River Seine reopens to Paris swimmers, after Olympics, century-long ban
Bathing sites will be located near the French capital’s Notre-Dame cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and in eastern Paris. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Trump White House calls out Smithsonian for pushing ‘one-sided, divisive political narratives’
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration is turning its attention to the Smithsonian Institution, accusing the taxpayer-funded museum complex of using federal dollars to promote what it calls “one-sided, divisive political narratives”…
Iran has not agreed to inspections or given up enrichment, says Trump
The US leader says he will not allow Tehran to resume its nuclear programme, adding Iranian officials want to meet him. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
Christie Brinkley admits she’s a ‘fool for love’ despite four failed marriages
Christie Brinkley is no stranger to love. The legendary supermodel, who has been married four times, admitted she’s a “fool for love” in a candid new interview with the New…
Archaeologist solves ‘jigsaw puzzle’ of Ancient Roman fragments hidden for nearly two millennia
Researchers in London recently announced that a giant “archaeological puzzle” has been solved, revealing artwork that’s been hidden for 1,800 years. The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) announced in a…
Deadly social media trend threatens kids, homeowners defending themselves: ‘children are going to get killed’
Potentially dangerous social media trends are getting kids, and potentially homeowners, into trouble this summer while kids are out of school. Two trends in particular are going viral on social…
River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban
For the first time in more than 100 years people will be able to swim legally in three sections of the river. BBC News
Japan score late try to extend Wales’ winless run
Wales are now 18 games without a win after being overhauled by Japan in the first Test in Kitakyushu. BBC News
Families to get £100 voucher towards uniform costs
Barnsley council plans to spend £2.7m on the scheme in time for the next academic year. BBC News
‘End is near’: Will Kabul become first big city without water by 2030?
The city of six million people could soon run out water, amid climate change, sanctions and governance failures. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods
Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC’s US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas. BBC News
Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56
“Julian loved life,” said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four. BBC News
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,227
Here are the key events on day 1,227 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
‘Jota was a dream to work with and a pleasure to call friend’
Diogo Jota was “a dream to work with and a pleasure to call a friend”, says Conor Coady, who captained Wolves during the Portuguese forward’s three seasons at the club.…
Scotland hold on to beat Maori All Blacks in tour opener
Scotland hold off a Maori All Blacks fightback at the death to hang on to a slender lead and win a nail-biting first game of their summer tour to New…
‘Any excuse to go to pub’ culture at crisis-hit cathedral
Priests and choristers at a crisis-hit cathedral did a “seven last shots of Christ” drinking game. BBC News
Dalai Lama says he hopes to live another 40 years on eve of 90th birthday
There has been speculation over the succession plan for the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Pride in London returns as events struggle with falling funds
UK Pride organisers tell the BBC that less sponsorship funding and fewer volunteers are behind cancelled events. BBC News
Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction
At least 24 people have died and dozens of people are missing amid the flash flooding, authorities say. BBC News