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Ukraine war: The mothers going to get their children back from RussiaRussia is taking Ukrainian children. Their mothers are travelling into enemy territory to save them. BBC News – Europe

Mental health services that fail to improve could be shut, says watchdogThe Care Quality Commission warning comes after Priory Group’s biggest hospital is told to improve. BBC News – UK

US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape countsThree women said the actor sexually assaulted them at his Hollywood home between 2001-03. BBC News – US & Canada

Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana's famous author and feminist diesAma Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works. BBC News – Africa

Asda boss warns over food price caps as EG Group deal sealedChairman Stuart Rose warns of “unintended consequences” if supermarkets impose price caps on basic food. BBC News – Business

Italy: Agents die when boat capsizes on Lake MaggioreTwo Italian intelligence agents and a former member of Israel’s security forces are among four victims. BBC News – Middle East

Lula welcomes back banned Venezuelan leader MaduroNicolás Maduro was banned from visiting Brazil by the country’s former far-right leader. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Moscow drone attack: Russia accuses Ukraine of 'terrorist' strikeUkraine denies involvement, after some drones fall on an exclusive western suburb used by the elite. BBC News – Europe

Free vape samples for children to be bannedPrime Minister Rishi Sunak is “deeply concerned” by the rising number of under-18s using vapes. BBC News – UK

Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline loomsPresident Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the prospect of Congress passing the deal by 5 June. BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu's plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock upPeople are trying to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation. BBC News – Africa

Food price cap will not make a difference – retailersThe government wants to encourage supermarkets to impose voluntary price caps on some food products. BBC News – Business

Israel protests: Drone footage shows thousands in Tel AvivTens of thousands of Israelis have protested for five months against changes to the judiciary. BBC News – Middle East

El Salvador gangs: Derelict gang houses given to localsAs part of a new social housing plan families are moving back in to former gang neighbourhoods. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation dividedThe president’s supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power. BBC News – Europe

Met Police to stop attending mental health callsThe UK’s largest police force will introduce the move from September to free up officer resources. BBC News – UK

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden saysPresident Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement. BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa period poverty: 'I don't want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads'South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons – now she is changing that for others. BBC News – Africa

Post Office used racist terms for sub-postmasters in official guidanceA document shows racist language was used to describe sub-postmasters being wrongly investigated. BBC News – Business

Cairo masterplan threatens ancient City of the DeadBodies are exhumed and burial sites are razed to make way for roads and bridges. BBC News – Middle East