US release of 3D-printed gun software blocked
Having difficulty reading this email? View it online
Today's Headlines July 31
Top News Stories
US release of 3D-printed gun software blocked
The blueprints to make untraceable guns were expected to be available for download on Wednesday.
Headline image
South Africa to amend constitution to allow land expropriation
President Cyril Ramaphosa said land expropriation without compensation was of "critical importance".
US mulls 25% tariff on $200bn of Chinese goods, say reports
Tariffs on an additional $200bn of goods could be much more than the expected 10%, say media reports.
Aeroplane crashes in Durango after take-off in Mexico
The state governor says there were no deaths among the 97 passengers and four crew on the Embraer 190.
Actor Seth Rogen has recorded messages for Toronto's subway
Why actor Seth Rogen is telling Canadians not to clip their nails on public transport.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sport
Exit strategy or making a point? What's going on with Mourinho at Man Utd?
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho has cut a disgruntled figure of late. Is it just typical behaviour or is there a more significant meaning?
Virat Kohli: India captain does not feel need to prove himself against England
India captain Virat Kohli says he is focused on his team's prospects rather than his own form ahead of the first Test on Wednesday.
Bale 'can help fill Ronaldo void' at Real Madrid - Lopetegui
Gareth Bale can "help fill the void" left by Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Real Madrid, says coach Julen Lopetegui.
Top Videos
Video image
Dahomey mothers: The all-female army that protected modern-day Benin
Video image
Mamma Maria: The Greek mother who loves to share
Video image
Seth Rogen records messages for Toronto's subway
Video image
The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe
Magazine
Magazine image
Retroactive jealousy: Obsessed with my partner’s past
Zachary Stockill couldn't stop thinking about his partner's sexual past. His obsession killed the relationship - then he learned it could be cured.
Business
Apple boosted by selling more expensive iPhones
The tech giant has managed to beat forecasts thanks to sales of more expensive iPhones and services.
US mulls 25% tariff on $200bn of Chinese goods, say reports
Tariffs on an additional $200bn of goods could be much more than the expected 10%, say media reports.
ADVERTISEMENT
Technology
Facebook bans pages aimed at US election interference
The social network has found evidence of a co-ordinated campaign to influence the US mid-term vote.
Apple boosted by selling more expensive iPhones
The tech giant has managed to beat forecasts thanks to sales of more expensive iPhones and services.
Capital
Story image
The cost of reviving a dying language
Is it worth investing millions to cling on to an imperilled language?
 
Story image
The guy making six figures rating dogs
The entrepreneur behind WeRateDogs finds suprising success in dog tweets
Culture
Story image
The problem with Heathcliff
Why literature’s greatest love story is toxic
 
Story image
The world’s hardest singing styles
From Tuvan throat singing to yodelling, which is the toughest to master?
Earth
Story image
The worst storm in British history?
It caused havoc across swathes of the country
 
Story image
The world's most extreme dog patrol
The beauty of the Arctic as seen by Greenland's elite dog sled team
Future
Story image
Is this the end of laundry?
We’re at the point where AI can take on mundane household tasks
 
Story image
The case for more male organ donors
Women make up around 60% of kidney donors
Travel
Story image
The truth about the humble French fry
‘It’s not a French fry, it’s a Francophone fry’
 
Story image
Where it's rude to be on time
It’s almost as awkward as turning up to a party when you weren’t invited at all
 
World News TV
BBC World News: Meet The Team
Showing Now and Next
Regional TV Schedules

Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Get your own copy.  Sign up today!

Check out our new weekly newsletter "If You Only Read 6 Things This Week..." Learn more!