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Kosovo postpones new car number plate rules amid tensions https://ift.tt/ZuDT8UX Ethnic Serbs parked trucks and tankers at border crossings in the north in protest at the new rules.

Reality of Ukraine war hidden from Fortress Russia https://ift.tt/ZuDT8UX In the medieval town of Pskov, many are happy to believe the Kremlin's false portrayal of the war.

South Africa's clean President Ramaphosa faces his own scandal https://ift.tt/ZuDT8UX Cyril Ramaphosa, who replaced corruption-tainted Jacob Zuma, is dealing with allegations against him.

Afghanistan: How one TV presenter became a refugee https://ift.tt/ZuDT8UX A year since leaving Kabul, a young refugee is trying to rebuild a new life in UK

The Papers: 'No more years of hurt' as 'Lionesses bring it home' https://ift.tt/ZuDT8UX England's historic Euro 2022 win against Germany at Wembley dominates Monday's front pages.

Trailblazing Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89 https://ift.tt/ZuDT8UX She became one of the first black American actresses to play a figure in authority on US television.

Kansas: The state where abortion is on the ballot https://ift.tt/26rmyRs Opposing sides are in a close race to decide whether women in Kansas have the right to abortion.

Kenya election: The influencers paid to push hashtags https://ift.tt/26rmyRs Paying for political influence on social media in Kenya is a shadowy yet lucrative business.

The woman declared stateless in India, UK and Uganda https://ift.tt/26rmyRs Since 1997, Ila Popat has been attempting to get a passport recognising her citizenship to a country.

Commonwealth Games: Duncan Scott beats Tom Dean to freestyle gold after Ben Proud wins butterfly gold https://ift.tt/26rmyRs Scotland's Duncan Scott passes England's Tom Dean to take a sensational 200m freestyle Commonwealth gold.

The Papers: ‘Charles took bin Laden cash’ and Euro finals hope https://ift.tt/26rmyRs The Sunday Times reports that the Prince of Wales accepted money from the family of Osama bin Laden.

Ukraine war: UN and Red Cross should investigate prison deaths, says Ukraine https://ift.tt/5Ru9PO6 More than 50 prisoners of war were killed in a prison camp in the occupied part of Donetsk region.

Ukraine war: UN and Red Cross should investigate prison deaths, says Ukraine https://ift.tt/5Ru9PO6 Dozens of prisoners of war were killed in a prison camp in the occupied part of Donetsk region.

Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and Spain https://ift.tt/5Ru9PO6 Brazil and Spain report fatalities from the virus, but most infections are mild and overall risk is low.

Wildfire spreads to hotel in Turkey https://ift.tt/5Ru9PO6 Prosecutors have launched an investigation after the blaze broke out in Turkey's south-west.

The Papers: Truss 'heads for No 10' and 'Coleen plots revenge' https://ift.tt/5Ru9PO6 Saturday's papers report that Liz Truss is making gains in the Conservative leadership contest.

Ministry Reports 100 Million Salvations Milestone: Results Matter to God and They Should Matter to Us Too https://ift.tt/5Ru9PO6 Currently, there are more than 7.5 billion people in the world, and every day, more than 150,000 of those precious souls breathe their last breath. Unfortunately, many of them have not accepted the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Some have never even heard it. 

The Papers: Energy 'profits in misery' and gender clinic to close https://ift.tt/8b3azUf Huge profits made by energy giants British Gas and Shell and the closure of the Tavistock clinic lead the papers

Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan https://ift.tt/8b3azUf The pair also proposed a face-to-face meeting, which would be the first of Mr Biden's presidency.

Washington DC at 'tipping point' as migrants arrive from border https://ift.tt/8b3azUf Texas and Arizona have transported thousands of migrants north in protest over the Biden border policy.

Washington DC at 'tipping point' as migrants arrive from border https://ift.tt/8b3azUf Texas and Arizona have transported thousands of migrants north in protest over the Biden border policy.

Brittney Griner: US makes 'substantial' offer to bring basketball star home https://ift.tt/2Pm53En Moscow is reportedly interested in trading Brittney Griner for Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout.

Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament building in Baghdad https://ift.tt/2Pm53En Supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr broke into the building after months of political deadlock.

Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament building in Baghdad https://ift.tt/2Pm53En Supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr broke into the building after months of political deadlock.

Buzz Aldrin's moon jacket sells for sky-high $2.8m https://ift.tt/lb92Xjy The US astronaut wore the inflight jacket onboard his historic trip to the Moon in 1969.

Beijing vows 'consequences' if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan https://ift.tt/lb92Xjy The Chinese military says it will not sit idly by if the US Speaker visits the self-governing island democracy.

BBC footage reveals abuse of disabled Ukrainians https://ift.tt/lb92Xjy Widespread abuse of disabled children and adults exposed in BBC investigation.

In one of the poorest slums in Argentina, families rely on a huge landfill site for food. https://ift.tt/lb92Xjy In one of the poorest slums in Argentina, hundreds of families rely on a huge landfill site to feed their children.

DR Congo: Violence flares in anti-UN protests https://ift.tt/lb92Xjy Demonstrations turn violent after protesters storm a UN headquarters in Goma.

Euro 2022: England secure place in final with victory over Sweden - highlights https://ift.tt/lb92Xjy Watch highlights as England reach the final of Euro 2022 by thrashing Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane.

Utah's Great Salt Lake is running out of water https://ift.tt/MjOIXhr This July, the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere reached its lowest level ever recorded.

The Papers: 'Gloves off' as Tory rivals 'trade blows' in TV debate https://ift.tt/MjOIXhr The first debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, and concerns about its impact on the Tory brand, lead the papers

Paul Sorvino: 'Goodfellas' actor dies at 83 https://ift.tt/MjOIXhr The Tony-nominated character actor was best known for his portrayals of policemen and gangsters.

Locals evacuate California's largest wildfire in 2022 https://ift.tt/MjOIXhr Thousands of people have had to evacuate the Oak Fire in California that has been spreading since Friday.

Football kit sales delayed as supply chain issues hit clubs https://ift.tt/iquhSpN Fewer than half of English clubs have both their home and away kits on sale ahead of the new season.

Afghan trans woman finds new home in Brighton https://ift.tt/iquhSpN Bella escaped the Taliban in a secret UK mission and is now settling into Brighton's LGBT+ community.

Thai cave rescue: Meeting saved footballers four years later https://ift.tt/iquhSpN One of the 12 boys talks about his life following the dramatic rescue that made headlines in 2018.

Newspaper headlines: Tory race turns 'toxic' and NHS 'on its knees' https://ift.tt/iquhSpN Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss trade blows over China, while a report lays bare the crisis in NHS staffing.

‘A group of builders changed our lives’ https://ift.tt/euKZ05g Volunteer builders carried out a home extension for a man with a debilitating neurological condition.

'Why I cut homeless people's hair for free' https://ift.tt/euKZ05g Wisdom Oviawe, 22, has been offering his services to homeless people in Nottingham city centre.

Cost of living: Saving money on our summer holiday https://ift.tt/euKZ05g Millions of us are still determined to have a summer getaway but keeping an eye on spending.

What is monkeypox and how do you catch it? https://ift.tt/euKZ05g Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK.

Pope Francis: The pontiff's 'pilgrimage of penance' to Canada https://ift.tt/euKZ05g Pope Francis will meet with indigenous communities to apologise for the church's role in residential schools.

Climate change: How to talk to a denier https://ift.tt/euKZ05g Tips about how to engage with people who think climate change is a "hoax".

Jamie T on his a six-year silence, oligarchs, and Kim Jong-Un https://ift.tt/euKZ05g After an absence of six years, indie hero Jamie T is back with a new album, and plenty to say.

Newspaper headlines: 'We took back control' and GP working hours 'crisis' https://ift.tt/euKZ05g The papers lead on Boris Johnson defending his legacy and some NHS staff struggling to make ends meet.

Kerala: Meet the Indian woman who flaunts her moustache https://ift.tt/l1uYkm9 Shyja's moustache is an object of fascination and derision for many people, but she says she doesn't care.

Huge jellyfish swarm surrounds boat in Israel https://ift.tt/l1uYkm9 Aerial footage shows the swarm of jellyfish in the waters of Haifa Bay during the annual migration.

Shinzo Abe killing: Why a religious group has been put in the spotlight https://ift.tt/l1uYkm9 The shooter was said to have targeted Shinzo Abe for allegedly having ties to a controversial group.

Pizza delivery man saves children from burning house https://ift.tt/l1uYkm9 Nicholas Bostic saved five people from the home, and was hailed as a hero by the police chief.

China heatwave: Temperatures of 40C expected this weekend https://ift.tt/l1uYkm9 Some cities in Zhejiang province have been issued red alerts, the country's highest warning.

Biden's doctor: President's Covid symptoms 'have improved' https://ift.tt/l1uYkm9 The 79-year-old president still has only mild symptoms, his White House physician says.

Food banks warn they are struggling to keep up with demand https://ift.tt/l1uYkm9 Research by Radio 4's Money Box into 203 food banks found many are receiving fewer food donations.

Polio: New York reports first US case in nearly a decade https://ift.tt/LbNX9Wz An unvaccinated young adult in New York is experiencing paralysis after contracting the virus.

Grenfell tragedy: Inquiry hears of forgotten four victims https://ift.tt/LbNX9Wz The inquiry into the fatal fire has heard about a group of residents who perished on the 14th floor.

The Papers: 'Advantage Truss' ahead of 'blue on blue dogfight' https://ift.tt/eguoDO0 Liz Truss's position as the favourite in the Tory leadership race and expectations of a fractious campaign lead the papers

Biden unveils $2.3bn plan to fight climate change https://ift.tt/eguoDO0 But he stops short of formally declaring a climate emergency, despite pressure from fellow Democrats.

Shanghai Covid lockdown: The struggle of blind massage therapists https://ift.tt/4I1QlHo Blind massage therapists say the lockdown and lack of government support are making life difficult.

The Papers: 'Britain burning' and 'Truss closing on Mordaunt' https://ift.tt/4I1QlHo Record temperatures in the UK and the narrowing race to be the next Tory leader lead the papers

Heatwave: Records fall as extreme heat bakes Western Europe https://ift.tt/4I1QlHo Deadly wildfires have swept the continent, while several countries experience record-high temperatures.

Ukraine war: Russia plans to annex Ukrainian land - US https://ift.tt/4I1QlHo Washington says Russia plans to use the Crimean "playbook" to take over more Ukrainian territory.

Netflix loses almost a million subscribers https://ift.tt/4I1QlHo The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared.

Italian PM Mario Draghi's decision-time on government fate https://ift.tt/4I1QlHo Italy's government could fall on Wednesday, when Mario Draghi tells the Senate if he is to resign.

US Capitol riot: Steve Bannon felt 'above the law', prosecutors say https://ift.tt/4I1QlHo As the ex-Trump strategist's trial begins, prosecutors say he rebuffed a "mandatory" legal summons.

Chris Mason: Sunak ahead but Tory race still very much on https://ift.tt/1VyDUjp What can we expect as MPs go into a fourth round of voting for a new party leader and prime minister?

Spain heatwave: Man narrowly escapes wildfire https://ift.tt/1VyDUjp Angel Martin Arjona had been digging a trench to stop a fire from reaching Tábara, northwestern Spain.

Ukraine round-up: Treason claims and Russians regroup https://ift.tt/1VyDUjp In a day of political and military manoeuvres, Ukraine faces both internal and external enemies.

'Drag Queen Story Hour' Floods UK with 70 Events, Parents Push Back Calling It a Form of Child 'Abuse' https://ift.tt/1VyDUjp More and more men are dressing up like women in provocative clothing to read books to young children, and it's provoking fresh fury from parents and others who disagree with the idea.

Aventer Gray Praises God and the Power of Prayer That Has Kept Pastor John Gray Alive: 'God Is Doing Miraculous Things' https://ift.tt/1VyDUjp Aventer Gray, wife of Relentless Church Pastor John Gray, is crediting God's healing power and the prayers of believers with helping keep her husband alive in the face of life-threatening blood clots.

Alaa Abdel Fattah: 'My brother's certain he won't come out of Egypt prison alive' https://ift.tt/EfQlraH British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has been on hunger strike in an Egyptian jail for more than 100 days.

The Papers: 'Meltdown Monday' and 'Race for No10 gets personal' https://ift.tt/EfQlraH This week's forecast of extremely hot weather features on a number of today's newspaper front pages.

Chris Mason: Conservative leadership TV debate turns colleagues into opponents https://ift.tt/EfQlraH The exchanges between five remaining Tory leadership hopefuls were a chance for renewal and combat.

How did a captain survive? - The mysterious death of 21 men on a Spanish fishing boat https://ift.tt/Eb3zw8m Only three people survived, including the captain and his nephew, when a Galician fishing boat sank.

Farnborough Airshow: Aerospace deals set to fly https://ift.tt/Eb3zw8m Airbus and Boeing go head to head for deals as sustainability takes centre stage, while defence firms focus on the Ukraine effect.

Bear photography takes great-grandmother round the world https://ift.tt/Eb3zw8m Since getting divorced in her 60s, Jenny Hibbert has taken her camera to the Arctic and Mongolia.

Sri Lanka: Is a push for organic behind the country's unrest? https://ift.tt/EtcZ0CX Social-media users are blaming the political crisis on "elitist green policies". What is the truth?

‘I thought being black meant I couldn’t get skin cancer’ https://ift.tt/EtcZ0CX One woman warns others to learn from her mistakes and use sunscreen.

SAS killings: How a scandal was uncovered https://ift.tt/EtcZ0CX Panorama brought a series of suspicious killings of civilians to light, after four years of detective work.

Mexican drugs lord Rafael Caro Quintero arrested - reports https://ift.tt/EtcZ0CX The US has been offering $20m for any information leading to Rafael Caro Quintero's capture.

Tory leadership race: Stakes high as debate exposes rifts https://ift.tt/EtcZ0CX The TV debate between rivals for the Tory leadership is showing up divisions, the BBC's Nick Eardley explains.

What comes next for US gun control? https://ift.tt/CIoHUx0 Here's a look at some solutions to gun violence proposed by both sides of the gun-control debate.

What are airports doing to avoid summer holiday chaos? https://ift.tt/L50njdJ The mammoth effort underway to prepare the aviation sector for 'super peak' getaway period.

'Why I invented Non-binary Day' https://ift.tt/L50njdJ Katje van Loon had the idea for International Non-Binary day - half way between International Women's Day and International Men's Day.

IMF warns of 'darkening' global economic outlook https://ift.tt/L50njdJ The International Monetary Fund hints it will downgrade its expectations for global economic growth.

The Papers: 'Stop Rishi' push and Britain on heat 'red alert' https://ift.tt/SNjRC0a Moves by allies of Boris Johnson to stop Rishi Sunak becoming Tory leader and fears over the coming heatwave feature on the front pages.

Capitol riots: 'Wild' Trump tweet incited attack, says inquiry https://ift.tt/SNjRC0a Mr Trump sent a rallying call to supporters after "the craziest meeting" of his presidency, the inquiry hears.

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase deal https://ift.tt/SNjRC0a The social media firm is trying to force Elon Musk to buy it after he walked away from the deal.

The Papers: Sunak's tax pledge and Mo Farah revelations https://ift.tt/oL0P1Cd Expected tax cut vows by Rishi Sunak and Mo Farah's revelation that he was smuggled to the UK feature on the front pages.

Nasa telescope snaps 'deepest ever' view of cosmos https://ift.tt/oL0P1Cd The new $10bn space telescope delivers its first full-colour image of the distant Universe.

Ukraine war: Russian military equipment on show in Prague https://ift.tt/oL0P1Cd The exhibition features a damaged Russian tank, a howitzer and defused rockets and shells.

James Webb telescope takes 'deepest ever' view of the cosmos https://ift.tt/oL0P1Cd The new $10bn super space telescope delivers its first full-colour image of the Universe.

Chris Mason: The whittling begins - and Sunak hits back https://ift.tt/oL0P1Cd All the other candidates have been gunning for the former chancellor's record on tax and spending.

Wildfires break out across parts of Portugal https://ift.tt/qKfLWd6 Thousands of firefighters are tackling the blazes, with temperatures expected to rise in the coming days.

The Papers: 'Tory rivals scramble' amid 'toxic smears' https://ift.tt/qKfLWd6 With more MPs launching leadership bids, the race to become PM dominates the front pages on Monday.

Ukraine war: A welcome on two wheels for refugee children https://ift.tt/ZGQhAcU Around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Denmark, where a nationwide scheme is offering a unique, two-wheeled welcome.

Tamil Nadu: The Indian man who makes art from sunlight https://ift.tt/ZGQhAcU The artist has thousands of followers on Instagram who love his unique work.

The Papers: 'Bitter Johnson' and calls for 'massive' tax cuts https://ift.tt/ZGQhAcU Quarrels over tax and new names in the Tory leadership contest dominate the front pages on Sunday.

Flash of light as meteor spotted over Chile https://ift.tt/tvDkU6j The asteroid, which lit up the night sky in Santiago, was caught on camera.

The Papers: Sunak says 'tax cuts must wait' as 'battle begins' https://ift.tt/tvDkU6j The leadership race to lead the Conservative Party leads most of the front pages on Saturday.

Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie says reaching semi-finals is 'pretty sick' after Novak Djokovic loss https://ift.tt/tvDkU6j Britain's Cameron Norrie says reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals is "pretty sick" and gives him added belief he can win a Grand Slam title.

The US army base training Ukrainian fighters https://ift.tt/gzGKDj3 American style training at Fort Leavenworth stands in contrast to Soviet-style military education.

Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 July 2022 https://ift.tt/gzGKDj3 A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

The Papers: Johnson quits and country in 'state of paralysis' https://ift.tt/gzGKDj3 The prime minister's resignation and his pledge to stay on in the interim leads most papers.

Boris Johnson: Welsh Secretary Simon Hart quits cabinet https://ift.tt/b9Avtna Simon Hart had been among the cabinet ministers who had urged Boris Johnson to resign.

Chicago shooting: Suspect charged with murder over 4 July attack https://ift.tt/B7btOAM The 21-year-old is accused of firing 70 bullets onto a crowd, killing seven and wounding dozens.

Suspect charged with murder over 4 July shooting https://ift.tt/B7btOAM Suspect in mass shooting at Independence Day parade near Chicago charged with seven counts of murder

Chris Mason: Why Labour's leader has made peace with Brexit https://ift.tt/Bb0eNEK Sir Keir Starmer's vow to "make Brexit work" feels like a moment for Labour after years of argument.

Londonderry: Police attacked with petrol bombs during security alert https://ift.tt/Bb0eNEK The security alert in the Lecky Flyover area has since been declared a "shameful hoax".

MPs call for UK ban on two Chinese CCTV firms https://ift.tt/Bb0eNEK Sixty-seven MPs and Lords have said Hikvision and Dahua surveillance equipment should be banned.

Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas both fined over conduct https://ift.tt/Bb0eNEK Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas are fined for their conduct during their fiery third-round match at Wimbledon.

Finding the Higgs: ‘Incredible’ moment in science https://ift.tt/Bb0eNEK Cern physicist Dr Andre David describes the moment scientists found the ‘God particle’

Using human hair to fight oil spills https://ift.tt/Bb0eNEK A hairdresser in Wales is collecting her customers' hair and turning it into something useful.

The Papers: Rebel plot to oust PM and 22,000 accused stay free https://ift.tt/CyR4DET Several of Monday's papers lead on Downing Street's handling of the claims facing Chris Pincher.

Dozens freed from church awaiting 'Second Coming' in Ondo Nigeria https://ift.tt/CyR4DET Police free 77 people from confinement in a church in south-western Nigeria.

The Papers: PM 'turned blind eye' and Charles honours claim https://ift.tt/1OVe9Jk Boris Johnson has been accused of failing to act on Chris Pincher allegations sooner, papers report.

The rise of the video game Arab hero https://ift.tt/1OVe9Jk Developers are moving away from stereotypes of Arab characters and depicting them more positively.

Logan Mwangi murder: What should happen to children who kill? https://ift.tt/1OVe9Jk Logan Mwangi was killed by his mother and stepfather and a 14-year-old boy and dumped in a river.

Hot weather dries up swamp, uncovers ancient fort https://ift.tt/1OVe9Jk A historical group was instrumental in discovering a crannog made from stone near Lough Neagh.