Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulls out of the French Open shortly before her third-round match because of illness.
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Saturday, June 3, 2023
Train strikes hit FA Cup final and Beyoncé concert
Drivers walk out over pay and conditions in the third rail strike this week.
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India train accident: Modi vows punishments over deadly Odisha crash
At least 288 people were killed in the collision of two passenger trains and a goods train in Odisha.
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Eyewitnesses describe pain and agony of India train crash
The train collision in India's Odisha state on Friday evening is the country's worst this century.
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Three Israeli soldiers killed near Egypt border
The incident came after a drug smuggling operation was thwarted at the border, the army says.
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Friday, June 2, 2023
US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test
A virtual experiment was described by a senior official at a conference, but he now says he "mis-spoke".
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How referee got accosted by irate fans after Euro final... in 60 seconds
Anthony Taylor is a target of fans' frustrations after Jose Mourinho's side lose the Europa League on penalties.
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Senegal shuts social media as protesters die after Sonko sentencing
Police surround the home of the opposition leader, who faces a two-year jail term.
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Drug traffickers smuggling crystal meth past South East Asia security - UN
Gangs in South East Asia have learnt to evade authorities to sell crystal meth overseas, a report says.
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Iran prisoner spends 1,000 days in solitary confinement
Amnesty International says Vahid Afkari was wrongly convicted and should be immediately released.
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Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief
Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022.
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Ben Roberts-Smith case: Will Australia see a war crimes reckoning?
A court has upheld reports that a top soldier killed unarmed Afghans - but wider questions remain.
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Jerusalem Sbarro pizza bombing victim dies after 22 years in coma
Chana Nachenberg, a US-Israeli citizen, was 31 at the time of the deadly attack on a pizzeria.
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Armie Hammer: US actor will not be charged with sexual assault
The US actor faced an accusation of rape an allegations he sent a string of explicit messages online.
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Ukraine war: Dashcam captures moment missile debris falls onto Kyiv road
The incident happened on 29 May during a rare daytime attack on the city, no one was injured.
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Housing market could be hit by higher interest rates, Nationwide warns
The building society said house prices fell by 3.4% and mortgage rates remain under pressure.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Sackler family wins immunity from opioid lawsuits
The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement.
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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?
Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow this week.
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Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone
The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie.
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CBI president in early exit as lobby giant fights to survive
Brian McBride is to step down earlier than planned after the body was rocked by allegations of misconduct.
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ArrDee: Alcohol adverts featuring rapper banned by watchdog
The regulator said the advert for Litty Liqour was "likely to encourage excessive consumption of alcohol".
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Disruption as fresh wave of train strikes begins
Train drivers will walk out on Wednesday, with further strikes planned for Friday and Saturday.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Moscow drone attack: What we know about the strikes
Several buildings have been damaged by drone attacks in Moscow.
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Florida shooting: Beachgoers flee as nine injured
Nine people have been injured, including children, after gunfire broke out at Hollywood Beach on Tuesday.
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India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges
The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.
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Asda buys petrol station group EG for £2.3bn
The deal combines two businesses that are both already owned by the billionaire Issa brothers.
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Watch rocket launch first Chinese civilian into space
China has sent three astronauts to its Tiangong Space Station, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time.
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Monday, May 29, 2023
Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican
It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.
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US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years
Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains.
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Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law
UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".
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Two injured after escaped bull charges into crowd at Kununurra rodeo
Social media videos show people line-dancing at a rodeo, before the escaped bull charges through the arena.
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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus
The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.
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Sunday, May 28, 2023
Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet
The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.
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Indian Olympic wrestlers detained as latest protest escalates
Delhi police are being criticised for the way they shut down a march to the new parliament building.
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French Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after avoiding Aryna Sabalenka handshake
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk is booed off court for avoiding a handshake with Aryna Sabalenka after the Belarusian's first-round win at the French Open.
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Spanish village votes in 30 seconds
The seven registered voters of Villaroya beat their own record of 32 seconds.
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Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers
Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi.
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French Open 2023: Nadal, Murray and Raducanu missing, while Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek favourites
For the first time in almost 20 years, the French Open begins this weekend with both singles draws unpredictably open.
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New parliament: PM Modi inaugurates building amid opposition boycott
The new building was inaugurated under the shadow of a boycott by major opposition parties.
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