BBC News Briefing

14 July, 2025

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Alex Binley

Hello. In a sign of US President Donald Trump's growing frustration with Vladimir Putin, he has again criticised the Russian president and pledged more "sophisticated" military equipment for Ukraine. In North Korea, a new holiday resort inspired by Spain’s Benidorm has opened its doors - my colleagues at BBC Verify investigate the human rights concerns surrounding it. And finally, take a look at photos of Wimbledon's royal box, which was packed with A-listers for Sunday's men's singles final.

TOP OF THE AGENDA

Trump says US will send 'sophisticated' equipment to Ukraine as he attacks Putin

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So far, Trump has only offered Ukraine defensive weaponry but reports suggest that could be about to change. Credit: Reuters

The US will send "very sophisticated" military equipment to Ukraine, President Donald Trump has said. Speaking on Sunday night, he confirmed this will include Patriot missile defence systems, "which they desperately need". Trump is expected to give a "major statement" on Ukraine on Monday, amid some reports suggesting the US will also send offensive weapons. In another display of Trump's increasing frustration with Russia's president, he again criticised Vladimir Putin, saying "he talks nice and then he bombs everybody". Trump is also set to meet Nato chief Mark Rutte at the White House on Monday, while US envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, is in Kyiv for talks.

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WORLD HEADLINES

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Children killed in Israeli strike, say Gaza officials

Israel said a "technical error" with a strike targeting a "terrorist" caused the munition to fall dozens of metres from the target.

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Don't vilify Air India crash crew - pilots' association

The body said the crew "acted in line with their training and responsibilities" and urged against conjecture.

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World's oldest president to seek eighth term

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, has been in power since 1982 and could govern until he is nearly 100.

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King will host Trump at Windsor for state visit

The US president will be accompanied by his wife for the trip, which is set to take place from 17 to 19 September.

What's planned >

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Backpacker lost in outback 'grateful' to be found

The 26-year-old spent 11 nights lost in the Australian bush. She survived by drinking from puddles and sheltering in a cave.

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES

North Korea's holiday resort welcomes first international tourists

A man in a swimming hat and small black trunks flies through the air after coming out of the end of a yellow water slide. He's about to land in the water and is watched by nine people in swimming costumes standing at the side of the pool.

Ahead of the resort's construction, a North Korean delegation was sent to Spain's Benidorm for inspiration. Credit: AFP

A new beach resort in North Korea has welcomed its first group of Russian tourists this week. Details of how it was built - in a country largely closed to the outside world - are shrouded in secrecy. BBC Verify has studied satellite imagery, obtained planning documents, and spoken to experts and former North Korean insiders about their concerns over human rights abuses during the site's development.

What we learnt

A woman wearing a patterned, brightly-coloured waterproof coat with a fur collar poses for a photo in a blue doorway. She is wearing pink lipstick, a green bag and has long, curly brown hair

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And finally... at Wimbledon

From British royalty, to acting and music royalty, a host of famous faces filled Wimbledon's royal box to watch Jannik Sinner take on Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final. The Princess of Wales and her daughter, Charlotte, were snapped sharing a smile, while Dame Helen Mirren and Stormzy were seated side-by-side - take a look at some of the other A-listers in the crowd for the final day of the championship.

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