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Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut
After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.
'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires
Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.
Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy, Netanyahu. And, TPS holders could soon face deportation
President Trump is set to hold separate meetings with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are today. And, Temporary Protected Status…
Dawn raid targets ‘umbrella cheaters’ reserving beach spots in Naples
Umbrellas, deck chairs and loungers seized in Torre del Greco authorities’ crackdown on people reserving spots overnightAuthorities in a coastal suburb of Naples seized umbrellas,…
Widespread damage from magnitude 7.1 earthquake in south-west Japan
Some reports say there was an explosion at the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
AI tokens could become the kilowatt-hour of the AI age
AI companies use tokens to track usage and bill customers. Now economists are using them to track the spread of AI through the economy.
Lesvia review – the rise and fall of an amazing lesbian community on Sappho’s actual island home
Director Tzeli Hadjidimitriou grew up on Lesbos, and her elegant debut feature explores how the Greek poet’s birthplace became a hub for lesbiansA fine-boned, elegantly crafted do…
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
Yes, it's possible to save money while paying off credit card debt. Here's how
In fact, experts recommend it because it can keep you off the hamster wheel of debt. Here's how to find the money in your budget to put toward savings and credit card payments.
Trump shattered ethics norms. Will voters trust Democrats to fix them?
Democrats are making the case that now is the time to tackle anti-corruption reforms — to serve as a check on Donald Trump and to overhaul a system voters say is co-opted against …
Amid U.S. funding cuts, the International AIDS Conference faces an uncertain future
Dr. Kenneth Ngure, president-elect of the International AIDS Society, says. "We have had very good scientific advances ... yet the funding cuts have also taken us back."
Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos
The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
‘Ash fell from the sky’: Tourists describe fleeing ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires in France
Hundreds of thousands of residents and holidaymakers in France and Spain have been forced to evacuateWildfires have forced about 375,000 people to leave their homes in France and …
Firefighters hasten efforts to contain massive wildfires in France and Spain ahead of heatwave – Europe live
Emmanuel Macron warns that ‘we have to hold out’ as fires burn near city; Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez warns of ‘difficult hours’ aheadFrance and Spain race to contain hug…
Netanyahu to meet Trump in a first encounter since the Iran war began
The meeting comes as both face pressures at home. Netanyahu is up for reelection, embattled in part due to his deteriorating relationship with Trump. Trump is under pressure to en…
With wildfires raging in France and Spain, fire crews race against next heat wave
French President Emmanuel Macron said France was "facing a completely unprecedented fire," describing the situation as France's worst fire-related crisis since World War II.
Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.
On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat
Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.
I thought my life would feel sorted when I turned 40. It doesn’t – and that’s OK | Carolin Würfel
Born in the former East Germany, I was caught between two systems. But it’s a mistake to think of the ‘in-between’ as life’s waiting roomIn the 1970s, the German novelist Christa …
'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs' - Biden to ghostwriter
Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps.
Ukraine war briefing: Disastrous drone expo’s organiser appears in Kyiv court
Russian attack killed 11 at publicly promoted event attended by military and state officials; Zelenskyy heads for Washington. What we know on day 1,616 Continue reading...