World Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rights
The bank had ended all lending to Uganda two years ago because of a harsh, new anti-LGBTQ law. BBC News
Delap not part of England Under-21 squad for Euros
Liam Delap will not play for England Under-21’s at this month’s European Championships following his transfer from Ipswich to Chelsea. BBC News
At least four killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv
Russia launches widescale assault on six regions of Ukraine, as Kyiv calls for strong international response. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
‘Forget the age’ – Gen Z aim to deny history-chasing Djokovic in semi-finals
Novak Djokovic is two wins away from a record-breaking 25th major title – but Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti all hope to deny him. BBC News
Israel attacks Beirut suburbs on eve of Eid
Israeli air attacks hit buildings in neighbourhoods across southern Beirut on Thursday. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
San Diego authorities arrest 3 noncitizens allegedly involved in transporting more than $5M worth of meth
Federal and local authorities in San Diego arrested three men in the U.S. illegally – two from Mexico and one from El Salvador – after they allegedly transported nearly 8,000…
‘There’s a UFC belt at end of tunnel’, Harrison tells abuse victims
Kayla Harrison tells victims of sexual abuse “there is a UFC belt at the end of the tunnel”, before Saturday’s UFC 316 bantamweight title fight against Julianna Pena. BBC…
Thailand ready for ‘high-level operation’ in Cambodia border dispute
Thailand’s military said it had gathered ‘worrisome’ indications that Cambodia has stepped up its military readiness. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Guatemala’s ‘Volcano of Fire’ sends ash, lava flowing as hundreds flee
Fiery lava seen flowing from the volcano near the capital as disaster agency issues warning to nearby residents. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Charity supports one in 16 babies in county
The charity is holding its first boutique sale this weekend to turn donated items into cash. BBC News
Four arrested over India cricket stadium crush
Personnel from the cricket league – Royal Challengers Bengaluru – are among the four arrested. BBC News
Trump and Musk enter bitter feud – and Washington buckles up
A knock-down fight between the world’s the richest person and the most powerful politician is playing out in public view. BBC News
The US has checked out. Can Europe stop Putin alone?
As Trump pulls away from Ukraine, Europe must choose: lead the fight – or face the cost of Russian victory. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Wiggins ‘indebted’ to ‘inspiration’ Armstrong
Five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins says he’s “indebted” to disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong, saying that he has been a “great strength and inspiration”. BBC News
M&S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to CEO
The criminals told the retailer’s boss he could make things “fast and easy” if he complied with their demands. BBC News
Thousands of criminal cases collapsing due to missing or lost police evidence
More than 30,000 prosecutions in England and Wales collapsed in four years, data obtained by BBC shows. BBC News
The Papers: ‘Reform civil war’ and ‘arise Sir Becks’
Reform UK’s chair Zia Yusuf quits the party and David Beckham will receive a Knighthood. BBC News
Australian mushroom lunch cook tells trial meal was ‘special’
Erin Patterson denies intentionally putting toxic fungi into a home-cooked meal to kill her relatives. BBC News
Republican lawmakers stand firm against Musk’s ‘Kill the Bill’ assault on Trump’s agenda
The Big, Beautiful Bill became the big, throbbing migraine for Congressional Republicans this week. That’s thanks to the big, ugly brawl between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. It started…