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Kerala lottery: Women sanitation workers hit India lottery jackpot https://ift.tt/vD150X4 Eleven women from India's Kerala state win a 100m rupee ($1.2m) lottery after pooling their money.

Angus Cloud: HBO Euphoria actor who played 'Fez' dead aged 25 https://ift.tt/vD150X4 The star was reportedly found dead at his family home in California a week after burying his father.

Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world https://ift.tt/nXmU40Z The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports.

Unesco recommends adding Venice to endangered list https://ift.tt/nXmU40Z Italian authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change, Unesco says.

Twitter accused of bullying anti-hate campaigners https://ift.tt/nXmU40Z A social media monitoring group says legal threats sent by X Corp are an attempt to "silence criticism".

No hope of survivors from MRH-90 helicopter crash in Australia https://ift.tt/nXmU40Z Defence minister said significant wreckage found points to a catastrophic incident.

Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare https://ift.tt/nXmU40Z The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.

China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad https://ift.tt/nXmU40Z Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.

How bubbles stop plastic getting into the sea https://ift.tt/nXmU40Z A curtain of bubbles is catching plastic waste in Amsterdam.

Felix Klieser: The problem-solving French horn player of the BBC Proms https://ift.tt/nXmU40Z Born without arms, French horn player Felix Klieser uses his feet to plays.

Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape https://ift.tt/nXmU40Z Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.

Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts https://ift.tt/nXmU40Z The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.

Ukraine war: Putin says Russia does not reject peace talks https://ift.tt/2RIWCmq Kyiv and Moscow have previously said they will not negotiate without certain preconditions.

The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle https://ift.tt/2RIWCmq Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government.

WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app? https://ift.tt/2RIWCmq Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating…

South Africa's Julius Malema celebrates 10 years of the EFF https://ift.tt/wq6EfFA Julius Malema divides opinion like few other politicians but he is celebrating his party's 10th anniversary.…

Ukraine war: Missile strikes residential building in Dnipro https://ift.tt/wq6EfFA The top floor of a residential tower block is almost completely destroyed in the strike.

The other American women's team at World Cup https://ift.tt/wq6EfFA A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.

Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor https://ift.tt/wq6EfFA Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians https://ift.tt/wq6EfFA Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain.

Africa's week in pictures: 21 - 27 July 2023 https://ift.tt/NshZpIV A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour' https://ift.tt/NshZpIV Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their…

Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake https://ift.tt/NshZpIV The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.

Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse? https://ift.tt/bUKYBTk India has ambitious plans for semiconductor manufacturing, but there are challenges along the way.

Leicester City: Relegated EPL team delight fans on Asia tour https://ift.tt/bUKYBTk Under Thai ownership the club won the Premier League before dropping out of English football's top tier.

Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV https://ift.tt/bUKYBTk Earlier elite troops detained Niger's President Bazoum - now they are closing the country's borders.

Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together https://ift.tt/bUKYBTk Witnesses testify to US lawmakers about "unidentified... phenomenon" amid calls for openness.

Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht https://ift.tt/bUKYBTk A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.

Sea lions charge at beachgoers in San Diego https://ift.tt/ORoSckJ During summer months, tourists flock to this small protected beach in order to take pictures.

UK accused of underestimating Wagner's growth https://ift.tt/ORoSckJ A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.

Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court https://ift.tt/ORoSckJ The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.

Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea https://ift.tt/ORoSckJ The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say.

Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty https://ift.tt/ORoSckJ There are 176 prisoners on Ghana's death row, but the last execution was 30 years ago.

World Cup spotlight hides Australia inequalities https://ift.tt/ORoSckJ The team's success is despite conditions in Australia, not because of them, those in the sport say.

Typhoon Doksuri: Taiwan cancels Han Kuang military drills https://ift.tt/zkXwst0 The annual Han Kuang exercise aims to test the island's defences in case of an attack from Beijing.

How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat https://ift.tt/zkXwst0 With no air con, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat.

Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested? https://ift.tt/zkXwst0 A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house.

Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark https://ift.tt/zkXwst0 Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.

Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine https://ift.tt/zkXwst0 The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident.

Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field https://ift.tt/zkXwst0 Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours

New Zealand: Minister quits after drink driving crash https://ift.tt/vUZo7lc Kiri Allan's resignation, the fourth from the party since March, comes on the heels of a national election.

China: 11 die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested https://ift.tt/vUZo7lc Police have arrested the person in charge of the site in the industrial province of Heilongjiang.

Why is technology not making us more productive? https://ift.tt/vUZo7lc We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.

Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK https://ift.tt/vUZo7lc Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victo…

Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires https://ift.tt/vUZo7lc The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes.

Ukraine war: At least one killed in new Russian strikes on Odesa https://ift.tt/a7KNpJi Odesa's regional governor said 14 people were hospitalised in the blasts, including four children.

Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote https://ift.tt/a7KNpJi Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms.

Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes? https://ift.tt/a7KNpJi A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats.

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens https://ift.tt/a7KNpJi The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead https://ift.tt/a7KNpJi A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship https://ift.tt/Fh1ryRk Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say.

Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference https://ift.tt/Fh1ryRk An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation.

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US https://ift.tt/Fh1ryRk White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

Watch: Hundreds of baby seahorses released in Sydney Harbour https://ift.tt/bNzkuev Scientists have released a record number of endangered White’s seahorses into the wild to boost population numbers.…

Florida to teach 'sanitised' black history - critics https://ift.tt/bNzkuev The revised standards for black history lessons suggest some received "personal benefit" from slavery.

Canadian serial killer to stay in lower-security jail https://ift.tt/bNzkuev The move to shift Paul Bernardo to a lower-security prison sparked outrage in Canada.

Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US https://ift.tt/bNzkuev The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations

Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row https://ift.tt/bNzkuev A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatur…

Tunisia's El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali https://ift.tt/JjSvPmw El General, whose song inspired Tunisia's pro-democracy revolution, laments the return of repression.

The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists https://ift.tt/JjSvPmw Counter terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists.

Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way https://ift.tt/JjSvPmw The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants…

Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft https://ift.tt/JjSvPmw German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria.

Why tourists flock to the DMZ https://ift.tt/N02LHi4 It is one of the world's most heavily fortified areas. It also attracts 1.2 million tourists a year.

Kitchen shrine serpents and other fascinating new Pompeii discoveries https://ift.tt/N02LHi4 New discoveries in the buried ancient city shed fresh light on Roman life before Vesuvius erupted.

What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation? https://ift.tt/N02LHi4 As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could…

Evergrande: Crisis-hit Chinese property giant reveals $81bn loss https://ift.tt/xVc8Wt1 The embattled Chinese property giant has reported its long overdue earnings for 2021 and 2022.

Women's World Cup 2023: Australia's accidental icon - how Sam Kerr became the face of a nation https://ift.tt/xVc8Wt1 A 12-year-old Sam Kerr was ambivalent about playing football. Now she is …

The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan https://ift.tt/xVc8Wt1 A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.

Ukraine war: Russia says Crimean bridge partially open to cars again https://ift.tt/xVc8Wt1 Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking its huge sea bridge with drones, killing two people.

JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory https://ift.tt/xVc8Wt1 Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted".

Poland: Plane crash at Chrcynno hangar kills five and injures seven https://ift.tt/xVc8Wt1 A small plane crashed into a hangar at an airfield in Chrcynno, 47 kilometres (29 miles) from Warsaw.

La Palma wildfires: Firefighters battle raging blaze on Spanish island https://ift.tt/fhcw0Is Officials say more than 4,000 people had been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island.

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd https://ift.tt/fhcw0Is Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale.

Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations https://ift.tt/fhcw0Is Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state.

Two dead after 'emergency' on Crimea bridge https://ift.tt/fhcw0Is Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.

Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like https://ift.tt/fhcw0Is The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach https://ift.tt/fhcw0Is One man broke his ribs in what is the sixth such attack in the same region this year.

Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76 https://ift.tt/fhcw0Is The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris, French media reports.

La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns https://ift.tt/jqlT38t The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday.

CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it? https://ift.tt/jqlT38t It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown' https://ift.tt/jqlT38t A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty https://ift.tt/jqlT38t Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.

John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action? https://ift.tt/jqlT38t The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

Terms of Syrian offer on aid deliveries unacceptable, says UN https://ift.tt/scaofvP Syria had said it would continue to allow aid through a border crossing relied on by 4.1 million people.

SAG strike: Why are Hollywood actors on strike? https://ift.tt/scaofvP One TV actor who's worked in Hollywood for a decade says he makes $20,000 (£15,200) a year.

Turkey's deepening economic crisis prompts Erdogan to look West https://ift.tt/scaofvP Turkey's leader hopes to mend relations and reassure foreign investors who ditched his struggling econom…

Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe? https://ift.tt/scaofvP Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.

Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public https://ift.tt/scaofvP A Hong Kong official suggests those who light up in restaurants should be met with disapproving looks.

Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not' https://ift.tt/scaofvP Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years.

Spain’s bull run tackles sexual assaults head on https://ift.tt/Pp69YIb Attacks on women at the running of the bulls festival in Pamplona continue despite efforts to clamp down.

Heartstopper: Hungarian retailer selling graphic novel fined under LGBT law https://ift.tt/Pp69YIb The Hungarian bookseller was penalised under legislation restricting LGBT literature for under-18s.

Otter attempts to steal surfboard https://ift.tt/Pp69YIb The Santa Cruz police said this was not an isolated incident and the otter in question has a history.

Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers https://ift.tt/Pp69YIb A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise https://ift.tt/14T2Miq The Yamuna river reportedly swells to a 45-year high as heavy rainfall batters north India.

Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap' https://ift.tt/14T2Miq Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium…

Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe https://ift.tt/14T2Miq The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.

Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting' https://ift.tt/14T2Miq A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate sin…

India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff https://ift.tt/DvUAfsg Suumit Shah, founder of an e-commerce website, said that his firm had laid off 90% of its support staff.

G7 members to announce long-term Ukraine security package at Nato summit https://ift.tt/DvUAfsg It comes after Nato refused to provide Kyiv with a timeline for joining the alliance.

The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood https://ift.tt/DvUAfsg Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.

Is Bollywood a man’s world? https://ift.tt/DvUAfsg Researchers try to quantify just how severe the stranglehold of patriarchy on Hindi cinema is.

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis https://ift.tt/DvUAfsg Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she …

Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage https://ift.tt/kKmigEx Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters.

Jenin: Palestinian boy killed during Israeli assault was unarmed - family https://ift.tt/kKmigEx It comes after videos emerge of the moment the 16-year-old was killed during an Israeli assault.

Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy https://ift.tt/OKvToCz Scientists are concerned about the environmental impact if commercial deep sea mining begins.

Zelensky honours Poles killed by Ukrainians in WW2 Volhynia massacre https://ift.tt/OKvToCz Ukraine's president seeks to heal a deep historical wound with his Polish counterpart at a church servi…

Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink https://ift.tt/OKvToCz Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.

Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands https://ift.tt/OKvToCz The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Sen…

The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future' https://ift.tt/OKvToCz Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

'The night they came for our children' https://ift.tt/OKvToCz Ghanaian children wrongly labelled as trafficked are being taken from their homes, BBC Africa Eye finds.

Luis Sánchez: Mexico finds murdered journalist's body in Nayarit https://ift.tt/ATPQoYO Luis Sánchez of La Jornada newspaper is the latest victim in a spate of attacks on journalists.

Pamplona: Watch as hundreds of Spaniards run from bulls in street https://ift.tt/ATPQoYO The 875m annual bull run through the streets of Pamplona in Spain drew big crowds.

Watch: Cars plough through massive Delhi flooding https://ift.tt/ATPQoYO Heavy rain in India's capital has caused the city to flood, leaving residents stranded and vehicles at a standstill.

Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured https://ift.tt/ATPQoYO Police clash with stone-throwing protesters as Eritrean tensions flare up in a central German town.

How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut https://ift.tt/ATPQoYO Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.

Syrian government cancels BBC press accreditation https://ift.tt/ATPQoYO The move follows a BBC documentary that linked the president's family to the drug trade.

President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th day https://ift.tt/ATPQoYO The island became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender.

Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance https://ift.tt/mBSxOe8 Pulverising crickets to make flour for food is seen by some as a threat to the Mediterranean diet.

Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break https://ift.tt/mBSxOe8 Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped b…

Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier https://ift.tt/mBSxOe8 The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo.

Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada? https://ift.tt/mBSxOe8 Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?

The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death https://ift.tt/mBSxOe8 David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' …

Watch: Australians set new world record with Tina Turner dance https://ift.tt/T5ACI8r Thousands have come together to dance to the song ‘Nutbush City Limits’ at an outback music festival.

Are wildfires in the US getting worse? https://ift.tt/T5ACI8r Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.

Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China https://ift.tt/T5ACI8r As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China.

OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration https://ift.tt/T5ACI8r The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations".

Ukraine war: Three dead in Russian rocket strike on Lviv, says mayor https://ift.tt/S13wKzH Another eight are injured after apartments are hit in the western Ukrainian city.

Fighting to free the women and children enslaved by IS https://ift.tt/S13wKzH Yazidi groups are still looking for thousands of women and children who were enslaved.

Californian winemakers are learning firefighting techniques https://ift.tt/S13wKzH Winemakers in the Napa Valley are having to battle wildfires affecting vineyards and wineries.

Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations? https://ift.tt/S13wKzH The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.

South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead https://ift.tt/S13wKzH The leak in a shanty town near Johannesburg is linked to illegal gold mining in the area.

Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo https://ift.tt/S13wKzH Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India.

Jharkhand: Ten sent to jail in India for lynching Muslim man https://ift.tt/S13wKzH Tabrez Ansari died from injuries inflicted by the men who forced him to say chants praising Hindu gods.

Colombia: Country's last active guerrilla group ELN agrees truce https://ift.tt/S13wKzH Fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the government is due to end on Thursday.

Odisha train accident: Painful search for bodies a month after deadly India crash https://ift.tt/S13wKzH At least 52 bodies remain unclaimed as families wait for closure.

Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan https://ift.tt/S13wKzH Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war https://ift.tt/WesGfN7 Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.

Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term https://ift.tt/WesGfN7 Macky Sall caught many people off-guard with his decision not to seek a third term.

Evan Gershkovich: US ambassador in Russia meets with jailed reporter https://ift.tt/WesGfN7 It is only the second time detained journalist Evan Gershkovich has met with a US representative.

Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term https://ift.tt/bs4UnSO Rumours he would run again had fuelled deadly protests over the years.

Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help https://ift.tt/bs4UnSO A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs.

Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets? https://ift.tt/bs4UnSO Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.

Tyres set on fire following Israeli air strike on Jenin https://ift.tt/Ym9VtkX A large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin.

Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years https://ift.tt/Ym9VtkX Benodebehari Mukherjee who lost his vision entirely at 53 came to define modern art in…

Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike https://ift.tt/Ym9VtkX Victoria Amelina, an award-winning writer, was in a pizza restaurant that was hit by a Russian missile.

Shell still trading Russian gas despite pledge to stop https://ift.tt/SEYzRgw The firm is still shipping gas from Siberia despite its promise to withdraw from the Russian energy market.

California reparations: How do you put a price on racism? https://ift.tt/SEYzRgw The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100 https://ift.tt/SEYzRgw The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity

France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille https://ift.tt/SEYzRgw Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city.

Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss https://ift.tt/SEYzRgw William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.

Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody, says US Gen Mark Milley https://ift.tt/SEYzRgw The counter-offensive against Russia is advancing steadily but will be difficult, US Gen Mark Milley …