Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession
Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war’s front line. Source link
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Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate Super Cup after being denied World Cup spot
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer. The contest between PSG, who won the Champions League last term and Aston Villa, who triumphed…
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant. Source link
El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures. Source link
Taylor Swift and other New York Knicks fans celebrate vital win in NBA Finals
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted on X in all caps, “SPEECHLESS”, while Swift, who was wearing a T-shirt that said “Stevie Knicks” – a play on the name of the team and the Fleetwood Mac frontwoman – jumped for joy as she left the court, stopping to be twirled by one of the Knicks…
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks. Source link
Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader “aggressively asserts” his country’s interests, but they do not always align with those of the US. Source link
Pope Leo heads to Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his visit, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life. Source link
A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament. Source link
What we learned from Bill Gates’ deposition on Epstein
Billionaire Bill Gates testified in a closed-door hearing before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s most prominent philanthropists, told members he had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and that Epstein attempted to use information about his personal life to…