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The Gloucester: Shipwrecked warship that sank carrying future king discovered – BBC News
A 17th century shipwreck has been uncovered off the Norfolk coast in the east of England. It's being described as the most important maritime discovery since the raising of King Henry VIII's warship, the Mary Rose.
Spectacular Party at the Palace: rock stars and royalty pay tribute to the Queen - BBC News
A spectacular concert has taken place at Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrating her 70 years on the throne.
The impact of the Queen’s visit and a royal dance in Ghana – BBC News
Shortly after her ascension to the throne, Queen Elizabeth was faced with a fast-changing empire as colonies in Africa gained independence and became republics.
Russian mum’s fight to save sons from President Putin's war in Ukraine – BBC News
Ukraine's government has said fighting in the eastern Donbas region has reached a new intensity.Russia is attacking more than 40 towns and storming Ukrainian positions in several areas.
Monkeypox found in three new countries, as scientists look for cause of outbreak - BBC News
Monkeypox cases have been identified in Israel, Switzerland and Austria, meaning the outbreak has now been found in 15 nations outside Africa.
McDonald's to leave Russia for good - BBC News
McDonald's has said it will permanently leave Russia after more than 30 years and has started to sell its restaurants.
Million Covid cases feared in North Korea - BBC News
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has criticised health officials and ordered the army to help distribute medicine, as a wave of Covid cases sweeps through the country.
Russia estimated to have lost a third of its ground combat force in Ukraine - BBC News
Britain's Ministry of Defence says Russia has lost about a third of its ground combat force since the war began in Ukraine at the end of February.
Russian forces withdraw from key Ukrainian city Kharkiv - BBC News
Ukraine has "likely won the battle of Kharkiv", according to think-tank the Institute for the Study of War.Military analysts say Russia was prevented from encircling Ukraine's second city - and has now given up on attempts to do so.