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Brics summit: How China's and Russia's clout is growing in AfricaChina’s and Russia’s clout is increasing in Africa, as resentment builds towards Western nations. BBC News – Africa

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Waitrose offers police free coffees to deter thievesWaitrose and John Lewis are offering free hot drinks under the “Thanks a Latte” initiative. BBC News – Business

West Bank: Two Israelis killed in suspected Palestinian shooting near HuwaraA father and son were shot dead near Huwara; the Israeli military is hunting for the gunman. BBC News – Middle East

New shooting mars election campaign in EcuadorAnother shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday’s presidential vote. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into MoonThe unmanned craft span out control before its planned landing on the Moon’s south pole. BBC News – Europe

Women's World Cup final: England lose to Spain in SydneyEngland’s wait to win a first Women’s World Cup title goes on following defeat by Spain in the final on a heartbreaking evening in Sydney. BBC News – UK

California braces for imminent storm Hilary arrivalStorm Hilary makes landfall in Mexico’s Baja California state, heading for the south-western US. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three yearsGen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention. BBC News – Africa

Train strikes: Aslef drivers announce new dateDrivers will walk out on 1 September and refuse to work overtime on 2 September, the union says. BBC News – Business

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UKThe trip, not yet confirmed, would be his first since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. BBC News – Middle East

Haitians flee homes in Port-au-Prince as gang violence surgesMore than 5,000 people are forced out in a week as turf war and murders engulf Port-au-Prince. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: US allows transfer of Danish and Dutch F-16 war planes to KyivUS-made jets in Denmark and the Netherlands can be sent to Ukraine when its pilots are fully trained. BBC News – Europe

Doctors' warnings ignored as Letby killed more babies – BBC investigationHospital bosses failed to investigate allegations and tried to silence doctors, BBC investigation finds. BBC News – UK

Canada wildfires: British Columbia declares emergency as 15,000 homes told to evacuateAbout 15,000 households are told to evacuate in British Columbia, which has declared a province-wide emergency. BBC News – US & Canada

Emmerson Mnangagwa – Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’ who wants another biteWhat drives Robert Mugabe’s ouster, Emmerson Mnangagwa, as he seeks a second term in office? BBC News – Africa

Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cashThe Treasury says people should be able to get cash within three miles for rural areas, or one mile in towns. BBC News – Business

Saeed Roustaee: Martin Scorsese backs director jailed in Iran for Cannes screeningMartin Scorsese lends support to Saeed Roustaee, who has been sentenced to six months in jail. BBC News – Middle East

Watch moment passengers flee after bus catches fire in Buenos AiresCCTV footage shows a bus in Argentina in flames while burning fuel spilled across the highway. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

How Ukraine’s stealthy sea drones strike Russian targetsOver long distances and with powerful explosive payloads, Ukraine’s water drones are proving highly effective. BBC News – Europe