Europe floods: Neighbourhoods clear up after record rainfall

BBC Netherlands correspondent Anna Holligan is in Valkenburg, where some residents have been forced to leave their homes.

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WhatsApp blocks two million Indian accounts

The messaging platform said most of these users violated the bulk messaging rules.

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Goldman Sachs to require staff to wear masks from Monday

The banking giant hopes 70% of UK staff will return to its London office in the coming weeks.

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Should we trust big tech with our health data?

Our medical records are in demand by tech firms who want to use the data to help tackle illnesses.

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Biden and Merkel 'united against Russia aggression'

"Good friends can disagree," Mr Biden says of their division over a Russia-to-Germany pipeline.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fleeing for fear of new ethnic conflict

"War is inevitable - it is ethnic cleansing," says an Ethiopian doctor who has escaped to Sudan.

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The South African community standing up to looters

The government said it would deploy 25,000 troops, after days of widespread looting and violence.

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Covid: Foreign Office still advising against travel to countries set to turn green

Both will be added to the UK's green list on Monday, but the foreign office still advises against travel.

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Covid: WHO urges China to co-operate better in virus origin probe

The head of the WHO called for more transparency in the investigation into the origins of Covid.

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Jovenel Moïse: Colombia ex-soldiers 'in on plot to kill Haiti president'

Some of the suspects in the murder of Haiti's leader were duped, but others allegedly knew of the plan.

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Blue Origin: Teenager to fly into space with Jeff Bezos

Oliver Daemen, 18, will become the youngest person to fly to space with the Blue Origin venture.

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Revolut becomes most valuable UK start-up after £24bn valuation

Revolut's latest valuation has made its Russia-born boss Nik Storonsky a multibillionaire.

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China tunnel flood: Desperate search to find trapped workers

Hundreds of rescuers are trying to save 14 workers beneath a tunnel that collapsed after a flash flood.

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Lebanon's PM-designate quits over deadlock on cabinet line-up

Saad Hariri says he cannot agree a cabinet with President Michel Aoun after nine months of trying.

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Dutch crime reporter de Vries dies from shooting

Peter R de Vries, shot in Amsterdam, was famous for exposing criminal underworld bosses.

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In pictures: Deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium

At least 33 people have died and others are missing in Germany after heavy rains in the north west.

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Germany floods: Collapsed buildings and submerged cars

Heavy rain has caused flooding in western Germany, leading to collapsed buildings and submerged cars.

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CEO Secrets: 'Don't sell your technology too early'

The CEO of an eco-friendly textiles firm advises holding out for the biggest customer you can find

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Afghanistan: Taliban offers ceasefire for return of prisoners

The Afghan government says the offer of a three-month truce for 7,000 prisoners is a "big demand".

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Uyghurs: US Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports

The legislation will create an assumption that goods from Xinjiang are made using forced labour.

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Nissan sees 10% of workforce told to self-isolate

Up to 700 workers are sent home from its Sunderland plant after being alerted by the NHS app.

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Biggest rent rises in commuter and coastal towns

City centre rents show signs of increasing again as the easing of Covid restrictions sees demand rise.

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South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest

The country has seen days of rioting, with food shortages and citizens forming vigilante groups.

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Germany floods: Four dead and dozens stranded after heavy rain

Dozens of people are reported missing and others have been left stranded in the west of the country.

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Melbourne: Australian city to enter snap lockdown with 18 cases

The decision by Victoria means about 40% of Australia's population is under a stay-at-home order.

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Masks 'expected' to be worn in shops after 19 July

The government says shoppers will still be expected to wear to masks but it won't be a legal requirement.

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Covid: Spain's top court rules lockdown unconstitutional

People fined for breaking lockdown rules will now be able to reclaim their money, the court says.

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US drug overdose deaths hit record number amid Covid pandemic

Data shows more than 93,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2020, as use of synthetic drugs rises.

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Swedish rapper Yasin jailed over plot to kidnap rival artist

Artist of the Year Yasin convicted in a case against a criminal gang that drew national attention.

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Olivia Rodrigo: Pop princess pushes president's plan for more jabs

Olivia Rodrigo, 18, meets US President Joe Biden, 78, to promote youth Covid vaccinations.

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Why I threw my baby to strangers

Naledi Manyoni recalls the moment she threw her daughter from a building set on fire by looters.

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Covid-19 rules: What happens when countries ease restrictions?

As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have others fared when they eased rules?

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Brazil's Bolsonaro in hospital amid concern over chronic hiccups

The Brazilian president is put under medical observation after reports of abdominal pains.

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Facebook 'expert' feature raises trust concerns

Admins in Facebook groups will have the power to designate "experts" from its members.

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Summer of Soul: New film revives lost Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969

A new film, the Summer of Soul, will explore the Harlem Cultural Festival and why it was forgotten.

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Nicolas Cage's Tiger King TV drama scrapped by Amazon

The Oscar-winning star says the streaming service's executives think the show is "no longer relevant".

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John Lewis and Waitrose plan to cut 1,000 jobs

John Lewis and Waitrose want to make the cuts as part of a shake-up of store management.

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EU unveils sweeping climate change plan

It proposes taxing jet fuel and effectively banning the sale of petrol cars within 20 years.

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Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan bus blast

Beijing says a bomb killed 13 people, but Pakistani officials blame a mechanical failure.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Queues form in Durban due to shortages

Some South Africans are clearing up as protests continue over the arrest of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

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Sacha Baron Cohen: US politician Roy Moore loses bid to sue over TV stunt

Roy Moore loses his attempt to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who duped him on his TV show.

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Waterstones to encourage shoppers to wear masks in stores

Bookseller is one of the first major chains to state policy for shops, but its stance attracts a mixed response.

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Cuba protests: Frustration at government runs deep

Comments on state media show that Cubans had been voicing their anger long before the latest protests.

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North West England leads housing boom with prices up 15%

Official figures show property prices also rising rapidly in Scotland, Wales and the North East of England.

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Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan

Controlling the crossing into Pakistan would be a major prize and comes after a rapid Taliban advance.

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Texas Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing to block voting law

Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules.

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Gun resembling Lego toy sparks backlash in US

A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego.

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Australia Covid: Sydney extends lockdown to fight Delta outbreak

People living in Australia’s largest city to remain under stay-at-home orders until July 30.

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REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide.

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Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus

The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus.

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