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#India #BBCNews A group of women in the Indian state of Manipur have attacked the home of the main suspect in a sexual assault case that has triggered widespread protests. This came after the authorities arrested four men in connection with a viral video showing two abducted women from the minority Kuki community being paraded naked and assaulted by a mob. On Thursday, parliament's session in Delhi was disrupted as lawmakers demanded a debate on the issue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said the incident had "shamed India" and that "no guilty will be spared".

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#Pompeii #BBCNews #Archaeology Archaeologists have begun the biggest excavation of the ancient city of Pompeii in a generation. Several new discoveries have already been uncovered, including a bakery, human skeletons and a painting resembling a pizza. Pompeii in the south of Italy, was a sophisticated ancient Roman city destroyed by a catastrophic volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Italy.

#BBCNews An independent panel resigned in a row over controversial research about the impact of abortion on the mental health of women, BBC News has been told. The research, which is still being used in US legal cases about limiting access to abortion was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry in 2011. Last year the panel, which was set up to investigate complaints about the paper, recommended it be withdrawn. But journal-owner, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, overruled it. The Royal College said the work had already been fully investigated. However, BBC Newsnight and the BMJ understand all three panel members, and two other members of the journal's editorial board, resigned in protest. They have called into question the journal's editorial independence. Science Correspondent: Kate Lamble Producer: Hannah Barnes

#Lioness #Berlin #BBCNews Police are searching for an animal they believe is a lioness in the south-western outskirts of Berlin. A police spokeswoman said they received calls and a video alerting them to the wild animal at about midnight on Wednesday, and immediately began their search. At least 30 police cars were deployed, and veterinarians were called to assist in the search for the big cat. Residents were told to stay indoors until it is found.

#BBCNews Wheat prices have risen sharply on global markets after Russia said it would treat ships heading for Ukrainian ports as potential military targets. Moscow has pulled out of a UN deal on that ensured safe passage for grain shipments crossing the Black Sea. Since then Russia has been bombarding Ukraine's grain facilities in Odesa and other cities. Moscow also warned that ships going there would be seen as siding with "the Kyiv regime". Meanwhile, Ukraine has said ships heading towards Russian or occupied ports on the Black Sea could be viewed as carrying military cargo. Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Paul Adams and Steve Rosenberg.

#Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews The White House has confirmed that Ukraine is using US cluster bombs against Russian forces in the country. National Security Spokesman John Kirby said initial feedback suggested they were being used "effectively" on Russian defensive positions and operations. Cluster bombs scatter multiple bomblets and are banned by more than 100 countries due to their threat to civilians. The US agreed to supply them to boost Ukrainian ammunition supplies.

#US #NorthKorea #BBCNews US soldier Private 2nd Class (PV2) Travis King is being held in North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea without authorisation, the US military has confirmed. PV2 King, 23, crossed from South Korea into the North after joining a Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) border tour. Earlier, the White House said the US had tried to contact Pyongyang through "multiple channels" but had had no response. It is unclear if PV2 King has defected or hopes to return.

#India #BBCNews A video on social media of two women being paraded naked through the streets by a mob has caused outrage across India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident shameful. According to police the assault happened in Manipur, a state in north-east India, and indigenous leaders said the women were also gang raped. MPs disrupted parliament's session in Delhi demanding the issue be debated. India’s chief justice said the supreme court was “deeply disturbed” by the video and warned the government that “we will take action if you don’t”.

#Apple #BBCNews Apple said it could remove services such as FaceTime and iMessage from users in the UK rather than complying with the UK government's proposed security rules. The UK government is seeking to update the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016. It wants messaging services to clear security features with the Home Office before releasing them to customers. The act lets the Home Office demand security features are disabled, without telling the public. Under the update, this would have to be immediate.

#Russia #Serbia #BBCNews After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, countries around the world were forced to take sides. Most in the West sided with Ukraine, but in Serbia, a country with its own recent history of war, a sizable pro-Russian nationalist movement began to become more visible. These groups not only align themselves with Moscow, but also present a clearly anti-Western perspective. Just over a week after Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, thousands of Serbs took to the streets of Belgrade. They waved Russian flags and held the pro-war Z signs and portraits of the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. The organiser of the protest, Damjan Knezevic, took to the stage, calling for Serbs to support Russians. To understand why, reporter Jovana Geogievski, working with BBC Eye Investigations, followed the ultra-nationalist Knezevic over the next year.

#Russia #Ukraine #BBCNews A video on Telegram channels linked to the Wagner mercenary group appears to show its boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in Belarus. He is seen welcoming fighters and describing recent developments on the front line in Ukraine as a "disgrace". He also hints that Wagner might rejoin the war at a later date. The video also appears to confirm a statement by Belarus that Wagner fighters were now acting as military instructors for the country's army. This would be the first footage of Prigozhin seen since Wagner launched an armed mutiny inside Russia in late June.

#ElonMusk #ElectricCars #BBCNews Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said the electric carmaker could continue to cut prices as the world economy is in "turbulent times". The multi-billionaire's comments came after the company reported that its profit margins had been squeezed as it faced tough competition. In recent months, Tesla has cut its prices several times in major markets, including the US and China. Tesla reported that its profit margin had fallen to the lowest level in four years.

#Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews Wheat prices have risen sharply on global markets after Russia said it would treat ships heading for Ukrainian ports as potential military targets. Moscow pulled out of a deal this week that had guaranteed safe passage for grain shipments through the Black Sea. A White House spokesperson accused Russia of planning to blame Ukraine for attacks on civilian ships. Russia's President Vladimir Putin said he would return to the grain agreement immediately if his demands were met.

#Auckland #NewZealand #BBCNews A shooting has left two people dead in the centre of Auckland, New Zealand, hours before the city is due to open the Fifa Women's World Cup. Six other people, including police officers, were injured and the gunman is also dead after the incident on a construction site in the central business district. PM Chris Hipkins said the attack was not being seen as an act of terrorism.

#BBCNews Police in the US state of Nevada have searched a house in connection with the unsolved killing of rap artist Tupac Shakur. Detectives carried out the search at a home in a suburb of Las Vegas where Shakur was gunned down in September 1996. Shakur, whose stage name was stylised as 2Pac, released his debut album in 1991 and went on to enjoy chart success with hits including California Love, All Eyez on Me, Changes and I Ain't Mad at Cha. He died on 13 September 1996, a week after he was shot four times in his car while waiting at a red light. Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sophie Long in Hollywood.

#Jan6 #TrumpIndictment #BBCNews A new criminal indictment could be coming for Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the former US president said he expected to be arrested in connection with the federal investigation into the US Capitol riot of 6 January 2021 and efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential election. Mr Trump said he had received a letter indicating he was a target of that investigation - a signal that an indictment may be imminent. But it is so far unclear what any specific charges might be.

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President Vladimir Putin has defended Russia's law on "gay propaganda" ahead of the Sochi Olympics but insisted he was not prejudiced against homosexuals.

#Barbie #Oppenheimer #BBCNews Two much-anticipated Hollywood blockbusters will hit cinemas this weekend. Barbie, a pink fantasy-comedy by Greta Gerwig and Oppenheimer, a sombre drama by Christopher Nolan. Dubbed ‘Barbenheimer’, it’s been hailed the cinema event of the year by critics and fans. BBC Culture’s Hugh Montgomery explains more.

#Kenya #BBCNews Protestors in Kenya have thrown rocks at police and schools have been shut in two major cities as opposition to rising living costs continues. The country’s opposition party called for people to take to the streets during three days of protest against tax hikes which were introduced last month by the government of President William Ruto. It follows last week’s protests, during which at least 14 people died – including 10 who were shot dead by police. Human rights organisations also criticised police after tear gas was fired into a classroom, hospitalising more than 50 children. This week, tear gas has been fired in the capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasa at protesters, while many businesses have remained shut over fears of looting.

#NorthKorea #Seoul #BBCNews North Korea has detained a serving US army soldier who crossed the heavily fortified border from South Korea without permission. Travis King, 23, was on an organised tour of the UN-run zone dividing the two countries. Officials in Seoul have confirmed that King, a Private 2nd Class, recently spent two months in prison in South Korea previously for assault charges. He was then released from prison on 10 July and escorted to the airport for a US-bound flight. According to reports, he was able to leave the terminal and get a tour of the border, from where he crossed over into North Korea.

#Newsnight #BBCNews The extreme summer temperatures in Europe and Asia are not just affecting people’s ability to do their jobs, causing discomfort and a danger to health, and even life, but economists are increasingly pointing to evidence that it is also having an affect on inflation as crops fail, wine grapes shrivel, and vegetables dry. And it’s got a name - Climateflation. What is it, and what is the evidence for it?

#AI #UN #BBCNews The United Nations Security Council held its first meeting on artificial intelligence on Tuesday where China said the technology should not become a "runaway horse.” The United States warned against its use to censor or repress people. Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly warned that the technology fuels disinformation and could aid both state and non-state actors in a quest for weapons. Russia questioned whether the council, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security, should be discussing AI.

#NorthKorea #BBCNews A US national has been detained in North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea, a UN body has said. The United Nations Command, which operates the Demilitarised Zone and joint security area said the man did not have authorisation to enter the country. The Demilitarised Zone separates the two Koreas and is one of the most heavily fortified areas in the world. It is filled with landmines, surrounded by electric and barbed wire fencing and surveillance cameras and has armed guards on alert 24 hours a day. It is unclear why the US national crossed the border on Tuesday.