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Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's eastThe BBC’s Quentin Sommerville witnesses Russia’s increasingly sophisticated drone attacks. BBC News – Europe

Criminals to be forced to attend sentencing hearings after Lucy Letby callsIt follows a number of high-profile cases where offenders refused to appear, including Lucy Letby. BBC News – UK

Are hurricanes in the US getting worse?Warming oceans have led to more powerful storms forming over the Atlantic in recent years. BBC News – US & Canada

Gabon coup: Army annuls elections and seizes powerSoldiers go on TV to say they are annulling the results of the election won by President Bongo. BBC News – Africa

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?Technical glitches may cause disruption at airports but passengers do have rights. BBC News – Business

Three hanged for Iraq bombing that killed more than 300 peopleThe 2016 attack on a shopping centre in Baghdad was the worst since the US-led invasion in 2003. BBC News – Middle East

Haiti gang opens fire on protesters in capital, killing sevenSoaring gang violence in Haiti has left more than 2,400 people dead in 2023 alone. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

‘Dying by the dozens every day’ – Ukraine losses climbUkraine will not disclose its death count, but the BBC’s Quentin Sommerville witnesses the mounting toll. BBC News – Europe

Airlines warn of UK flight delays over air traffic control faultAir passengers are hit by severe delays and cancellations – with warnings some disruption could last for days. BBC News – UK

Tropical storm Idalia places Florida on alert for major hurricanePeople in low-lying coastal areas are warned to seek higher ground as Tropical Storm Idalia intensifies. BBC News – US & Canada

Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leadersSalif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs. BBC News – Africa

Wilko: New bid emerges for stricken retail chainA private equity firm makes a £90m bid for the business and pledges to retain all jobs for two years. BBC News – Business

Auctioneer exposed by BBC admits illegally selling rare ancient coinsRichard Beale has pleaded guilty over the sales of the $ 4m Eid Mar and parts of the “Gaza Hoard”. BBC News – Middle East

The indigenous groups fighting against the quest for 'white gold'Indigenous communities in northern Argentina are determined to protect the land from lithium mining. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Wagner boss Prigozhin confirmed dead in plane crash – MoscowGenetic analysis of the bodies was carried out following Wednesday’s crash, Russian officials say. BBC News – Europe

P&O Britannia cruise ship crashes during Mallorca stormsA small number of people are being cared for onboard after sustaining minor injuries, P&O says. BBC News – UK

Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'The man who shot dead three Black people had a “disgusting ideology of hate”, Jacksonville’s sheriff says. BBC News – US & Canada

Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'The Crocodile' wins second term as Zimbabwe presidentMnangagwa came to power in Zimbabwe after a 2017 coup which ousted long-time ruler Robert Mugabe. BBC News – Africa

There’s Gold in Them There HillsThe Trouble is Getting It Out Is it them/there or them/their? We find either acceptable. Anyway, gold panning is the topic of the day […]