Saturday, 7 July 2018

Tyler Honeycutt: Ex-NBA player dies after police shootout


Tyler Honeycutt reportedly died of a "self-inflicted gunshot" after a shootout in the US.

Novak Djokovic beats Kyle Edmund to end British hopes at Wimbledon


British number one Kyle Edmund is out of Wimbledon after three-time champion Novak Djokovic fights back to win their third-round match.

US service member killed in 'insider attack' in Afghanistan


Nato says two others were injured in an "apparent insider attack" in the south on Saturday.

World Cup 2018: England beat Sweden 2-0 to reach semi-finals


England are into the World Cup semi-finals thanks to Harry Maguire and Dele Alli headers against Sweden.

Brexit: May won't rule out special rights for EU citizens


The prime minister refuses to rule out preferential treatment for EU citizens coming to the UK after Brexit.

At-a-glance: The new UK Brexit plan agreed at Chequers


The key points of the proposal for future UK-EU relations agreed by the cabinet on Friday.

World Cup 2018: England fans celebrate across the country after reaching the semis


England fans up and down the UK celebrate reaching the semis after their 2-0 win against Sweden in the World Cup quarter-finals in Russia.

South Korean women protest in Seoul over hidden sex cameras


Thousands of women gather in Seoul calling for a crackdown on widespread hidden camera pornography.

Tour de France: Chris Froome crashes as Fernando Gaviria wins stage one


Chris Froome crashes on opening stage of the Tour de France as his quest to win a record-equalling fifth title begins with a scare.

Mogadishu car bomb attack claimed by al-Shabab


It is the first large-scale attack launched by al-Shabab militants since Ramadan began.

Thai cave rescue: Boys and parents send letters of love and reassurance


The boys trapped in a cave and their families exchange messages of love and reassurance.

North Korea nuclear deal: Pompeo sees 'progress' after talks


Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on his first visit to Pyongyang since the Trump-Kim summit.

Pamplona San Fermín festival bull running injures five


The famous event takes place at the week-long San Fermín festival in the northern Spanish city.

May seeks to sell Brexit plan to her MPs


The PM faces a battle to win backing for a proposal one Brexiteer said could be worse than no deal.

Japan floods: Dozens killed in deluges and landslides


At least 38 people die and many are missing after downpours in Hiroshima and other western areas.

Thailand cave rescue: Boys tell parents 'don't worry' in letters


In an emotional exchange of letters with parents, the boys are upbeat while their coach apologises.

UK ministers reach deal on Brexit strategy


The PM says the plan, agreed after a 12-hour meeting, will give the UK a "positive future" outside the EU.

World Cup 2018: England face Sweden for semi-final place in Russia


England is set to come to a standstill on Saturday as the national football team faces Sweden for a place in the World Cup semi finals.

The mayor who wants a 'sexy' police force


A small group of young women dressed in shorts is patrolling the streets of Broummana in Lebanon.

EgyptAir flight MS804: French investigators says fire likely cause


The French investigators' findings contradict Egypt's statements suggesting a bomb was responsible.

Steve Ditko: Spider-Man co-creator found dead at 90


The artist, who helped create Marvel classics Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, is found dead aged 90.

Divers find Nazi U-boat wreckage


The crew of submarine U-966 blew it up after a fierce battle with Allied bombers.

US seeks extension over migrant family reunifications


Department of Justice asks for more time as it emerges that some parents have already been deported.

Woman behind Trudeau groping allegations stands by account


Canada's PM has said he is 'confident I did not act inappropriately' regarding the historic claim.

London Pride: The friends who took part in the first march


Stuart and Andrew took part in the first London Pride march. They shared their memories on a walk along the original route.

HIV vaccine shows promise in human trial


The "mosaic" vaccine produced an anti-HIV immune-system response in tests on 393 people.

Lorry driver charged in fatal Humboldt Broncos ice hockey crash


The lorry driver involved in the deadly collision is facing 29 charges related to dangerous driving.

Mower on a mission: Lawn man aims to help 50 states


Rodney Smith Jr is hoping to make the country happier, one garden at a time.

For refugees in Bosnia, a bombed ruin is the only refuge


The city of Bihac has nowhere for refugees to go, except a ruined shell from its war 20 years ago.

Week in pictures: 30 June - 6 July 2018


A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

Good week, bad week: The people in the news


Who has had reason to be cheerful this week? And who can't wait for this week to be over?

Reality Check: Do footballers get paid for internationals?


With World Cup fever growing, how much do footballers get paid for playing for their country?

Libya holds the key to solving Europe migration crisis


Libyan politicians lack the clout to rein in people-smugglers once controlled by former strongman Muammar Gaddafi, writes the BBC's Farouk Chothia.

If Roe v Wade is overturned, will abortion become illegal in the US?


As Donald Trump looks to introduce a "pro-life" judge to the US Supreme Court, 100 Women looks at what will happen to abortion laws if Roe v Wade is overturned.

France Nantes: Policeman charged over shooting that sparked riots


The city of Nantes suffered three nights of rioting after a man was shot during a police check.

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