Jonathan Ditchburn

Met Police to stop attending mental health callsThe UK’s largest police force will introduce the move from September to free up officer resources. BBC News – UK

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden saysPresident Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement. BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa period poverty: 'I don't want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads'South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons – now she is changing that for others. BBC News – Africa

Post Office used racist terms for sub-postmasters in official guidanceA document shows racist language was used to describe sub-postmasters being wrongly investigated. BBC News – Business

Cairo masterplan threatens ancient City of the DeadBodies are exhumed and burial sites are razed to make way for roads and bridges. BBC News – Middle East

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