Abenomics: How Shinzo Abe aimed to revitalise Japan's economy

Under the "Abenomics" policy, the former prime minister introduced stimulus measures and major reforms.

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Petrol pricing is cause for concern, warns watchdog

The UK's competition body will investigate why fuel prices are rising as well as local differences.

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Egypt arrests organisers of joke 'Helwan Real Batman Battle' event

Four people who set up a Facebook event to find "the real Batman" are charged with "planning a riot".

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Nicki Minaj's husband Kenneth Petty sentenced to one-year house arrest

Kenneth Petty, who failed to update his sex offender status when the couple moved, was also fined.

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Jet2 says airports ‘woefully ill-prepared’

The airline said holiday disruption across the airline industry was "inexcusable" .

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Syria: Russian UN veto could threaten aid deliveries to 3m people

Russia threatens to block a Security Council resolution keeping open a key cross-border aid route.

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Hopes that Heathrow BA strike will not go ahead

Unions representing about 700 staff at Heathrow Airport may be close to a new pay deal.

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Manchester Airports Group posts £320m annual loss

Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands passenger numbers are still down on pre-Covid levels.

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House prices defy expectations to hit new record

The average house price reached £294,845 in June but Halifax expects growth to slow.

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South Africa tavern deaths: Tears for teenagers at mass funeral in East London

Thousands attend a service in South Africa for 21 children who died mysteriously at a nightclub.

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Rocco Morabito: Fugitive mobster handed over to Italy

Rocco Morabito, one of Italy's most wanted men, will serve 30 years after being arrested in Brazil.

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China suspends officials for 'ignoring' alleged baby abduction

The case of a baby who was allegedly abducted from his parents by local officials has sparked outrage.

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Whiskas pet food off Tesco shelves after price row

Brand owner Mars pauses supply of pet foods to the UK's biggest supermarket chain in price row.

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Friends creator says show used wrong pronouns for Chandler's trans parent

Marta Kauffman says it was a mistake not to use female pronouns for Chandler's transgender parent.

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Mumbai: Heavy rains bring Indian city to a standstill

Millions are battling flooding and overflowing sewers as monsoon rains lash India's financial capital.

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Mali coup: How junta got Ecowas economic sanctions lifted

West African leaders agree to drop the economic sanctions imposed on Mali after a coup.

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DHL investment plan to create 3,500 jobs

The plans are part of a £190m investment to create and expand locations across the country.

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Xiao Jianhua: Canadian officials barred from tycoon's China trial

The trial is taking place five years after Xiao Jianhua vanished from a Hong Kong luxury hotel.

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Sainsbury's warns household budgets to get tighter

Pressure on consumer finances is set to increase over the rest of the year, the supermarket says

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Chinese property developers accept farm produce for homes

China's once-booming property market has been hit hard by the country's zero-Covid policies.

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Kellogg's loses court case over sugary cereal supermarket offers

It means products like Crunchy Nut Cornflakes will not be allowed in end of aisle promotions.

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Copenhagen shooting: Harry Styles fans praise Danish police for attack response

People near the scene of Sunday's shooting say police did a good job in getting them to safety.

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Prices in Turkey rise at fastest pace for 24 years

The country's inflation rate hits 78%, as prices continue to spiral further upwards due to the Ukraine war.

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China: Buyout of UK's largest microchip plant raises concerns

Welsh microchip producer has become a front-line in the tech war between the West and China.

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School dinners: Beef off the menu as costs rise

Menus have fewer options and some schools are switching to cheaper meat from abroad, caterers say.

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Egypt: Red Sea beaches close after deadly shark attack

Two women tourists died after being attacked while swimming near the Egyptian city of Hurghada.

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Wimbledon: Roger Federer and former champions celebrate 100 years of Centre Court

Wimbledon marks 100 years of its Centre Court with a musical celebration and guest appearances from a host of former champions, including Roger Federer.

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Taiwan: China attack not imminent, but US watching closely, says Gen Milley

Top US general Mark Milley says China clearly is developing the capability to be able to attack Taiwan.

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Sydney floods: Tens of thousands told to evacuate

Tens of thousands of residents have been told to evacuate their homes in Australia's biggest city.

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Sydney floods: Tens of thousands told to evacuate

Roads have been cut off, with 18 evacuation orders in western Sydney alone and warnings of more to come.

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Durban July: South Africa's most fashionable horse race returns

Tens of thousands of South Africans head for the Durban July after a two-year break for Covid.

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War in Ukraine: Can we say how many people have died?

Russia and Ukraine have different claims of how many people have died in the conflict. The BBC explores the data.

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Flight cancellations aim to ease summer chaos

BA and Heathrow say the move will help minimise disruption for passengers during the peak season.

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Hormozgan: Quake near southern Iran coast kills five

A strong earthquake rocks Hormozgan province, killing five and wrecking a village near the coast.

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Gambia bans all timber exports to combat rosewood smuggling

In 2020, the BBC revealed that vast quantities of protected rosewood were being trafficked from Senegal.

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New York overhauls gun laws after Supreme Court ruling

The restrictions adopted in New York are likely to end up in another legal challenge.

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Jerry Hall files for divorce from Rupert Murdoch

The model cited "irreconcilable differences" with the media tycoon in court papers filed in California.

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Watch: The moment a Landslide descends on town in Peru

No deaths or serious injures are reported, but authorities are searching for people who may be missing.

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Russia moves to take control of Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project

The Russian government moves to take over Sakhalin-2 in which Shell has a share of more than a quarter.

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Bison attacks woman at Yellowstone National Park

It is the second such incident in three days in the US park.

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Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted

Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of $4bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam.

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Ukraine war: Russian missile strikes kill 18 in Odesa region - emergency service

The overnight strikes hit a residential building and a recreation centre in a village, Ukraine says.

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John Lee: Who is Hong Kong's new hardline pro-Beijing leader?

The ex-security chief was essentially handpicked by Beijing and is set to prioritise law enforcement.

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Nupur Sharma: India court says Prophet row 'set country on fire'

The court said Nupur Sharma's comments sparked religious and diplomatic tensions for India.

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Ghost broking: Young and vulnerable people targeted by insurance scam

There's a warning to "safeguard personal finances against fraud" amidst the cost of living crisis.

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Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values".

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Heathrow: Passengers complain of chaos after flights cancelled

Travellers complain of long queues after the airport asked airlines to cancel 30 flights on Thursday.

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China's President Xi arrives Hong Kong for handover anniversary

It is President Xi Jinping's first visit outside mainland China since the start of the pandemic.

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Yair Lapid: The TV host set to be Israel's new PM

The 58-year-old former boxer and TV presenter will take the top office for the first time.

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Hello Kitty firm strikes China deal after viral hit

Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced.

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