Africa’s week in pictures: 15-21 July 2022
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 12:03 pm(NZT)
Reena Varma: India woman who visited her Pakistan home after 75 years
Reena Varma and her family left their home in 1947, weeks before the India-Pakistan partition.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 11:52 am(NZT)
What UK aid cut means for one South Sudan hospital
One of the few doctors serving 1.3 million people may have to leave because he would lose his salary.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 11:39 am(NZT)
Brazil violence: At least 18 killed in police raid on Rio favela
Police say victims in the huge raid included a police officer and a bystander.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 11:31 am(NZT)
Ukraine war: Family given sight back settle into Polish life
Five-year-old twins who were blinded by a missile attack update us on life in Poland after surgery.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 11:24 am(NZT)
The woman who built a career from true crime and make-up
Bailey Sarian dabbled in YouTube for years before a chance idea led to a new profession.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 11:13 am(NZT)
Whisky makers are turning their backs on peat
Burning peat has long been a way of adding flavour to whisky but some are now rejected that process.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 11:05 am(NZT)
Sri Lanka: Forces raid anti-government protest camp
Troops descended on the camp less than a day after Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as president.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 11:04 am(NZT)
Comic-Con returns in-person to San Diego after pandemic
More than 100,000 fans are gathering in San Diego for Comic-Con.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 11:03 am(NZT)
Russia ‘looting’ steel bound for Europe and UK, says Metinvest boss
A Ukrainian steel boss accuses Russia of stealing metal that had been meant for Europe.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 11:01 am(NZT)
Euros 2022: Ella Toone says England want to make fans proud
Ella Toone says England want to keep making the fans proud with victory in their Euro 2022 semi-final.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 10:40 am(NZT)
Germany 2-0 Austria: Eight-time champions reach semi-finals
Germany booked their place in the semi-finals of the European Women’s Championship with a narrow victory over Austria at Brentford’s Community Stadium.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 10:09 am(NZT)
Food crisis: Ukraine grain export deal reached with Russia, says Turkey
Turkey says a deal has been reached with Russia to let Ukraine ship grain through the Black Sea.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 10:02 am(NZT)
Transfer rumours: Cucurella, Grimaldo, Kounde, Laporte, Pavard, Harrison, Dennis, Suarez
Man City’s £30m Marc Cucurella bid rejected by Brighton, Barcelona make last-ditch attempt to sign Jules Kounde, Man Utd and Chelsea compete for Benjamin Pavard, plus more.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 9:56 am(NZT)
Sadio Mane: Bayern Munich striker named African Footballer of Year on memorable night for Senegal
Senegal’s Sadio Mane is crowned African Footballer of the Year for the second time running at a glittering awards ceremony in Morocco.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 9:52 am(NZT)
Polio: New York reports first US case in nearly a decade
An unvaccinated young adult in New York is experiencing paralysis after contracting the virus.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 9:47 am(NZT)
US President Joe Biden ‘doing great’ after testing positive for Covid
The 79-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to work, the White House says.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 9:25 am(NZT)
Uwe Seeler: Germany great dies aged 85
Former Germany striker Uwe Seeler, one of the greatest players in his country’s footballing history, dies aged 85.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 9:08 am(NZT)
England v South Africa: Hosts win first T20 to wrap up multi-format series
Katherine Brunt and Sophia Dunkley star as England win the first Twenty20 international against South Africa to wrap up the multi-format series.
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 9:02 am(NZT)
Brazilian Workers’ Party officially names Lula presidential candidate
Former Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, widely known as Lula, is now officially standing as the Brazilian Workers’ Party (PT) presidential candidate, the party announced Thursday.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 22 Jul 2022 | 8:57 am(NZT)
Europe wildfires: Are they linked to climate change?
A series of wildfires across the Europe has caused alarm – how do they compare with previous years?
Source: BBC News – Home | 22 Jul 2022 | 7:03 am(NZT)
Italy’s president dissolves parliament
Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella dissolved parliament on Thursday, triggering a snap election following the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi earlier in the day.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 22 Jul 2022 | 6:38 am(NZT)
Amazon to buy One Medical for $3.9 billion as it expands healthcare footprint
Amazon on Thursday said it has entered an agreement to acquire primary healthcare company One Medical in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $3.9 billion.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 22 Jul 2022 | 6:04 am(NZT)
Russian and European astronauts conduct rare joint spacewalk
Two astronauts — one European and one Russian — exited the airlock on the International Space Station for a spacewalk on Thursday, marking the first time in more than 20 years such a joint endeavor has taken place.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 22 Jul 2022 | 5:17 am(NZT)
Traveling reaches peak suck just as everyone is trying to get out of town
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Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 22 Jul 2022 | 1:08 am(NZT)
China fines Didi $1.2 billion for violating cybersecurity and data laws
China’s cyberspace regulator fined Didi Global just over 8 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) on Thursday for violating cybersecurity and data laws, putting an end to a yearlong investigation into the ride-hailing giant.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 22 Jul 2022 | 1:07 am(NZT)
Here’s what it looks like to ride a Chinese robotaxi with no steering wheel
Baidu has unveiled plans for an electric self-driving car with a removable steering wheel, marking another step forward in the fast-moving robotaxi race in China.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 22 Jul 2022 | 12:54 am(NZT)
American and United airlines return to profitability
American and United airlines both reported their first operating profit since the start of the pandemic, as strong demand for air travel and high fares allowed the carriers to overcome rising fuel prices.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 22 Jul 2022 | 12:44 am(NZT)
US officials recovered possible Fabergé egg from Russian oligarch’s seized yacht
US law enforcement officials recovered what appeared to be a Fabergé egg from a yacht seized from a Russian oligarch in Fiji, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Wednesday.
Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 21 Jul 2022 | 2:38 pm(NZT)
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