Camp Mystic buildings were removed from flood map, US media reports
The camp where 27 girls died successfully challenged initial risk designations by US regulators.
Donald Trump defends Pam Bondi over Jeffrey Epstein files
The president hits out at critics accusing Bondi of withholding information about the sex offender.
Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s Legion of Honour
Pelicot was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France’s Bastille Day.
Russia’s agents killed after intelligence officer shot dead, says Ukraine
Kyiv says two people accused of working for Russia and shooting dead a Ukrainian intelligence officer were killed.
South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes
It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news.
French prisoner escapes in fellow inmate’s bag, officials say
Investigations have been launched after a man escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison on Friday.
Children fetching water killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, emergency officials say
The Israeli military has not yet commented on the strike, which witnesses said hit a crowd queuing to get water at a refugee camp.
US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines
US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor ‘gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so’.
Putin’s friend Gergiev set to conduct as Italy breaks ban on pro-Kremlin artists
An Italian region has invited the pro-Putin conductor, signalling a rehabilitation despite no sign of an end to the war.
DR Congo’s M23 conflict: BBC gains rare access to the mine powering mobile phones
The US wants rights to DR Congo’s minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.
