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BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegationsThe corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and is working “to establish the facts”. BBC News – UK

Joe Biden lands in UK to meet Sunak amid concern over Ukraine cluster bombsThe US president is facing criticism over his decision to send the controversial weapons to Ukraine. BBC News – US & Canada

Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic cluesScientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be. BBC News – Africa

House prices fall at fastest rate in 12 years, says HalifaxHalifax says the drop is the biggest annual fall since 2011 as mortgage rates continue to rise for many. BBC News – Business

Nablus: Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West BankIsrael says they were wanted gunmen who fired on their forces before they could be detained. BBC News – Middle East

Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapseThe four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th dayThe island became a symbol of Ukraine’s resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender. BBC News – Europe

Rishi Sunak says the UK discourages use of cluster bombs in UkraineThe UK is one the countries which bans the weapons but will continue to support Ukraine, PM says. BBC News – UK

Cluster bombs: Biden defends decision to send Ukraine controversial weaponsBut the UK says it “discourages” the use of the weapon while Spain criticises the US decision. BBC News – US & Canada

Master Musicians of Joujouka: The Moroccan band who wowed GlastonburyThe Master Musicians of Joujouka have been performing for generations – and recently opened Glastonbury. BBC News – Africa

Week of strikes to disrupt Tube services, RMT saysWeek of strikes to hit Tube services from 23 July in row over pensions and job cuts, RMT union says. BBC News – Business

Israeli artillery strikes Lebanon after anti-tank missile launchIsrael’s military says the shelling was a response to an anti-tank missile fired from south Lebanon. BBC News – Middle East

How a flood led family to discover slavery linkRichard Blake’s ancestors were able to buy a Scottish estate with their profits from slavery. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Lukashenko: No one came out of mutiny a hero, Belarus leader tells BBCThe Belarusian leader tells the BBC groups like Wagner must be watched closely to stop rebellions. BBC News – Europe

Wimbledon school crash: Girl, 8, dies after car hits buildingA woman is arrested after the crash into a school garden party in Wimbledon, south-west London. BBC News – UK

Trump aide Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in Mar-a-Lago documents caseWalt Nauta faces charges related to hiding secret records for the former president at Mar-a-Lago. BBC News – US & Canada

Africa's week in pictures: 30 June – 6 July 2023A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. BBC News – Africa

Bank account closures probe must be fast tracked, says ministerTreasury urges action after Nigel Farage complained his accounts were being closed for political reasons. BBC News – Business

Palestinians fear escalation after destructive Jenin assaultThe atmosphere in the West Bank refugee camp feels like Gaza after wars with Israel, says Tom Bateman. BBC News – Middle East

Crippling fuel crisis turns Cuba to old friend RussiaCrippling fuel shortages on the Caribbean island present opportunities for Russian companies. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean