Spektr-RG: Powerful X-ray telescope launches to map cosmos

One of the most important Russian space science missions in the post-Soviet era lifts off from Baikonur.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48966645

Serena Williams faces Simona Halep in Wimbledon final chasing 24th Grand Slam

Serena Williams faces "pressure times 100" when she plays Simona Halep in the Wimbledon final seeking a 24th Grand Slam singles title, her coach says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48964895

'Why I'm glad I have alopecia'

Young Reporter Kacey shares her journey of living with alopecia since the age of six.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48922270

Indonesia: Widodo and Prabowo set differences aside on train ride

The president and opposition leader meet for the first time since a divisive poll that led to riots.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48973515

Christchurch shootings: New Zealanders hand over guns

Gun owners have started handing over semi-automatic weapons following the Christchurch attacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48973511

ICYMI: Uber helicopter rides and doorless ladies' loos

Uber helicopter rides and doorless ladies' loos, among other stories you might have missed this week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48958194

Epstein accused of witness tampering in sex trafficking case

Prosecutors claim Jeffrey Epstein sent $350,000 to two suspected co-conspirators late last year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48972645

Cambridge Analytica: 'US regulators approve $5bn Facebook fine'

The reported fine would be the largest ever levied by the Federal Trade Commission on a tech company.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48972327

Obituary: Andrew Graham-Yooll, the man who dared to report on Argentina's missing

Andrew Graham-Yooll, who has died aged 75, risked his life reporting on Argentina's dictatorship.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48948853

Kursk WW2: Why Russia is still fighting world's biggest tank battle

Russians hit back at Western historians over huge Soviet tank losses in the Battle of Kursk in WW2.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48963295

India Jains: Why are these youngsters renouncing the world?

Hundreds of young people from India's Jain faith are choosing renunciation and their numbers are rising.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48879591

YouTube star Etika's fans tattooed in his memory

Fans of the late YouTuber Etika explain why they want to keep his memory alive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48853270

The moment a US Coast Guard raided a submarine

A submarine suspected to be carrying drugs is seized by US Coast Guards in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48965005