Deadly oil tanker attack in Arabian Sea

Two crew members, a British and a Romanian citizen, are killed in an incident off the coast of Oman.

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Tokyo Olympics: Who are the contenders for Usain Bolt's 100m crown?

For the first time since 2004 an athlete other than Usain Bolt will win the men's Olympic 100m - but who are the contenders for gold?

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Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach

The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws.

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Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach

The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws.

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Australia to return 14 artworks of disputed provenance to India

The National Gallery says their repatriation will "close a very difficult chapter of our history".

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China nuclear: Taishan reactor shut down over damaged fuel rods

The operator says the EPR reactor at Taishan in China is "under control" despite fuel rod concerns.

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Critics praise 'defiant' Billie Eilish album

The teen megastar's second album, Happier Than Ever, gives an unflinching portrayal of global fame.

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Eurozone out of recession after economy grows 2%

Data suggests all economies in the 19-country bloc expanded in the last three months.

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Turkey fires: Blazes threaten Marmaris and other coastal resorts

Villages and hotels are evacuated as firefighters attempt to put out dozens of blazes.

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Djokovic's 'golden Grand Slam' bid thwarted

Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning a 'Golden Slam' are over after losing to Alexander Zverev in the Olympic tennis semi-finals.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike

The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain.

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British Airways owner IAG to ramp up flights

IAG, which also owns Iberia, says it plans to run at 75% of its 2019 passenger capacity by the end of the year.

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Hong Kong: First person sentenced under security law gets nine years jail

Tong Ying-kit rode a motorbike into police officers while flying a flag with a protest slogan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Kenya's runners form 'mum's club'

Top Kenyan female athletes have been juggling parenting and training for the Tokyo Olympics.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

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Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise

The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.

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First group of evacuated Afghan interpreters arrives in US

The evacuations are part of Operation Allies Refuge as the US military mission in Afghanistan ends.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

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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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