaths remains unclear, and police say an investigation is ongoing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Nmsw...

Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold

The move by the UK, US, Canada and Japan will "strike at the heart of Putin's war machine", the UK PM says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OGD0...

G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3A37Z...

Frozen baby mammoth discovered in Yukon excites Canada

A whole baby woolly mammoth is dug up at a Yukon gold mine - a first for North America. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3u1Sk...

Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says

The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39PHm...

Joe Biden signs into law landmark gun control bill

The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bvIS...

Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39PBs...

The moment a woman was saved from rushing flood waters in China

It took rescue crews multiple attempts to reach the woman who was clinging to her car. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QPkB...

Italy's Red Brigades: Ex-members face extradition from France

A French court will decide the fate of several ex-members of the violent Red Brigades guerrilla group. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3br3D...

Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

Millions of women lose the legal right to abortion after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3yiju...

USS Samuel B Roberts: World's deepest shipwreck discovered

The US Navy ship sank off the Philippines during a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese fleet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tVd5...

Saudis free youngest prisoner who faced execution

Murtaja Qureiris was held for eight years for alleged involvement in a protest when he was 10. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bttW...

Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist

It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39KYw...

Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details

A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xS4a...

Severodonetsk: Ukrainian forces told to retreat from key eastern city

Severodonetsk is the focus of Russia's invasion as Moscow tries to take control of the east. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3yfbR...

Toyota recalls electric cars over concerns about loose wheels

The bZ4X is the Japanese motor industry giant's first mass-produced all-electric vehicle. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OVcw...

Aukus: Australia's new PM vows 'reset' with France after submarine row

It follows the French president accusing Australia's ex-PM of lying to him over a submarine deal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OC3M...

Afghanistan quake: Gyan clinic with five beds for 500 injured patients

A worker at the only health clinic in Gyan in Paktika province, tells the BBC how they were overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ydPq...

Ukraine war: Russia aiming to 'destroy' Donbas, Zelensky says

An advisor to Mr Zelensky says the battle for two key Donbas cities has reached a 'fearsome climax'. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bb1X...

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement

Myanmar's deposed pro-democracy leader, who is 77, was arrested after a military coup last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OijL...

Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

The country triggers the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after a drop in Russian supplies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ujqF...

Sexual harassment at Western Australia mines 'appalling and systemic'

It has been "generally accepted or overlooked" at sites run by large firms, a landmark report says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HO6a...

World Aquatics Championships: US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez rescued by coach after fainting in pool

American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez is rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NeLz...

New Tesla factories losing billions of dollars, Musk says

Elon Musk said the Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai was "very difficult" for the electric car maker. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xI92...

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Qzsb...

Afghanistan earthquake: At least 250 killed and scores wounded in Paktika province

The powerful quake struck overnight as people slept and was felt as far away as India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3y7gc...

US gun control: Bill clears first hurdle in US Senate

The landmark bill is said to be the most significant new gun control legislation in a generation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Nq9w...

Upskirt photos shared in Facebook groups, BBC finds

Meta says it has removed accounts and groups showing upskirting, after a BBC investigation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NaVx...

Swastika: Victoria bans display of Nazi symbol in Australian first

Victoria is the first state to outlaw the symbol, amid a rise in anti-Semitic incidents. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3y7gc...

Monkeypox: First Singapore case recorded in British flight attendant

The case is believed to be the first in south east Asia linked to the current monkeypox outbreak. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Nbjx...

How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa

Many African leaders believe that a confrontational stance towards Russia is not in their interest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39PVP...

'World’s biggest' freshwater fish found in Mekong, Cambodia

The biggest freshwater fish ever documented, weighing in at 300kg (661lb), is found in the Mekong river in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ncio...

South Korea successfully launches its first satellites into space

The country's first launch failed to put a dummy satellite into orbit in October 2021. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HIDX...

Uvalde mass shooting: First photo emerges of armed police waiting in school hallway

Armed officers waited at Uvalde's school for 58 minutes as a gunman was shooting pupils, media say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HDE4...

Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bdce...

Kaliningrad: Row erupts over goods blocked from entering Russian territory

Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad over EU sanctions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OqhG...

Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners

The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OkzQ...

COP15: UN biodiversity summit moved from China to Canada

The summit had been repeatedly postponed due to the Covid situation in China from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xLan...

Chinese tornado rips through buildings and power cables

A tornado has severely damaged buildings, cars and infrastructure in the southern Chinese city Foshan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HRkS...

Agnipath: India strike over controversial army hiring plan

Protesters are demanding the rollback of the army's plan to hire soldiers on a fixed four-year term. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zWuZ...

Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM

The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3N41l...

US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NiVG...

Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ogon...

Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg says the costs of war are high but the price of letting Moscow win is even greater. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Qzqg...

Apple store workers vote to form first US union

The move by employees in Towson, Maryland, is the latest in a string of high-profile union campaigns in the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3y0Gi...

Ms Marvel: 'I felt I belonged on set'

Iman Vellani plays Marvel’s first Muslim superhero headliner and says she could relate to the role. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tKKp...

How Gabon saved its forest elephants

Biologist Lee White explains how creating national parks revived Gabon’s elephant population. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tLHf...

Fires burn through Shanghai chemical plant

One person dies in the blaze, which spews black smoke into the sky above China's largest city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bbJ2...

African brain drain: '90% of my friends want to leave'

A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3O7Mg...

Trains set on fire in India military hiring protests

Demonstrations over a new government plan to hire soldiers on temporary contracts turn violent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tJ0C...

Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Sikh temple in Kabul

It is believed that up to 30 people may have been in the temple when the blast happened. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xZhJ...

Marcelo Pecci: Killers who shot Paraguayan prosecutor on honeymoon convicted

Officials say Marcelo Pecci, a famed anti-mafia prosecutor, was likely targeted by drugs gangs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3y3Du...

Watergate: Why the scandal still resonates 50 years later

A Watergate prosecutor on the similarities she sees between that scandal and last year's US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Opeh...

Assange can be extradited, says UK home secretary

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition to US is approved by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3b8PS...

Dog turns on stove and starts house fire

The dog was trying to reach a pan of grease that the owners had left on the hob. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tIcT...

Three Palestinians killed amid West Bank clashes with Israeli troops

They opened fire at troops from inside a car during an Israeli operation in Jenin, Israel says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MTy6...

Paolo Macchiarini: Surgeon convicted for fatal Swedish transplants

Paolo Macchiarini, once seen as a pioneering surgeon, is given a suspended sentence for bodily harm. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ohtd...

World Cup 2026 host cities revealed

Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams' multi-billion dollar SoFi Stadium are named as two of 16 stadiums for the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xvwT...

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics to claim fourth title in eight years

The Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics to win game six of the NBA Finals and claim their fourth NBA title in eight years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mXh5...

Australian man uses forklift to trap would-be thief in car

Footage from Australia shows the woman stuck in a car suspended above the ground before she is arrested. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HwvY...

US-led coalition capture senior IS leader in north Syria raid

Troops were dropped by helicopters and left minutes later with the man, reports say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xyqC...

Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

A London magistrate tells the Oscar-winning actor he will appear at a Crown Court next month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HraX...

Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights

Australia's energy minister has urged households to use less electricity in the face of a power crisis. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3b0EU...

Ghislaine Maxwell lawyers want sentence 'well below' recommended term

Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team argue she should not be made a scapegoat for Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3b3He...

Electrocution and beatings: The horrors of Russia's 'filtration'

Ukrainian citizens have told the BBC they were punched and electrocuted before being allowed to leave Mariupol. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NZbg...

India home demolitions: 'You broke a family'

The demolition of Muslim activist Afreen Fatima's house in India has left her family and neighbours in fear. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xOIC...

James Patterson: US author sorry for saying white writers face racism

The best-selling US author apologises for saying older white writers face a form of racism. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xqN3...

Ukrainian widow: Russian forces kidnapped me and my baby

Viktoria and her baby have been waiting for nearly 50 days to get a UK visa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NWaZ...

Swiss airspace open again after computer crash

Flights in and out of Switzerland were halted because of an IT fault at air traffic control. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MTfh...

Tom Rice: South Carolina ousts Republican who voted to impeach Trump

Tom Rice had acknowledged he could be politically doomed, but maintained he was following his conscience. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39tyR...

Rebel Wilson outing sparks Australia media reckoning

A newspaper's defence to outing the actor has thrown up questions around ethical journalism. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ht1s...

Sri Lanka gives government workers extra day off a week

The announcement comes as the country faces its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NWXe...

Haze Fan: China releases Bloomberg journalist on bail

Haze Fan of Bloomberg news was held 18 months ago and accused of threatening China's security. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xMbf...

Taiwan: Are the US and China heading to war over the island?

The two superpowers have escalated their rhetoric in recent weeks - is a conflict on the horizon? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NUsA...

Yellowstone National Park: Building swept away amid record flooding and park closure

Officials made the rare decision to close the park to visitors while they assess damage to roads. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xKOM...

Daniel Picazo: Mexican politician lynched after WhatsApp rumours

Daniel Picazo was attacked by a mob after rumours spread on WhatsApp that he had kidnapped a child. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39tnt...

US manufacturers pledge to address tampon shortage

It comes as the Ukraine war is making the raw materials used in sanitary products more costly. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Hk1a...

Cuba protesters jailed for up to 25 years

Almost 300 people are sentenced to prison after joining rare anti-government protests in 2021. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QnbN...

Four Siberian tiger cubs born in China

There are less than 1,000 siberian tigers living in the wild. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xJcg...

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: 'A tragedy foretold'

Indigenous community in the Javari Valley say they feel abandoned by Brazilian authorities. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xoBO...

Indian officials demolish houses of Muslims after protests

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have demolished the houses of several Muslims they allege are linked to recent protests that turned violent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Hq0l...

Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca

The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Qfyv...

Have a look inside Russia's new 'Tasty' McDonald's replacement

The new Russian brand is called "Vkusno i Tochka", which translates to "Tasty and that's it". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mFTH...

Abuja to Kaduna train attack: Gunmen free 11 hostages

Their release comes as President Buhari expresses his "daily grief" over Nigeria's security crisis. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MJRn...

Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

The fast food outlets are rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zz1Y...

The Lady of Heaven film: Morocco bans ‘blasphemous’ British film

The Lady of Heaven film, about the daughter of prophet Muhammad, has sparked outrage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xqCt...

Climate change a bigger threat than war, Fiji tells security summit

Its defence chief tells Asian partners that "devastating" climate change is his top security issue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Qa7F...

US white supremacists arrested at Idaho pride event - police

More than two dozen members of the Patriot Front group were charged with conspiracy to riot. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HmR5...

Nagaland: Indian soldiers charged over botched raid

A military operation and protests in the Indian state of Nagaland left 14 civilians dead last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Hhhj...

China: Footage of women attacked in restaurant sparks outrage

There is widespread anger in China after footage went viral of an attack on a group of women. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NPPS...

Aukus: Australia to pay €555m settlement to French firm

The €555m settlement draws a line under a row that threatened to torpedo EU-Australia trade talks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NKHg...

Polish hammer throwing champ fights off car thief

Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk says she will have surgery on an injury sustained while apprehending a thief who broke into her car. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3aP0p...

China warns Taiwan independence would trigger war

China's defence chief tells the US that Beijing will fight against any Taiwan independence bid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tveX...

Florence 'DJ Cuppy' Otedola opens up about student life at Oxford University

We chat to Florence 'DJ Cuppy' Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, about life at Oxford University. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mzpM...

Ms: The first magazine owned, run, and written by women

Ms Magazine covered issues such as equal rights, abortion and domestic violence in a way that no other magazine had before. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MVrM...

Bolivia: Former President Jeanine Áñez sentenced over 'coup'

Jeanine Áñez is sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case she says is politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NBT3...

Energy and food drive US inflation to highest for 40 years

Rising energy and food costs pushed inflation to 8.6% in May, the highest rate in more than 40 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HfLV...

Neighbours cast say farewell on TV soap's last day of filming

Stars of the long-running Australian show say the final day of filming is "incredibly emotional". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NC1T...

Bolsonaro: Closer US-Brazil ties unlikely after 'Trump of the Tropics' meets Biden

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, has questioned the validity of the US leader's victory. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ttMV...

Border rapist trial starts in France for 56 attacks

Dino Scala is accused of a 30-year series of rapes and sexual assaults. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MJyH...

Elephant tusk ivory sold on eBay a decade after self-imposed ban

Sellers simply call ivory by other names including 'bovine bone', investigation shows. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mwb6...

French vote: Who is Mélenchon and what does his NUPES alliance want?

He leads a left-wing alliance aiming to stop President Macron controlling the next government. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NHvl...

Britney Spears marries fiancé Sam Asghari

The couple tie the knot seven months after the termination of the pop star's legal conservatorship. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mB9K...

Aamir Liaquat Hussain: Pakistan's shock televangelist dies at 50

Aamir Liaquat Hussain was an outspoken, divisive anchor whose shows featured flashy prizes and abuse. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xz6n...

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline stands by South African language quiz

Many South Africans are outraged about the test in Afrikaans, because of its links to apartheid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xBSr...

Climate change: New Zealand's plan to tax cow and sheep burps

It would make it the first country to charge farmers for the methane emissions from their animals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xkCz...

Daegu fire: Seven killed in suspected arson attack in South Korea

The explosion and fire swept through a law firm in central Daegu, injuring scores of office workers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3trMv...

Samrat Prithviraj: Why did a Bollywood film on a popular Hindu king fail?

A much-hyped film on the 12th Century Indian king Prithviraj Chauhan has tanked at the box office. Why? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Myxv...

Paris woman condemns police for friend's fatal shooting

A young woman speaks out after her friend becomes the latest person to die in a police road check. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39h85...

Belgian royals in DR Congo: King Phillipe returns looted mask

It is the first of 84,000 colonial objects Belgian authorities have agreed to give back. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xvT3...

Berlin: One dead and others hurt as car drives into pedestrians

Police say it is unclear whether the incident was an accident or a deliberate attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zx0q...

Train derailment in eastern Iran kills at least 17

Dozens more people were injured after the train collides with an excavator, emergency officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tiUw...

Florida: Bodycam footage shows officials borrowing boat to chase suspected thief

Footage shows officials taking to the water to detain a man in the US state of Florida. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Muyw...

Joe Ferrari: Ex-Thai police chief convicted of suspect killing

Video footage had caught him and colleagues wrapping plastic bags around the head of a drug suspect. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xscZ...

North Korea could carry out nuclear tests 'any time', warns US official

His comments come as Pyongyang tested eight missiles on Sunday - the highest daily record so far. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3H5BD...

Tiger King's Doc Antle charged with money laundering

Bhagavan "Doc" Antle has been charged with laundering more than half a million dollars. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mmOA...

Veteran British journalist Dom Phillips missing in Amazon

The journalist was travelling with a Brazilian indigenous expert in Brazil when they went missing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3PXDM...

Ukraine: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk have 'no people on the streets' - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president says there are no civilians on the streets in Severodonetsk and Lysychansk. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Q7iM...

Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel

The UN and human rights groups have warned authorities in Sri Lanka against using excessive force. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zdRe...

Proud Boys leader faces sedition charge over US Capitol riot

Prosecutors say Enrique Tarrio and his group tried to oppose by force the peaceful transfer of power. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mnKb...

War in Ukraine: Wounded but eager to go back to fight

Ukrainian soldiers are returning from home with "horrendous" injuries often requiring prosthetics. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tfuY...

Digital fingerprints of a million child abuse images made

A new system for classifying images will help stop them being shared online, a UK charity says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/392HC...

Platinum Jubilee: Six of the best royal moments

A prince steals the show, a surprise encounter with Paddington Bear and a balcony finale. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MfVN...

Ukraine war: UK to send Ukraine M270 multiple-launch rocket systems

A small number of cutting-edge rocket systems will be sent, despite a fresh warning from Russia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xn4i...

Nupur Sharma: Prophet Muhammad controversy strains India-Arab ties

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Iran have registered protests over the remark by BJP leader Nupur Sharma. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MnI8...

Lebanon crisis: 'A father without his children, it's terrible'

As the economic crisis in Lebanon continues to bite, parents are struggling to support their children. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ND5L...

South Korea and US fire missiles in warning to North Korea

The joint exercise comes after North Korea test-fired several ballistic missiles on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xbPJ...

Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zjJm...

Monkeypox: Cases outside Africa rise to 780 in three weeks

WHO figures show confirmed cases tripled in a week, which is likely to be an underestimate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/38POF...

China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra

Australia accuses a Chinese pilot of dangerous actions near the aircraft over the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zj9A...

Nigeria violence: Gunmen attack Catholic church killing worshippers in Ondo state

The armed men entered the church in south-west Nigeria during a service and killed several people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3xhyB...

Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Msja...

Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv while battles rage in east

A number of blasts hit parts of Kyiv in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for several weeks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NTwE...

El Zulia mine blast: Nine miners dead and six still trapped

Rescue workers are working against the clock to rescue the surviving miners still trapped underground. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GOyh...

Russian man accused of Alexander Litvinenko killing dies of Covid-19

Dmitry Kovtun, one of two men the UK says were behind the poisoning, has died in Russia of Covid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3PZZZ...

Iran's Khamenei accuses 'enemy' of stirring up protests

His comments come after several weeks of demonstrations in cities over the rising cost of basic foods. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zh9K...

Cuba floods: At least two dead as heavy rain hits island

Havana residents knee-deep in water as the aftermath of Hurricane Agatha hits the Cuban capital. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3asOH...

Mariah Carey sued for copyright over 'All I want for Christmas is You'

A US singer says he co-wrote a song called 'All I want for Christmas is You' five years before Carey's 1994 hit. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GSNW...

Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel

The UN and human rights groups have warned authorities in Sri Lanka against using excessive force. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zdRe...

Emerson Royal: Footballer unscathed after gunfight during mugging in Brazil

Emerson Royal thanks an off-duty police officer who saved him from an armed robbery in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MhFb...

Tiananmen: Hong Kong students hide tiny "democracy goddesses" on campus

The anonymous acts in Hong Kong defy authorities' crackdown on public commemoration of the killings.

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Dr Ringo Starr: Beatles drummer gets honorary doctorate

The Beatles drummer receives an honorary doctorate from the Berklee Academy of Music in Boston. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MjXa...

Could toxic Depp-Heard case have chilling effect on accusers?

Could the Depp-Heard case have a chilling effect on others bringing allegations of domestic abuse? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3McNz...

Madhya Pradesh: Viral video shows India woman risking life for water

It shows the woman going down a well without a rope or harness to access water. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NhPK...

Republican pulls out guns during Congress debate on new gun laws

Florida Representative Greg Steube shows off handguns while arguing against new gun legislation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GJG3...

Ukraine war: Kyiv’s emergence from the shadow of war

As the threat of Russia’s invasion loomed, Kyiv refused to cower. But then it was forced to adapt. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3m6Ro...

North Korea assumes leadership of UN disarmament group

Critics have questioned Pyongyang's temporary elevation when it has been test-firing missiles all year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3m8r1...

Depp v Heard defamation case concludes in court

Johnny Depp has won his defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3md5o...

Ukraine war: Investigators look into alleged Russian war crimes

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, nearly 15,000 war crimes have been alleged in the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3wV9Y...

Shanghai lockdown: Cheers and beers as Covid curbs are eased

Residents celebrated in the streets after midnight when restrictions were relaxed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ai6n...

Biden meets BTS to tackle US anti-Asian hate

The K-pop boy band went to the White House to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3aj8X...

Champions League final: Fan videos of crowding and pepper spray

Footage from fans attending the Champions League final shows scenes of chaos. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tbqe...