Cuba protests: Three key issues that explain the rare unrest

Cuba has been plunged into turmoil by unusual protests. We look at the main drivers of unrest.

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Cuba: Rare protests see thousands on streets

Protesters say they are angry about the government’s handling of both coronavirus and the economy.

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Heathrow's long queues blamed on self-isolating staff

Terminal 5 sees long queues at security because staff were told to self-isolate by the NHS app.

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UK bans fifth neo-Nazi group under terror laws

US group The Base, which aims to start a race war, is banned after recruitment efforts in Britain.

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Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction

An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days.

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Jacob Zuma: Riots in South Africa as ex-president challenges sentence

Shops are looted and buildings set on fire as the former president challenges his prison sentence.

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Jordan jails two senior figures convicted of plotting coup

An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal are jailed for 15 years after being convicted of sedition.

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Covid vaccine: Thailand decides to mix jabs as cases spike

The decision comes after hundreds of medical workers caught Covid despite being fully vaccinated.

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Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021

Wildlife authorities say the unprecedented number of deaths was primarily caused by starvation.

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Daily Mail: Rothermere family considers bid to take news group private

The family, which owns 28% of the group, is looking to buy the rest of the news organisation.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson rockets to the edge of space

The UK businessman realises a lifetime's ambition by riding a rocket plane high into the sky.

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G20 finance ministers back deal to tax companies

The plan aims to make companies pay their "fair share" by setting a minimum global tax rate.

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US team to visit Haiti after President Jovenel Moïse's assassination

It will assess the security situation after last week's attack that triggered unrest in Haiti.

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Almost half of staff care less about their careers since Covid

More of us worry about work-related burnout since the start of the pandemic, a study by Aviva shows.

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Euro 2020 final: England beaten by Italy on penalties

England's hopes of ending a 55-year wait for a major trophy are crushed in heartbreaking fashion as they lose on penalties to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley.

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Euro 2020: Italy fans ecstatic after England defeated in Wembley final

There are scenes of jubilation across Italy as the national football team beat England on penalties.

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Cubans stage rare protests over Covid measures

Hundreds rally in several Cuban cities on Sunday, with others showing support for the government.

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Voice cloning of interest to actors and cybercriminals

Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too.

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Afghan woman 'unbroken' after being shot by her husband

Afghan woman Shakila Zareen had to have 22 operations after being shot in the face by her husband.

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Google boss Sundar Pichai on tax and his personal tech habits

Google boss Sundar Pichai defends company record on tax – and explains his personal tech habits.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space (and back)

Sir Richard Branson flies to nearly 90km above the Earth in his Virgin Galactic rocket plane.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson rockets to the edge of space

The UK businessman realises a lifetime's ambition by riding a rocket plane high into the sky.

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Georgia: Cameraman dies after attack at anti-Pride march

Lekso Lashkarava, who was badly injured, was found dead in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday.

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Wimbledon 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini for 20th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic wins his sixth Wimbledon title and record-equalling 20th men's Grand Slam by fighting back to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini.

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Virgin Galactic: Richard Branson's long, winding path to space

The BBC tracks the long, winding road to Sir Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space.

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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson reaches edge of space

Watch the moment Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic rocket plane reached its highest altitude.

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Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa

Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing.

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Miami condo collapse: Inside the recovery operation clearing the ruins

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue show how workers are clearing the "enormous" pile of ruins that remains.

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CBI employers group calls for early end to self-isolation rules

The CBI says it would ease staff shortages and help make the economic reopening "confident" rather than "anxious".

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Pope Francis leads prayers from hospital balcony after colon surgery

Francis thanks well-wishers from his hospital balcony following treatment for a colon problem.

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US heatwave: Wildfires rage in western states as temperatures soar

Tributes are paid to two firefighters who died in a plane crash while responding to a blaze in Arizona.

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Euro 2020 final: Which side of England's 'Little Italy' will get to celebrate?

Around one in five people in the town of Bedford is Italian, meaning divided loyalties for the Euros final.

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Miami collapse death toll rises to 86

Eighty-six people have been confirmed dead and 54 others are still missing.

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Australia: New South Wales confirms first Covid-related death in 10 months

A 90-year old woman died in Sydney, as state officials warn of a surge in new infections.

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Portugal orders house arrest for Benfica football club president

Luís Filipe Vieira is being investigated in Portugal for suspected tax fraud and money laundering.

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Lionel Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final

Lionel Messi ends his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final.

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Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection

Simultaneous infections are rare but can happen, particularly in people yet to be vaccinated, warn experts.

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The foreigners in China’s disinformation drive

Foreigners are increasingly appearing on YouTube promoting China's narrative on issues like Xinjiang.

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Elisa Loncón: From poverty to PhD to writing Chile's constitution

Elisa Loncón, an indigenous leader, will be one of the main architects of Chile's new constitution.

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Why Canada is reforming indigenous foster care

The residential school legacy has been linked to the overrepresentation of indigenous children in care.

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'I help Indian parents talk about sex'

An Indian sex coach says parents turn to her for advice as sex education is not available in schools.

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Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya's political love triangle

Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up.

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Electric cars: Man named after service station plans motorway ‘revolution’

A man named after Toddington services on the M1 promises to install hundreds of new charge points for electric vehicles.

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'Flying fish' restock US lakes

Wildlife authorities in Utah have restocked lakes with fish by dropping them out of a plane.

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ICYMI: A nail-biting tight rope walk and a tiny cow

Here's a summary of this week's news you might have missed.

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Jovenel Moïse: President's widow speaks for first time

Martine Moïse, who was injured in the attack which killed her husband, speaks for the first time.

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Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority

Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.

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Esther Bejarano: Auschwitz orchestra member dies

Esther Bejarano survived in Auschwitz by playing in the death camp's orchestra.

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Cannes: Actress Lea Seydoux tests positive for Covid-19

The James Bond star may miss the French film festival after contracting the virus.

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Jonathan Coleman: Tributes paid to radio and TV presenter

Tributes are paid to the "giant of radio" who passed away on Friday.

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