Government borrowing higher than expected in June
A big increase in debt interest payments outstripped rising income from taxes and National Insurance. BBC News
BBC sees fragile ceasefire holding in battle-scarred Suweida province
Sectarian clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin militia began in the southern Syrian province about 10 days ago. BBC News
China finds cover-up in lead poisoning of 200 children
Education officials received bribes while health officials tampered with tests, investigators say. BBC News
Venus Williams makes winning doubles return aged 45
Venus Williams celebrates victory in the women’s doubles at the Washington Open after a 16-month absence, while Britain’s Dan Evans and Cameron Norris advance to the second round. BBC…
‘Italy living up to potential – and could punish England’
Italy are looking to create history as they take on reigning champions England in the semi-finals of Euro 2025 on Tuesday. BBC News
UK fighter jet stuck in India for five weeks leaves for Australia
The F-35B landed in Kerala on 14 June after running into bad weather, then it reported a technical snag. BBC News
Uvalde school board votes unanimously to release Robb Elementary shooting investigation records
Following 38 months of silence, legal roadblocks and grief, the board members of Uvalde CISD unanimously voted in favor of releasing the records from the horrifying mass shooting at Robb…
Parents ‘feel forgotten about’ during summer months
It comes as research by Ulster University suggests more parents are cutting back on children’s sports due to the rising costs of living. BBC News
Jon Stewart blasts CBS for canceling Colbert’s show, calls it ‘path of least resistance’ for corporate merger
“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart lambasted CBS on Monday over its decision to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” dismissing the claim that it was a financial decision…
Elvis Experience costing up to £300 branded ‘atrocious and misleading’
Some ticketholders are demanding a refund as they say they were promised a hologram version of Elvis. BBC News
Typhoon Wipha whips Vietnam as Philippines flooding displaces thousands
Vietnam is expecting 500mm of rainfall as Typhoon Wipha approaches the northern coast after skirting the Philippines. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
US government employee barred from leaving China, Washington says
US State Department says the employee was slapped with an exit ban while visiting the country in a ‘personal capacity’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
What we know about the deadly Bangladesh jet crash into a school
The crash, which killed 27, marks the deadliest aviation disaster the country has seen in decades. BBC News
First people-smuggling sanctions to be announced this week in new strategy
Gangs and companies supporting illegal immigration will have their assets frozen. BBC News
Ukraine and Russia set for fresh peace talks, Zelensky says
Renewed efforts for a ceasefire come after the US pledged fresh military aid for Kyiv. BBC News
‘Substantial changes’ announced on infected blood compensation scheme
The announcement comes two weeks after a heavily critical report into payments to thousands of victims. BBC News
Otters spotted in Kashmir waters, and residents are both thrilled and wary
Believed to be extinct, Eurasian otters show signs of resurgence with three sightings by wildlife officers since 2023. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Gausman has best stuff in clutch win over YankeesGlobalnews Digital
The first two innings have never been Kevin Gausman’s forte but when he gets off to a quick start he knows it’s going to be a good game.
OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services
The US tech firm behind ChatGPT say it will work with the UK government to “deliver prosperity for all”. BBC News