World News 24/7/30

Nourah al-Qahtani was convicted of "violating public order using social media", activists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9aWYVSC

Chelsea sign 21-year-old French defender Wesley Fofana from Leicester on a seven-year deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jKYkS3D

Everton boss Frank Lampard says the deadline for which he would consider selling winger Anthony Gordon had now passed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UFdG80x

In a break with tradition, the next PM will travel to Scotland for the appointment on 6 September. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VqIYJlu

The band begin a world tour in Dublin days after frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6plnGhq

British teenager Emma Raducanu says she is looking forward to starting with a "clean slate" after an early end to her US Open title defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VW16foJ

If sliced up, the 3ft 8in (1.12m) whopper could make more than 400 cucumber sandwiches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kUBhtb5

More than 50 ships have braved the risks to take food from Ukraine to destinations around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/61F8Rgj

Ukrainian forces are trying to push back Russian troops in the south. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/swTjANu

Hosepipe bans are in place across much of England and parts of Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XM3setm

Ecuador has launched an investigation after remains of four of the protected animals were found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gEvh84q

Footage of a tribesman, who was the last survivor of an indigenous group in Brazil, shows him cutting down trees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/INnHm69

Serena Williams admits she has been "pretty vague" about her retirement plans, fuelling doubt about whether this year's US Open will be her final tournament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VQrBMPd

Ferrari question the ability of Formula 1's governing body to police the sport's budget cap effectively. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HwBYlX8

The step by Moqtada al-Sadr, whose supporters recently stormed parliament, is seen as a major move. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xmrk1Vn

Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangagi dies following a high-speed crash in a race in the United States on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cCw1qG3

Who got his team out of jail? Who is running things for a title contender? Find out in Garth Crooks' latest Team of the Week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wRTCSDA

The HMS Prince of Wales's departure from Portsmouth had already been postponed due to a technical issue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ij6wPBS

The blast, which took months of careful planning, lasted just about 12 seconds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dN7ekjB

Several people are brought to safety by volunteer helpers in Swat, northern Pakistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dvHYSja

Unions want a "flat cash pay offer" where everybody would receive the same amount of money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZVxm23U

The remains of three castles dating from the 13th Century could lie beneath the city, archaeologists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CjTYmSN

Vladimir Putin recently pledged to increase Russia's armed forces personnel by 137,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wA4VCSs

Kayaker and mental health advocate Nick Ray is heading on a year-long journey into the wilderness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ChxoB5n

The Notting Hill Carnival is back for the first time since 2019 this bank holiday weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7tBykqS

The statue, based on a photo of four men on a night out which became an internet meme, is unveiled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ihTkGe5

Manchester United end a dismal sequence of seven straight Premier League away defeats as they secure a narrow win at Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/US0GdLx

President Alexandar Vucic cancels the parade - but organisers insist they will go ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n3BLRao

Talks to end the strike affecting two thirds of Scotland's councils are yet to reach an agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hgvbaiu

England's James Anderson sends Dean Elgar's off-stump spiralling through the air as he bowls the South African captain out for 11 runs early on the third day of the second Test at Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MWhFt9n

A survey of more than 1,000 Ukrainians finds the number in work and with bank accounts has increased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kKHygN0

Pearson and others will be quizzed in the Commons about why students are still missing results. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0fjmBl6

As Lewis Haines is jailed, 18-year-old Lily Sullivan's mother says: "I will never have peace". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n9lwdxs

The comedian, who studied in Sheffield, says she wishes to contest for an upcoming vacant seat in the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JhSOgMs

The BBC's Simon Spark has been finding out where all those winter panto props spend the summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EFgxYnG

The rare move for Iran to allow women into stadiums where men are playing followed appeals by Fifa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8fOFiYM

The settlement in North Yorkshire features on 16th Century maps and was home to 1,250 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hurYy18

The pub manager says The Matrix star is "a lovely, down to earth guy". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KhstSOY

Just like A-level students, these pupils experienced months of disruption during formative years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kqTsPr7

The former Manchester United player denies assaulting his ex-girlfriend and controlling behaviour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Vxmq9i

Director Olivia Wilde was served legal documents from ex-partner Jason Sudeikis at a film convention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B9q1Clm

There's "a microwave moment of TV of shows being reheated", Channel Four's programming head believes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F8VqdSv

Dave Skipper is believed to be the oldest person in the UK to sit a GCSE exam. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9vyBAdx

Rangers say the bison, introduced in July, are already restoring the woods to their ancient state. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uoKbBnw

Rachael Flanagan has advised pupils receiving results to not "be afraid to do something different". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/plxsz4q

Capitol Music Group faced a backlash for signing the artificial intelligence musician. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IXmje6

Exam board Pearson says a team is in place and results will be provided "as quickly as possible". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NlJ8oP5

Imports of goods from Russia fell to £33m in June, the lowest level since 1997, official figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VCqMoNp

Thousands of users reported issues on Wednesday as a glitch hit the social media site's homepage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ITgHrXD

The retailer becomes the latest UK supermarket to scrap best before dates on more than 200 products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O9b4ap7

A fan who Nick Kyrgios said was "drunk out of her mind" during the Wimbledon final is taking legal action against the Australian tennis player. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qngAQ8I

A US judge denies a request to block a deal by Unilever that will allow such sales to continue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gX3FArz

Alfredo Morelos is omitted from Rangers' squad for the crucial Champions League play-off second leg against PSV Eindhoven. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VRO0ZJ3

Ecstatic canines can well up when they are reunited with their human companions, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V1jYbW6

The Trap Queen rapper admits to being part of a US-based ring that trafficked drugs between states. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AViCXrS

The former F1 boss is accused of failing to declare a trust in Singapore with funds of about $650m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6ndI3JT

The government must stop bills being pushed up by the Ukraine war, the boss of Octopus Energy says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/muyd6DL

Women face blackmail after their details and intimate photos are shared online. The BBC unmasks a man behind one of the groups - thanks to a cigarette lighter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S40nTpD

Sukhwinder Singh is moving his house 152.4m (500 ft) away because it's in the way of an expressway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kKqDerJ

Women have uploaded videos of themselves dancing after party videos of Sanna Marin were leaked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DhxSJGC

The heart of Pedro I, Brazil's first emperor, will be exhibited to mark 200 years of independence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MC10ilT

Decathlete Ben Gregory is in a critical condition after being involved in a serious bike crash over the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jBamh1Y

Britain's Leon Edwards has called for his first title defence to be at Wembley Stadium after beating Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fX6myx7

Scotland's first minister says all options should be on the table to tackle crisis in energy costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G6407dq

Pictures from the festivities as Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned in South Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pam0hLt

A guitar used by the band's frontman Dave Grohl is going under the hammer in Wiltshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fuemi2E

A bridge collapses in India following seasonal rains in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, killing at least two people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XiHaoZ7

Destroyed Russian military vehicles are on display in Kyiv, ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xbAg9S2

Lloyd Rees, 28, beat the previous record, set last week, by more than 20 sheep. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cFSRltA

Harry Kane scores his 250th goal for Tottenham as they move top of the Premier League with a hard-fought win over Wolves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tDyWbh8

The CPS says DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson, who denies the charge, is due in court in September. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eE2c7qJ

Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling admits he was left "fuming and raging" by his Manchester City exit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OSAh7Zb

The monster boat can sleep 12 guests and boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa and 3D cinema. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wg0pDGz

A psychologist says the Superbad actor "should be applauded" for opening up about anxiety attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4knuPRa

People angry at acts like Måneskin pulling out of the festivals say they have got their money back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xpkhTLd

International leaders warn of potential disaster at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia plant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QZpybuk

Users of some models of iPhone, iPad and Mac are being urged to run 'important security update'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xqW5Ay

Manchester United are closing on the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro for 60m euros (£50.7m) plus 10m euros (£8.5m) in add-ons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I6NEwre

Keely Hodgkinson qualifies for the women's 800m final at the European Championships as Great Britain's relay teams all safely progress in Munich. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K7Q5zMF

The government plans to increase its management of the city's council after recent expensive errors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SvGy64h

Figures obtained by the BBC show taxi firms increasingly being used to assist front-line services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5YFbP6r

A police force says it has seen a big increase in videos of dangerous driving sent in by the public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DdtskWz

The victims, thought to be aged up to 10, were found in suitcases bought at auction last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mhLvYTc

A trailblazer in her field, she was the first Asian designer to break into French haute couture. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bNdMs34

Manchester United make an approach to sign Real Madrid's Brazil midfielder Casemiro in a deal that would be worth around £60m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ku89zPr

A shark which appeared off a beach in Cornwall could be injured, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aHIZWNG

The Wolverhampton-born player is the second cricketer to have a gate named after them at Lord's. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jAaDchp

Parts of northern Italy are experiencing their worst drought in 70 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZeQAviq

A mural of Joy Divison's Ian Curtis was painted over with an advert for Manchester MC Aitch's album. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CZ2KnVD

Aran Chada, from Leicestershire, had been missing since a boat trip on 22 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/015SDNF

Simon Midgley and his partner Richard Dyson were killed in the 2017 fire at Cameron House Hotel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q6Ui3j8

Gunmen kill police guarding a vaccination team in the latest local incident of anti-vaccine violence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EKAsrUV

Rapper Jack Harlow and Eurovision winners Måneskin will be at the MTV Video Music Awards instead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UjMWyqE

The actor and comedian also starred in shows including Last of the Summer Wine and The Comedians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ambAJxl

Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9xpAXNV

Heather James spoke to BBC Breakfast about how her family owe it to her daughter to enjoy life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WuJlf4r

Russian and Ukrainian sources say a Wagner group base was hit in Popasna, Luhansk region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z5C8F3A

Former Liverpool and Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness says he does not regret calling football a "man's game" despite criticism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sr4VoYR

Ryan Giggs headbutted his ex-girlfriend and threatened to do the same to her sister, a court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vCwoh0g

Scotland is the first country in the world to protect the legal right to sanitary products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IiQswFD

The Spider-Man: Homecoming star says Instagram and Twitter can be "detrimental" to his mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/idkNmMK

A property developer has made millions from social housing, a BBC Panorama investigation reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zhwR97b

The machines default to Welsh, but users can change that by pressing a "language button". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sGaQXh2

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band from Northern Ireland came out top at the Glasgow green event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JXBQkW9

Cox Erin Kennedy helps Great Britain to a dominant European Para-rowing gold three months after being diagnosed with breast cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RVilWkK

Dozens of female protesters in Afghanistan have been on a rare march for their rights in Kabul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xSne06j

South Africa's Duanne Olivier will play no part in the three-Test series against England starting on Wednesday because of a torn hip muscle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LJRedQF

Nick Gardner climbed Scotland's Munros after his wife developed Alzheimer's and went into care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cJ8g6FB

Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JG9gmC

The militants fire into the air as women call for "work and freedom" after a year of Taliban rule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FSBTjY7

Jason Alexander is convicted of trespassing and battery after disrupting the private ceremony in June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D2138VM

A father and daughter died and others were hurt when a car struck a family walking on a Kent street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HtimgWj

Health service chiefs have promised some 7,000 extra beds in England to tackle increased demands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GK1aykY

Some Labour MPs criticised leader Keir Starmer for being on holiday as the energy crisis deepened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V2r649X

Freya the walrus, a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord, is in danger from too much attention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ye1HmuV

Tower superfan Charlie is the voice in the lift, sharing facts and figures about the famous attraction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v8OUASf

Video filmed by emergency services shows the weather phenomenon in a field. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ENCFeSV

Police believe the alleged gang member could have been burrowing his way into a bank near the Vatican. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BQtGdFm

The 12-year-old died in hospital after his life support was withdrawn following a legal battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eJWx2Nq