From BBC News
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Former Speaker and Conservative MP John Bercow joins Labour
He tells the Observer he shares Labour's values and says the government "needs to be replaced".
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Iran election: Wariness and welcome for Ebrahim Raisi
Ebrahim Raisi's win in the country's presidential election has prompted mixed reactions across the region.
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Joe and Jill Biden announce death of 'beloved' dog Champ
Champ, a German Shepherd, had been with the couple for 13 years and lived at the White House.
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Mike Pence: Hecklers brand ex-VP 'traitor' at conservative conference
Mike Pence draws jeers, apparently for his refusal to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Paris police search for two e-scooter riders after pedestrian killed
Two women on an electric scooter hit a pedestrian and did not stop to provide help, officials say.
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Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path
The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions.
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Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave
Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region.
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DUP: Paul Givan told he must resign as first minister
Days after he got the role, the Democratic Unionist Party MLA is told he will have to resign when a new leader takes over.
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Essex ex-head teacher banned for indecent child images
Daniel Chapman - now known as Alexander Martin - discussed child sexual fantasies with other men.
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Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off
Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US.
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Valuable 350-year-old oil paintings found in skip
German police say the gold-framed artworks had been dumped at a motorway rest stop in Bavaria.
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Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to win in first round
Vote-counting shows Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has so far received 62% of the vote.