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Amazon rainforest: Deforestation in Brazil at six-year lowData shows a 66% drop in deforestation rates in July 2023 compared to the same month last year. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Alexei Navalny braces for new verdict as Kremlin clamps downJailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny could see decades added to his time behind bars. BBC News – Europe

Interest rates: No cut until 'solid evidence' price rises slowing – Bank bossBank of England boss Andrew Bailey comments come as it raises interest rates to 5.25% from 5%. BBC News – UK

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election charges in latest arraignmentThe former president says his latest indictment amounts to “persecution of a political opponent”. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coupMohamed Bazoum warns that the region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner group. BBC News – Africa

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Etsy U-turn in row over withholding sellers' moneyThe online marketplace faced calls from sellers to boycott its site over money being held in reserve. BBC News – Business

Iran sex tape scandal: Government says no prior knowledge of alleged behaviourA video – which is unverified – allegedly shows a regional head of Islamic guidance having sex with another man. BBC News – Middle East

Brazil police raids leave at least 43 people deadPolice have seized drugs and weapons following operations against drug gangs in three states. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Drones target Odesa grain stores near Romania borderA grain silo was damaged and fires broke out in Ukraine’s Danube port of Izmail. BBC News – Europe