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Thunderstorm warning for England and east Wales

There is a risk of flooding in some areas, with Met Office saying hail and lighting are also likely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oq9xBYW

Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death

Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0LVgc12

The Indian rapper who overtook Kendrick Lamar on music charts

With his song Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has fast become a name to reckon with in the global hip-hop scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AhG0pbH

What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future

In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit? from BBC News https://ift.tt/dFc0waE

Hospices funding woes bring job cuts

Five hospices caring for terminally ill people say they must cut staff because of financial pressures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rHBTS8O

Man caught upskirting at British Museum jailed

Jake Verano Gomez was spotted by an off-duty police officer secretly filming a woman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YRnMype

Argentina police pepper spray pension protesters

They were protesting the president's plan to veto measures to raise pensions in line with Argentina's triple-digit inflation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/inARewc

Hiker rescued after workmates left him on mountain, says search crew

He survived stormy weather and multiple falls after reaching a Colorado mountain summit on his own. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3U9MIkr

HK journalists found guilty in landmark sedition case

This is the first sedition case against journalists in Hong Kong since the territory's handover in 1997. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ceNnIqD

Paralympics 2024: What you need to know about classification

How each of the 22 sports are classified at the Paris Paralympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XPHIvQc

Raducanu 'feeling good' as four Britons start US Open bids

Emma Raducanu aims for her first US Open win since lifting the 2021 title as she and three other Britons begin their campaigns on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LNMiU7x

England name Smith and Heath in T20 World Cup squad

England name spinner Linsey Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath in their squad for the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fvVcyYd

Hall hopeful of European Solheim Cup wildcard spot

England's Georgia Hall is selected as one of captain Suzann Pettersen's four wildcard picks for next month's Solheim Cup against the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6lZT2Rp

David Harewood on what riots tell us about race in the UK

On becoming President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, acting and race from BBC News https://ift.tt/8RMTjf4

Why are US parents moving kids out of public schools?

How politics and culture wars are shaping education choices in Arizona from BBC News https://ift.tt/1US4JRA

'At Old Trafford, a place of regeneration, England showed future is now'

England's regeneration and refinement of their style was evident in the victory over Sri Lanka, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LD2QRAa

Man dies in hospital days after assault in station

Police charged a man with grievous bodily harm, but say they are reviewing this after the death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2dNG5XI

Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus

The former chief medical adviser is now recovering at home after suffering fever and chills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zcQKUre

England finally remove Mendis on 113

Gus Atkinson claims the wicket of Kamindu Mendis, whose innings comes to an end on 113 on day four of the first Test at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3VQItuh

It's Carnival weekend! - Watch the Premier League's best Caribbean goals

With it being Carnival weekend, BBC Sport looks back as Dwight Yorke, Ricardo Fuller and Michael Antonio feature in the Premier League's best goals by players from the Caribbean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7asKzJi

Explosion outside French synagogue injures police officer

France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin called the incident "an obviously criminal act". from BBC News https://ift.tt/wFjrTVv

Rapper A$AP Rocky blames leaks for album delay

Don't Be Dumb was expected to be released at the end of August, but the date has been pushed back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YJy1TEs

World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana

A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jluML4V

Tattoo artist told her deafness 'would be an issue’

Naomi Dalby says her deaf clients regularly travel to be inked by her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qCFeDfx

Delon's family deny his request to euthanise dog

The French actor had asked for his pet dog to be humanely killed and laid in his grave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kTDeBdA

South Africa's last zoo elephant freed after 40 years

Charlie the elephant has been in captivity since 1984 when it was captured at two years from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ns1jXmz

Atletico Madrid sign England's Conor Gallagher from Chelsea

Atletico Madrid sign England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea for a fee believed to be in the region of £33m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jAoygf2

Circus performer hurt after falling from tightrope

The woman is being treated in hospital and Gravity Circus says she is "doing well" after the fall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bK98fFP

Biden’s long goodbye and Hillary takes jabs at Trump

The president gives his farewell speech to Democrats and Hillary fires shots at Trump from BBC News https://ift.tt/3LqieOP

Australia's Richardson switches to GB cycling team after Paris medals

Track cyclist Matt Richardson, who won three medals for Australia at the Paris Olympics, switches nationality and will now represent Great Britain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MOhPE1F

Mpox: How dangerous is it?

It has been declared a global health emergency twice in two years from BBC News https://ift.tt/vPTeBOb

Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety deteriorating, says UN

It follows a drone strike near the site's perimeter in Russian-occupied Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mLol1WP

Hotel evacuated after flooding near London's King's Cross

About 20 people have been evacuated from the hotel and specialist teams are on the scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y6jPhGJ

Watch supplies get delivered to astronauts stranded in space

The crew aboard the International Space Station includes two Nasa astronauts stuck on a mission. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mUyoxw2

Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded

Progress 89 cargo spacecraft delivers supplies to astronauts on ISS from BBC News https://ift.tt/VuXjnoy

Could Trump really deport one million immigrants?

The mass deportation of undocumented immigrants would face legal and practical challenges - and cost billions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RwBjFr3

Army chaplain injured in stabbing a barracks

He has been taken to hospital in Galway, where his injuries are said to be serious but not life-threatening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5inSVsw

What is mpox and how is it spread?

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/njbr439

Ten in hospital after suspected overdose at Irish prison

On Wednesday, BBC News NI was told that three prisoners are in ICU and nine are in a stable condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9gUziWK

Daley 'has transcended diving', says 10m syncro partner

Noah Williams says Tom Daley "has transcended diving", following the five-time Olympic medallist's decision to  retire from the sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HgNvh1O

Bangladesh's ex-PM investigated for murder

Bangladesh's former premier, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is investigated for murder from BBC News https://ift.tt/SJA61f7

Disqualified Eurovision star: There never was a case against me

The singer was disqualified from the contest in May, after an alleged altercation with a camerawoman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EsIDmjg

Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 21

Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jvEfACR

Musk's Trump interview caps months of warming relations

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j6QUn3S

First deaf Miss South Africa crowned after divisive competition

Mia le Roux says she hopes to inspire those who feel excluded from South African society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PKjlgRX

Iconic Irani cafes serving creamy chai and fresh samosas face extinction in Indian city

The southern city of Hyderabad was once a centre for iconic Irani cafes - now many of them are closing down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SE26ofI

Teenager stole £15k worth of vapes in disorder

The 16-year-old boy also admitted assaulting an emergency worker and causing criminal damage to a police car. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yowlOCb

Disney unveils Avatar 3's official title and new films

Details of new films including the third Avatar and a new Star Wars are announced at a Disney fan event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lh35dsv

Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Paris over hotel violence

The US artist is accused of attacking a security guard who intervened in a fight with a bodyguard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tuwo1ZO

New artefacts found on ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

An anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the "unprecedented" haul, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NB8I3tW

Corbyn in talks to form new independent MPs group

A new group could unlock hundreds of thousands of pounds of public funding and access. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vyA2xKV

Why are there riots in the UK?

The killing of three girls in Southport has been followed by the UK's worst unrest in over a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gr0hx8w

Thai court dissolves reformist party that won election

Move Forward won the most seats in last year’s election - but was blocked from forming a government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e0qVhfR

Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley reveals Graves' disease diagnosis

The Star Wars actress initially put the symptoms down to the effects of making a stressful film. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KZ6Ia5Q

Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

Lawyers have been advised to work from home, board up windows and install fireproof letterboxes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jB1FNui

The Nobel winner tasked with leading a nation out of chaos

Muhammad Yumus has been chosen to lead an interim government after the ouster of Bangladesh's ex-PM. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jOiwolP

The Riots, the Rioters and the Response

PM holds emergency Cobra meeting after weekend of violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u04wmGd

Interview: Médecins Sans Frontières's Dr Natalie Roberts

Adam speaks to the Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières from BBC News https://ift.tt/wV143mb

Why are there so many fast-food offers on?

Companies are targeting thrifty customers with low-price deals, but health experts are concerned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XKpxm2R

Police called to save cat with jar stuck on head

Officers from Palmhurst Police Department jumped into action when they received an unusual call. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Orid8Ia

GB's Azu disqualified in 100m heats

GB sprinter Jeremiah Azu is disqualified from the Olympic men's 100m heats in Paris because of a false start, after his appeal is turned down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IjB5lGw

Glittery pigeon poo splat logo divides opinion

The renamed London Museum has undergone a rebrand and its new logo has raised eyebrows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dZg7Lnz

Teen allegedly paid by Huw Edwards 'felt groomed'

The man at the centre of the original claims against the former BBC presenter has spoken to a newspaper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K5Uej4w

A Russian assassin, secret talks, high stakes: How the deal was struck

The deal between Russia and the West followed a tumultuous, dramatic path until its completion on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Wy5dK0

Croatia comeback edges George and Wynne-Griffith into silver

Team GB's men's pair of Tom George and Ollie Wynne-Griffth are overtaken just before the finish line to leave them with a silver medal in the rowing at Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c7UIPv5

Peaty misses Friday relay heats as GB begin title defence

Adam Peaty will not take part in the mixed 4x100m medley relay heats on Friday morning, as Team GB begin the defence of their Olympic title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6xBY89W

Medal hope Kerr safely through in 1500m heats

World 1500m champion Josh Kerr runs a season's best time of 3mins 35.83 seconds to win his heat on the opening morning of the athletics in Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3RtaOLU

Brother misses out on school bus pass by 24 metres

Alex, 11, and Oscar, 13, go to the same school - but only one qualifies for funded transport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YNHtfuw