Anderson claimed she came up with the name ‘hula hoop’ and played a crucial role in introducing the toy to the US.
New York gunman was targeting NFL but went to wrong office, mayor says
Four people were killed when a gunman stormed a skyscraper on Monday evening and opened fire.
BBC visits Beijing region hit by deadly flood
The BBC’s Stephen McDonell is in Miyun, one of the areas hardest-hit by the severe weather.
Nigeria’s victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each
Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.
Hundreds of arrests during deadly Angola fuel protests
“People are fed up, hunger is rife,” activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.
Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather
President Xi Jinping called for “all-out” rescue efforts and preparation for “worst-case” scenarios.
Russia strikes prison in Ukraine, killing 17 and wounding dozens
The attack is one of many on the frontline region of Zaporizhzhia as Trump renews demands for a ceasefire.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old ceasefire
Cambodia says there have been “no armed clashes” between the two sides since the midnight ceasefire.
Police officer among four dead in shooting at New York City office building
Authorities say Shane Devon Tamura travelled across the country from Las Vegas to open fire inside the skyscraper.
China offers parents $1,500 in bid to boost births
The scheme is China’s first nationwide subsidy of its kind as the government tries to tackle a looming demographic crisis.
