Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan

Controlling the crossing into Pakistan would be a major prize and comes after a rapid Taliban advance.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-57818221

Cuba protests: Frustration at government runs deep

Comments on state media show that Cubans had been voicing their anger long before the latest protests.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-57823130

Texas Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing to block voting law

Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-57831860

The woman giving toys a new life

Rebecca transforms people's old and unwanted dolls and then gives them away for free.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57808946

Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus

The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57830158

Asian American history teaching rule in US state

Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-57827648

REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57826851

Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57760993

Tokyo 2020: Roger Federer pulls out of Olympic Games

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer pulls out of the Tokyo Olympics because of a knee injury.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/57825935

Italy bus driver saves 25 children from vehicle blaze

The bus, taking the teenagers to a summer camp in northern Italy, burst into flames in a tunnel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57804656

South Africa riots: What's happening and why?

The military are helping police quell unrest following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-57828581

Social-media giants discuss racist abuse with PM

The prime minister will host a round table with representatives of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Snapchat.

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Social media influencers face relentless abuse, MPs are told

Em Sheldon says people are "so angry" at her for using her online platforms for commercial gain.

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