Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces
Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government vow to seize the capital Sanaa as battles rage.
Real’s Mbappe embraces Ballon d’Or talk after historic World Cup goals
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe enters Champions League season hoping for Ballon d'Or after record World Cup goal haul.
Eiffel Tower to reopen after protest over removing women staff
A Hindu religious delegation had requested that 'interactions with women' be limited during its visit.
US Open: Zheng in 5-0 comeback; Gauff, Rybakina, Zverev also in quarters
Zheng Qinwen beats Iga Swiatek; Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina also reach quarterfinals. Alexander Zverev through in men's.
‘Good to have choice’: Australians on opting out of social media algorithms
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's plans to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of personalised algorithms.
Palestine weekly: Israeli ministers push for depopulation of Gaza
Ethnic cleansing plans move from slogans to policy proposals, amid West Bank demolitions and mounting deaths in Gaza.
Forest fires force evacuations near resorts in Antalya
Massive forest fires have broken out in Turkiye’s popular tourist province of Antalya.
Mladic’s funeral: Were no lessons learned?
Thirty years of international justice has taught political leaders little.
Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
Polls suggest tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day
Brazil has marked Independence Day with the two main candidates for October’s presidential election holding events.
Saudi Arabia says 73 wounded as Houthis attack civilian and energy sites
Spokesperson for Saudi-led coalition says Houthis have hit civilian sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran.
‘House moved like jelly’ says resident near Bolivia barracks blast
Reports are emerging from the powerful explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia that killed at least nine people.
Real Madrid vs Inter: Champions League – preview, team news, prediction
Mourinho kicks off the record 15-time Champions League winners' European campaign against Serie A champions Inter.
Flash floods fill the streets of a neighbourhood in central Morocco
Videos show floodwaters swamping homes, shops and streets in Azilal in central Morocco, after heavy thunderstorms.
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $20bn of US goods take effect
Trade tensions soar as Canada matches US tariffs 'dollar-for-dollar', impacting 700 products and multiple industries.
Canada’s retaliatory US tariffs take effect as trade dispute grows
Counter-measures covering several sectors come after Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of American imports have come into effect, escalating a trade fight that has been marked by intensifying tensions between US president Donald Trump and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney.
The tariffs took effect at 12.01am on Tuesday, and range from 15% to 50% and apply to products covering $20bn in imports from the US. The measures target sectors including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics – industries that have been most affected by US tariffs.
Continue reading...Majority of Tory and Reform voters do not back cuts to disability benefits, survey finds
Nearly half of respondents say spending on personal independence payments should be increased
There is little appetite for cuts to disability benefits even among Conservative and Reform voters, and proposals to reduce spending could prove politically risky, according to an authoritative national survey.
The British Social Attitudes (BSA) report found that while support for welfare spending as a whole had dipped sharply in recent years, just 7% of respondents backed cuts to disability benefits – and 49% said they should be increased.
Continue reading...North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as pause during US envoy visits ends
US envoy says 'encouraged' by talks as White House official told Reuters next steps to be announced in coming weeks.
Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa
Bid to take the capital comes as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in the provinces of al-Bayda and al-Jawf.