Robinhood has a muted stock market debut

Shares in the online trading platform fell in its first day of trading in a lacklustre debut.

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Shareholder dissent grows over Morrison's takeover bid

More shareholders are coming out against a proposed £6.3bn deal for the supermarket chain.

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Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery

Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges.

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Bumble to give staff unlimited paid leave

The dating app's policy is subject to manager approval and comes after the firm shut down for a week.

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American Lee takes gold as Biles watches on

American Sunisa Lee takes gymnastics all-around gold at the Olympics as defending champion Simone Biles watches from the stands after withdrawing to prioritise her mental health.

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Afghanistan Taliban: Flash flooding kills dozens in remote province

At least 60 people die and many are missing in a remote area controlled by Islamist militants.

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Johnny Ventura: Dominican merengue legend dies aged 81

The Dominican Republic singer, whose career spanned six decades, is seen as a Latin music legend.

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US economic growth 'disappoints' as Covid surges

The world's largest economy grew by 6.5% in the second quarter but fell short of forecasts.

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Hushpuppi: Nigerian influencer pleads guilty to money laundering

Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, posted photos of his lavish lifestyle to 2.5m Instagram followers.

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Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta responsible for journalist death - inquiry

A report quoted by Maltese media says officials could have prevented Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fighting escalates despite ceasefire

Forces in Amhara are battling rebels on three fronts along the border with Tigray, officials say.

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Israel investigating shooting of Palestinian boy in West Bank

Palestinian officials say soldiers shot the 12-year-old as he travelled in a car in the West Bank.

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Global education summit targets pandemic-hit schooling

A summit in London is raising aid to support 175 million children in the poorest countries.

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor 'stable' after 'heart-related incident' during filming

The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul.

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Netflix US cast and crew must be vaccinated to work

The online streaming firm is the latest company to make Covid jabs mandatory for workers.

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I am more than my accomplishments, Biles says

US gymnast Simone Biles reacts to the widespread support she has received after withdrawing from Thursday's all-around final.

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China interest in Afghanistan could be 'positive', says US Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China.

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Drug firm fined for huge price rise that hit NHS

Advanz pushed up the price of thyroid tablet packs more than 10-fold, says the competition watchdog.

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Australia house prices soar at 'unsustainable' rate

Six state capitals have seen record prices for the third quarter in a row, the survey said.

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Colorado officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect during stop

The Colorado officer was filmed striking a man with his gun, saying "if you move, I will shoot you".

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Facebook warns growth set to slow 'significantly'

The technology giant said on Wednesday that the third and fourth quarters would see advertising sales drop.

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Dusty Hill: ZZ Top founding bassist dies aged 72

Dusty Hill played bass for the iconic US blues rock band for more than five decades.

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International cruises to restart from UK

Quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals from US and EU to UK ports also waived.

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US economic recovery 'making progress', says Fed

Widespread vaccinations have helped boost the economy and employment, the US central bank says.

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Bosnian Serbs defy top UN official Inzko over genocide denial

Ethnic Serb leaders, accused of playing down the Srebrenica massacre, will now boycott parliament.

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Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and his love of Bugattis and Michael Jackson

Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, tipped as Equatorial Guinea's next leader, is under sanctions in the UK and France.

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Pedro Castillo: The primary school teacher who became Peru's president

The meteoric rise of leftist Pedro Castillo has shaken Peru's political and business elite.

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Remington: US gunmaker offers $33m to Sandy Hook shooting victims

Victims' families from Sandy Hook elementary school sued Remington for the sale of the rifle.

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Man on scooter steals millions from upmarket Paris jeweller

The middle-aged armed robber targets a store in an upmarket area of the French capital.

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Shamook: Star Wars effects company ILM hires Mandalorian deepfaker

The artist, who uses the online alias Shamook, has been recruited by Industrial Light and Magic.

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Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes

Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues.

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Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan gets Covid jab in policy reverse

After the Covid scepticism of her predecessor, Tanzania's President Samia launches a vaccine campaign.

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Sweden charges man over 1988 Iran prison massacre

Hamid Nouri faces trial over the mass execution of detainees during the Iran-Iraq war.

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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul star collapses on set of Breaking Bad spin-off

The US actor was reportedly rushed to hospital in Los Angeles after being taken ill in New Mexico.

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Tokyo Olympics: Why 'superhuman' Simone Biles could change attitudes to mental health in sport

Athletes discuss Simone Biles' decision to prioritise her mental health at the Tokyo Olympics and how she could change attitudes in sport.

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Housing market cools as stamp duty break withdrawn

UK house prices still rose by 10.5% compared with a year ago, Nationwide building society says.

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Sheffield Forgemasters: Ministry of Defence to acquire steel firm

Sheffield Forgemasters will see up to £400m of investment in the next decade, the government says.

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China building nuclear missile silo field, scientists say

A new report based on high-quality satellite images says the site could hold up to 100 silos.

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Cannabis part of the future says tobacco giant

British American Tobacco says its future lies in getting people to switch to nicotine alternatives.

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Honda workers in Swindon to face 'reality check' after it closes

Swindon car plant prepares to stop production on July 30 after 35 years of production.

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Petrol bombs thrown at Cuban embassy in Paris

Cuba's foreign ministry has released surveillance footage of the attack at its embassy in France.

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Star gymnast Biles withdraws from all-around final

American gymnast and four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles withdraws from the individual all-around final Tokyo Olympics.

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Atlanta spa shootings: Georgia man pleads guilty

Robert Aaron Long, charged with killing eight people in March, says he murdered four of the victims.

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Biles says mental health concerns led to pull out

Simone Biles says she "has to focus on her mental health" after pulling out of the gymnastics women's team final at Tokyo 2020.

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Activision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims

About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting.

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Leverkusen blast: German chemical plant explosion leaves one dead

Officials in Leverkusen say four people are missing and 16 were injured in the blast on Tuesday.

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Dad builds robotic 'exo-skeleton' to help son walk

The French robotics engineer said he was inspired to build the suit after his son asked him to.

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Vaccine access deepens divide between rich and poor nations

Economic prospects have diverged further due to differing access to Covid vaccines, the IMF says.

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Man in contraption washes up in Florida after trying to run on water

Reza Baluchi was trying to "run" 1,000 miles north, but ended up 30 miles south of his start point.

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Britney Spears officially requests new conservator to replace her father

The star's new lawyer says her father's control of her career is "insane and depressing".

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