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IMF expects UK economy to avoid recessionThe fund sharply upgrades its growth forecast, but warns inflation remains “stubbornly high”. BBC News – Business

Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's grave attacked by vandalsMahsa Amini’s death in custody last year sparked anti-government protests across Iran. BBC News – Middle East

Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases foundThe country is the world’s largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Three held in Spain over Vinicius Jr racial abuse during matchThe Brazilian footballer was subjected to racial abuse during Real Madrid’s match on Sunday. BBC News – Europe

Cardiff riot: Two teenagers killed in crash before Ely disorderThe link between the deaths and the disorder in Cardiff remains unclear, a police boss says. BBC News – UK

Driver charged after truck crash near White HouseA Secret Service official says initial investigations suggest the crash may have been intentional. BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa could become failed state, says ANC's Fikile MbalulaFikile Mbalula says that incessant power cuts in South Africa have “made a mess of our country”. BBC News – Africa

Mobile fraud: Thieves 'shoulder surfing' victims to steal phonesCriminals are exploiting our frequent use of banking apps on mobile phones, a senior fraud officer warns. BBC News – Business

Syria's Assad tells Arab leaders to take 'historic opportunity' to remake Middle EastSyria’s president is welcomed back to the Arab League, after 12 years of being shunned. BBC News – Middle East

El Salvador stadium crush leaves at least twelve deadThe disaster happened during a clash between two rival football sides in the capital San Salvador. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Greek election: Centre-right Mitsotakis hails big win but wants majorityCentre-right Kyriakos Mitsotakis falls just short of outright victory and plans for a second round. BBC News – Europe

PM to consult ethics adviser over speeding Braverman claimsLabour urges investigation after home secretary tried to arrange a private speed awareness course. BBC News – UK

US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasseThe president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crisesThousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north. BBC News – Africa

Flooding: Toilet bungs and other prevention measures to save homesA campaign will urge homeowners to consider simple measures to save costs and heartache from flooding. BBC News – Business

Syria: Dismay and fear as Bashar al-Assad returns to Arab foldSyrian’s President Bashar al-Assad is coming out of diplomatic isolation – to the terror of refugees. BBC News – Middle East

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Brazilian former official indicted over murdersThe former head of Brazil’s Indigenous protection agency is accused of indirectly playing a part in journalist’s death. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynastiesAhead of Sunday’s election, Greece’s worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government. BBC News – Europe

Manchester City win Premier League for third successive season after Arsenal loseManchester City are crowned Premier League champions for a third successive season after title rivals Arsenal lose to Nottingham Forest. BBC News – UK

US debt ceiling talks hampered by 'serious differences'Republicans say the talks are “very frustrating”. The White House predicts “a difficult conversation”. BBC News – US & Canada