
July 3 - Every week, Reuters journalists produce scores of multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the world.
Below are some stories from this week selected by our editors, as well as explanatory context and background to help you understand world headlines. For a full schedule of news and events, please go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
Cuba trans community sees glimmer of hope in proposed legislation
HAVANA - Cuban transgender man Danny Ortiz has for years been stuck with his birth name "Daniela" – a name he does not want and that does not reflect his preference. This month, that may finally change. (CUBA-LGBTQ/ (TV, PIX), moved, 438 words) nL1N3SS0VR
Wimbledon's strawberry champion faces rivals for its crown
LONDON - It may be the top seed at Wimbledon but even the reigning king of strawberries knows the crown sits lightly. (TENNIS-WIMBLEDON/STRAWBERRIES (PIX), 482 words) nL8N3SX1DG
End of the line for King Charles' royal train
LONDON - King Charles has decided to scrap Britain's royal train, a service dating back to Queen Victoria, because it is no longer cost-effective. (BRITAIN-ROYALS/ (PIX), 561 words) nL8N3ST0F4
After Prada 'sandal scandal,' Indian brands tap heritage pride to boost sales
MUMBAI/MILAN - Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada "sandal scandal" in a bid to boost sales of ethnic slippers with history dating back to the 12th century, raising hopes of reviving a struggling craft. (PRADA-INDIA/ (PIX), 621 words) nL4N3SX12T
'Lovebugs' are swarming Seoul as South Korea warms, and residents aren't happy
SEOUL - Residents in and around the South Korean capital Seoul are complaining about swarms of black insects dubbed "lovebugs" covering hiking trails and ambushing people, as rising temperatures due to climate change spur their spread. (SOUTHKOREA-ENVIRONMENT/INSECTS (TV, PIX), 145 words) nL4N3SY0E9
Motor racing's McLaren boss offers Brad Pitt second chance to hit 200 mph
LONDON - Brad Pitt's F1 movie is topping the box office charts worldwide but the Hollywood A-lister is not done with Formula One, or racing. (MOTOR-F1-BRITAIN/MCLAREN (PIX, TV), 379 words) nL4N3SZ13L
John Cena and Idris Elba team up for buddy movie 'Heads of State'
LONDON - Actors John Cena and Idris Elba embark on a wild friendship journey in the comedy action adventure "Heads of State." (FILM-HEADS OF STATE/LONDON-PREMIERE (TV), 372 words) nL1N3SY14Z
K-pop supergroup BTS promises a new album and a world tour next year
SEOUL - K-pop supergroup BTS will head to the United States this month to start working on new music and will launch its next album early next year ahead of a world tour. (MUSIC-BTS/ALBUM-FILE (TV, PIX), 196 words) nL4N3SY10Q
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