Charli XCX: I was always up for getting down and dirty

Looking back at her career from illegal raves to stadium tours, the star wonders what will come next.

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Two Air France pilots suspended after cockpit fistfight

The cabin crew intervened after hearing noise from the cockpit as two pilots started fighting.

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EU faces awful winters without gas cap - minister

Calls mount for an EU-wide cap on the price of gas and its decoupling from electricity.

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US Open preview: Serena Williams' goodbye & Emma Raducanu's title defence top New York bill

Serena Williams' impending farewell and Emma Raducanu's title defence will grab most of the attention at an intriguing US Open packed with storylines.

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UK's biggest unions propose co-ordinated strikes this autumn

The UK's largest unions, Unite and Unison, call for a joined-up approach as they fight for better pay deals.

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José Eduardo dos Santos: State funeral for Angola ex-president

Angolans mourn 38-year ruler José Eduardo dos Santos, despite a family row over where he should be buried.

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Pakistan floods: Bed frames used to pull victims over rushing water

Several people are brought to safety by volunteer helpers in Swat, northern Pakistan.

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Noida twin towers demolition: The moment Supertech skyscrapers imploded

The blast, which took months of careful planning, lasted just about 12 seconds.

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Ukraine war: Russian recruitment drive unlikely to have impact - UK

Vladimir Putin recently pledged to increase Russia's armed forces personnel by 137,000.

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California freeway split in half by monsoon floods

Aerial footage shows the destroyed section of Interstate 10 near the Arizona-California border.

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Shaquille O'Neal backs Australian Indigenous vote

The former basketball star backs Australia's bid to increase Indigenous voices in parliament.

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Pakistan floods: Thousands told to evacuate as rivers rise

Monsoon-induced floods continue to cause destruction in what is said to be one of the country's worst disasters.

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EuroPride 2022: Serbia will not host event, says president

President Alexandar Vucic cancels the parade - but organisers insist they will go ahead.

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United States to appoint first Arctic Ambassador

On Friday, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg warned of the Russian threat in northern polar regions.

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Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens after 14 months

The service welcomes back passengers even as tight coronavirus restrictions remain in place.

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Russia blocks nuclear treaty agreement over Ukraine reference

A number of countries criticise Russia as it blocks a joint UN declaration on nuclear security.

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WHO boss: I can't help my starving Ethiopian family

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says he does not even know who in his family is dead or alive amid the war.

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Felixstowe: Port strikes could hit toy industry, say retailers

Business owners share how walk-outs at Felixstowe could affect them in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Chinese outcry after volleyballers wear N95 masks during match

China's Volleyball Association later apologised, saying the decision was due to "lack of experience".

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Paul Allen: Largest art auction ever to sell Microsoft co-founder's $1bn collection

The proceeds of the largest art auction ever will go to charity, Christie's auctioneers said.

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Sonali Phogat: Arrests over India politician and former TikTok star murder

Sonali Phogat, a member of India's governing BJP party, died under suspicious circumstances a few days ago.

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Giorgia Meloni: Far-right leader who's favourite to run Italy

Giorgia Meloni aims to be Italy's first female PM and vehemently rejects any link to fascism.

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Sewage in sea: French appeal to EU over UK discharges of waste

The UK is threatening health on the French coast as raw sewage is dumped in the sea, French MEPs say.

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South Korea records world's lowest fertility rate again

Figures show that just 0.81 children per woman are being born in the country.

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Shinzo Abe: Japan police chief resigns over ex-PM assassination

Local police have previously said there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former PM.

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China heatwave: Sichuan residents flee heatwaves and power cuts underground

Residents in some of China's provinces are employing creative ways to beat a record breaking heatwave.

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Vicky Bowman: UK ex-ambassador to Myanmar arrested

Vicky Bowman and her Burmese husband run a centre which encourages businesses to respect human rights.

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Lidl to sell misshapen drought-affected vegetables

The supermarket says produce such as potatoes, onions and apples will "look and feel different".

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Peru to sue Repsol for $4.5bn over oil spill

The spill has been described by Peru as the worst ecological disaster around Lima in recent memory.

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Ukraine war: UK imports no fuel from Russia for first time on record

Imports of goods from Russia fell to £33m in June, the lowest level since 1997, official figures show.

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Japan should consider building new nuclear plants: Kishida

Most of the country's nuclear plants were suspended after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

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Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thai court suspends PM and coup leader

Prayuth Chan-ocha won power in a coup in 2014, but opponents say he has overstayed his ruling term.

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Just Stop Oil protests: Activists arrested over M25 services damage

Petrol pumps are out of action after activists glued themselves to forecourts and damaged pumps.

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Minimum wage should rise to £15 for all workers, says TUC

The Trades Union Congress says this higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s.

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Crikey: Australian news site challenges Lachlan Murdoch to sue it

Small publisher Crikey says the media mogul has sent legal letters accusing it of defaming him.

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Port of Felixstowe strike: 'This pay rise makes a big difference'

As industrial action enters a third day, why are union members at the UK's busiest port walking out?

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Beirut: Further part of grain silos collapses 2 years after blast

Rotting grain ignited in the summer heat, leaving a fire burning in the silos for weeks, officials say.

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Not so Despicable: China changes ending of Minions movie

The movie is meant to be the backstory of a villain but China's latest alteration has changed this.

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US Open 2022: Will Novak Djokovic be able to play?

Former world number one Novak Djokovic has his "fingers crossed" he is allowed to play in the US Open despite not being vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Gatwick Airport: Flights cancelled due to staff sickness

Around 26 EasyJet flights have been cancelled in and out of the London airport today.

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Bangladesh cuts school and office hours to save power

The country started daily two-hour power cuts last month after the Ukraine war drove up energy prices.

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China mortgage rate cut as property crisis deepens

The country's central bank lowered the five-year lending rate by 1.5 percentage points on Monday.

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Plans to cut energy bills if peak-time use avoided

How homes can get discounts if they use less electricity at peak times are close to being announced.

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Iraq collapse: Bodies pulled from rubble after landslide hits shrine

Bodies are found after the Qattarat al-Imam Ali shrine was hit by a landslide in the Karbala region.

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377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex

The repeal of a colonial-era law will effectively legalise homosexuality in the conservative state.

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In pictures: Drought in Europe exposes sunken ships, lost villages and ominous 'hunger stones'

Nazi warships, lost villages and "hunger stones" are revealed as water levels drop across Europe.

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Portugal wildfires: State of alert begins amid third heatwave

The country is bracing for its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures of up to 38C predicted.

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India monsoon rains cause fatal bridge collapse

A bridge collapses in India following seasonal rains in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, killing at least two people.

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Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa

In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music.

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New Zulu king crowned in South Africa

Thousands gather for the traditional Zulu coronation, which saw Misuzulu ka Zwelithini become king.

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