More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13

People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say

from BBC News https://ift.tt/QrBuJwc

Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins

The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqtb67S

Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wphVi7P

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in Santa Cruz, California after the boy had been swept offshore.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LITa9Ry

Wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress

Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mFW7EPT

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IGnR6J7

The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold

World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/W0k1MCF