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Watch: Thai MP to be investigated for slapping reporter
Former deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon hit the female reporter on the head while surrounded by media.
Nigerians outraged by president’s new plane
Nigerians say the timing is wrong considering the country is facing its worst economic crisis in decades.
Three staff members killed in Bosnia school shooting – reports
The gunman is said to have shot the employees and then himself at a school in Sanski Most, north-western Bosnia.
Netanyahu putting politics before Gaza deal, dead hostage’s daughter says
Inbal Peri tells the BBC her father might be alive if Israel’s PM had agreed to a Gaza ceasefire.
Andrew Tate’s Romania homes raided as inquiry widens
The internet personality’s home was raided by Romanian police on Wednesday morning.
Obamas, dancing delegates and other takeaways from DNC day two
The former president and first lady aim jokes at Donald Trump – and rapper Lil Jon gets delegates on their feet.
Barack and Michelle Obama electrify Democrats but warn of tight race
The couple lauded Kamala Harris but urged their party members to “get to work” if they wanted to defeat Donald Trump.
Key moments when Harris and Obama’s political paths crossed
Two decades after they first met, he will use his convention speech to try to propel her to the White House.
Six Kamala Harris claims fact-checked
BBC Verify examined claims made by Harris, about her record and Trump’s on the economy, abortion and immigration.