Raducanu returns, Draper looks to pick up Murray's baton, and more key things to watch out for when Wimbledon starts on Monday.
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say
Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest.
Saturday, June 29, 2024
India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title
India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.
Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll
Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time.
Clashes break out near German far-right conference
Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered outside an Alternative for Germany (AfD) meeting in Essen.
Friday, June 28, 2024
Iowa's top court upholds six-week abortion ban law
The court maintains a ban on abortions after six weeks, making exceptions in cases of incest or rape.
Protesters set fire to Kenya's parliament - but also saved two MPs
Two legislators thank the parliamentary invaders for coming to their rescue during a two-hour orderal.
North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses and slang - report
The South Korean report uses defectors' accounts to build a picture of human rights in the North.
Trump evades debate questions on accepting election results
Throughout the debate, Trump also repeated falsehoods on voter fraud, abortion and the 6 January riot.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Bolivia's failed coup attempt... in 75 seconds
It all started when the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers.
Night at the Museum actor Bill Cobbs dies aged 90
The actor also appeared in The Bodyguard and TV series including The Sopranos and The West Wing.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
US soldier charged in Japan for rape of minor
The case is likely to stoke the long-standing local opposition to US military presence.
Kanye and Summer's estate reach copyright settlement
The rapper was being sued for using an uncleared sample the 1977 hit I Feel Love on his album.
Rahul Gandhi's big test as India's opposition leader
The Congress MP fills a post that had been empty for a decade and will have to lead from the front.
Assange hugs wife and father on arriving in Australia
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has landed in Canberra, after walking free from a US court in Saipan.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Zelensky sacks top general accused of incompetence
Lt-Gen Yuriy Sodol, from his post after public criticism about excessive casualties and accusations of incompetence.
Kenya police fire teargas at anti-tax protests
Businesses have been shut in the capital as protesters call for the finance bill to be dropped.
Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup semi-final
Afghanistan qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Bangladesh in a low-scoring classic in St Vincent.
Monday, June 24, 2024
Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody row
Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child.
Criminal charges recommended against Boeing
The US Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the firm.
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Seventeen: The K-pop band about to make history at UK festival
They're the biggest-selling act in the world, and they're about to play the Pyramid Stage.
A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants
Moscow has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say.
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Diane von Furstenberg on 'magic' wrap dress and fearlessness
The acclaimed fashion designer says it taught her a lesson - that fear was not an option.
Three missing in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off
Heavy rain and melting snow leaves Zermatt completely isolated.
Hawaii Five-0 star Taylor Wily dies aged 56
The actor had a recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola in the crime drama series.
Friday, June 21, 2024
Naked swimmers mark Australia's winter solstice
Around 3,000 people took the plunge in the River Derwent in Hobart to mark the winter solstice.
Thursday, June 20, 2024
New faces of protest - Kenya's Gen Z anti-tax revolutionaries
Young people angered by tax storm Nairobi in a surprise revolt devoid of ethnic or political allegiances.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
AI frenzy makes Nvidia the world's most valuable company
The Californian firm's meteoric rise has been fuelled by its dominance of the "new gold" - AI chips.
Why do German football fans sing the Loch Lomond tune?
Fans of FC Köln in Cologne love belting out a version of the classic Runrig song.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma
Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen
NK soldiers cross border prompting warning shots
Seoul believes the border violation was not intentional, as North Korea prepares for Putin's visit.
Monday, June 17, 2024
US tourist found dead on Greek island during heatwave
A number of foreigners have gone missing as Greece suffers its earliest heatwave on record.
Mourners killed by car in Malawi VP's funeral convoy
Saulos Chilima is being buried in his home village later, after being killed in a plane crash last week.
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police
The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured.
Hamburg police shoot man with axe ahead of Euros match
Police say they shot and injured the man, ahead of a Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and Poland.
Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash
Saulos Chilima, 51, was seen as a breath of fresh air and was especially popular among young people.
Hostage drama unfolds at Russian detention centre
At least two prison staff are freed after being taken hostage at a pre-trial detention centre.
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Votes, fashion and cubes: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
Iranian convicted of war crimes freed in Swedish swap
Hamid Noury will return to Tehran in exchange for two Swedish citizens detained by Iran.
Going down the 'rabbit hole' of wearable blood-sugar monitors
Continuous glucose monitors are on the rise. But do we need them?
Kenyan magistrate dies after courtroom shooting by policeman
The chief justice says security protocols in court are being reviewed after Thursday's incident.
Friday, June 14, 2024
US Supreme Court lifts ban on gun bump stocks
It rules the government does not have the right to ban the accessories, which were used in America's deadliest mass shooting.
Is Elon Musk worth his £44bn Tesla pay package?
He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him?
Pope meets Jimmy Fallon and 105 other comics at Vatican
Other big names, including Whoopi Goldberg and Conan O'Brien, were also present at the audience.
Chinese #MeToo journalist jailed for five years
Sophia Huang Xueqin had been one of the main #MeToo voices in China when she was arrested in 2021.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Second person dies from mpox in South Africa
These are the first fatalities the country has recorded from the virus, previously known as monkeypox.
EU court fines Hungary €200m over its asylum policy
The EU court will also impose a penalty of €1m a day until Hungary changes its policy.
Watch: Huge fire erupts at oil refinery in Iraq
Video shows plumes of smoke billowing into the air, as a fire engulfs a warehouse building.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Hunter Biden’s addiction was laid bare, highlighting a national problem
The trial dredged up a dark chapter in Hunter Biden's life. Experts and advocates say it could help others.
US assessing Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas stressed the need for the war to end, which an Israeli official said amounted to a rejection.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Blinken says fate of ceasefire plan down to Hamas
The US diplomat says it all depends on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who is hiding underground in Gaza.
The Malawi vice-president who was plucked from business
Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.
Monday, June 10, 2024
Widow of IS leader reveals details of their life together
Umm Hudaifa - widow of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - says she tried to leave him but couldn’t.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael lead Irish elections
More than 800 councillors have been elected, with 949 seats to be filled across 31 local authorities.
Sunday, June 9, 2024
South Korea to resume loudspeaker broadcasts over border in balloon row
It is the first time since 2018 South Korea will use loudspeaker propaganda campaigns against the North.
Millions of Europeans vote in EU elections
The 27-country election is coming to a close today as first results expected later this evening.
'Love isn't just for young people': D-Day veteran, 100, weds bride, 96
Veteran Harold Terens, 100 married his 96-year-old bride in Normandy
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Price hikes and boycotts: Is trouble brewing at Starbucks?
The coffee giant is suffering as customers "lose it" over price hikes and other controversies.
Reunions and celebrations as Israeli hostages freed
The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza.
Friday, June 7, 2024
Records set in heatwave plaguing US Southwest
Alerts remain in place for Friday - after cities including Phoenix hit new daily highs.
Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun
In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.
EU elections start with tight Dutch race - exit poll
As 27 EU countries vote over four days, exit polls suggest a narrow defeat for the Dutch far right.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Nvidia value surges past $3tn and overtakes Apple
Nvidia has been marked out as a winner from a wave of investments in artificial intelligence.
Djokovic 'will do best to return soon' after knee surgery
Novak Djokovic says he will do his best to return to the court "as soon as possible" after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Biden border plan attacked by Republican rivals
The president has hit back at critics after unveiling plans to curb record migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border.
ANC eyes national unity government after election loss
The ANC says it has reached out to all parties but negotiations are still underway.
Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case
A court in Florence reconvicts Amanda Knox for slander in relation to the murder of Meredith Kercher.
New knife attack wounds local German politician - report
A local candidate is reportedly attacked in Mannheim, five days after a fatal stabbing in the city.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
RAF flypast for D-Day veterans on ferry to France
The veterans are sailing to France from the UK to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant
The star is accused of sending vulgar text messages and creating a hostile work environment.
Monday, June 3, 2024
US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does
The White House believes Hamas has been weakened to a point that it cannot repeat the 7 October attack.
German football coach condemns 'racist' TV survey
Julian Nagelsmann condemned the poll, which asked if people wanted more white players on the German team.
Sunday, June 2, 2024
One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting
At least 26 people have been injured after a shooting in the US city of Akron, police say.
What the ANC's legacy means for South Africa's past and future
Can the ANC, which has dominated South Africa for 30 years, reinvent itself after a dismal election result?
Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit
Both countries are trying to dissuade others from attending the upcoming event, Ukraine's president says.
Saturday, June 1, 2024
North Korea floats more excrement-filled balloons over South Korean border
South Korea's military has warned people to avoid touching the balloons and report them to authorities.
'Heartsick' Jennifer Lopez cancels US tour dates
Ticket firm Live Nation says the singer is " taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends".
'The death of Slim Shady': Controversial legacy of Eminem's peroxide-blond alter ego
The star claims he will kill off his alter ego on his forthcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady.
Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers
Groups of more than 25 and loudspeakers are no longer allowed to reduce the impact of mass tourism.
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