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Africa's week in pictures: 25 - 31 August

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RA0an53

Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry

The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pq1c4K6

Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain

England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jnNTMHh

Clarence Thomas: US Supreme Court judge acknowledges paid-for trips

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been at the centre of a row over paid-for trips and gifts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GCv3S8b

Javad Rouhi: Iranian protester dies in jail after avoiding death sentence

Javad Rouhi's death sentence was overturned, but he died in jail while his case was being reviewed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DvoBjPf

Is India exporting food inflation to the world?

India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ek57CYD

BBC gets first glimpse of devastation in Cedar Key

The BBC's Helena Humphrey is on the ground in Cedar Key, a town hit hard by Hurricane Idalia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OFLVtHc

Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says

Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cs1opa5

Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east

The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TXZ62Rf

Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/arwb0nx

On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours

BBC team spends 24 hours with Tunisia's coast guard, as it finds people desperate to cross continents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ediYNpR

Rare footage of St Elmo's Fire as hurricane approaches

Pilots evacuating from a Florida military base caught the electrical storm from the cockpit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LV6o1X9

Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov

An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kGQYN8m

Ukraine war: Hundreds bid farewell to fighter ace Juice

Hundreds attend a wake for Andrii Pilshchykov, one of Ukraine's most celebrated fighter pilots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XATG7O6

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iSUEeyM

India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years

The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xMUz41E

Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/je6bHdD

Evergrande: Shares in the crisis-hit Chinese developer plunge by 80%

The heavily-indebted firm's shares had been suspended from trading in Hong Kong since March last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W2uPk9A

Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row

The furore over the Spanish football chief's kiss on the lips generates protests at matches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8DVhWJl

Zambia-Egypt plane seizure: The cash and fake gold that no-one is claiming

Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WHlE8fA

China’s summer of climate destruction

China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i2ARZV0

How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NEufUTq

The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar

Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AxFrf3n

Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

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

The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires

Fires in western Canada have burned homes and ripped up trees, laying them down "like toothpicks". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zge7c0D

Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'The Crocodile' wins second term as Zimbabwe president

Mnangagwa is only Zimbabwe's second president, after he outmanoeuvred long-time ruler Robert Mugabe in a 2017 coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eorDQYq

Huge blasts at Romania fuel station kill one and injure dozens

The injured include 26 firefighters sent to a stricken liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station near Bucharest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PNW3ZFL

Jacksonville shooting: Several dead at Dollar General store in Florida

A man opened fire and barricaded himself in a store before being shot dead by police, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i4bH81k

Spain head coach Jorge Vilda criticises 'inappropriate' Luis Rubiales kiss

Spain's Women's World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda has called the moment Luis Rubiales kissed squad member Jennifer Hermoso "inappropriate and unacceptable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TwEb91u

Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans

The event in Zandvoort aspires to be the most sustainable race on the F1 calendar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kx01ksr

Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica

Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1fcuQFj

Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death

Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VM14aim

France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls

A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lEhv8xt

Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave

France says the coup leaders have no authority to order such an expulsion, as ties deteriorate rapidly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kjBcrJ

Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1u89WwD

Rohingya: Gang violence stalks world's largest refugee camp

Six years after fleeing Myanmar, refugees are kept sleepless by nightly sounds of gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1WJEKQd

São Paulo's micro-houses keeping homeless families off the streets

The city of São Paulo has come up with a new idea to try to solve its housing crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WSPDN19

Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g16UnXp

US government sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy

The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AtVxwcT

Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death

The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QVI2iGd

Nvidia: artificial intelligence chip giant sees sales more than double

The California-based company dominates the market for chips used in artificial intelligence systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DjbsklT

Republican debate: Who were the winners and losers?

It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MLf6q3A

Trump's surrender at Georgia jail explained...in 90 seconds

When the former president turns himself in on Thursday it will be unlike any of his previous cases from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8AhLKZv

Nepal gay marriage 'victory' hits legal roadblock

A historic court order gave Nepal's same sex couples hope, only for them to have their hopes dashed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rfeWxhU

Yevgeny Prigozhin: Was the Wagner chief a dead man walking?

Ever since he led a mutinous march on Moscow in late June, some speculated Yevgeny Prigozhin's days were numbered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7orxILD

Russia: Video shows plane crash in Kuzhenkino

Online footage appears to show a plane falling from the sky, the BBC has been able to verify the location. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fKeWplt

How South Africa's oldest Quran was saved by Cape Town Muslims

Written by a political prisoner, it is now kept in a bullet-proof casing in a Cape Town mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cqH0rEm

Ukraine war: Three elderly civilians killed in Russian strikes, say officials

The civilians aged 63 to 88 were 'sitting on a bench' in eastern Ukraine when shelling hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4hkYyfL

Pakistan cable car: Children brought to safety along zip line

The last two occupants of a cable car dangling over a ravine in northern Pakistan are rescued after nightfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BSKf9pJ

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZmusBRz

'We will rebuild the way people of Maui want to'

US President Joe Biden visits Lahaina nearly two weeks after the Hawaiian town was ravaged by fire from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fmjzyex

Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eCnjxkH

X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NZPKtql

Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes

Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xgy1Kj

China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters

The country's post-Covid recovery has been hit by a property crisis, falling exports and weak consumer spending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/czWIndv

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6eoU8QL

Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths

Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5B3i1c7

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

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gxykn8Y

Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fJ1Mmdj

Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B1Yvpuo

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

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FB8esoP

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

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r3l7ctk

Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach

Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mnSxDId

Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls

Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TEMC7oR

Canada wildfires: 'It started raining pine cones and tree bark'

Todd Ramsay filmed trees ablaze as he and his family fled wildfire in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JwKSUt0

Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash

In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lXLnPUZ

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

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

Sebastian Kurz: Ex-Austria leader charged with misleading parliament

Sebastian Kurz denies accusations of lying to a committee probing corruption in state appointments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dbKvN4c

Evergrande: China property giant files for bankruptcy in US

The move comes as fears grow over problems in the world's second largest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fHopirC

Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/inYPfE2

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r6YuwFT

Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada

Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NFOWTwx

Transgender women banned from women's chess events

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tMSLF2y

Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024

Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XBIC1EN

Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking

The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MKThw6W

World Athletics Championships: How a teenage Dina Asher-Smith and her relay team-mates started a medal-winning era in Moscow

The teenager. The prospect. The bolter. The late substitute. At Moscow 2013, an unfunded, unlikely quartet ended a 29-year wait for a British female sprint medal at a major championships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D5BTbdF

Ukraine war: University students grapple with rules under conflict

War time rules are making it tougher for Ukrainians to pick where or if to go to university. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/87PoEbc

Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted with Trump?

The celebrity publicist is accused of involvement in a plot to pressure a Georgia election worker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qgcfpEN

Wagner cements Belarus presence as 'educational organisation'

The Russian mercenary group registered earlier this month as a limited company, it has been revealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7BFfr42

More than 60 die after migrant boat found off Cape Verde coast

Thirty-eight others are rescued after the boat is found off the Cape Verde coast, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lQ4jm0I

Syria doubles public-sector pay and cuts subsidies as economy sinks

Hardship caused by a collapsing currency and hyperinflation has sparked protests in government areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fP8u4al

Mob attacks churches in Pakistan blasphemy row

Police say at least four churches were set on fire in Jaranwala, in the province of eastern Punjab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CuVgvr7

Tenerife wildfires lead to evacuation of villages

Helicopters spraying water battle to contain fires that began at a nature reserve on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rm5BhbC

Afghan women escape for a chance at education

More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qeP5JG9

Army airlifts hundreds to safety from Canadian fires

Some people have been forced to flee twice this summer from fires in the country's north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wPKJk8I

Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j71eGif

Weak currency boosts Japanese economy

The weakness of the yen has helped Japanese exporters as it makes their products cheaper overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TDuKHM4

Michael Oher, subject of The Blind Side, alleges 'adoptive parents' tricked him

Former NFL star Michael Oher accuses a couple of wrongfully making millions of dollars off his name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FVK8PSI

Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ue8iYap

Five key moments in the crushing of Afghan women's rights

Over two years, the BBC has documented women's fear, grief and resolve as their lives are supressed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/06ypVdZ

Israelis seek opportunities abroad amid unrest at home

A poll suggests as many as one in three Israelis are considering leaving the country over the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CSAzJ4b

When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded

Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FvTasCl

Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo

The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vRXUj6J

Maui fires: Frustration mounts over relief effort

Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AkE7GpC

Egypt Rabaa killings pain lingers 10 years on

Grief and anger persist, 10 years after a notorious mass killing at a protest camp in Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ABNnD7l

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

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qIsKM8J

Nelson Chamisa: The comeback preacher who wants to be Zimbabwe president

Who is the 45-year-old who fell from grace in 2020 but is once more vying to be president? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dSHqVM6

Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals

For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FioIbdO

How did Netflix know I was gay before I did?

Tech recommendations can reveal more about us than we know ourselves - but how and why does this happen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BkEUAQa

'Don't Ask Why': South Korea grapples with back-to-back 'Mudjima' stabbings

Two random mass stabbings have led to questions in a society known for its low level of violent crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i7jUePK

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

We take a ride on an e-bike powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WtN9XzH

Operation Lone Star: Girl, 3, dies on Texas migrant bus

The Venezuelan girl collapsed on bus Republican governor uses to send migrants to Democrat states from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zpk8Qsu

Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

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

Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ylx5MTq

Harry Kane's move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich... in 68 seconds

The striker, 30, is leaving Tottenham and is set to sign a deal worth more than 110m euros (£95m) from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/diwhsHl

Hawaii fires: How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina

Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fA9ByJd

Hawaii fires deadliest natural disaster in state history

The death toll rose on Friday to 67, making these fires Hawaii's deadliest natural disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Df0Li1B

Judge Chuktan warns Trump against 'inflammatory' remarks before trial

But former US president gets a legal win in battle over what he can say before election fraud trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wzIrHY3

China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xzYSJrH

Ukraine war: Sex lives in focus for Ukraine's injured veterans

The charity ReSex is providing guidance for wounded soldiers looking for help with their sex lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/flEVBt8

Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force

People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UbSav3m

Yemen: Oil salvaged from abandoned 'time bomb' tanker in Red Sea

It was feared the decaying vessel left floating in the Red Sea could explode or cause a major spill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MO6E1eV

Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India

Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hvXio9z

Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WbHiAhn

Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say

Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xSLG2Av

Virgin Galactic: First space tourism mission after decades of promises

Keisha Schahaff and UK student Ana Mayers become the first mother-daughter duo to travel to the edge of space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rGelUcs

Famous tree and centuries-old church hit by Hawaii fires

There are fears the rich history and culture of Lahaina, hit by Hawaii wildfires, may have been destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4iB5vyF

Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law

Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QMBRlcx

US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health

Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h35klGH

US to bar and screen some tech investments in China

The move gives the government new oversight over foreign dealings by private firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oeLklXj

Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump's Twitter account

Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bsjSDCn

WeWork: Shares slide as it raises 'substantial doubt' over future

Shares of the once globally hyped company fall by close to 24% in extended trading in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g0n1yD2

Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1WU7wyx

Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z48fWyK

Colombian drug kingpin Dairo Antonio Úsuga sentenced to 45 years

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, a notorious cocaine trafficker, tells the court he is sorry for his actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jO2fTGb

What is Ohio's Issue 1- and why is the vote so controversial?

A seemingly tedious constitutional amendment could have a significant impact on abortion rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n3cfVRs

Watch: Fiery ‘meteor’ over Australia likely Russian rocket

Flaming debris was seen blazing across the night sky in Melbourne on Monday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0z2wY4m

Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future?

The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ECOZytA

Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez injured her during an argument after a pool party in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NzlL1yq

Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/75hFXc0

Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn

Finding a buyer has been a lengthy saga for the owner of the publisher, Paramount Global. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RhJGVto

Huge fire at New Mexico recycling facility triggers health warning

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at the plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fnqGhuF

Four soldiers killed in Israeli strike in Damascus, says Syria

Another four soldiers are wounded in the missile attack near the capital Damascus, Syria's state media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DimJObk

Florida: Man rescued from partially sunken boat after 35 hours at sea

The 25-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in St Augustine, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m701wYX

Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit

Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xc0tGvR

Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia yields only small gains in first 2 months

Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dqpNIWk

Israeli security forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank

The Israeli army said in a statement that the Palestinians were heading to carry out an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JLm94fe

Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k3gRNLp

Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?

Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HWIwF1t

Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines

The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJWCeu

Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m6zdsLU

Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM

Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rRS8hBD

UK scouts pulled out of camp after S Korea heatwave

More than 4,000 UK scouts hit by heatwave at World Jamboree to be moved into hotels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T7LgErO

RAF jets intercept Russian military aircraft during Baltic mission

Pilots from RAF Lossiemouth intercepted 50 Russian aircraft during a four-month mission in the Baltic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bZTu7y6

Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence

Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xte6uSs

Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g1uScJV

Devastating wildfires spur new detection systems

Firms are using AI, drones and satellite tech to help detect and suppress wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/02rdsti

Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship with Ahn Bo-hyun rocks K-pop world

Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun's announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DeSGL2j

Dancers say Lizzo 'needs to be held accountable' over harassment claims

The US pop star says harassment claims made by three of her ex-dancers are "false". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kmpe2zc

Freddie Mercury: Contents of former home being sold at auction

More than 33,000 items from the former Queen lead singer's home are up for sale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z9mFiVK

Fremantle Highway: Disaster averted as burnt car carrier reaches port

The crippled Fremantle Highway is towed into Eemshaven after fire ravaged the ship for a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QdLIFiW

Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars

Many top Indian actors are making fortunes by actively investing in start-ups and consumer brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CGJLsWx

This 93-year-old went to all 63 US national parks

After 10 years apart, Joy and her grandson Brad reconnected for an adventure of a lifetime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3suMdS2

Timelapse shows rain drenching Las Vegas

Nevada was hit with heavy rain this week, which scattered debris and shut down roads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UuvLE1h

Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats

Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KgSmMQs

Lizzo accused of sexual harassment and weight-shaming

Three former dancers allege the singer contributed to creating a hostile work environment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A2UNn8p

Thirsty and exhausted, Texans feel the heatwave

Concern is mounting for workers across Texas unable to avoid the sun and scorching temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K28Hhvr

'It's like playing with death' - Ukraine's female front line soldiers

Women in the Ukrainian military describe their battles against Russia and sexism within their ranks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L6mfXil

The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister

Khawaja Asif's remarks reflect ingrained attitudes in Pakistan society, but women are pushing back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gdcNyIp

National Party: Irish far-right party's stolen gold bars spark funding query

The alleged theft of bars worth €400,000 prompts questions over how the National Party is funded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uSKnPB