Simon Furness

'Grateful' Kevin Spacey cleared of sex assault chargesThe Oscar-winning actor cried in court as he was cleared of all nine charges by a jury in London. BBC News – UK

Hunter Biden: Judge questions tax crimes plea deal for president's sonThe agreement could spare Mr Biden prison time and prosecution on a more serious gun possession charge. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup attempt: President Mohamed Bazoum heldThe African Union condemns an “attempted coup d’etat” after President Bazoum is reportedly seized. BBC News – Africa

Virgin Media O2 to cut up to 2,000 UK jobsThe roles will go by the end of this year during what, the firm says, could be a “difficult” time. BBC News – Business

Israel judicial reform: Crowds confront police as key law passedPolice use water cannon to break up mass demonstrations as a controversial law is passed. BBC News – Middle East

Ecuadorean mayor shot dead by gunmanA gunman kills the mayor of the port city of Manta, Agustín Intriago, as gang violence soars. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island’s residents. BBC News – Europe

Surge in ill health will have major impact on NHSThe number living with serious health conditions will rise nine times faster than those of healthy working age. BBC News – UK

Justice department sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio Grande riverTexas officials argue the barrier will help deter migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico. BBC News – US & Canada

Algeria wildfires: Dozens killed and thousands evacuatedNorthern Algeria has been experiencing a record heatwave with temperatures reaching 48C. BBC News – Africa

Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage rowMinister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views. BBC News – Business

Israel judicial reform: Netanyahu in hospital ahead of key voteIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had surgery to fit a pacemaker, days before a crucial vote on legal reforms. BBC News – Middle East

Brazil: Lula tightens gun control amid surge in ownershipThe Brazilian president has rolled back looser gun controls brought in by his far-right predecessor. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Russian strikes on Odesa damage Orthodox cathedralAt least one person was killed and 19 injured in the blasts, including four children. BBC News – Europe

Locals step in to help tourists after Rhodes firesFamilies on the island have offered up their spare bedrooms and sofas to stranded holidaymakers. BBC News – UK

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 deadA man has been arrested after allegedly setting fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say. BBC News – US & Canada

Douala building: Shock as collapse kills 12 in CameroonRescuers will make sure no-one is left beneath the rubble, vows a top official in the city of Douala. BBC News – Africa

Train strikes: Walkouts hit start of UK summer holidaysMembers of the RMT union at 14 rail companies will walk out on Saturday as many school holidays begin. BBC News – Business

Jamshid Sharmahd: Iran could execute my dad at any time, says German womanAn Iranian-German businessman on death row may have made his last phone call, his daughter fears. BBC News – Middle East

Brazil's Embraer plans to build electric flying taxi factory near Sao PauloEmbraer says it will build electric aircraft with hopes they will take flight from 2026. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean