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I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war https://ift.tt/eBzHXnD Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

Analysis: France's far right now dominant political force https://ift.tt/30sHQoP The right-wing National Rally is projected to top the first vote - but all is still to play for.

At least 18 killed in northern Nigeria blasts https://ift.tt/WbjwCrN Suspected suicide bombers attacked a wedding and funerals in Gwoza, officials say.

Zelensky renews long-range arms call after attack https://ift.tt/06eYvfy The Ukrainian president says more missiles and air defences are needed after a Russian strike kills seven.

India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title https://ift.tt/2hHJ9GX India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 …

Final Fantasy and the changing face of one of gaming's biggest series https://ift.tt/IVmROHW Director Naoki Yoshida says the new release is a significant moment for the Final Fantasy franchise.

Rock stars, wrestlers and pilgrims: Africa's top shots https://ift.tt/rucPdSw A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

As young Iranians lose hope, a reformist runs for president https://ift.tt/IPTUAfj As Iran votes for a new president, a reformist critical of the morality police has been topping polls.

Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job https://ift.tt/eTDpAHd She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission.

The Nigerian queer parties that offer liberation https://ift.tt/esFr6wH A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.

Biden v Trump: What are they thinking in Moscow, Beijing and Delhi? https://ift.tt/LMky8qj Eight BBC correspondents give their view on the US election from global capitals.

French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attack https://ift.tt/Y9ktxVl The Paris appeals court says Syria's president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical…

'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says https://ift.tt/KDwBvTh But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase.

Protests flare in Nairobi over new tax laws https://ift.tt/NPEfqRh At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

Julian Assange to plead guilty in deal with US https://ift.tt/bSG7QHV The Wikileaks founder will plead guilty to US criminal charges to avoid extradition, according to court documents.

Floods break through US dam causing major damage https://ift.tt/mpKLhqA A dam in Minnesota fails from heavy flooding prompting evacuations

Florence elects first woman mayor https://ift.tt/mdxpTEP Sara Funaro's centre-left Democratic Party retained control of the city with 60% of the vote.

Intense fighting in Rafah near end, says Netanyahu https://ift.tt/I569CmO But the war in Gaza will continue until Hamas is driven from power, the Israeli prime minister says.

Trump and Biden sharpen lines ahead of debate showdown https://ift.tt/apkKXFL Joe Biden spent the weekend with aides at Camp David while Donald Trump was on the campaign trail.

Stars take over Paris for sporty Vogue fashion show https://ift.tt/e94WdKE Supermodels, singers and sports star took to the runway in Paris as Vogue turned a square into a runway.

China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs https://ift.tt/3mVSniA The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.

Why a 12-year-old took action against period poverty https://ift.tt/zRF5gvp A German girl organises a big contribution to a South African charity tackling period-poverty issues.

Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog https://ift.tt/i1D3vwl The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

ICRC says 22 killed in strike near its Gaza office https://ift.tt/W9sKBz4 The International Committee of the Red Cross said the "grave security incident" was the latest of several.

Escaped pet donkey found 'living best life' with elk https://ift.tt/E2eKQ9c A man hiking in the California wilderness has stumbled upon a pet donkey that has been missing for five years.

Volunteer firefighter dies battling Greece blaze https://ift.tt/M78RKEq The 55-year-old man was injured in a blaze in the region of Ilia on the Peloponnese peninsula and later died in hospital.

Some Dali crew to leave after months on ship in Baltimore https://ift.tt/6cOXixu The 21 sailors have been on-board the container ship in Baltimore since it struck the Key Bridge in late March.

Workers sue Disney after moving for cancelled project https://ift.tt/rkUnFR9 Workers are suing for damages after uprooting their lives and selling family homes.

Climate change made US and Mexico heatwave 35 times more likely https://ift.tt/LxopNM7 A new report says extreme heat from May to June was driven by planet-warming emissions from humans.

Indian farm labourer dies in Italy after arm severed by machine https://ift.tt/FvDAyHb An Indian farmhand near Rome died after his employer left him on the side of the road following a serious workpl…

Filipino soldiers fought off Chinese coast guard 'with bare hands' https://ift.tt/7oLUOVD Chinese personnel armed with swords are accused of ramming Filipino boats in disputed waters.

Boeing boss grilled by US lawmakers and victims https://ift.tt/90pQOHz Boeing's CEO defended the company and pledged that it has learned from past mistakes.

Voice of Marge Simpson in Latin America dies https://ift.tt/4WZIjVw The Peruvian-Mexican actress lent her voice to many cartoon characters during a long and illustrious career.

Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn https://ift.tt/3hlpuM6 The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.

'Bling bishop' US pastor sentenced to 9 years https://ift.tt/T9V6qIX The flamboyant religious leader made headlines after he was robbed of $1m in jewellery during a sermon.

Maryland pardons 175,000 people of cannabis convictions https://ift.tt/1NqSe3s Democratic governor Wes Moore says "most-sweeping pardon" in US history addresses decades of injustice.

China should pay for propping up Putin's war - Nato chief https://ift.tt/Qr08Wef Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC China should face "costs" for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.

Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand https://ift.tt/jSnMkQC Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply.

At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat https://ift.tt/uQbvE0N Jordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave".

'I feel broken': Inside the mind of the woman who ran 1,000km in 12 days https://ift.tt/4YcT5dv At the end of her challenge, the 52-year-old says ultra-running is a good way to "get unco…

Susannah's grandad ran Bengal when famine killed millions https://ift.tt/N07qfGM She is only just learning about Sir John Herbert's significant role in the colonial catastrophe.

What happened to the women who took on the Taliban? https://ift.tt/FbzxOwc Afghan women tell the BBC they were beaten and tortured for protesting against the Taliban.

Supreme Court gun ruling stuns Las Vegas shooting survivors https://ift.tt/1WzaMLQ One survivor told the BBC the bump stocks decision was "a slap in the face", but others had mixed feelings…

Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president https://ift.tt/uGq7x3v It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.

Celine Dion says 'I'm back' after health struggles https://ift.tt/OapYwsW The vocal powerhouse tells the BBC about her devastating health battle and her comeback plans.

Houthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US says https://ift.tt/5gMQzHN The latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea.

G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets https://ift.tt/flKIFd4 The funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, while Moscow condemns the move as "theft".

'I've been stabbed': US teacher recounts China attack https://ift.tt/dVaE7W3 David Zabner describes the moments he was stabbed in an attack at a busy park in China.

Buenos Aires rocked by clashes over Milei reforms https://ift.tt/r7Lzn4g Police in Argentina's capital fire tear gas on crowds near Congress, as MPs debate budget-slashing reforms.

IOC urged to help overturn France's hijab ban https://ift.tt/LSGaC1U Sports and human rights organisations call on International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to help overturn a ban on …

US lifts weapons ban on Ukraine's Azov brigade https://ift.tt/cSlCodZ The brigade, whose origins were mired in far-right controversy, hails the move as blow to Russia's propaganda.

Hunter Biden guilty of all charges in gun trial https://ift.tt/CUjdGVA President Joe Biden's son was accused of lying about his drug use on a gun application form.

Trump to sit for probation interview on Monday https://ift.tt/XwoMBEL The former president will appear virtually from Mar-a-Lago and be seated alongside his lawyer, Todd Blanche.

Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhones in AI overhaul https://ift.tt/lsOIPtG The company has been slower to roll out generative AI features than rivals including Google and Microsoft.

Nigerian star's drowning forces Nollywood to look at safety https://ift.tt/1YID7uS How Junior Pope's death shocked Nigeria's film industry and the health and safety repercussions.

Graduation ceremony finally happens, 50 years later https://ift.tt/LFKd4pQ A 1974 graduation was canceled in the face of a tornado. The ceremony finally happened this month.

Calling France snap election is a gamble for Macron https://ift.tt/GHSxFt0 Calling a snap election is a huge surprise for France, and a huge risk for President Macron.

Who owns the Moon? A new space race means it could be up for grabs https://ift.tt/ZvgoMIU A race for the lunar surface's resources is currently under way. What’s to stop a Wild West opening up?

Danish PM hit by man in Copenhagen street, her office says https://ift.tt/7Ni4cYA The assault took place on a square in central Copenhagen where a man walked up to her and hit her.

UN adds Israel to list of militaries committing violations against children https://ift.tt/6TBXaYq Israeli officials say the move is "shameful" and will "have consequences for Israel&#…

US jobs surge casts doubt over interest rate cuts https://ift.tt/2B6iyuk US employers added 272,000 jobs in May which was far higher than economists expected.

Hunter Biden's daughter gives surprise testimony at trial https://ift.tt/CTcJS05 Naomi Biden told the court that her father seemed "great" around the time he bought a gun in 2018.

Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun https://ift.tt/xBwEXSu In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.

Israeli nationalists march through Jerusalem's Old City https://ift.tt/MdaPsI3 Tens of thousands took part in the Jerusalem Day flag march, seen as a provocation by Palestinians.

Slovak PM blames shooting on opposition's 'hatred' https://ift.tt/bQ0qZYC Robert Fico describes man who shot him as an "opposition activist" and blames "anti-government med…

Boy's family seek justice after crash with Ghana actor https://ift.tt/zpCTShc Relatives are mourning a three-year-old who died after a car crash with popular Ghanaian actor Lil Win.

Canadian vlogger accused of sedition in Trinidad https://ift.tt/sacJohH A popular YouTuber known for traveling to violent areas has had his passport seized by the Caribbean nation.

'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election https://ift.tt/EeIu3Mz Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression…

Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities? https://ift.tt/aonH7OB The Canadian government is pushing hard for cities to build more "fourplex" apartment blocks.

New York couple find safe containing $100k in lake https://ift.tt/KX1JiR3 James Kane and Barbie Agostini told US media that they found the safe stuffed full of $100 bills.

The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller https://ift.tt/pIJXjgN Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list.