The central bank in Moscow prepares to hold a special meeting as the currency falls sharply against the US dollar. Also: The US, UN and West African leaders condemn threats by Niger's coup leaders to prosecute the ousted president. And 200 people follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, setting sail on the same route he took around the world.

Russian rouble hits symbolic low

The leaders of last month's coup say Mohamed Bazoum will be tried for high treason. Also, a colourful far-right candidate wins a primary election in Argentina, and fan letters written by Beatle George Harrison's mother go up for auction.

Niger: Ousted president to be prosecuted

Appeals for federal help as hundreds still unaccounted for. Also: Russia FIRES warning shots at ship in the Black Sea for the first time since Moscow pulled out of a deal allowing safe passage through it, and a Belgian university launches a Taylor Swift inspired course.

Hawaii wildfires 'deadliest in modern US history'

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for days after the fires broke out in Maui. Also: Niger president "in good spirits" despite detention, and the scientist in Switzerland who has decided to save the last bit of his favourite glacier in his own freezer!

Search for victims intensifies after Hawaii wildfires

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The prosecutor, David Weiss, who brought criminal charges against Hunter Biden will get additional powers. Also: Ukraine sacks army conscription officials for taking bribes, and California approves driverless taxi expansion in San Francisco.

US special counsel to investigate Biden's son Hunter

Authorities say ‘Zeng’ was influenced by trips to the opera with a CIA agent. Also: South Africa's former president, Jacob Zuma is released from prison after one hour, and the Pokemon World Championships begins in Japan for the first time.

China claims it's uncovered a CIA spy in its network

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed the releases of the prisoners in Iran but said their transfer to house arrest was just a first step. Also: West African nations to assemble "standby force" over Niger, and Virgin Galactic takes its first tourists to the edge of space.

Iran releases US dual nationals into house arrest

There's been an increase in Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region. Also: West African leaders say dialogue with the leaders of the coup in Niger will be the 'bedrock' of their approach to the crisis, and there’s a state of emergency in Ecuador as a presidential candidate is assassinated weeks before polls open.

Ukrainians close to a Russian front line are told to leave immediately

Six people have died and many more have been injured on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Also: an investigation is launched into the deaths of migrants in a boat off Lampedusa, and the Sugar Man musician Sixto Rodriguez dies aged 81.

Fatalities in Hawaii as wildfires engulf Maui

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Reports say the vessel had set off from Tunisia. Also: China slips into deflation as consumer prices decline, and Poland increases troop numbers on its border with Belarus.

At least 40 migrants feared dead after boat sinks near Italy

Eight regional leaders agree to form an alliance to fight deforestation. Also: Hundreds of firefighters are battling to contain forest fires in Portugal, and the mystery surrounding a fatal mushroom lunch in Australia.

Breakthrough at 'landmark' Amazon summit in Brazil

UN finds that war crimes in Myanmar have dramatically increased under the military junta. Also: South American leaders gather to try and stop the destruction of the Amazon rain forest, and why you need to be careful of who can hear you typing.

UN finds 'dramatic increase' in Myanmar war crimes

Washington mounts pressure on coup leaders by suspending tens of millions in aid. Also: The official spokesman for the Israeli army describes violence perpetrated by settlers as terrorism, and William Friedkin - the Oscar winning director of The Exorcist and the French Connection - has died at the age of eighty-seven.

US: Still 'window of opportunity' to resolve Niger crisis

Burkina Faso and Mali say they will send a joint army delegation in support of Niger's generals. Also: Donald Trump faces legal deadline over election interference case and we find out the link between birds and good mental health.

Niger coup: tensions increase over threat of military intervention

It follows the passing of a deadline to restore the elected president or face military intervention. Also: Rescue teams in Pakistan are trying to free people from the wreckage after a train derailment which left at least 30 people dead, and director Greta Gerwig breaks a record as Barbie makes a billion dollars at the box office.

Niger coup leaders close country's airspace

Imran Khan calls for protests after being sentenced over corruption charges. Also: US prosecutors ask a judge to limit what Donald Trump can say about his election fraud case, and Lonely Planet celebrates 50 years since the publication of its first travel guidebook.

Pakistan's former PM jailed for three years

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The Russian opposition leader is found guilty of further offences by a court at his penal colony. Also: Ethiopia declares state of emergency in Amhara, and Edinburgh Fringe performer gets huge show of support after only one person turned up for her show.

Putin critic Navalny handed further jail term

The average global sea surface temperature reaches 20.96 degrees Celsius with grim implications for the planet. Also: The Commonwealth Games suffers another blow as a Canadian province cancels a bid to host it weeks after Australia pulled out, and the would be rapper who's pleaded guilty to laundering billions of dollars of bitcoin.

Oceans hit hottest recorded temperature

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