World Aquatics Championships: US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez rescued by coach after fainting in pool

American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez is rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships.

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Will my summer holiday flights be cancelled?

Aviation workers across Europe have voted to strike this summer, which could cause more disruption.

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Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK

UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force.

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White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration.

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak defends likely pensions rise

There's criticism of the move as ministers warn workers not to expect pay rises to match increasing costs.

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Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing.

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Bulldozer crushes 100 seized vehicles in New York

It is illegal to ride dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles on the US city's streets.

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How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa

Many African leaders believe that a confrontational stance towards Russia is not in their interest.

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Brewdog approached Heineken about partial sale

Brewdog’s CEO was involved in preliminary discussions in 2018 about a potential sale of part of the beer firm.

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Uvalde mass shooting: Photos show armed police waiting in school hallway

Armed officers waited at Uvalde's school for 58 minutes as a gunman was shooting pupils, media say.

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Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners

The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China.

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Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador.

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Kaliningrad: Row erupts over goods blocked from entering Russian territory

Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad over EU sanctions.

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Food bills are set to soar by £380 this year

Grocery prices rose by 8.3% over the past four weeks, the highest level in 13 years.

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COP15: UN biodiversity summit moved from China to Canada

The summit had been repeatedly postponed due to the Covid situation in China

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Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault

The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies.

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Primark finally goes online in new click-and-collect trial

The retailer will trial click-and-collect at stores after long resisting selling on the internet.

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Ukraine war: Russia becomes China's biggest oil supplier

Chinese energy giants have been ramping up imports of heavily discounted Russian oil in recent months.

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Rail strike: Travellers face reduced service ahead of rail strikes

Last-minute talks are due to take place, but passengers are advised to avoid travel as services prepare to wind down.

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EasyJet to cut more flights over summer holidays

The airline has scaled back its plans after major airports announced caps on flight numbers.

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Patrice Lumumba: Why a tooth is all that remains of the Congolese hero

All that remains of Congo's murdered leader Patrice Lumumba is being handed to his family in Brussels.

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Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted

World governing body Fifa teams up with players' union Fifpro to identify people who target players with abusive social media posts.

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Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM

The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU.

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US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club.

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Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell.

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Rail strikes will punish innocent people, transport secretary says

But union leaders blame politicians for failing to stop the strikes, which will begin on Tuesday.

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Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg says the costs of war are high but the price of letting Moscow win is even greater.

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Ukraine war: Tayra, medic who filmed Mariupol horror, freed from Russian captivity

A paramedic captured by Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine is freed after three months.

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Ukraine deserve to host Eurovision - Boris Johnson

Ukraine should be given the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, the UK prime minister has said.

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Eurovision: Ukraine deserves to host 2023 contest, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the contest should go ahead in Ukraine, even as organisers fear it will be unsafe.

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African brain drain: '90% of my friends want to leave'

A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why.

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Fires burn through Shanghai chemical plant

One person dies in the blaze, which spews black smoke into the sky above China's largest city.

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Trains set on fire in India military hiring protests

Demonstrations over a new government plan to hire soldiers on temporary contracts turn violent.

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World Cup 2026 host cities revealed

Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams' multi-billion dollar SoFi Stadium are named as two of 16 stadiums for the 2026 World Cup.

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Three Palestinians killed amid West Bank clashes with Israeli troops

They opened fire at troops from inside a car during an Israeli operation in Jenin, Israel says.

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Dog turns on stove and starts house fire

The dog was trying to reach a pan of grease that the owners had left on the hob.

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Paolo Macchiarini: Surgeon convicted for fatal Swedish transplants

Paolo Macchiarini, once seen as a pioneering surgeon, is given a suspended sentence for bodily harm.

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NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics to claim fourth title in eight years

The Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics to win game six of the NBA Finals and claim their fourth NBA title in eight years.

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Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights

Australia's energy minister has urged households to use less electricity in the face of a power crisis.

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Apple battery row: Millions of iPhone users could get payouts in legal action

The tech giant is accused of secretly slowing down the performance of older models.

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Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

A London magistrate tells the Oscar-winning actor he will appear at a Crown Court next month.

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Ghislaine Maxwell lawyers want sentence 'well below' recommended term

Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team argue she should not be made a scapegoat for Jeffrey Epstein.

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Asos hit as rising prices see shoppers return more

The online retailer says "inflationary pressures" are leading its customers to send back orders.

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Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights

The country has been struggling with a power crisis since last month.

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Heineken says Father's Day beer contest is a scam

A message circulating on Whatsapp offering the chance to win beer is a phishing scam, Heineken says.

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Rail strike: Only half of train network to be open during action

Network Rail says services will also run at reduced hours on strike days next week.

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James Patterson: US author sorry for saying white writers face racism

The best-selling US author apologises for saying older white writers face a form of racism.

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Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury says reading boom here to stay

Bloomsbury says the pandemic surge in reading appears to be permanent, as it reports bumper profits.

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India home demolitions: 'You broke a family'

The demolition of Muslim activist Afreen Fatima's house in India has left her family and neighbours in fear.

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Entire Swiss airspace shut due to computer crash

Flights in and out of Switzerland are halted because of an IT fault at air traffic control.

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