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Disposable vapes: Councils call for total ban by 2024The vapes are a hazard for bin lorries, difficult to recycle and too appealing to children, they say. BBC News – Business

Terms of Syrian offer on aid deliveries unacceptable, says UNSyria had said it would continue to allow aid through a border crossing relied on by 4.1 million people. BBC News – Middle East

US-Mexico border: Will a 'floating wall' barrier in the Rio Grande deter migrants?Some fear the controversial new barrier may make the crossing more dangerous for migrants. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Europe heatwave: Red alerts issued in 16 Italian citiesHealth warnings for Rome and elsewhere come as extreme weather scorches southern and central Europe. BBC News – Europe

Lucy Spraggan: Former X Factor star reveals sexual assault during filmingThe musician said she felt let down by the show after she was attacked by a hotel porter in 2012. BBC News – UK

Gilgo Beach murders: Architect charged in Long Island serial killer casePolice say the married suspect in the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach murders is “a demon that walks among us”. BBC News – US & Canada

Ons Jabeur: I want to make history for AfricaOns Jabeur faces Marketa Vondrousova in Saturday’s women’s singles final at Wimbledon, with both players aiming for a slice of history. BBC News – Africa

And Now, Some Egg-citing News Eggs, Glorious Eggs! Eggs are one the most versatile foods in the world and remain relatively inexpensive for most of us. They are […]

Public sector pay: Workers offered pay rises of around 6%PM Rishi Sunak said the offer to workers was final and there would be “no more talks on pay”. BBC News – Business

Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap'Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium. BBC News – Middle East

Bard: Google's ChatGPT rival launches in Europe and BrazilGoogle’s Bard artificial intelligence chatbot can now also talk and respond to visual prompts. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern EuropeThe heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say. BBC News – Europe

Lack of NHS dentists causing pain and distress – reportPatients being unable to see an NHS dentist is “totally unacceptable”, a committee warns government. BBC News – UK

SAG strike: Hollywood actors announce historic walkoutSome 160,000 performers will stop work, bringing most US film and TV productions to a halt. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan conflict: 'I saw bodies dumped in Darfur mass grave'An eyewitness tells the BBC he saw dozens of bodies being dumped from a truck by a paramilitary group. BBC News – Africa

Five of the World's Favourite Foods What is Food? Along with air, water, shelter, and clothing, food is one of man’s most basic needs. Did you know that all foods are either […]

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Mortgage payments set to jump by £500 for one million householdsBank of England says higher interest rates are yet to hit many homes but lenders are proving resilient. BBC News – Business

Abbas bids to reassert control with rare Jenin visitThe Palestinian leader’s first trip to the city in over a decade follows an Israeli military assault. BBC News – Middle East

Windrush 75: What is Windrush and who are the Windrush generation?It is 75 years since a ship from the Caribbean to the UK became a symbol of a mass-migration movement. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean