Jonathan Ditchburn

Mexico: More than 340 migrants found in truck trailerOfficials find 103 unaccompanied minors among the people inside an abandoned truck in Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine launches investigation into unarmed soldier killingA graphic video published on social media appears to show an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner being killed. BBC News – Europe

Sunak says he is up for the fight on illegal Channel crossingsThe prime minister says he is confident the government would win any legal battles over its new law. BBC News – UK

Two dead, two alive after Americans kidnapped in MexicoThe two survivors are delivered back to the United States, after Mexico confirms the fatalities. BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa's minister of electricity: Can Ramokgopa end load-shedding?South Africa’s president has given a trusted aide the responsibility of ending the power crisis. BBC News – Africa

Starbucks to open 100 new UK stores this yearThe coffee giant’s expansion comes after a big jump in UK sales in 2022. BBC News – Business

Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocraticOfficials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol. BBC News – Middle East

Easter Island statue uncovered in dried-up lakeIt is thought to be the first time an artefact from the Rapa Nui people has been found in the area. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle“What if they [the Russian authorities] want to set us up?” the Russian mercenary boss asks. BBC News – Europe

Cardiff car crash: Three dead after missing people searchA car is found in the early hours two days after the group went missing after a night out. BBC News – UK

Harry and Meghan weigh up coronation invitationDuke and Duchess of Sussex will not say if they plan to attend after receiving an email from the Palace. BBC News – US & Canada

Seychelles: The island paradise held prisoner by heroinThe BBC goes inside a jail in the Seychelles – a nation where 10% of the population is addicted. BBC News – Africa

Goole The Five Minute Spare Guide Goole was named by Danes in Old Norse, not ghosts. There Are No Ghouls Here. Promise. Although if there were ghouls, they might not […]

First class stamp price to rise to £1.10Royal Mail says it has to balance price rises against higher costs and fewer letters being posted. BBC News – Business

Iran protests: Rare cheetah cub Pirouz's death mournedThe 10-month-old cub, which had clung to life, had become a symbol of hope for protesters. BBC News – Middle East

Rafael Viñoly: Uruguayan architect of London's 'Walkie Talkie' dies aged 78The Uruguayan also worked on Tokyo’s International Forum and Manchester City’s training ground. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Bakhmut: Fighting in the street but Russia not in control – deputy mayorThe city has seen months of intense fighting – despite its strategic value being questioned. BBC News – Europe

Rishi Sunak to end asylum claims from small boat arrivalsAnyone coming to the UK on a small boat will be removed to Rwanda or another country, under new laws. BBC News – UK

Six reasons Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from overAlex Murdaugh’s lawyers say they will appeal against the guilty verdict, but he faces other charges too. BBC News – US & Canada

Ghana photography: Capturing a new nation coming to lifeAn archive of photos from Ghana stretching back a century offers a glimpse of how things have changed. BBC News – Africa