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#Wagner #Russia #BBCNews #Rumble Wagner boss Prigozhin listed as passenger on crashed plane in Russia - BBC News Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a jet which crashed killing all on board, Russia's civil aviation authority has said. Earlier, Wagner-linked Telegram channel Grey Zone reported the Embraer aircraft was shot down by air defences in the Tver region, north of Moscow. The jet, which was flying from Moscow to St Petersburg, was carrying seven passengers and three crew. Prigozhin led a failed mutiny against the Russian armed forces in June.

#Lahaina #Maui #BBCNews At least 93 people have been confirmed killed in the Maui fire that razed the historic town of Lahaina. It is the most deadly US fire in a century, with the Hawaii Governor warning that the number of victims could rise "significantly". Hundreds remain unaccounted for while hundreds of others fill shelters across Maui after fleeing the flames.

#Hawaii #Maui #BBCNews Eighty people are now confirmed to have been killed by wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials say. There are fears the numbers will rise further, as hundreds are still uncontactable. Firefighters have been trying to contain fires in several areas, including the historic town of Lahaina which has been utterly devastated.

#Covid #Cyprus #BBCNews A deadly Covid virus has killed thousands of cats in Cyprus. The disease, called Feline Infectious Peritonitis, or FIP, is known as the feline coronavirus. The government is allowing vets to use anti-Covid pills to treat the animals. The Veterinarians Association said the outbreak began in January and spread across the country within a few months. FIP is not related to Covid-19 and cannot be contracted by humans.

#Hawaii #Wildfires #BBCNews At least 36 people have died on the Hawaii island of Maui, as devastating fires swept across the land. People were reportedly forced to flee the flames by jumping into the ocean, with the US Coast Guard rescuing at least a dozen people from the waters. Authorities say it's too early to know the extent of the damage, but at least 270 buildings have been destroyed. Efforts to bring the fires under control continue, but flames, fanned by hurricane winds, have reduced large parts of the historic town of Lahaina to rubble. #Hawaii #Wildfires #BBCNews

#China #Economy #BBCNews China's imports and exports fell more sharply than expected last month as weaker global demand threatened the recovery prospects of the world's second-largest economy. Official figures show that exports fell by 14.5% in July compared with a year earlier, while imports dropped 12.4%. The grim trade figures reinforce concerns that the country's economic growth could slow further this year. It will increase pressure on Beijing to help boost the post-pandemic recovery. #China #Economy #BBCNews

#ToryLanez #MeganTheeStallion #BBCNews Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years for the shooting of fellow musician Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez shot the Grammy winner in the feet during an argument between the pair after a party in 2020. He was found guilty on three gun-related charges in December and has been held in jail since. The shooting left the 28-year-old needing surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot. #ToryLanez #MeganTheeStallion #BBCNews

#JoeBiden #US #BBCNews A man who posted violent threats against US President Joe Biden and other officials online was shot dead during an FBI raid on Wednesday. Agents were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Craig Robertson at his home in Utah, just hours ahead of a planned visit to the state by Mr Biden. A criminal complaint said Robertson posted threats on Facebook against Mr Biden and a prosecutor pursuing criminal charges against Donald Trump. The FBI declined to give more details. #JoeBiden #US #BBCNews

#Paris #France #BBCNews Attackers in France tried to set fire to the home of a suburban Paris mayor's home overnight and fired rockets at his fleeing wife and children. The incident has caused widespread shock and is being treated as attempted murder. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has described it as intolerable. Mayor Vincent Jeanbrun was not at home, but his wife suffered a broken leg and a child was also hurt. France has seen violent protests after police killed a teenager, Nahel M, on Tuesday.

#Baltimore #Maryland #US Two people have been killed and another 28 injured in the US city of Baltimore, according to police. A spokesman said that three people remained in a critical condition. The incident happened in the Brooklyn Homes area in the south of the city in the state of Maryland, where people had gathered for an event called "Brooklyn Day".

#BBCNews The French government has said it is considering all options - including declaring a state of emergency - after a third night of escalating violence and rioting in cities and towns across France. Hundreds of police were injured last night and more than 900 people arrested. Ministers asked for public transport across France tonight to be suspended, and some major events have been cancelled as the government tries to stop scenes like this taking place for the fourth night running. The protests began in a Paris suburb on Tuesday when a police officer shot dead a 17-year-old boy of north African descent during a traffic stop in the Nanterre. Footage of the shooting was posted online. The unrest quickly spread across France, fuelled by accusations of police racism and wider discrimination against minority communities. Around 45,000 police officers have been deployed on the streets. Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Katya Adler in Paris.

#BBCNews Violence has broken out for a third night in France as President Macron struggles to contain public anger, following the fatal shooting by police of a teenage boy of north African descent in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris. A police officer has been detained and charged with voluntary homicide. The 17-year-old, named as Nahel M, was shot at point-blank range during a traffic stop. Anger at his killing has sparked violence across the country, with protests in Lille, Toulouse, Lyon, Marseille and Montpellier as well as Paris. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Lucy Williamson.

Russia has refused to answer questions about` the fate of one of the country's most senior military commanders. Reports have suggested that General Sergei Surovikin is being investigated over possible links to the mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group. He's not been seen since Saturday morning, when Wagner's short-lived rebellion began. #Russia #Ukraine #BBCNews

#BBCNews Human remains are believed to have been found in wreckage of the Titan submersible, the US Coast Guard has announced. Pieces of the sub, which imploded while on a deep dive to the Titanic, have been recovered from the seabed. Coast Guard officials say the wreckage includes the sub's landing frame and a rear cover . US medical professionals are to conduct a formal analysis of what is believed to be human remains. All five people on board the vessel died on 18 June after it imploded about 90 minutes into a dive to view the 1912 shipwreck, which lies at a depth of 3,800m in the north Atlantic. Those on board were 61-year-old Stockton Rush; British explorer Hamish Harding, 58; Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his son, Suleman Dawood, 19; and French diver Paul-Henry Nargeolet who was 77. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Jonathan Amos. #BBCNews

At least 32 people have been killed and many others have been left injured after two trains collided in northern Greece. The passenger service said to be carrying some 350 people hit a freight train head on. One of the carriages is said to have been crushed completely and a fire broke out. Rescuers worked through the night at the crash scene near the city of Larissa. It is the deadliest rail crash to occur in Greece in recent years. #Greece #Larissa #BBCNews

Opposition presidential candidate Peter Obi has won Lagos state in Nigeria’s election, provisional results show. Obi’s win is a major upset to ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu, who has won three states in his south-western stronghold. The race for the presidency is a tight contest between Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. The successor to President Muhammadu Buhari, who is stepping down after two terms, may not be known for days. #Nigeria #BBCNews

US federal employees have been ordered to remove the video app TikTok from government-issued phones in the next 30 days. TikTok has faced allegations that it harvests users' data and hands it to the Chinese government. A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry accused the US of abusing state power to suppress foreign firms. TikTok says it would never comply with an order to share user data and insists it operates no differently from other social media companies. #bbcnews #TikTok #China #US

More than 40 people have died, including a baby, and dozens more have survived after a migrant boat sank in rough seas off southern Italy. The vessel reportedly broke apart while trying to land with more than 100 people aboard near the coastal town of Crotone in the Calabria region. Many bodies have been recovered from the beach at a nearby seaside resort. The Adnkronos news agency said the overloaded boat sank after it crashed against rocks during rough weather. #Italy #Crotone #BBCNews

Over 60 migrants, including children, have died and dozens more are feared missing after their boat sank in rough seas off southern Italy. The vessel broke apart while trying to land near Crotone on Sunday. Migrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia and Iran were on board. A baby was among the dead, Italian officials said. The coastguard said 80 people had been found alive, "including some who managed to reach the shore after the sinking". The exact number of people who were on the boat, which had sailed from Turkey several days ago, is not clear. #Italy #BBCNews

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, to strike a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. Mr Sunak will meet Ms von der Leyen in Berkshire, UK later today, where they are expected to sign off a deal over trade arrangements. The Northern Ireland Protocol has been a big sticking point between the two sides since the UK formally left the EU in 2020, and resulted in a political impasse which also caused a shutdown of the government in Northern Ireland. #Brexit #NorthernIreland #BBCNews

At least 59 migrants, including 12 children, have died and dozens more are feared missing after their boat sank in rough seas off southern Italy. The overloaded vessel broke apart while trying to land with at least 150 people aboard near the coastal town of Crotone in the Calabria region. Many bodies have been recovered from the beach at a nearby seaside resort. Large numbers of people fleeing conflict and poverty make the crossing from Africa to Italy each year. Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, who visited the scene, said as many as 30 people may still be missing. The coastguard said 80 people had been recovered alive, "including some who managed to reach the shore after the sinking". The boat, which sailed from Turkey several days ago, was carrying passengers from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia and Iran. President Sergio Mattarella said many were fleeing "very difficult conditions". One survivor was arrested on migrant trafficking charges, customs police said. The vessel is reported to have sunk after hitting rocks during rough weather. A large rescue operation was mounted. #BBCNews

Russia is stepping up its offensive in the east of Ukraine, a year on from the start of the war. Some of the fiercest fighting is around the city of Vuhledar in the Donbas region, as Russian troops advance into the city. Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten frontline reporting by international correspondent Orla Guerin and cameraman Goktay Koraltan. #BBCNews

Streaming giant Netflix has announced plans to cut its prices in more than 30 countries. With an increase in streaming services from rivals including Amazon, HBO and Disney, it is thought that the company is trying to attract new subscribers to the platform. It comes at a time when the rising cost of living is seeing households tightening their belts. The cuts apply to certain price plans, with subscription charges falling by half in some cases. Last year, Netflix cut hundreds of jobs and launched a less expensive streaming option with adverts as it fought to grow its share of the increasingly competitive streaming market. #Technology #Netflix #BBCNews

The United Nations General Assembly is to vote later today on a special resolution about the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The motion calls for Russia to withdraw from all Ukrainian territory, and for hostilities to end. Major powers like India and South Africa have abstained on similar votes previously, while Russia's allies oppose it. The vote will take place at the UN General Assembly, and has no legal standing, but is considered to be an important measure of international opinion. #Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews

he UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said he will consider sending more British tanks to Ukraine if they are used effectively. Mr Wallace was speaking after meeting Ukrainian troops training on the British Army’s Challenger 2 tanks for the first time in the UK. The UK was the first to pledge 14 modern main battle tanks to Ukraine with several more countries now promising to send more. Ukraine said it needs western weapons to retake its territory from Russia. #Ukraine #Tanks #BBCNews