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Flooding claims lives in Spain after record rainfall – BBC News

Heavy rain has caused major flooding across Spain with Madrid, Toledo and Cádiz regions especially badly affected. A number of people have lost their lives after become trapped in flood waters. Residents in Madrid have been asked to stay at home due to “the exceptional and abnormal” rainfall, the city’s mayor said. The record amounts of rainfall were due to a slow-moving storm. The rains…

Spain’s World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda sacked as kiss row continues – BBC News

The head coach of Spain’s Women’s World Cup winning side, Jorge Vilda has been sacked, as the Luis Rubiales kiss scandal continues. Spain’s win was overshadowed by their football federation president Rubiales kissing forward Jenni Hermoso after the final – which she said was not consensual – and Rubiales’s refusal to resign led to most of Vilda’s coaching staff resigning, and 81 players refusing to…

Putin’s Influencers: The bloggers selling Russia’s War – BBC News

Russian pro-war influencers are generating big advertising revenues from their social media coverage of the conflict, the BBC’s Global Disinformation Team has found. Known in Russia as “Z Bloggers”, they spread fake news about the war by embedding with military units, sharing exclusive footage from the frontline, and calling upon young Russians to enlist in the army. Graphics: Kako Abraham Film Editor: Ismail Guluev Narrator:…

Burger King faces lawsuit over Whopper size – BBC News

Burger King must face a lawsuit that alleges it makes its Whopper burger appear larger on its menus than it is in reality, a US judge has ruled. The lawsuit accuses the fast food giant of misleading customers by showing the burger with a meatier patty and ingredients that “overflow over the bun”. “The plaintiffs’ claims are false,” Burger King told the BBC. Please subscribe…

Gabon military coup: President Bongo placed under house arrest – BBC News

Senior military officers in Gabon say they have seized power and placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest. Soldiers appeared on national television earlier today to declare they had taken control. They also announced they were annulling the results of an election on Saturday, in which President Bongo just been declared the winner. Please subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Gabon #BBCNews

US and China meet to 'thaw out' trade tensions – BBC News

The US and China hope to “thaw out” ongoing trade tensions during a three-day visit to Beijing by the US commerce secretary. One of the biggest issues for the US surrounds restrictions on North American businesses, including chip makers, Intel and Micron. Gina Riomondo’s visit to China is the latest to the country by top US diplomats in recent months, all aiming to improve relations…

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