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Joe Biden lands in UK to meet Sunak amid concern over Ukraine cluster bombsThe US president is facing criticism over his decision to send the controversial weapons to Ukraine. BBC News – US & Canada

Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic cluesScientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be. BBC News – Africa

Six-of-the-Best Old-school Headteachers The expressions “headmaster” and “headmistress” have traditionally been used in UK schools for centuries. They obviously refer to […]

House prices fall at fastest rate in 12 years, says HalifaxHalifax says the drop is the biggest annual fall since 2011 as mortgage rates continue to rise for many. BBC News – Business

Nablus: Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West BankIsrael says they were wanted gunmen who fired on their forces before they could be detained. BBC News – Middle East

Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapseThe four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th dayThe island became a symbol of Ukraine’s resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender. BBC News – Europe

Rishi Sunak says the UK discourages use of cluster bombs in UkraineThe UK is one the countries which bans the weapons but will continue to support Ukraine, PM says. BBC News – UK

Cluster bombs: Biden defends decision to send Ukraine controversial weaponsBut the UK says it “discourages” the use of the weapon while Spain criticises the US decision. BBC News – US & Canada

Master Musicians of Joujouka: The Moroccan band who wowed GlastonburyThe Master Musicians of Joujouka have been performing for generations – and recently opened Glastonbury. BBC News – Africa