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Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cj3fzJd

Unesco recommends adding Venice to endangered list

Italian authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change, Unesco says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aCSTYbg

Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jftHez5

‘That’s me done’: Moeen Ali rules out playing Test Cricket after Ashes 2023

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‘2-2 a fair reflection of Ashes 2023’: Captains, Stokes and Cummins agree

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Chennai, a forgotten hub, warms-up for big-time hockey again

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Canada wildfires: Border blaze forces evacuations

More than 1,000 fires are still burning across Canada - one-third of them in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sd87ITf

Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eACzYbO

From riding tongawala’s horse to Asian Games, how equestrian Ashish Limaye made the leap

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China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad

Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oOw62DH

How bubbles stop plastic getting into the sea

A curtain of bubbles is catching plastic waste in Amsterdam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QqaHXz4

Felix Klieser: The problem-solving French horn player of the BBC Proms

Born without arms, French horn player Felix Klieser uses his feet to plays. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oGXdKpZ

Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xZqHeXw

Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zkGXK34

Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AWfwT7j

I felt quite emotional….only Jimmy is left from that No. 1 team: Alastair Cook on Stuart Broad’s retirement

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The Chilean band speaking out against police violence

All of the band's musicians were left partially or totally blinded by projectiles fired by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kpcaSbN

WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/usIYiey

Major League Cricket makes a mark, but converting non-cricket watchers to fans the challenge

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Ashes: England batsmen save the best of Bazball for the last — make 389 on Day 3

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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xLbUDiW

England pacer Stuart Broad announces retirement after the Ashes

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Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor

Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FtHnhQ0

Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed

A Taiwanese businessman's ordeal in China has underscored escalating tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hOMYFX5

Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wbGzmvf

WATCH: Ben Stokes takes a spectacular two-touch catch at the boundary to remove Australia captain Pat Cummins

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Juventus removed from European competition by UEFA for financial wrongdoing

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Niger military coup: What you need to know

After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fV0jzZB

Women's World Cup: Steel Roses outkick men in Chinese football

China's women's national team is a source of pride under a system that lavishes resources on men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tNs2F8Y

India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'

Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xqewAV2

Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XFTniul

5th Ashes Test: With a semi-magical delivery, Starc rattles Stokes and England

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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D2goW4C

Rohit Sharma on coming to bat at 5: ‘We will keep trying those things whenever possible’

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Ukraine fencer Olga Kharlan disqualified after refusing to shake hands with Russian opponent

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Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper

The young woman could face the death penalty if found guilty by a court in Mauritania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sNnhbtq

Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV

Earlier elite troops detained Niger's President Bazoum - now they are closing the country's borders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DcG8M0P

Sinéad O'Connor on the BBC over the years

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yiOKBGp

Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together

Witnesses testify to US lawmakers about "unidentified... phenomenon" amid calls for openness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wTverqA

Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h7YIbHQ

Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son

The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tNrE1pf

Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4YXCypM

World Cup spotlight hides Australia inequalities

The team's success is despite conditions in Australia, not because of them, those in the sport say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s4njEuz

Fabinho’s deal with Al-Ittihad in fix due to Brazil star’s dogs: Reports

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Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions

Hailstorms and heavy rain leaves a trail of damage across the countries northern regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7WdgrAT

Watch: MS Dhoni drives a Rolls Royce on the streets of Ranchi

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Ex-Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq to join PCB as advisor to chairman of management committee

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Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark

Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7oyeMl1

Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wHzWv2e

IND vs WI 2nd Test: Weather washes out final day as India drop WTC points against West Indies

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Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field

Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d8Slc3B

Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer swaps Bayern for Dortmund

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Rhodes fires: View from the airport

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v5cb8f9

Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mj7se2U

Mohammed Siraj gives India a chance of clean sweep, but West Indies live to fight another day

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Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jmMGE8o

Batra, Bajor power Bengaluru Smashers’ win over Puneri Paltan in UTT

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Barbie breaks box office records in US

Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NJ0MP3a

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aEmb0Ro

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6GRwJxo

Newcomers provide silver lining for West Indies but Ashwin, Jadeja keep scoring rate in check

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French players’ union backs Kylian Mbappe as PSG depart for Asia tour sans star amid contract row

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Virat Kohli hits ton before WI openers begin solidly

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Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nrKDokF

Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/md0HYUu

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kOJjoC0

Environmental activists briefly disrupt British Open by dumping orange powder beside 17th green

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Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eGbsh1A

Man Utd sign keeper Andre Onana from Inter

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Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina

Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P9HsKAX

Lyon-less, tactically-off Australia pummelled by Crawley, Root and left dazed by Bazball

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Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PR9Osx2

The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists

Counter terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yNapM0s

Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way

The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lNKwIti

Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft

German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tybX7HP

How wily old Woakes had Australia on a string in the fourth Ashes Test

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Reported gas explosion cracks open Johannesburg street

Dozens of people are injured after a gas explosion in the centre of Johannesburg, local media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/50OEYtx

What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation?

As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tkeoxRw

Michigan attorney general files charges in fake elector scheme

Sixteen people have been charged for alleged efforts to reverse Joe Biden 2020 election win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P8RqIrD

Australia seek glory; England parity

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Rashford extends Manchester United deal until 2028

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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AH1zE5M

Typhoon Talim: Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China

Vietnam is also bracing to evacuate people from areas forecast to be hit by the powerful storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/51NS3Cs

JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory

Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BMNfg3

Burnt out or jobless - meet China's 'full-time children'

Gruelling work hours and a dismal job market are forcing young Chinese to make unusual choices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9pcfP13

Poland: Plane crash at Chrcynno hangar kills five and injures seven

A small plane crashed into a hangar at an airfield in Chrcynno, 47 kilometres (29 miles) from Warsaw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9kFZodO

Adam Zampa’s 420 jersey number for LA Knight Riders takes MLC by storm

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South Korea floods: Tunnel horror brings home climate fears

The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VNe96uJ

Typo sends millions of US military emails to Russian ally Mali

Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WVrGTE3

Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0PDvYhE

Will be following Carlos’ career for the next 10-12 years just like I did with Roger Federer: Sachin Tendulkar and more heap praises on Alcaraz after Wimbledon win

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Jane Birkin: Artist and style icon's life in pictures

France's president said she was a "French icon" who "sang the most beautiful words of our language". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7NjDTqb

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in five sets for his first Wimbledon title

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The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SCc19Dt

Spain's hot summer election: A simple guide

This highly unusual election takes place at the height of summer, after four years of left-wing rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cjt32sg

How Guinness World Record mania has gripped Nigeria

Nigerians have inundated Guinness World Record with requests to ratify their attempts in the past two months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y6OGb3a

Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ydN4eov

John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rUGu8O4

Wimbledon Final: Is Carlos Alcaraz, the challenger, ready to dethrone Novak Djokovic?

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Indian football team unlikely to play at Asian Games for second successive edition

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Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not'

Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Sdjrgs

Carlos Alcaraz sets up blockbuster final with Novak Djokovic

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GpWZvBi

Asian Athletics Championships: Down with Covid in March, Shaili Singh overcomes aftereffects to win long jump silver

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Italy bear attacks: Animals behind Alpine attacks spared slaughter

A top Italian court rules a culling order for two bears should be suspended, backing activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mOAx4T8

Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IglnVjk

India vs West Indies: Yashasvi Jaiswal takes giant leap with first step in Test cricket

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ihdaTYJ

Yashasvi Jaiswal scores maiden Test century as India dominate West Indies in 1st Test

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WFI asst secy facilitated harassment of wrestlers by Brij Bhushan: Chargesheet

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Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap'

Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QZLh6Ad

Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MWFJyRv

Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'

A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sgIk2EC

Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3XyPnux

Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden storm into Wimbledon semis, face top-seed Koolhof-Skupski

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Nato: Warm words but a diplomatic reality check for Ukraine

President Zelensky wants assurances Ukraine will join Nato after the war, but members chose strategic caution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eBS1FHt

Is Bollywood a man’s world?

Researchers try to quantify just how severe the stranglehold of patriarchy on Hindi cinema is. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UAJy7Ei

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FlRrGST

Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SBv0Xhf

India versus West Indies: Yashasvi Jaiswal to open, Shubman Gill at No.3, says Rohit Sharma

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Wrestlers flagged same charges before oversight panel but no action taken

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Jenin: Palestinian boy killed during Israeli assault was unarmed - family

It comes after videos emerge of the moment the 16-year-old was killed during an Israeli assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jy9NEa7

Aretha Franklin's sons head to trial over her million-dollar estate

Five years after the Queen of Soul died without a known will, her heirs are in court over her estate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KmonGsR

Ex-Juventus president Andrea Agnelli banned for another 16 months

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Turkey leader Erdogan will back Sweden joining Nato - Stoltenberg

Turkey's President Erdogan agrees to support Sweden's bid to join Nato, the alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg says from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BwDU6e9

WATCH: Team Indias colorful fielding drill to sharpen catching reflexes ahead of the first Test against West Indies

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What is Turkey's leader Erdogan up to now?

He seems to be saying Sweden cannot join Nato if Turkey cannot join the EU, writes Paul Adams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CQGn5x2

Games on steroids? Inside an Indian-origin mans plan to organise Enhanced Games

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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zZ8i97a

The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oRZXnch

'The night they came for our children'

Ghanaian children wrongly labelled as trafficked are being taken from their homes, BBC Africa Eye finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GN5xdmz

Max Verstappen takes Red Bulls 11th win in a row

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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RnaPrOJ

Syrian government cancels BBC press accreditation

The move follows a BBC documentary that linked the president's family to the drug trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hD3CMsH

England crowned Under-21 European champions with win against Spain

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US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FnkGH9D

Duleep Trophy: South win race against time enter final

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Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zkXL3YP

Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier

The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KpebA7c

Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9KdDz13

The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AoNehYD

Stefanos Tsitsipas ends Andy Murrays hopes with comeback win

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Netherlands migration: Dutch coalition government collapses - reports

The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ef29yi0

Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qMT4wSC

'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LG1PBfa

Ashes: Mitchell Marsh ton Mark Woods five-for leaves Leeds Test even after Day 1

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Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin

Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9v5XOmr

Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka joins Leverkusen from Arsenal

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Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo

Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5sCj8yo

Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp

Residents of the city's refugee camp say homes were destroyed in the Israeli military operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GoaDuSH

Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row

It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M8efp4i

Daniil Medvedev Iga Swiatek cruise as climate protesters disrupt Wimbledon

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Belarus jails Eduard Babaryko son of jailed rival to Lukashenko

Eduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LIZtJU4

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu shines in shootout as India clinch SAFF Championship against Kuwait

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Kevin Spacey trial: Actor grabbed accuser's crotch court hears

The accuser alleges he was approached by the actor after he let his dog out accidentally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MaGQnVu

Wimbledon: Andy Murray rolls back the year with a straight-sets win over Ryan Peniston in 1st round

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Watch: BBC editor ducks as gunfire interrupts report

Jeremy Bowen reports from Jenin refugee camp as violence between Palestinians and Israelis continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/obCZkqs

Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MkRY2EJ

Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/InXj3Te

Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week

July's full Moon, known as a Buck Moon, will be closer than normal in its orbit around the Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4JS5YMw

Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr

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Watch: Explosions and gunfire as BBC reports from Jenin

Yolande Knell is near the camp where Israeli forces and armed Palestinian militants are fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4DZqGAB

Mystery of Holocaust escape girls solved after 84 years

For more than 80 years the identities of three girls captured in an iconic photograph were unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ITvY3Qj

After the booing captains play down Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy

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Ben Stokes is a freak for what he can pull off in cricket: Steve Smith

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The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MXBbFPE

Renuka Singh Richa Ghosh left out; Shreyanka Patil ignored as India name womens team for Bangladesh tour

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California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?

The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4iz2uQb

France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille

Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mAVxo0Y

Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wck9DXU

2nd Ashes Test: Set for a nail-biter at Lords as England need 257 while Australia require six scalps

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N19cxJY