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Sri Lanka: Why is the country in an economic crisis?
Sri Lanka's president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said he will step down, after crowds stormed his official residence in the capital, Colombo. It follows months of protests over soaring prices and a lack of food and fuel. The country's foreign currency reserves have virtually run dry, meaning it doesn't have enough funds available to buy goods from other countries.
Ukraine war: Germany fears Russia gas cut may become permanent
Russian natural gas supplies to Germany via the Baltic Sea pipeline Nord Stream 1 have been halted for 10 days for annual maintenance work. But German Economy Minister Robert Habeck warned that EU countries had to be prepared in case gas shipments did not resume.
Sri Lanka: President confirms resignation, PM's office says
Sri Lanka's beleaguered President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has confirmed his resignation, says the prime minister's office, after protesters stormed both leaders' official residences. Demonstrators are still occupying the presidential palace and prime ministerial residence and have refused to leave until the leaders step down.
Elon Musk pulls out of $44bn deal to buy Twitter
Elon Musk is seeking to end his $44bn (£36bn) bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of the agreement. The announcement is the latest twist in a long-running saga after the world's richest person decided to buy Twitter in April.
Shinzo Abe: Japan ex-PM injured after reported gunshot attack
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed after he was shot at an event in the city of Nara. Mr. Abe was shot twice, with the second shot hitting him in the back, causing him to fall to the ground. Reports say his attacker has since been arrested.
Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users
Apple has announced a new security feature to protect high-risk users from spyware cyber-attacks. Lockdown Mode will be available in the autumn with the next operating system across all of the company's iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The setting blocks certain functions and prevents unknown users from calling.
Highland Park shooting: Suspect charged with murder over 4 July attack
Robert Crimo, 21, would be punished "for the killing spree he has unleashed against our community", Lake County State Attorney Eric Rinehart said. The attack in Highland Park left seven dead and more than 30 others injured. Mr Rinehart added that dozens more charges would be filed before the investigation was over.
Drought emergency declared in northern Italy
Italy has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions surrounding the Po River amid the worse drought in 70 years. Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont, and Veneto will be given €36.5m (£31m; $38m) in emergency funds to tackle the water shortage.
Controversial Florida abortion ban blocked by court
In a win for pro-choice activists, a Florida judge has blocked a state law banning abortions after 15 weeks. The controversial law signed in April by Governor Ron DeSantis was set to go into effect tomorrow and made no exceptions in cases of rape or incest.
Texas migrant deaths: Suspected truck driver is charged
The suspected driver of a truck found abandoned in Texas with dozens of bodies inside has been charged with migrant smuggling resulting in death. Homero Zamorano was found posing as a migrant in a bush near the lorry in San Antonio and arrested by police.