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US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreakThe US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an “historic opportunity” to strike a major blow to Russia. BBC News – Europe

Anger over airports' passport e-gates not workingPassengers arriving in the UK faced hours of delays – but the situation is now resolved. BBC News – UK

Indiana funeral director found with dozens of rotting bodies guilty of theftRandy Lankford will be sentenced in June for failing to complete funeral services he was paid for. BBC News – US & Canada

Bola Tinubu inauguration: The five tests awaiting Nigeria's new presidentBola Tinubu is taking over the presidency of Nigeria – a giant nation with gigantic problems. BBC News – Africa

Sainsbury’s boss: We are not profiting from high pricesSupermarkets have been accused of “greedflation” – putting prices up to bolster profits. BBC News – Business

Channel migrants tragedy: Five French soldiers accused of failing to helpFive French soldiers are accused of failing to help during the incident when 27 people died. BBC News – Middle East

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in BrazilThe app, which allowed players to “buy and sell” black characters, was launched last month. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Turkey election: What five more years of Erdogan would meanPresident Erdogan is tipped to win Turkey’s presidential vote after a deeply divisive election. BBC News – Europe

Mortgage rates rise after inflation surpriseBritain’s biggest building society Nationwide is putting up rates due to the current economic climate. BBC News – UK

US Congress inches closer to deal before holiday weekendPresident Joe Biden says he has had “productive conversations” with top Republican Kevin McCarthy. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan conflict: Brit, 85, abandoned opposite UK embassy in Sudan – familyDespite repeated calls for help, the man and his disabled wife were not assisted, his family says. BBC News – Africa

Northwich The Five Minute Spare GuideThe Cheshire town of Northwich has a salty history, but not in the way you might expect. Northwich is a Cheshire town with a long […]

Expected energy price cap cut will see bills fallThe regulator will soon confirm the change, which is likely to knock £450 off a typical annual bill. BBC News – Business

Duchess of Edinburgh first royal to visit BaghdadSophie has spent two days in the Iraqi capital to learn about challenges facing Iraqi women and girls. BBC News – Middle East

Colombian plane crash: New clues found in search for lost childrenIt comes more than three weeks after their plane crashed in the Colombian jungle, killing all adults on board. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursionsMoscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border. BBC News – Europe

Jaguar Land Rover-owner to pick UK over Spain for giant car battery plantInsiders say the move, revealed exclusively by the BBC, is the most significant investment in the sector since Nissan came to Britain in the 1980s. BBC News – UK

Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83Her unmistakable voice on hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar. BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problemHow corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa’s worst-ever power cuts. BBC News – Africa