Afghan Children Die Falling Into Abandoned Wells ↗
Front page leadAn 11-year-old risked his life to save a five-year-old victim of Afghanistan's dependency on water from deep underground wells.
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The BBC News front page features a mix of international and domestic stories. Top international news includes a report on children in Afghanistan falling into abandoned wells, rape allegations at Cornell University, a Tennessee prison chief resigning after a failed execution, protests in Spain…
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Cornell President Addresses Frat House Rape Allegations ↗
Cornell University's president stated the university 'must do better' following allegations of a woman being drugged and gang-raped.
Tennessee Prison Chief to Resign After Failed Execution ↗
The chief of Tennessee's prisons will resign after Christa Pike survived two lethal injections, an event her lawyers described as going 'far beyond any one person'.
Spain Protests Housing Crisis ↗
Tens of thousands protested across Spain due to the government's failure to pass emergency housing legislation.
Australia Investigates Co-Pilot's Links ↗
Australian authorities are investigating the co-pilot of a Flydubai plane who attempted to take control of the aircraft during a flight to Israel.
Brazil Election: Lula vs. Bolsonaro ↗
Polls indicate a close contest in Brazil's election between the incumbent left-wing president Lula and his right-wing rival Flávio Bolsonaro.
Rare Tornado Hits Australian Town ↗
A rare tornado caused property damage and downed trees in Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia.
LIVE: Bahrain GP Delayed by Wet Weather in Malaysia ↗
The Bahrain Grand Prix, taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is set to start in wet conditions with cars experiencing problems.
Will Spain's Housing Crisis Lead to Snap Election? ↗
A question is posed on whether Spain's ongoing housing crisis could trigger an early general election.
US Father and Son Arrested Over 'Gas Station Heroin' Deaths ↗
A father and son have been arrested in the United States in connection with deaths linked to 'gas station heroin'.
Debris Found From Plane Missing Off US Coast ↗
Debris has been discovered from a plane that had gone missing off the coast of the United States.
LIVE: Glastonbury Ticket Scramble Begins ↗
The process for obtaining tickets for the Glastonbury festival has commenced, involving spreadsheets, group chats, and luck.
Bellingham Hailed After England's 7-0 Win Over Croatia ↗
Jude Bellingham received praise following England's decisive 7-0 victory against Croatia.
Why Canada Prepares for US Invasion Scenario ↗
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated the military is running scenarios for a potential, though unlikely, US invasion of Canada.
Parenting Advice Overload ↗
Many parents feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of parenting information available.
EV Sickness: Passengers Feel Sick in Electric Vehicles ↗
Research suggests that motion sickness in electric vehicles can be attributed to several factors affecting passengers.
Ghanaian Pastors May Lose Ability to Preach on Buses ↗
Preaching on public transport, which is widespread in the predominantly Christian country of Ghana, may soon be restricted for pastors.
UK Celebrity Traitors Connections Revealed ↗
Connections between celebrities on the UK show 'Traitors' are explored, noting past collaborations and friendships that could influence the show's dynamics.
UK Opposition Leader Aims to Put Tories Back on Big Stage ↗
UK opposition leader Kemi Badenoch is expected to outline a return to core conservative principles at the Conservative Party's annual conference.
Russia Hits Second Major Bridge in Kyiv ↗
Russia has struck a second major bridge, the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge, in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, following previous attacks on another bridge.
Women Given Shorts at Oktoberfest to Prevent Upskirting ↗
Munich's Oktoberfest will provide women with shorts in an effort to prevent upskirting, following the emergence of thousands of voyeuristic videos online.
Sabalenka Stunned at China Open ↗
Aryna Sabalenka was defeated by unseeded Clara Tauson at the China Open.
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