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French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore
The teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.
ANZIO JACOBS | Freedom Day is not for children and that should worry us
Child safety and digital justice are not niche issues, but democratic ones.
Pirates coach: Chiefs played ‘karate’ not football
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou felt Chiefs were targeting his attacking players Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng and Tshepang Moremi and trying to injure them.
Man arrested over attacks on Jewish community in London
A 37-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup
Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons says he is “heartbroken” after being ruled out for the rest of the season for relegation-battling Tottenham and this summer’s World Cup because of a knee injury.
Run a marathon? Try 100 in 100 days
Hannah Cox had never run before but set herself a target of 100 marathons in 100 days across India as a ‘love letter’ to her late father. Here’s how she did it.
Esther Ghey’s dismay over PM meeting tech bosses first
Brianna Ghey’s mum says it’s “equally important” he hears from bereaved families about online safety.
Making history and facing Neymar – Lingard on life in Brazil
In his first major interview since moving to Brazil, Jesse Lingard talks to the BBC about his new life, and Manchester United.
Lingard on playing in Brazil and Man Utd
Jesse Lingard talks about moving to Corinthians, and discusses why Michael Carrick should get the Manchester United manager’s job.
Ukraine’s drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
Healthy life expectancy gap between rich and poor has widened, study finds
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying causes of the fall.
Gulf conflict stalls Lamborghini deliveries and dealership activity
Lamborghini’s Middle East sales stopped due to conflict, risking key season losses
King’s visit to ‘revitalise’ relationship with US, says UK ambassador
The UK’s ambassador to the US welcomes the state visit, at a difficult time for UK and US relations.
Missing 5-year-old Australian girl believed to be abducted, say police
Police are searching for a man recently released from prison over her disappearance.
What Sol Plaatje knew about freedom that we are still learning
On Freedom Day, South Africa should reckon with the man who documented what unfreedom looked like — and what it cost
The Papers: ‘Washington in shock’ and ‘King keeps calm’
The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner dominates Monday’s front pages.
With presidents, cowboys and A-listers – King Charles in US over the years
The British monarch returns to the US on Monday, a country he has been visiting for decades.
Canada’s Carney has enjoyed a long political honeymoon. Now comes the test
Global acclaim and domestic political gains have defined Mark Carney’s first year as Canada’s PM. He now faces pressure to deliver on his bold promises.
‘It lit a fire in me’ – the barrister who was told she’d never amount to much
Leonie Hughes was expelled from school aged 15. Now, she’s joined the Bar – and become a viral star.