Cluster bombs: Unease grows over US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine

Washington is supplying the weapons to Kyiv, but they are outlawed in more than 100 countries.

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Sudan conflict: Airstrike kills at least 22 in Khartoum

Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.

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Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse

The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife.

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Ukraine war: Eight killed in Russian strike in Lyman say authorities

Another five people were wounded in the Russian shelling in the Donetsk town, authorities say.

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Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.

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Janet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.

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President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th day

The island became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender.

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Martin Lewis felt 'sick' seeing deepfake scam ad on Facebook

A fake advert circulating online features a computer-generated likeness of the money-saving expert.

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Fukushima: China extends ban on some Japanese food over wastewater release plan

The move is a response to Japan's plan to release water from the wrecked nuclear plant into the sea.

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Strike action could hit summer holiday flights in Europe

A union for European air traffic controllers says it could strike in a row over staffing and pay.

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Taylor Swift: What Asian fans did for her concert tickets

Furious competition for Eras Tour seats will fulfil or crush fans' Wildest Dreams.

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Robodebt: Illegal Australian welfare hunt drove people to despair

The previous government's "Robodebt" scheme drove people to despair, a landmark inquiry finds.

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Rahul Gandhi: Gujarat High Court dismisses Congress leader's appeal in defamation case

Gandhi was disqualified as a lawmaker in March after being sentenced to two years in jail.

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House prices drop for third month in a row says Halifax

Halifax says figures for June show prices edged down by 0.1% as the market continues to cool.

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Italian retirement home fire in Milan leaves six dead and dozens hurt

The fire was contained to one room but many of the residents suffered smoke inhalation.

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Russian jets 'harassing' US aircraft over Syria - US Air Force

The US has released video reportedly showing its aircraft being forced to take evasive action during a mission.

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Currys boss: Smart speaker sales have fallen off a cliff

Sales of appliances and electronics fall as customers struggle with cost of living, retailer says.

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PUBG: India-Pakistan gaming love story ends in jail

Police say the Pakistani woman learnt she could enter India via Nepal through a YouTube video.

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Madhya Pradesh: Home of Indian man who urinated on tribal demolished

Pravesh Shukla was arrested in Madhya Pradesh state after his act sparked outrage in India.

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Coco Lee: The pioneering singer who charmed the world

Coco Lee was one of the first Asian singers to gain prominence in the US pop music world.

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Threads could cause real problems for Twitter

Meta's new app benefits from its billion-plus Instagram followers that give it a huge shot in the arm.

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Bank account closures probe must be fast tracked

Treasury urges action after Nigel Farage complains his account is being closed because he is a politician.

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Nxivm cult: US actor Allison Mack released early from prison

The television star pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case related to the Nxivm group.

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Jharkhand: Ten sent to jail in India for lynching Muslim man

Tabrez Ansari died from injuries inflicted by the men who forced him to say chants praising Hindu gods.

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Wisconsin: Riders trapped upside down for hours on rollercoaster

Eight passengers were safely rescued after the malfunction at the Wisconsin Forest County Festival.

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Thames Water customers will not pay more if firm collapses

The boss of regulator Ofwat says customers will not face higher bills due to Thames going bust.

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Colombia: Country's last active guerrilla group ELN agrees truce

Fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the government is due to end on Thursday.

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Building collapses into raging China floodwaters

Authorities have warned of "multiple natural disasters" as heavy rains lash parts of the country.

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Petrol stations accused of pocketing fuel duty cut

Treasury Select Committee chair claims retailers not customers benefitted from the tax cut.

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Taliban order Afghanistan's hair and beauty salons to shut

Women's freedoms have steadily shrunk since the Taliban seized power in 2021.

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Clacton: The place where one in five has never had a job

What is it like to be out of work for three decades and then land employment?

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Ukraine war: Major Moscow airport flights disrupted by drone attack

Russia's defence ministry says five Ukrainian drones were shot down in the Moscow region.

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What is happening in Jenin... in 60 seconds

The BBC's Jo Floto assesses the situation as Israel launches a major military operation in the occupied West Bank.

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Companies refuse to hire 'unreliable' young workers

Interview no shows are among the reasons some firms are not hiring under 21 year olds, a chamber says.

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Weak competition added 6p to supermarket fuel prices

A watchdog says retailers pushed up profit margins and calls for help for drivers to find better prices.

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New Aslef overtime ban to cause further train disruption

Aslef drivers will refuse to work overtime for another six days, in addition to the current industrial action.

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Wimbledon: Richard Curtis calls on championships to end Barclays sponsorship

Film director Richard Curtis says the bank is "financing and profiting from climate chaos".

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Barbie movie gets Vietnam ban over South China Sea map

A scene in the film features a map depicting China's territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.

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Water cremation: Co-op Funeralcare to be first UK company to offer resomation

The process, used in the US and Canada, will be available later this year through Co-op Funeralcare.

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Nauru: Why Australia is funding an empty detention centre

The last refugee has left Nauru, but Australia will keep spending vast sums to keep the centre open.

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Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning - aide

The monarch's traditional prime minister says he is being treated in a hospital in Eswatini.

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Paris riots: Suburban mayor's wife hurt as rioters attack their home

Attackers tried to set the house on fire before firing rockets at the mayor's fleeing wife and children.

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Sweden Quran burning: Iran wont send ambassador to Stockholm over incident

Many Muslim countries have summoned Swedish ambassadors to express their condemnation for the act.

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Apology after Philippines tourism video uses foreign footage

The ad used scenes from countries including Indonesia, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates

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Big Thames Water investor backs turnaround plans

One of the UK's largest pension funds is the first investor to come out and support Thames Water.

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Baltimore shooting: Two dead and 28 injured in mass casualty event police say

The incident the US city of Baltimore has injured 28 people, three critically, police say.

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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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