Bbc news august 2nd 2017

Here are the top stories from BBC News on August 2nd, 2017:

Top Stories

  1. North Korea: US and South Korea begin joint military drills: The US and South Korea have begun large-scale military drills, despite North Korea's warnings that the exercises will increase tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
  2. UK heatwave: Temperatures set to soar again: The UK is bracing itself for another heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35C (95F) in some areas.
  3. Turkey coup: Erdogan's government to purge 15,000 civil servants: Turkey's government has announced plans to purge 15,000 civil servants from their jobs, as part of a crackdown on suspected supporters of last year's failed coup.

World News

  1. Syria: US launches cruise missiles at government forces: The US has launched cruise missiles at Syrian government forces, in response to a chemical attack that killed dozens of people.
  2. India: Floods kill over 100 people in Kerala state: Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in the Indian state of Kerala, killing over 100 people and displacing thousands.
  3. Russia: Putin signs law to increase presidential term limit: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that will allow him to stay in power until 2036.

Business

  1. Amazon to buy Whole Foods Market for $13.7bn: Online retail giant Amazon has agreed to buy US supermarket chain Whole Foods Market for $13.7bn.
  2. UK inflation rate rises to 2.6%: The UK's inflation rate has risen to 2.6%, driven by higher prices for food and drink.
  3. Apple to launch new iPhone in September: Apple is expected to launch a new iPhone in September, with rumors suggesting it will feature a larger screen and improved camera.

Sport

  1. Rio Olympics: Usain Bolt wins 4x100m relay gold: Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has won his third Olympic gold medal in the 4x100m relay, in his final competitive race.
  2. Manchester United sign Romelu Lukaku for £75m: Manchester United have signed Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Everton for £75m.
  3. Wimbledon: Garbiñe Muguruza wins women's singles title: Spanish tennis player Garbiñe Muguruza has won the women's singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Venus Williams in the final.

These are just some of the top stories from BBC News on August 2nd, 2017. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories!