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Ukraine war: Putin confirms first nuclear weapons moved to BelarusRussia’s leader says the move is to remind anyone “thinking of inflicting a strategic defeat on us”. BBC News – Europe

Trooping the Colour: Royals celebrate King Charles's first birthday paradePrinces Louis and George and Princess Charlotte joined other royals to watch the flypast. BBC News – UK

Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92Daniel Ellsberg, who exposed Vietnam War lies, only recently warned of the risks of new conflicts. BBC News – US & Canada

Uganda school attack: Pupils among 40 killed by militants linked to Islamic State groupAttackers linked to the Islamic State group used machetes and burned a dormitory during the attack. BBC News – Africa

iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China ties sourFoxconn, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver. BBC News – Business

Anger at Israeli army probe into fatal shooting of Palestinian toddlerMohammed Tamimi’s parents condemn a report blaming a mix-up for his killing by an Israeli soldier. BBC News – Middle East

Argentina 2-0 Australia: Lionel Messi scores fastest career goal in Beijing friendlyLionel Messi scores his fastest career goal as Argentina comfortably beat Australia in a friendly in Beijing. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold, BBC toldSurvivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board. BBC News – Europe

My surgeon experimented on me and ruined my lifeLeann lives in constant pain and needs crutches to walk after a botched operation by surgeon Sam Eljamel. BBC News – UK

Pittsburgh synagogue shooting accused to learn his fateThe prosecution says in closing arguments the alleged gunman “hunted” the Pittsburgh victims. BBC News – US & Canada

Why South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace missionSouth Africa’s president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure. BBC News – Africa

US holds interest rates steady in first since 2022But the Federal Reserve also said it expected to push rates higher before the end of the year. BBC News – Business

Israeli troops will not face criminal charges over Palestinian-American's deathThe soldiers gagged and bound 80-year-old dual US citizen Omar Asad, who then died of heart failure. BBC News – Middle East

International drugs ring smuggled cocaine in surfboardsPolice disband a gang which stashed surfboards full of cocaine and sent them from Uruguay to Europe. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Greece migrants: Hundreds feared missing as boat sinksAt least 79 people have died after their fishing vessel capsized off the coast of southern Greece. BBC News – Europe

Look after each other, victim's father says at Nottingham vigilFathers of two students killed in Nottingham stand united in grief, with David Webber telling mourners: “I’ve lost my baby boy.” BBC News – UK

Dylan Mulvaney: Bud Light loses top spot in US after boycottSome drinkers boycotted the brand after the firm partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. BBC News – US & Canada

Kwara boat accident: 100 dead and more missing in NigeriaThe vessel was carrying around 300 passengers travelling from a wedding ceremony in Kwara state. BBC News – Africa

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