Today's Headlines: Explosions target Thai tourist towns, Republicans in plea to cut Trump funding, Phelps beats Lochte to win 22nd gold

Explosions target Thai tourist towns

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Top News Stories Explosions target Thai tourist towns A series of coordinated blasts across Thailand targets popular tourist towns leaving four dead and many injured, with reports of more explosions coming in. Republicans in plea to cut Trump funding More than 70 Republicans sign a letter to the head of the party's National Committee urging him to stop helping Donald Trump's campaign. Phelps beats Lochte to win 22nd gold Michael Phelps wins the 200m medley to become the first swimmer to win four consecutive Olympic gold medals in one event. American Biles wins all-around title American gymnast and overwhelming favourite Simone Biles wins the Olympic women's all-around gold medal at Rio 2016.   Bulgarian fails drugs test at Rio 2016 Bulgarian athlete Silvia Danekova tests positive for a banned substance at the Rio Olympics and is temporarily suspended. Stories from India Bollywood star 'detained' at US airport Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan takes to Twitter to express his disappointment at being "detained" by US authorities at Los Angeles International Airport. Shock over 'awful' Delhi hit-and-run A man bleeding to death at the side of a busy road in the Indian capital, Delhi, is ignored for over an hour and later robbed. VIDEO: India bank governor on 'rock star' status India central bank governor Raghuram Rajan is comfortable talking economics, but what about some less familiar topics?

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Opening this week: Siji Krishnan Watercolour works by the Keralan-born artist are on display from 11 August to 7 October at Galerie Mirchandani & Steinruecke in Mumbai.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Syria conflict: Footage shows 'chlorine attack' aftermath Clinton and Trump tussle over economy Madeira wildfires: Aerial footage shows destruction Why everyone's chasing the Pikachu pin Magazine What can orcas teach us about the menopause? Scientists are studying killer whales in an effort to understand the mysterious biology behind the menopause - in both orcas and humans. Sport Phelps streaks to fourth straight 200m medley win & 22nd gold Michael Phelps wins the 200m medley to become the first swimmer to win four consecutive Olympic gold medals in one event. Cyclists win fourth gold for GB & Grainger makes history GB win cycling gold on day six of the Rio Games, as Katherine Grainger becomes Britain's most decorated female Olympian and Michael Phelps wins his 22nd gold. Dazzling Biles wins all-around gymnastics gold American gymnast and overwhelming favourite Simone Biles wins the Olympic women's all-around gold medal at Rio 2016.

Business McDonald's urged to ban antibiotics A new online campaign is putting pressure on fast food giant McDonald's to impose a global ban on products from animals treated with antibiotics. Dow, S&P and Nasdaq all hit record highs All three major US indexes hit new record highs - the first time they have done so on the same day since 1999 - as oil and retail stocks post gains.   Technology Social media stars warned over ads Authorities warn dozens of celebrities after they are found posting paid-for advertising on social media accounts - but refuse to name any of them. Blocked Facebook ads unblocked, for now Facebook fights back against ad-blocking software, and for now has the upper hand.

Autos Mercedes-Maybach teases a mystery coupé Shadowy photograph reveals a two-door that's longer than a Rolls-Royce Phantom   Your car is spying on you How a new wave of connected car tech is eroding personal privacy Capital Winners and losers in the Airbnb wars While some are struggling to find a flat, home-sharing hosts can make big money   Why every expat needs an exit plan It was all going well until the attempted coup and the food started to run out Culture Five languages that came from English Surprising offshoots – from Sranan to Pitkern   How Berlin's Olympics shaped the Games Is a 1936 documentary the best sport film ever – or Nazi propaganda? Earth This bird has an invisible problem The trouble can be heard but not seen   15 crazy and weird real animals 15 of the world's weirdest real animals that look like Pokémon Future The mystery noise driving the world mad Secret military signals, the buzz of power lines – or simply tinnitus?   The amazing benefits of being bilingual A second language boosts your memory and attention – and delays dementia Travel The rare bird that screams and growls This mystic Hawaiian animal can sound like a bass guitar or revving engine   The Grand Canyon that few ever see "You can explore the Grand Canyon your whole life and not see it all"

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