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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

"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 a […]

Week of strikes to disrupt Tube services, RMT saysWeek of strikes to hit Tube services from 23 July in row over pensions and job cuts, RMT union says. BBC News – Business

Israeli artillery strikes Lebanon after anti-tank missile launchIsrael’s military says the shelling was a response to an anti-tank missile fired from south Lebanon. BBC News – Middle East

How a flood led family to discover slavery linkRichard Blake’s ancestors were able to buy a Scottish estate with their profits from slavery. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Lukashenko: No one came out of mutiny a hero, Belarus leader tells BBCThe Belarusian leader tells the BBC groups like Wagner must be watched closely to stop rebellions. BBC News – Europe

Wimbledon school crash: Girl, 8, dies after car hits buildingA woman is arrested after the crash into a school garden party in Wimbledon, south-west London. BBC News – UK