Sports
Empty Seats at European Athletics Spark Criticism
The European Athletics Championships in Birmingham have faced criticism after thousands of seats were left empty during events at Alexander Stadium.
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Politics
Reports: Trump Left Air Force One in a Catering Truck
US media are reporting that President Trump may have secretly left Air Force One, the president's official plane, in an unusual way.
Science
Eclipse Fans Rush to Buy Special Glasses Before Stocks Run Out
An eclipse is coming to the UK, and it will be the country's most significant one since 1999.
Nature, Politics
Amber Heat Alerts Begin in England as Fifth Heatwave Nears
Amber heat health alerts have come into force across England this morning, as the country prepares for its fifth heatwave of the summer.
Sports
Glamorgan Find Positives in One Day Cup Despite Poor Results
Glamorgan's One Day Cup coach, David Harrison, has spoken about the positive side of a difficult season. The team won only two matches out of eight in the competition.
Politics
Australian Politics: Coalition May Help Pass Migration Bill
Australia's Labor government is trying to pass several new laws through parliament. To do this, it needs support from other political parties.
Sports
Birmingham Hosts European Athletics Championships Day One
The European Athletics Championships have begun in Birmingham, with the women's 100m and men's 5,000m as the top billing events on day one.
Politics
Suspected Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Held in Ireland
Daniel Kinahan, a suspected crime boss, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland.
Entertainment, Politics
Radio Caroline Breaks Rules After False Report of King's Death
The British radio station Radio Caroline has broken broadcasting rules after it wrongly announced the death of the King.
Sports, Entertainment
Brazilian Footballer Falls Into Tunnel While Celebrating Goal
A Brazilian footballer named Jacy Maranhão fell into the players' tunnel during a match, according to video footage that has been widely shared online.
Politics, Travel
NSW May Ban E-Bikes for Children Under 12; Airport Near-Miss Called ‘Unacceptable’
The premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, is considering a ban on e-bikes for children under 12 years old. An e-bike is a bicycle with an electric motor that helps riders go faster with less effort.
Politics
Nigerian Army Rescues 33 Kidnapped People
The Nigerian army has said that it safely rescued 33 people who were kidnapped by gunmen.
Sports
Trump Loses, Murphy Breaks Record at China Open
Day two of the China Open brought big news in the world of snooker. World number one Judd Trump was knocked out by Thailand's Noppon Saengkham.
Politics
Hundreds Sleep on Rome Streets After Building Eviction
Around 300 residents are camping on the streets of Rome after a crackdown on a squatted building in the Italian capital.
Travel, Science
Chasing Solar Eclipses Around the World
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves directly between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight and turning day into darkness for a few minutes.
Politics, Nature
Senator Warns Government on Gambling Reform as Bird Flu Found in River Basin
Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has told the government to move quickly on gambling reform.
Sports
Warrington Crush Bradford Bulls 42-4
Warrington Wolves have secured a ruthless 42-4 victory against Bradford Bulls.
Politics
Trump's Former Lawyer Confirmed as US Attorney General
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal criminal defence lawyer, has been confirmed as the new attorney general of the United States. This means he now leads the country's top law enforcement office.
Sports
Japan v Australia: New Coach Les Kiss Leads Wallabies
The Wallabies, Australia's national rugby union team, played Japan in Osaka in a match marking the start of a new era.
Business
Shop Sells Second-Hand School Uniforms for £5
A charity has opened a shop that sells second-hand school uniforms for just £5.
