Trump tariffs 'not hitting Chinese economy'

The US President's former chief economic adviser Gary Cohn says the trade war affects the US more than China.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49187126

North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South

The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49187995

US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49187965

Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick

Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49187622

Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru

Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49156814

VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India

The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49183321

US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49122849

What are the US's intentions in Africa?

Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49096505

Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles.

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Democratic debates: Who won and lost in round one?

It was billed as the Sanders-Warren showdown, but for some moderates it was their last chance to shine.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49169826

Burger King beard ban scrapped in Catalonia

Inspectors decided that banning workers from having beards violated their constitutional rights.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49182814

In pictures: Aftermath of deadly Brazil prison fight

Relatives are called to identify the bodies of the 58 inmates killed in a deadly gang fight in Brazil.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49177074

Hindu man refuses Zomato takeaway over 'Muslim driver'

Food service Zomato refused to let the man cancel his order and was backed by Twitter users.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-49176344

Israel backs West Bank homes for settlers and Palestinians

It envisages the building of homes for both Jewish settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49181534

Hong Kong protesters hurt in drive-by fireworks attack

Unidentified attackers target protesters as 40 pro-democracy activists appear in court.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49177314

Canada manhunt: Suspects were let go after being stopped

The teenagers were pulled over for routine checks before they were named as suspects in three murders.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49176309

Ronald Reagan called Africans at UN 'monkeys', tapes reveal

The former US president made the comment in a 1971 phone call, newly-unearthed recordings reveal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49177034

Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world's highest war

Thousands had to flee when a covert Pakistani military operation in Kashmir backfired 20 years ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49101016

Hawaii TMT: Desecrating sacred land or finding new frontiers?

Plans for a powerful new telescope on a sacred site in Hawaii have created rifts among islanders.

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Facebook funds AI mind-reading experiment

Machine-learning algorithms interpret speech from brain signals, in a study funded by the social network.

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Russia denies OneWeb's satellite internet request

OneWeb, which is based in the UK, was seeking to use a certain band of radio frequencies in Russia.

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Cameron Boyce: Disney star died due to epilepsy, says coroner

Further testing was needed to establish the cause of his death, finding he died of natural causes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-49174834

Steve Bannon: 'Trump's border crackdown is anti-racist'

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon claims a border wall will help black and Hispanic communities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49157589

The Lion King - how VR brought the animals to life

Director Jon Favreau explains how technology allowed the film to obtain a documentary look.

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The Lion King - how VR brought the animals to life

Director Jon Favreau explains how technology allowed the film to obtain a documentary look.

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China toddler: Three-year-old falls six storeys and survives

A toddler in China has survived a six-storey fall after he was caught by people holding a blanket.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49175524

Shin Ok-ju: S Korean doomsday cult leader jailed for six years

The pastor convinced her followers to move to Fiji in 2014 where some say they were beaten.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49174634

Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures

Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49173879

Hallstatt: A town of 800 people that gets a million tourists a year

Visitors have boosted the economy of Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps, but not all residents are happy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49171477

VG Siddhartha: Cafe Coffee Day tycoon's body found

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, went missing on Monday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49174304

Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead

It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant.

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Democratic debates: Ten candidates over healthcare and immigration

The party's two most liberal candidates running for the presidency come under attack in Detroit debate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49173804

Dubai: Expectation vs reality

It's a city for the flash, the brash and the successful – but what's going on beneath the surface?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49005196

Fire Emblem: Nintendo cuts voice actor over emotional abuse

Chris Niosi is being removed from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, days after the game's release.

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Hong Kong protests: Activists disrupt rush hour trains

Activists block train doors and sound emergency alarms, as weeks of anti-government protests roll on.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49161816

Giffgaff fined £1.4m for overcharging mobile customers

Regulator Ofcom says "unacceptable" mistakes affected 2.6 million customers of the mobile phone group.

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Huawei sees trouble ahead despite revenue rise

The Chinese tech giant has been under global scrutiny for allegedly posing a security risk.

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How to get visitors on to your home wi-fi easily

The tech hack that means visitors to your home will never have to ask for your wi-fi login again.

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Katy Perry copied Dark Horse from Christian rapper Flame

A jury rules against the singer after a week-long trial over the production of her 2013 song.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-49161916

Garlic festival shooting: Three dead in Gilroy California

Eyewitnesses describe the shooting at a food festival in California that has left three people dead and 15 injured.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49150043

Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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The amateur lawyers helping people walk free

A community group in California is helping poor people get justice.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-49156703

Grindr: Chinese parent company plans to list gay dating app

Grindr's Chinese owner said US authorities no longer object to a public listing of the gay dating app.

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Pakistan plane: Army aircraft crashes into residential area killing 17

The crash set off a fire which engulfed several houses in the area and reduced them to rubble.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49160416

Unnao rape: India murder probe over fatal crash

A woman who had accused a ruling party MP of rape was seriously injured and a key witness died.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49160546

Senate fails to overturn Saudi arms sale veto

The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to overturn a presidential veto.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49159850

Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence

The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49160302

Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49159859

'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-49084230

US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49070872

Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49090754

Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48777456

Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained

How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49154953

Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?

The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-49158263

Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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Rights group loses mass surveillance appeal in High Court

Liberty brought the challenge against the government's so-called "Snoopers' Charter" in June.

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Ethiopia bids to break tree-planting record to tackle climate change

The huge project is intended to tackle deforestation and climate change in the drought-prone country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49151523

In pictures: Kinetic Op art pioneer Carlos Cruz-Diez dies

The 95-year-old was best known for his large-scale works in eye-popping colours.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49150623

Suspect admits killing missing Romanian teenager

A 65-year-old man confessed to killing a 15-year-old girl and another teenager, his lawyer says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49149953

What's a 'Science Princess' doing in an ice field in Alaska?

Celeste Labedz's picture of herself dressed up as a princess while on a field trip researching glaciers has become a viral hit.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-49149441

Trump denies new accusations of racism after Elijah Cummings attack

The president is criticised after calling a mostly-black district a "disgusting, rat and rodent-infested mess".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49149759

India tiger census shows population growth

PM Narendra Modi says India is "now one of the biggest and most secure habitats of the tiger".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49148174

Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49072492

Airbnb host fined £100,000 for letting council flat

A council tenant used a fake identity to rent out his central London flat to tourists on Airbnb.

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Hong Kong protests: China condemns 'horrendous incidents'

The weeks of protest have caused "serious damage to the rule of law", the government says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49149477

'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business.

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'I don't get paid' - Running Instagram for Love Islanders

No pay, nasty messages and hack attempts - the friends who look after social media for Love Island contestants.

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Work on production line of Boeing 737 Max ‘not adequately funded’

Boeing is making billions from the 737 Max but an ex-engineer says production resources were lacking.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49142761

Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire

Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49143447

Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire

Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals.

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Shooter reported at California garlic festival

Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49147369

Mario Cerciello Rega: US teen held over officer’s killing ‘illegally blindfolded’

The photo of a blindfolded suspect was taken after his arrest over a police officer’s killing in Rome.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49147435

Is India the answer to Netflix's troubles?

It has launched a cheaper, mobile-only plan in India, hoping to capture its 'next 100 million' users.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49109007

A professor spoke ill of the dead. What happened next?

A tweet by a liberal professor ignited a debate about free speech on university campuses.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-47147778

'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49071765

Cape Town - tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day

Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49130395

'Beaten and robbed': How Croatia is policing its borders

Thousands of migrants are trying to cross into Croatia, but many are illegally expelled back to Bosnia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49132735

Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

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Talks held in Vienna to salvage Iran nuclear deal

The meeting comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf and Iran's decision to breach parts of the deal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49145174

Russia's Navy Day parades in pictures

Warships line up off St Petersburg in one of the highlights of the annual show.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49144333

Soldier 'killed by American friendly fire'

US officials initially said Sgt Matt Tonroe was killed by a roadside bomb.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49141421

Woman arrested in Cyprus 'over false rape claim'

Twelve Israeli males had been arrested in Cyprus in connection with the alleged assault on 17 July.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49142550

Air strike on Libya hospital kills five doctors

The government has accused the forces of rogue general Khalifa Hafta of carrying out the attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49143263

Australia swimmer reveals cause of failed drug test

Australia's Shayna Jack says she tested positive for the banned substance Ligandrol and that her B sample confirmed the drug's presence.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/49143442

Alexei Navalny: Jailed Russian opposition head develops 'allergy'

Alexei Navalny is taken from jail to a hospital in Moscow with an acute allergic reaction.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49144327

Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators defy police ban again

Pro-democracy demonstrators chant anti-police slogans while marching through the business district.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49143207

At least 30 killed and 15 missing after China landslide

The latest death toll comes as heavy rains continue to batter areas of the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49143507

Kidnapped Turkish nationals freed in Nigeria's Kwara state

The construction workers were captured by unknown gunmen, amid a wave of abductions in the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49143257

Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'

Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex, has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49142637

Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'

Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex, has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals.

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Mum of teen British Fornite player: 'I've thrown an Xbox out'

Lisa Dallman's fifteen year old son Jaden Ashman has just won half of $2.25 million (£1,817,000) in the Fortnite World Cup finals.

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ICYMI: Sunken tanks and 'special' graffiti

Sunken tanks, "special" graffiti and a few other stories you might have missed this week.

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Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75

Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49141873

French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49125467

Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong in the duo event.

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Trump’s ‘rat-infested’ attack on lawmaker was racist, says Pelosi

The president is under fire for calling a Democratic lawmaker’s Baltimore district “rat-infested”.

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Ebola: How a disease is prevented from spreading

A doctor on the frontline of the fight against Ebola explains the steps taken to tackle the disease.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49109478

Student debt: The teachers told they had taken out the wrong kind of loan

Kelly Finlaw still owes $88k - despite being told her loan would be paid off 10 years after graduating.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49039816

Pakistan censorship: 'Hovering above the mute button'

Journalists say they are facing ever tighter restrictions on their reporting under the government of Imran Khan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49088653

A jogger trashed a homeless man's stuff. What happened next?

A viral video triggered anger and outrage - followed by support. But did anything change?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-47641796

Should robots ever look like us?

Some think humanoid robots will be easier to interact with, but others think we'll find them creepy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48994128

Hong Kong protests: Tear gas fired at unauthorised demonstrators

Police fired tear gas at an unauthorised protest involving thousands of demonstrators.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49138239

Sudan to charge eight military officers over deadly crackdown

Eight military officers face the charge of crimes against humanity over the killing of protesters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49139553

Tour de France 2019: Egan Bernal set to win from Geraint Thomas

Egan Bernal is poised to become the first Colombian to win the Tour de France after finishing Saturday's penultimate stage in the yellow jersey.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/49138827

Romania police chief sacked after teen 'killed by kidnapper'

A police chief in Romania is fired after the murder of a girl whose emergency calls were ignored.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49139930

Russia protests: Police arrest hundreds at Moscow rally

Demonstrators turn out after opposition candidates are barred from running in local elections.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49125045

India floods: Hundreds of passengers rescued from train

Hundreds of passengers had to be rescued from a train near Mumbai.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49138907

Hong Kong protests: Yuen Long march defies police ban

They rallied against a mob attack on protesters last week, while police fired tear gas to disperse them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49123445

India floods: Hundreds of train passengers stranded near Mumbai

Helicopters, boats and divers converge on the train near Mumbai in a big recue operation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49137373

Shayna Jack: Australian swimmer tests positive for banned substance

Australian swimmer Shayna Jack tests positive for a banned substance before the World Aquatics Championships, Swimming Australia has said.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/49137969

Mario Cerciello Rega: US student reportedly confesses to killing policeman

Two teenage Americans were arrested after the fatal stabbing in central Rome on Friday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49138157

Fnatic: 15 years at the top of esports

The founder of one of the worlds most well known esports teams speaks to Newsbeat about their 15 year journey.

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Philippines earthquakes kill at least six

Two earthquakes struck the northern province of Batanes injuring dozens.

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Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea

Among the injured are athletes competing at the Fina World Swimming Championships 2019 in Gwangju.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49136211

US Supreme Court gives go-ahead for Trump wall funding

President Donald Trump is given the go-ahead to use $2.5bn of Pentagon funds on the border wall.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49135255

Aung San Suu Kyi's Myanmar dam dilemma with China

A controversial dam would bring much-needed power to Myanmar, but locals are asking - at what cost?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48857781

The Indian city where motorbike riders hate helmets

Motorbike riders in India's Pune city refuse to wear helmets despite a law that has made it mandatory.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48879590

Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe descends into darkness

Zimbabweans, already fearing a return to hyperinflation, are now also struggling with long power blackouts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49097080

Russian TV's leaked Chernobyl drama features CIA plot

HBO's critically acclaimed show isn’t the only Chernobyl story coming to the small screen this year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49121139

Three to give customers 5G at 'no extra cost'

The mobile network promises "completely unrestricted" 5G when it launches in August.

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Australia to police tech giants' algorithms

The country wants a special office to hold firms such as Facebook and Google to account.

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New Hyperloop speed record set and other news

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology news stories.

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Fortnite World Cup: Battle royale as players compete for millions

Forty million players attempted to qualify but only 100 finalists have a shot at winning the $3m (£2.4m) top prize in New York.

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Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset.

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Abbas: Palestinians to scrap agreements with Israel

The announcement comes after Israel razed Palestinian buildings it said had been built illegally.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49125785

Californian and carmakers agree emissions deal despite Trump rules

California and four firms reach a fuel-efficiency deal despite a White House drive to relax rules.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49124695

Israeli 'underworld' figures shot dead in Mexico City 'hit'

The alleged killer - who wore a blonde wig - originally told police it was a crime of passion.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49124315

US government death penalty move draws sharp criticism

Rights groups and Democrats rebuke the decision to execute five inmates after a 16-year hiatus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49122869

Austria orders arrest of Russian in colonel spying case

Police say 65-year-old Igor Egorovich Zaytsev recruited a colonel who spied for Moscow for decades.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49122714

Faruk Orman: Murder conviction quashed in Australia 'Lawyer X' scandal

Faruk Orman wrongfully spent 12 years in jail because his lawyer was a police informant, a court rules.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49122805

Brazil gold heist: Gunmen steal gold worth $30m from São Paulo airport

The suspects entered Guarulhos airport in São Paulo dressed as police officers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49122868

Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-49085306

Boris Johnson: Does Africa shrug, smile or scowl?

The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49116438

Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world's highest war

Thousands had to flee when a covert Pakistani military operation in Kashmir backfired 20 years ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49101016

Trump straws: How the US president is using straws to beat liberals with

Why Trump is selling plastic straws at $15 a pack - and using them as a stick to beat liberals with.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49090643

Why NZ cleared a Chinese man for touching a boy's penis

A judge accepted the Chinese man had made a "cultural mistake", but is this really a thing in China?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-49093697

Choosing between God and the gang in El Salvador

In La Dina, a neighbourhood in San Salvador, there are few ways to leave the gang, but a church is offering one of them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48916978

Forced penetration: If a woman forces a man to have sex, is that rape?

When a man has sex with a woman without consent, that's rape. Should it be rape when a woman coerces a man into sex?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-49057533

Heatwaves and the human body

What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49112807

Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool

The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more.

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The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware

No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks.

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Are speed limiters the best way to reduce road deaths?

Intelligent speed assistance systems could reduce accidents and speeding fines, but do they work?

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Canada tourist killings: Teenage boys charged with another murder

Arrest warrants have been issued for the pair, who are believed to be on the run.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49110917

Nissan to cut 12,500 jobs worldwide

It is unclear where the cuts will fall, but unions are hopeful the Sunderland plant will not be affected.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49109307

Franky Zapata: Flyboard inventor fails in cross-Channel bid

Franky Zapata was hoping to cross from northern France to southern England in just 20 minutes.

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The Nasa astronauts on a mythical mission to Mars moon

Nasa is trying to understand how humans behave when confined together for a long period of time.

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Chinese 'love mother' who adopted 118 children jailed for fraud

Li Yanxia, once seen as a hero, was found guilty of using the children in extortion and fraud.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49107262

Franky Zapata: Flyboard inventor fails in cross-Channel BID

Franky Zapata was hoping to cross from northern France to southern England in just 20 minutes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49108632

Jeffrey Epstein 'found semi-conscious' in prison cell

The US financier is in jail in New York while he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49108627

Boeing warns it may stop 737 Max production

Planemaker Boeing reports a $3.4bn loss because of the 737 Max crisis as it mulls halting production.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49108807

Europe heatwave expected to peak and break records again

Northern France is on red alert and records across the UK and Western Europe could be broken again.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49108847

ASAP Rocky charged with assault in Sweden

The rapper will remain in custody until a trial can take place.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-49109487

Jarryd Hayne: Rugby league player pleads not guilty to rape

The high-profile Australian athlete faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted of attacking a woman.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49107607

O2 to launch 5G network in UK in October

It will be the last of the UK's four 5G networks to launch, and the only one not to use Huawei kit.

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Puerto Rico governor to resign after mass protests

Ricardo Rosselló is stepping down after obscenity-laden messages were leaked from a group chat.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49102274

Samsung Galaxy Fold 'ready' for launch after screen fix

The firm delayed the release of its folding device after early reviewers reported broken screens.

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez faces decisive vote on future in power

MPs to vote on whether Pedro Sánchez will remain in power following last-ditch coalition talks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49099841

North Korea fires 'short-range missiles' into sea, S Korea says

It comes after anger from the North over planned military exercises between South Korea and the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49107187

Trump uses veto to unblock $8bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The US president overrides bipartisan resolutions in the Republican-led Senate that barred the deal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49106989

What's so important about a ship's flag?

Most ships sail under a flag that differs from that of their owner.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-49083108

The puzzling 'mass migration' of Ugandans to India

The number of Ugandans living in India has risen sharply, according to census data. But is that accurate?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49068433

Why is India sending humanoid robots into space?

India will fly robots to understand what weightlessness and radiation do to the human body in space.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48918280

Hawaii telescope: Desecrating sacred land or finding new frontiers?

Plans for a powerful new telescope on a sacred site in Hawaii have created rifts among islanders.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49082156

The verdict on Robert Mueller’s Congress performance

What role did politics play in the hearing and what could it mean for President Trump’s future?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49101885

Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes

The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021.

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Bangladesh lynchings: Eight killed by mobs over false child abduction rumours

A single mum-of-two is among those killed by vigilante mobs acting on false reports in Bangladesh.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49102074

Bison throws girl through air at Yellowstone National Park

A video of the incident shows the nine-year-old being flipped into the air as the animal charges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49101874

Sri Lankans demand UK take back rotting waste

Decomposing containers containing hazardous waste, labelled as "recycling", arrived from the UK.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49100887

Jordan unveils underwater museum of military vehicles

Several tanks, armoured vehicles and a helicopter have been scuttled to help attract tourists.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49102824

Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns

Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control.

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Facebook uses AI to map Thailand's roads

The company is making its newly created maps available for others to use and edit, via OpenStreetMap.

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Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns

Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49099364

Europe heatwave: Belgian record broken as Eurostar breaks down

Kleine Brogel in Belgium hits 38.9C (102F) and a Eurostar train breaks down in searing heat.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49100271

Iran tanker seizure: Owner makes first contact with crew

The 23 crew members of a British-flagged tanker detained by Iran tell its owners they are "safe".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49095150

Audra McDonald calls out theatre goer for photographing nude scene

An audience member took a photo of Audra McDonald during a nude scene in a current Broadway show.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49095575

Forever 21 accused of 'fat shaming' over diet bars

Forever 21 has been criticised on social media for sending customers free diet bars with orders.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49098060

In pictures: Europe's July 2019 heatwave

Weather warnings have been issued across the Continent, with record temperatures expected this week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49098263

Trump-Russia investigation: Mueller set to testify before Congress

The ex-special counsel will answer questions on his report on alleged Russian election interference.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49096585

Cuba dismisses findings of 'sonic attack' study

Researchers analysed brain scans of US diplomats stationed in Cuba who reported unexplained symptoms.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49097186

'Smoked salmon' listeria kills two in Australia

The two deaths and a third non-fatal case were reported in separate states, officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49094165

Rare Nike trainers sell for more than £350,000

Historic 1970s running shoes smash their expected selling price at auction in New York.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49095495

Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform

Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon.

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Detective Pikachu breaks record and other video games news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the latest news in video games.

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Tokyo 2020: Meet the Olympic and Paralympic robots

With a year to go until the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, meet the robots that will be used on site at the events.

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US Senate extends 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

The fund to cover medical costs for 9/11-related illnesses was at risk of running out of money.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49093095

Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform

Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49093535

Guatemala president seeks to unblock US migration deal

The deal would require migrants crossing Guatemala to seek asylum there rather than in the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49093096

Stopping child marriage with solar lanterns

Girls in Ethiopia are being given solar lamps to help stop child marriage and keep them in school.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-49072274

Germany shooting: Eritrean attacked 'because of skin colour'

An Eritrean man was wounded in a drive-by shooting in what police condemn as a xenophobic attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49083488

Global growth forecast cut by IMF amid trade tensions

The Fund says growth "remains subdued", and trade and technology tensions need to be reduced.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49074923

Henry Rotich arrest: Kenyan finance minister denies corruption charges

Henry Rotich is freed on bail after spending the night in police custody.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49081916

Grand Theft Auto's Diamond Casino lets cash be turned into chips

Players can convert real money into in-game gambling chips, but not vice-versa.

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Bohemian Rhapsody becomes the oldest video to get 1bn views

Queen's signature song reaches the YouTube milestone, but it's still not in the site's Top 100.

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Lancaster University students' data stolen by cyber-thieves

The university, which alerted police, was subject to a "sophisticated and malicious" phishing attack.

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Li Peng: Former Chinese premier known as 'Butcher of Beijing' dies at 90

Mr Li was best known for backing the use of force against demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in 1989.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49081449

Ocasio-Cortez: Officers sacked for post suggesting lawmaker be shot

Two officers are fired over a Facebook post suggesting the liberal congresswoman needed "a round".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49081786

Chris Kraft: Key Apollo 11 director dies days after anniversary

Nasa's first flight director played a critical role in the first Moon landing 50 years ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49082897

Venezuelan ex-oil executive Márquez found dead in Madrid

Juan Carlos Márquez was due to appear in court on Monday in connection with corruption allegations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49082596

Van filled with drugs crashes into police car in Sydney

Australian police recovered 273kg of methamphetamine after they tracked down the vehicle.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49081537

Former Ohio judge dragged from courtroom after jail sentence

An Ohio courtroom descended into chaos as a former judge was sentenced to six months in jail.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49084256

Russian LGBT activist Yelena Grigoryeva murdered in St Petersburg

Yelena Grigoryeva, 41, was stabbed and strangled near her home in St Petersburg, relatives say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49081626

Singapore seizes elephant ivory and pangolin scales in record $48m haul

They were bound for Vietnam in containers that were falsely declared to contain timber.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49079720

'Rape cases dropped' over police phone search demands

Campaigners say investigations have stopped after complainants refused to hand over their devices.

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South Korea fires warning shots at Russian military aircraft

South Korea says it scrambled jets after a Russian military plane violated its airspace twice.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49079719

Australia drug runner crashes meth van into police car

The collision outside a Sydney police station led authorities to a A$200m drug bust.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49079926

India denies PM Modi asked Trump to mediate in Kashmir conflict

Mr Trump claimed that India's PM had asked him to mediate in the 70-year-old dispute with Pakistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49079716

American and Australian tourists killed in Canada

Police say the deaths could be connected to another missing persons case in British Columbia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49076463

Mack Horton: Fina warns swimmer over podium snub to rival

The sport's governing body tells Mack Horton not to make "gestures" amid his feud with Sun Yang.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49079846

How Japan's trade row with South Korea could hit tech supplies

A trade row between Japan and South Korea could pose a threat to supplies of smartphones and devices.

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US expands powers to deport migrants without going to court

Under the rule, officers will be able to immediately deport more migrants without going to court.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49079495

Resistant malaria spreading in South East Asia

Drug-resistant malaria parasites have moved from Cambodia to Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49017699

Musk promises '10km Hyperloop tunnel' in 2020

The Hyperloop project aims to transport people inside high-speed pods along underground tunnels.

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Why 3D printing could be key to a Moon base

Construction materials, ceramics and food could all one day be printed on the lunar surface.

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US denounces Venezuela aircraft's 'unsafe approach'

The US military says a Venezuelan warplane "aggressively shadowed" one of its surveillance aircraft.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/49070542

Poland LGBT march: Police arrest 25 after attacks on activists

Police clashed with anti-LGBT protesters after violence marred a Polish city's first equality march.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49073342

Ethiopia referendum: Dozens killed in Sidama clashes

Activists from the Sidama ethnic group were set to declare their own federal state last week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49070762

Leonardo DiCaprio: Russians beg star to #SaveBaikal

Russians have flooded Leonardo DiCaprio's social media in a bid to raise environmental awareness of a lake.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-49070493

Three resists watchdog's call for 'fairer' mobile phone fees

Ofcom had called on networks to automatically cut prices for out-of-contract mobile subscribers.

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Equifax to pay up to $700m to settle data breach

The credit score agency has agreed a settlement after hackers stole 147 million people's details.

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French Minerve submarine is found after disappearing in 1968

Fifty-two sailors were on board when the Minerve vanished over 50 years ago in the Mediterranean.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49068823

The moment India's Moon mission began its journey

Footage shows the successful launch of India's second lunar mission.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49071492

IAEA chief Yukiya Amano dies at 72

Japan's Yukiya Amano had been suffering from an unspecified illness since last year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-49069832

Kenya finance minister Henry Rotich faces arrest for corruption

The accusation comes from a police investigation into the misuse of funds meant for a dam project.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49070712

Israel demolishes 'illegal' homes under Palestinian control

Hundreds of police and troops move in as bulldozers tear down structures said to house 17 people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49069082

Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs

The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs.

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'I kept my multimillion dollar business secret'

Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory.

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Bianca Devins: The teenager whose murder was exploited for clicks

Images of Bianca Devins' death were widely shared online. Experts say this exposed a bigger problem.

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UK PM to chair emergency meeting on Iran crisis

The prime minister is expected to receive updates and discuss the security of shipping in the area.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49067166

Mack Horton: Swimmer refuses to join rival Sun Yang on podium

Mack Horton has previously accused Chinese freestyle champion Sun Yang of being a "drug cheat".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49067302

China's new Nasdaq-style board begins trading

The so-called Star market marks a significant step in China's ambition to open its economy and markets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49067702

Why 3D printing could be key to a Moon base

Construction materials, ceramics and food could all one day be printed on the lunar surface.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48845755

Puerto Rico: Governor will not seek reelection after homophobic messages

Protesters have been demanding Ricardo Rosselló resign over homophobic and sexist messages.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49066986

Salmon trapped in Canada landslide to be airlifted to safety

The fish have been unable to swim upstream due to a rockfall in Fraser River, British Columbia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49066718

The Silicon Valley space race

The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49006786

Hong Kong protests: Armed mob storms Yuen Long station

A mob attacks travellers at a Hong Kong train station, injuring 36, after another weekend of protests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49066982

Chandrayaan-2: India set to re-attempt Moon mission launch

The space agency says it has fixed the technical issue that saw last week's launch called off.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49032603

Imran Khan: Pakistan PM to meet Trump in bid to mend ties

Counter-terrorism is likely to top the agenda at Imran Khan's first meeting with Donald Trump.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49032495

Iran tanker crisis a 'diplomatic test' for new UK PM

With relationships strained, how will the new prime minister rally his American and European allies?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49063142

'I kept my multimillion dollar business secret'

Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49015609

Is Zimbabwe's economy on track?

The return of the Zimbabwean dollar has raised fears about a return to hyperinflation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48993701

Mystery surrounds animal deaths on France's farms

Farmers say wind farms and mobile phone masts cause higher rates of animal mortality, but scientists say there's no evidence to prove it.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49045742

SOS Méditerranée resumes Mediterranean migrant rescues

SOS Méditerranée restarts work off Libya with a new vessel, after the last one was forced to stop.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49065575

South Africa's Cyril President Ramaphosa hits back in corruption row

Cyril Ramaphosa seeks a judicial review of a report that accuses him of misleading parliament.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49065577

UK political storm over seized tanker

Philip Hammond says the UK did not "take its eye off the ball" amid escalating tensions in the Gulf.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49063646

Avengers: Endgame set to pass Avatar as top box office movie

The Marvel sequel's weekend take is set to push it past James Cameron's $2,789.7bn-grossing epic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49063276

Hong Kong protests: graffiti, tear gas and riot police

The BBC's Stephen McDonell is amid the pro-democracy protesters as tear gas is fired.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49062370

Portugal wildfires: Huge blazes force evacuations

Hundreds of firefighters are deployed to tackle the blazes which are being fanned by strong winds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49061785

Cairo flights: Lufthansa resumes services but BA cancellations continue

But British Airways says flights from Heathrow to the Egyptian capital remain cancelled.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49062050

Hong Kong protests: High security as masses march

The latest pro-democracy rally is tense, as it follows the discovery of a huge haul of explosives.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49061975

Ocasio-Cortez: Trump is 'putting millions of Americans in danger'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticises President Trump's leadership at an event in New York.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49060734

Radio exchanges reveal Iran-UK confrontation as ship seized

A Royal Navy frigate is heard warning Iranian armed forces, moments before a British-flagged oil tanker was seized in the Gulf.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49061737

Iran tanker seizure: Radio exchanges reveal Iran-UK confrontation

In the recording, a Royal Navy frigate can be heard warning Iranian vessels not to obstruct the tanker.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49061675

Ukraine's Zelensky aims to bolster power in parliamentary polls

Volodymyr Zelensky hopes Sunday's general election will sweep away the old guard of MPs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49061504

In pictures: Americans cool down in sweltering heatwave

Temperatures in some US cities are dangerously high, with the east coast particularly hard-hit.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49061344

Pacquiao wins world title at 40

Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman on points to become the WBA welterweight Super champion at the age of 40.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/49061554

Twitter suspends Iran news agencies over 'harassment of Baha'is'

The site said it suspended the accounts because of alleged harassment of Baha'is.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49060606

Would this burger tempt you to eat meat?

Two BBC presenters put Impossible Foods' meat-free burger to the taste test. How does it shape up?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49050933

Stealthy penguins, mini-rockets and 'detective' drivers…

and other news you may have missed this week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-49050222

Pro-China Hong Kong protester calls BBC reporter 'fake news' during broadcast

Stephen McDonell was reporting live from a pro-China rally, ahead of more pro-democracy protests in the city.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49058890

British Airways flights to Cairo cancelled

The airline halts all flights to the Egyptian capital for a week as a security "precaution".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49059700

Tanker seizure: Jeremy Hunt urges Iran to release Stena Impero

The UK foreign secretary speaks as new video emerges of the moment the Steno Impero was taken over.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49059066

Moscow protest: Thousands demand fair elections

Demonstrators call for anti-Putin activists to be allowed to run in September's Moscow elections.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49057803

Veteran Indian politician Sheila Dikshit dies at 81

The longest-serving chief minister of Delhi dies in the capital after a long illness.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49056791

Merkel marks Hitler assassination attempt with anti-extremism appeal

The German leader uses the 75th anniversary to call on citizens to counter rising right-wing extremism.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49056973

Kyoto Animation fire: Suspect 'spotted in area' days before

The man suspected of a deadly arson attack in Kyoto may have visited the site before, reports say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49055468

Hong Kong protests: Police probe link of huge explosives haul

The find came ahead of a weekend of marches by both pro- and anti- China demonstrators in Hong Kong.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49055785

Sudan crisis: The ruthless mercenaries who run the country for gold

Accused of widespread abuses, the Rapid Support Forces sprang from "Janjaweed" militias linked to genocide in Darfur.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48987901

Emanuela Orlandi case: Vatican attempts new search to solve mystery

Two burial chambers will be examined in the search for a teenager, missing since 1983.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49055783

Hong Kong actor Simon Yam stabbed on stage in China

The 64-year-old was attacked while speaking at a promotional event in the city of Zhongshan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-49055463

Iran tanker seizure: UK 'deeply concerned'

The foreign secretary says the detention by Iran of the British-flagged ship is "unacceptable".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49054586

US to send troops to Saudi Arabia as tensions with Iran grow

The deployment of soldiers and fighter jets comes amid heightened tensions with Iran in the Gulf.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49054323

Venice fines tourists: Germans punished for making coffee near bridge

The backpackers were fined €950 (£853) and asked to leave the city under a new public order law.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49054042

Torpedoed US warship found, solving 75-year-old cold case

After four years of searching, locating the USS Eagle was "just absolute awe," says diver Ryan King.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49050972

César Pelli: Architect of Malaysia's Petronas Towers dies at 92

César Pelli designed some of the world's most famous buildings including London's Canary Wharf Tower.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49054835

The final 13 minutes before the Moon landing

The minutes before landing were tense, as fuel ran low and connections were lost between the lunar module and mission control

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-49023834

US citizen Ruslan Maratovich Asainov charged with IS terror offences

Ruslan Maratovich Asainov is accused of being a sniper and trainer for the Islamic State group.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49054262

Amazon deforestation: Brazil's Bolsonaro dismisses data as 'lies'

The Brazilian president accuses the national space agency of exaggerating the scale of deforestation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49052360

Benjamin Netanyahu becomes Israel's longest-serving leader

Benjamin Netanyahu breaks the record set by Israel's founding father, but he faces an uncertain future.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49043102

Polish abuse scandal: Victims take on the Catholic Church

Allegations of appalling abuse involving priests have shaken the trust of many Poles in the Church.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49025423

Russia alarmed by large fall in bee populations

Pesticides are blamed for Russia's mass bee deaths, while French honey production is also down.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49047402

Guinea mother: I sat my exams 30 minutes after giving birth

"I decided for myself that I wanted to complete my baccalaureate," Fatoumata Kourouma tells the BBC.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49045122

YouTube: 'We don't take you down the rabbit hole'

In his first interview, YouTube's UK managing director defends the platform's algorithms.

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Greek earthquake: Powerful tremor shakes Athens

The earthquake, registered at 5.1 magnitude, knocked out telecoms and power in parts of the Greek capital.

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Man jailed for killing UK teenager in Goa

Samson D'Souza was found guilty of "culpable homicide not amounting to murder" by an Indian court.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-49044763

French sci-fi team called on to predict future threats

The "red team" will be employed to imagine future military threats – and how how to prevent them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49044892

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma agrees to give further testimony, withdrawing an earlier threat to pull out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49044539

Eritrea Orthodox Church ex-leader expelled for heresy

Six Eritrea Orthodox bishops say the name of former patriarch Antonios "should never be mentioned".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49043953

BritBox: ITV and BBC set out plans for new streaming service

Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Victoria will be on ITV and the BBC's streaming service.

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London Underground to get full 4G coverage

Passengers will be able to make calls and go online anywhere on the Tube network by the mid-2020s.

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Police will 'struggle' to track criminals via 5G

European police forces are scrambling to develop tools that help them track criminals using 5G networks.

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Srebrenica massacre: Dutch troops '10% liable' for Srebrenica deaths

The supreme court says peacekeeping soldiers from the Netherlands are partly to blame for 350 deaths.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49042372

Kyoto Animation fire: Police name suspect after studio blaze

Shinji Aoba is suspected of deliberately starting the fire, and is in police custody at hospital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49042992

ASAP Rocky: Swedish jail requests more time to investigate assault

The rapper has been detained over alleged assault for the last two weeks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-49042365

India floods: Tired tiger takes nap in resident's bed

The tiger found shelter in a house as floods ravage the Kaziranga National Park in India's Assam state.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49041722

Kulbhushan Jadhav: Pakistan to allow consular access to 'Indian spy'

Islamabad says it will allow Indian officials to meet Kulbhushan Jadhav who has been convicted of spying.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49032600

Yingying Zhang: US man sentenced to life for Chinese student's murder

Brendt Christensen abducted Yingying Zhang on a university campus in 2017 and beat her to death.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49041642

Luxury goods join Hong Kong retail slump as protests bite

Retailers and hotels are among the firms seeing business hit by ongoing protests in Hong Kong.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49041282

The African Cup of Nations: 'Fairy-tale' team, cursed jerseys and super fans

As Algeria and Senegal face each other in the final, we look at some of the tournament's high and low points.

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Nicaragua mothers mourn on eve of Sandinista revolution's anniversary

On the 40th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, some Nicaraguans say there is no reason to celebrate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49004523

Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring?

The motor industry is trying to reduce its carbon footprint in a number of innovative ways.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48988355

Puerto Rico: Protests over homophobic text messages

Protesters are calling for the resignation of the governor following a leak of homophobic messages.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49030485

Beachgoers come together to help stranded whales

On St Simons Island, Georgia in the US, people rushed to push the pod back to sea.

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'Dosa king' dies after losing fight to avoid jail

P Rajagopal's death comes nine days after the Supreme Court rejected a plea for bail on medical grounds.

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MPs call for halt to authorities' use of facial recognition

The House of Commons' Science and Technology raises concerns about accuracy and bias.

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Moon hoax? Five reasons why the landings were real

Conspiracy theories surround the Moon landings but BBC Click seeks to dispel some of the myths.

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Donald Trump impeachment bid fails in the House

The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly against the measure.

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Chandrayaan-2: India announces new date for Moon mission

The launch will take place on 22 July - a week after it was called off due to a technical snag.

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Netflix shares sink 10% as subscriber take-up slows

The video streaming pioneer blamed price rises for adding fewer paid subscribers than hoped.

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The social media giant is accused of promoting videos arguing the Earth isn't round.

Many people who believe the Earth is not round first heard the idea on YouTube. But how important was the video-sharing website in helping the flat Earth movement grow?

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Kyoto Animation fire: Twelve dead after suspected arson attack

Twelve die and about 30 remain unaccounted for after a deadly attack on Kyoto Animation studio.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49027178

Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'

The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-49026935

Rare New Zealand parakeet has best breeding season in decades

There are at most only 300 kakariki karaka parakeets in the world, but this year they had 150 chicks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49027175

Christian family fined after arguing taxes 'against God's will'

The Beerepoot siblings in Tasmania are ordered to pay more than A$2m for failing to pay income tax.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49017512

FaceApp: Chuck Schumer asks for FBI investigation

Senior Democrat Chuck Schumer says the photo app's use of personal data is "deeply troubling".

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FaceApp: Chuck Schumer asks for FBI investigation

Senior Democrat Chuck Schumer says the photo app's use of personal data is "deeply troubling".

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Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'

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Nato chief calls on Russia to save INF missile treaty

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg calls on Russia to comply with the INF treaty before an August deadline.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49026227

Brazil dam: How German firm approved Brazil dam before it burst

Six months after nearly 300 people died, new evidence emerges suggesting it could have been prevented.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48948775

Kevin Spacey: Massachusetts prosecutors drop sex assault case

Prosecutors say they dropped the case after the accuser refused to testify about his missing phone.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49025487

The Indian school exam controversy that cost 23 lives

The suicides have put India's competitive exams in the spotlight amid allegations of errors in marking.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48050020

Why US bird attacks on humans are on rise

Bird experts say there's been an "incremental increase" in attacks, as people encroach on bird habitats.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48993220

Trekking 10,000km across Africa for a football match

A Zimbabwean football fan travels from Cape Town to Cairo by road and finds "Africa is not friendly to Africans".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48705540

What to look out for at Comic-Con 2019: Picard, Terminator, Batwoman and more

This year's blockbuster convention will include sneak previews of Batwoman, The Terminator and more.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48988792

Should I offset my summer holiday flights?

As more of us worry about our carbon emissions, how can you offset your air travel?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48657582

Conjoined twins: Sisters meet surgeons who separated them

Ritaj and Rital were born joined at the head. They're reunited with the doctors who saved their lives.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49006636

India building collapse: Rescuers form human chain to search for Mumbai survivors

Rescuers are being hampered by narrow lanes at the site of a deadly building collapse.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49014592

Data of 'nearly all adults' in Bulgaria stolen

A hacker targeted the Balkan country's tax agency and reportedly offered local media access to stolen data.

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Sudan junta and civilians sign power-sharing deal

Sudan's ruling military council and opposition leaders sign power-sharing accord after all-night talks to end crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49013899

Former US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies

He led the court's liberal wing and wrote more dissenting opinions than any justice in US history.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49013881

Andrea Camilleri: Inspector Montalbano author dies aged 93

Andrea Camilleri's books won international acclaim and changed perceptions of Sicily.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48681253

Bad Bunny stops tour to protest in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican megastar has praised the "bravery" of protesters in the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-49013761

Education publisher Pearson to phase out print textbooks

Pearson says students will only be able to rent physical books as it makes all products "digital first".

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The toy-sized satellites with an eye on the world

Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before.

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Talking about sex no longer so taboo in the Arab world

Discussing sex has long been socially awkward in the Arab world, but there are signs that attitudes are changing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48926282

How chimpanzees bond over a movie together

Feeling closer after watching a video together can be experienced by chimps as well as humans, say scientists.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-49004326

Menstrual cups 'as reliable as tampons'

Scientific review shows they are as leakproof as other sanitary products, say researchers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48988240

The CubeSat revolution changing the way we see the world

Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48533945

Syrian conflict: Helping children through the horror of bomb blasts

A new medical guide aims to improve the chances of saving children's lives, and limbs, in war zones.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48993711

El Chapo: How Mexico's drug kingpin fell victim to his own legend

The world’s most powerful drug kingpin was enamoured by his own legend and it cost him his freedom.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-35271257

Merkel: The steady woman whose shaking has touched a nation

After three bouts of trembling in public, Germany's Angela Merkel health has come under scrutiny.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49002107

'The Squad' condemn Trump's 'racist' tweets in CBS interview

A group of four Democratic congresswomen targeted by President Trump's tweets have condemned them in an interview with CBS.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49012571

Disability emojis: Guide dog and wheelchair user made available

The Emojis have been released by Apple to represent disabled people better.

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'Cordless' Dyson fan advert falls foul of watchdog

The UK Advertising Standards Authority bans a Dyson ad for implying fan is cordless.

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US House votes to condemn Trump's attacks on congresswomen

The symbolic resolution denounces Mr Trump's comments about four congresswomen, branded as racist.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49011843

Norway's spy Town: 'They took him and they have broken him'

The wife of a Norwegian pensioner convicted of espionage in Russia has spoken to the BBC about her anger at the intelligence service.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49003856

Plastic pollution: Could a year's waste circle the Earth four times?

Could a year's global plastic waste circle the Earth four times over?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48955383

The Kenyan centre saving endangered chimpanzees

Timothy Mwangi has cared for chimpanzees for nearly two decades at this rescue centre in Kenya.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49002847

The surprising thing about America's migrant past

What are the roots of the women Trump told to "go back" - and how many Americans are from somewhere else?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48997502

AI solves Rubik's Cube in one second

An AI system teaches itself to solve the Rubik's Cube more quickly than any human.

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Zuma inquiry: South Africa's ex-leader claims he received death threats

Jacob Zuma says threats were also made against his children and lawyer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49003827

Bianca Devins murder images flood Instagram

Instagram is struggling to remove graphic images of the body of a 17-year-old girl.

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Brazil cocaine haul: Shoppers find drug stash in their soap powder box

Brazilian police suspect 80kg of the drug had been placed on a supermarket's shelves by mistake.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49002746

Fresh Island festival: Croatia music event evacuated as fire breaks out

Tyga, Stefflon Don and Yxng Bane were among the acts due to perform.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49002346

Jewels and tools among Neolithic find in Israel

Thousands of artefacts are discovered at the site of a 9,000-year-old settlement near Jerusalem.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49002046

Netanyahu: 'Europe might ignore Iran threat until nuclear missiles hit'

Israel's PM likens the EU's approach to breaches of the nuclear deal to the appeasement of the Nazis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49001946

Hodan Nalayeh prize: Somalia to honour journalist murdered by al-Shabab

Hodan Nalayeh relocated to Somalia last year to help rebuild the country of her birth.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49002246

Former football star shot dead in South Africa

South African former footballer Marc Batchelor is shot dead near his home in Johannesburg.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49000417

New Zealand's Dunedin jokes about losing 'steepest street' title

First New Zealand lost the Cricket World Cup, now it no longer has the world's steepest street.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48999526

EU Commission head nominee von der Leyen urges 'green deal'

German minister Ursula von der Leyen promises MEPs ambitious measures against climate change.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49001387

S Korea employers could face jail under harassment law

It is the first time employers must act on harassment in South Korea where bullying is widespread.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49000046

India building collapse: Forty trapped in south Mumbai

Rescuers are searching for people trapped in the four-storey building in India's financial capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49001456

Airspace over Pakistan reopens

Pakistan shut its airspace in February following tensions with India.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48999736

The Harlech street that has proved the world's steepest

Ffordd Pen Llech has taken the record from a street in New Zealand with a gradient of more than 37%.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-48997654

Chris Gayle: Australian newspapers lose appeal in defamation case

Three Australian newspapers wrongly accused the cricketer of lewd behaviour, a jury found in 2017.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48999606

Congresswomen hit back in Trump race row

Four congresswomen dismiss the US president's defence of his controversial tweets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48998863

Facebook scam-busting service goes live

New tools to fight online scams are launched after a legal action by TV personality Martin Lewis.

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Will ships without sailors be the future of trade?

May saw the world's first unmanned commercial shipping operation.

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Sonny Liston: The mysterious death that haunts boxing

Sonny Liston was found dead at his Las Vegas home in 1971. A coroner concluded he died of natural causes - but some say the truth is darker.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/48974341

The mountain climbers showing diabetes doesn't have to be an uphill struggle

Why two men with type one diabetes are hiking to the the highest points in all 50 US states - in 50 days.

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Will ships without sailors be the future of trade?

May saw the world's first unmanned commercial shipping operation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48871452

Volodymyr Zelensky: Why Ukraine's new president needs second election win

Volodymyr Zelensky's presidential victory was hailed as a political earthquake but he has been unable to make changes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48853747

AI pioneer Turing is the face of the new £50 note

The note - once called the currency of corrupt elites - gets a makeover with the image of a computer pioneer.

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University of Suffolk hosts all-female games jam

Organisers hope the "amazing" opportunity will help encourage more women into the gaming industry.

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Norfolk village celebrates first transatlantic flight, 100 years on

The village of Pulham made history when it welcomed an airship's heroic crew.

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South Africa's Jacob Zuma denies being 'king of corrupt people'

South Africa's ex-president denies he oversaw a web of corruption during his term in office.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48989499

Australian children take 900km drive in stolen car

They packed fishing rods into a 4x4 and drove alone through two states, but now face police charges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48985699

New Zealand penguins drop in for sushi

Blue penguins keep visiting a Wellington sushi bar.

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The Gambia's revolution: What has changed?

There are concerns The Gambia's new President, Adama Barrow, may try and cling to power.

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Monsters and power-ups in new go-kart experience

Drivers can score points by shooting virtual monsters while racing each other.

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5G health risks: What's the evidence?

Exposure from mobile networks including 5G fall well below limits set by international regulators.

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Skydiving plane crash kills nine in Sweden

Nine people die when a plane carrying them for a parachute jump crashes in northern Sweden.

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Erwan Ferrieux: Australian police identify backpacker's remains

Frenchman Erwan Ferrieux had been travelling with a UK man who also disappeared and remains missing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48985700

Waterloo battlefield therapy for British war veterans

Servicemen and women trying to overcome the effects of war are digging at the Battle of Waterloo site.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48967672

Galileo sat-nav system experiences service outage

"Europe's GPS" goes offline as it grapples with a technical glitch in its ground infrastructure.

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Cricket World Cup: NZ PM Ardern jokes about cricket defeat 'trauma'

Fans worldwide said New Zealand's Black Caps had lost the Cricket World Cup, but "won our hearts".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48986469

China's economy grows at slowest pace since 1990s

China's economy has been slowing despite Beijing's efforts to boost spending and cut taxes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48985789

Ebola in DR Congo: Case confirmed in Goma

It is the first time Ebola has been diagnosed in Goma, a city of more than a million people.

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'My son spent £3,160 in one game'

As politicians call for more regulation, you share your stories about children spending money within games.

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Inside Iran: What Iranians think of stand-off with US

The BBC has been given rare access to Iran to gauge the public mood as tensions with the US deepen.

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State capture: Zuma, the Guptas, and the sale of South Africa

South Africa's ex-president is giving evidence at a commission investigating "state capture", but what is it?

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Neil Armstrong - the man behind the legend

The public knew little about this enigmatic man, but now we are gaining a glimpse of the real Neil Armstrong.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48953973

A web of abuse: How the far right disproportionately targets female politicians

Established far-right groups use social media to direct abuse at female politicians across Europe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-48871400

5G health risks: What's the evidence?

Exposure from mobile networks including 5G fall well below limits set by international regulators.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48616174

Kabareh Cheikhats: The all-male musical troupe who dress up as women

The Moroccan men who explore their femininity at night, paying tribute to the country’s female folk singers.

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Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in Wimbledon final-set tie-break thriller

Novak Djokovic saves two championship points to retain his Wimbledon title with a thrilling final-set tie-break win over Roger Federer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48981518

Trump under fire for racially-charged tweets against congresswomen

The US president tells unnamed Democratic congresswomen to "go back" where they came from.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48982172

Inside Iran: Iranians on Trump and the nuclear deal

As tensions rise between Iran, the United States and its allies, the BBC is given rare access to Iran.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48981874

Bastille Day: Police clash with yellow vests after parade

Yellow-vest protesters formed barricades and lit fires after the annual military event in Paris.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48983089

Chandrayaan-2: India set to launch second Moon mission

India's most complex space mission aims to land a craft for the first time on the Moon's south pole.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48905147

Lifestyle changes could lower your dementia risk

Research suggests up to a third of cases may be preventable with lifestyle changes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48963215

German police remove far-right black crosses

Officials say there is no evidence for far-right claims foreigners have killed thousands of Germans.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48982159

UN calls for Libyan migrant detention centres to be shut

The call comes after more than 50 people were killed in an attack at a migrant detention centre.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48979672

Bastille Day: Flyboard takes part in military display

France's annual military parade, commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison, takes place in Paris.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48979862

Freckles the manta ray 'doing well' after being freed from hooks

Freckles approached a team of divers for help after getting hooks embedded under her eye.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48981458

Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer must 'take it up a level' against Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer must "take it up a level" to beat Novak Djokovic and claim a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon singles title, says three-time champion John McEnroe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48976092

Burundi's Imbonerakure leader named head of RTNB

Burundi's pro-government Imbonerakure has been accused of killings, rapes, arrests, and extortion.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48980959

The South African Uber driving singing his way to opera fame

A passenger in Durban filmed him in his cab and he has since become a viral hit.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48854973

Buteyko: Why Indonesia singer Andien sleeps with tape on her mouth

Indonesian singer Andien says she tapes her mouth, her husband's, and her toddler's every night.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48951583

Monsoon floods kill dozens in Nepal and India

Reports say at least 43 people have been killed in Nepal, with heavy rain expected to continue.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48979668

Hong Kong protests: Fresh rallies after violence at border

Fresh demonstrations taking place after rallies in an area close to the Chinese border turned violent.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-48979988

Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?

The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate.

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Parts of New York City go dark after power cut

A major power outage plunges large parts of Manhattan, including its subway stations, into darkness.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48979178

New leak claims Trump scrapped Iran nuclear deal 'to spite Obama'

The latest disclosure comes despite a police warning to media about publishing leaked diplomatic memos.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48978484

Power failure halts New York subway trains

About 42,000 people are without power in the borough of Manhattan, the local power company says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48978692

Man dies after attacking Tacoma immigration jail, police say

Police say four officers opened fire on the man, who was throwing incendiary devices at the centre.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48978394

Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?

The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48949397

Cricket World Cup 'like a festival' for illegal bookmakers

India's cricketers didn't make the World Cup final, but its bookmakers are still making millions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48966105

The forgotten Indian inventor who dazzled London

Shankar Abaji Bhisey invented a machine which could have revolutionised printing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48905151

France to create new space defence command in September

This will help "to better protect our satellites, including in an active way," President Macron says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48976271

Hodan Nalayeh: Somalia's 'inspirational' journalist, killed in Kismayo

Hodan Nalayeh launched a TV station in Canada and had recently moved to live and work in Somalia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48975875

Egypt's Bent Pyramid opens to visitors

The angular shape of the construction contrasts with the straight sides of Egypt's "true" pyramids.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48976265

Iranian tanker will be released if oil isn't going to Syria, says Hunt

Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt says the seized tanker will be released if its oil isn't headed to Syria.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/48977093

Hurricane Barry closes in on Louisiana as residents lock down

Flights in and out of New Orleans have been cancelled, with tens of thousands already without power.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48973819

Suspected carjacker dies after 'mob justice' in Philadelphia

A man who tried to steal a car with children inside was chased and beaten by a mob in Philadelphia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48976262