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Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died after several days in hospital, an environmental group said. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eUp2x4

Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vX3BBb

The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eni2Zu

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vkxP15

In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fOlHAI

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oA3bhP

The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vW3rKj

The world's most populous country is still missing from football's biggest stage. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43ZSFqR

A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fMHHMp

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43Xa4QZ

The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4orVV7y

The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oyVdpm

Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4emiTIO

New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oCbJ7R

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43CrcLw

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ouoYHJ

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4elx4xN

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4aL8hSy

The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49URs7q

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oiNjjs

The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SeAieT

The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SxAmGI

Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oiZSLC

Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3QeBD4S

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vvsUds

The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4a67kUT

A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Q13uWb

Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Sr89kP

The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43fFwcN

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4frI6nj

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vx8l0q

Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4odaL1I

It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vvecTQ

The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4o4XqIy

Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4orsC5j

The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4o7hU3y

Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3PHfYCe

Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49DaMpI

Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4a4Rf1s

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RXJtjL

Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3RDds0l