British couple held by Taliban ‘may die in prison,’ son warns
Jonathan Reynolds says his parents’ health is quickly getting worse after being held for five months. BBC News
Thousands pay tribute to veteran Indian communist leader
VS Achuthanandan, one of the most popular political leaders in Kerala state, died this week at the age of 101. BBC News
Zubimendi ready for ‘new things’ after year-long wait to join Arsenal
Martin Zubimendi says he is ready to do “new things” with Arsenal after joining the club earlier this summer. BBC News
China experiences record number of hot days since March
Heatwave in China has seen surge in energy demand with increased sales of air conditioners and handheld fans. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies
New law sparks concern among Western allies as critics say move undermines the authority of the watchdogs. BBC News
AI deepfake porn humiliated me, says Mordaunt
The former Conservative MP told the BBC the deepfake porn was “deliberately humiliating and violent”. BBC News
LA nightclub car ramming driver charged with attempted murder in US
If convicted, Fernando Ramirez could face multiple sentences of life imprisonment. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed
A Foreign Office report shows the biggest cuts will come in Africa with less spent on women’s health and water sanitation. BBC News
Life after Horner – what Mekies will bring to Red Bull
Laurent Mekies takes charge of Red Bull for the first time at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, so what will he bring to the team? BBC News
Does Edinburgh’s Royal Mile need 72 tourist gift shops?
People living in the area say they are seeing the overtourism problems being experienced across Europe. BBC News
AFP calls on Israel to allow evacuation of its journalists from Gaza
Paris-based news agency says freelance contributors facing ‘appalling’ situation in the war-ravaged enclave. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Expectations low ahead of EU-China 50th anniversary summit in Beijing
The meeting of top Chinese and EU officials will be overshadowed by old grievances, even as Beijing tries to hit reset. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
Appeal to fight food poverty during summer holidays
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says there is more demand as children miss out on school meals. BBC News
EU warns Israel as Trump’s envoy heads to Europe for Gaza truce talks
The EU’s top diplomat says ‘all options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver’ on its Gaza pledges. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Bandmates and fans pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath has died in the UK at the age of 76. BBC News
FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf reach settlement in abuse lawsuit
Their lawyers say details of the agreement will remain private, ending a case that has dragged on since 2020. BBC News
Idaho victims’ families to address killer directly at Kohberger sentencing
It’s judgment day for Bryan Kohberger, the former aspiring criminologist who killed four University of Idaho students in a 4 a.m. home invasion ambush in November 2022. The 30-year-old was…
Kendrick and SZA deliver stadium-worthy performance
The pair performed as part of their joint Grand National Tour, delivering their greatest hits. BBC News
‘Historic’ ruling on climate change by World Court: What to expect
The ICJ is set to decide the future course of climate accountability in a landmark legal case brought by Vanuatu. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…