Biden vows US action over Russian cyber-attacks

Asked if Moscow would face consequences for the series of hacks, Mr Biden replied: "Yes."

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Powerful fire tornado in California is latest extreme weather sign

The vortex of smoke and flame is one of the latest signs of extreme weather threatening the US West

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Lebanon struck by power cut as major plants shut down

Many in Lebanon are receiving just two hours of energy a day, as it grapples with an economic crisis.

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Biden to sign new order cracking down on Big Tech

The executive order will include measures on boosting competition across several sectors, including travel.

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Biden to sign new order cracking down on Big Tech

The executive order will include measures on boosting competition across several sectors, including travel.

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Storm Elsa: Heavy rain floods subways and submerges cars in New York

Residents shared videos of flooded subways and submerged cars, as Storm Elsa passes through New York.

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Holiday firms launch legal action over travel lists

Group including Ryanair and BA wants more government transparency over Covid travel rules.

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Zalmay Khalizad: 'For Afghanistan's war to end, political agreement needed'

Zalmay Khalizad, US Special Representative for Afghanistan speaks to the BBC as Taliban retake land.

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Bangladesh factory fire: At least 52 people killed in overnight blaze

Authorities believe the fire took hold because of chemicals and plastics stored inside the building.

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Calls grow for extra bank holiday if England win

Firms are also being asked to be flexible by allowing workers to start later where possible.

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Jehan Sadat: Egypt's first lady who transformed women's rights

Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88.

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TB Joshua: Nigerian televangelist to be buried in Lagos

Huge crowds attend the funeral of influential Nigerian preacher TB Joshua in Lagos.

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Taliban capture key Afghanistan-Iran border crossing

Islam Qala border crossing point is seized, as the group swiftly advances in parts of Afghanistan.

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Mothers lose fight against two-child benefit limit

They had argued the policy breached their human rights, but the Supreme Court dismissed their case.

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Skydivers killed in Swedish plane crash

Eight skydivers and a pilot die in a plane crash close to the runway at Orebro airport.

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Fyre Festival ticket-holders proposed payout slashed

Ticket-holders of the now infamous 2017 festival disaster are set to receive about $281 (£204) each.

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US woman killed by bear that dragged her from tent in Montana

Wildlife officials are searching for the bear and say they plan to kill it as it remains a threat.

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Spanish ministers clash over campaign to eat less meat

A minister faces pushback from fellow coalition members after urging carnivores to cut down.

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Jovenel Moïse: Haiti seeks masterminds after 'assassins' detained

The gunmen suspected of shooting President Jovenel Moïse have been killed or detained, police say.

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Biden defends decision to end Afghan military operation

"The status quo was not an option," the fourth president to oversee the war said as violence flares.

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Purdue signs deal on opioid settlement with 15 states

Fifteen US states dropped their opposition to a bankruptcy plan for the OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma.

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Dwarf cow Rani finds fame in Bangladesh

Thousands of people visit a farm to see the Bhutti cow, which stands about 51cm (20in) high.

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UK in Afghanistan: 'We have to live with our losses for the rest of our lives'

The BBC’s Jonathan Beale spoke to one bereaved mother, as the UK removes troops from Afghanistan.

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Vauxhall owner Stellantis to invest €30bn in electric vehicles

Stellantis, which also owns Peugeot and Fiat, will invest the money on cars and battery factories by 2025.

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Lloyds fined for nine million misleading insurance letters

The bank claimed in the letters that insurance renewal quotes being offered were a "competitive price".

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Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president eligible for parole in months

South Africa's ex-president turned himself in on Wednesday after being sentenced for contempt.

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South Africa's Jacob Zuma: From freedom fighter to president to jail

Jacob Zuma achieves political ignominy as the first former president of South Africa to be jailed.

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German carmakers fined over emissions 'cartel'

VW and BMW fined €875m by the European Commission colluded to restrict emissions cleaning technology.

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Apple founder Steve Wozniak backs right-to-repair movement

"We wouldn't have had an Apple had I not grown up in a very open technology world," Mr Wozniak said.

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EU increases pressure on Hungary over LGBT law

Hungary's new law bans the depiction or promotion of homosexuality and gender change to under-18s.

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Colombia protests: Rights body criticises 'disproportionate' response

An international rights body condemns the response to anti-government protests, in which dozens died.

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Job not done on holiday rules, say travel chiefs

The industry cautiously welcomes the relaxation for amber-list countries, but says there is more to do.

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak under pressure over state pension rise

Rishi Sunak says a decision on the future of the triple lock promise will be "based on fairness".

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UK to see economic bounce from Euros, says Rishi Sunak

Consumer confidence is returning after lockdown and "football just adds to it", the chancellor says.

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Tokyo Olympic Games: State of emergency announced as Covid cases rise

Organisers are also considering barring fans from almost all Olympic events, as Covid-19 cases surge.

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'The party's over' - Denmark reacts to Euros exit

Danish media focus on national pride not bitterness after defeat by England in the semi-finals of the Euros.

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Cairn Energy gets right to seize Indian assets in tax row

The oil and gas firm gets backing from French court in tax row with Indian government.

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Thailand's plans to fully re-open in doubt as virus cases spike

It comes as the country is seeing a surge in virus cases which have overwhelmed hospitals.

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Peter R de Vries: The Dutch crime reporter who defied death threats

Hailed as a national hero, Peter R de Vries spent decades investigating the criminal underworld.

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Gates Foundation agrees break-up back-up plan

The deal would give Melinda Gates the option to resign and receive "personal resources" for further charity work.

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Man sits on toilet, gets bitten by python in Austria

Walter Erhart, 65, got a shock when his neighbour's snake escaped and got into his sewage pipe.

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Trump sues Twitter, Google and Facebook alleging 'censorship'

The former president's accounts were suspended over safety concerns after the Capitol riots.

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Trump sues Twitter, Google and Facebook alleging 'censorship'

The former president's accounts were suspended over safety concerns after the Capitol riots.

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Peter R de Vries: Shooting of investigative reporter stuns Dutch

Peter R de Vries's family and politicians condemn the attack, as he fights for his life in hospital.

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China's 'midnight patrol' cracks down on young gamers

Chinese gaming giant Tencent will scan gamers' faces to prevent children playing at night.

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Lorry drivers able to work longer hours to address shortage

Grant Shapps says the move will ease a driver shortage, but the industry calls it a sticking plaster.

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Mila affair: Eleven sentenced over online abuse

Mila, now 18, posted videos criticising Islam and is receiving 24-hour police protection.

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Warnings of staff shortages due to self-isolation

Business groups say the delay in easing self-isolation rules will hit firms that rely on young workers.

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Brewdog defies watchdog to reuse banned ad again

The firm's ad was banned by watchdog for making general health claims not allowed for alcoholic drinks.

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Cannes Film Festival rolls out red carpet again after year off

Stars and photographers cram the red carpet for the first major film festival since the pandemic.

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