BP chairman removed over ‘serious’ conduct concerns
Senior independent director Amanda Blanc says the board has been “surprised and disappointed” to learn of the issues. Read More
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Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe, says DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster. Read More
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister. Read More
China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon
The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem. Read More
Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. Read More
Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers. Read More
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult. Read More
Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year
Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer. Read More
Next boss warns of ‘dramatic’ fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago. Read More
US military launches new strikes on targets in southern Iran, US Central Command says
US Central Command says the strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in “self-defence”. Read More