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The former US president says that federal agents broke into a safe at his Mar-a-Lago resort. - Olivia Newton-John: Tributes to Grease star and singer dies aged 73 The star, best known for playing Sandy in Grease, has died from cancer aged 73, her family says. - Seoul floods: At least seven dead amid heaviest rain in decades Several parts of the city saw the highest rate of rainfall in 80 years, say weather officials. - Bolivia's 'death road' becomes wildlife haven Wildlife and greenery have flourished on the infamous route linking Bolivia's capital with the Amazon rainforest. - China-Taiwan: What we learned from Beijing's drills around the island Beijing redefines what is "acceptable" even as Taiwanese attitudes appear to be hardening further. - US doctor issues warning of many undiagnosed polio cases The New York State medic says there could be hundreds, or even thousands, of infected people there. - Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for president Voters have to decide which candidate offers the best chance for growth and social protection. - Russia halts US inspections of nuclear arsenal under New START treaty Russia "temporarily" suspends nuclear warhead inspections under the New START treaty with the US. - Ahmaud Arbery: Three sentenced for hate crimes over jogger's murder The men - who are already serving life sentences for murder - are given additional federal sentences. - Russia using Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as army base - Ukraine Officials say Russia has been launching artillery attacks from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. - Israel-Gaza: Unusual pre-emptive hit by Israel pays off The truce brings relief to Gazans, but the lack of a peace process means this is only temporary. - Ozzy Osbourne ends 'incredible' Commonwealth Games Birmingham ends a hugely successful Commonwealth Games as legendary Brummie rocker Ozzy Osbourne headlines the closing ceremony. - US Senate passes sweeping climate, tax and healthcare package The bill seeks to lower the cost of medicines, increase corporate taxes and reduce carbon emissions. - Amanda Todd: Dutch man convicted of sexually extorting teenager Amanda Todd took her own life weeks after posting a video in which she detailed her harassment online. - China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments As Chinese developers spiral into debt, people with nowhere else to live have moved into unfinished apartments. - Country pop to black spandex - the life of Olivia Newton-John The Grammy award-winning singer found enduring fame in the film Grease. - Are we falling in love with robots? Far from being scary, people who actually live with robots are finding them endearing. - Timed Teaser: How did this diver make waves? Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! - In pictures: Drought hits Europe's rivers and crops Weeks of baking heat have caused big problems for Europe's food producers and river traffic. - The newborns fighting for survival in Afghanistan The BBC visits a ward where mothers are forced to share beds and have no access to pain relief. - The woman who found a new life after being given six weeks to live In 2015, Andrea Sheardown was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer and given just six weeks to live. - Flash flooding swamps California's Death Valley Nearly 1,000 staff and visitors were unable to leave as all roads in and out were closed. - US President Biden leaves White House for first time since Covid The US president is leaving for his home state of Delaware after testing negative for the virus. - The plans for giant seaweed farms in European waters As worldwide sales of the algae soar, the European Union wants to establish giant seaweed farms. - Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria The chair of the Horniman Museum said it was "moral" to return items taken by "force" years ago. |
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