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Bank says no real risk in ringing for financial helpThe boss of Santander says telling a bank you’re struggling may not harm your credit rating. BBC News – Business

Dozens die in Ramadan crush in Yemen's capital SanaaAt least 78 people are killed in the incident during a distribution of charity at a school in Sanaa. BBC News – Middle East

Ukraine war: US accuses Lula of parroting propagandaBrazil denies its leader is spreading Russian and Chinese propaganda about the war in Ukraine. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Turkey's soft-spoken Kemal Kilicdaroglu takes on powerful ErdoganBehind his calm nature, Kemal Kilicdaroglu has the first real chance of unseating Turkey’s leader. BBC News – Europe

‘Failure at every level’ led to children’s homes abuse, report saysAn expert panel says inadequate leadership at three children’s homes led to “horrific abuse”. BBC News – UK

Teenagers charged with murder over shooting in Dadeville, AlabamaTwo teenage boys and a 20-year-old man have been arrested after a deadly shooting at a 16th birthday. BBC News – US & Canada

Thabo Bester: The South African rapist who faked his own death to escape prisonThabo Bester’s escape and flight from South Africa exposed a stunning level of official incompetence. BBC News – Africa

Anger as prepayment energy meter force-fittings to be allowed againCampaigners criticise new rules over which homes can be forcibly switched to a prepayment energy meter. BBC News – Business

Israel and Palestinians: Gulf between hope and reality of peaceTensions between Israel and the Palestinians are on the rise, with peace as far away as ever. BBC News – Middle East

Trigger IX: $5bn of drugs seized in Latin American operationPolice found more than 200 tonnes of cocaine and other drugs in a coordinated swoop in Latin America. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Evan Gershkovich: US journalist arrested in Russia appears in courtEvan Gershkovich was arrested on spying charges while working for the Wall Street Journal. BBC News – Europe

Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probeColin Beattie has been taken into custody by officers investigating the party’s finances and funding. BBC News – UK

Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother saysThe 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan conflict: No water, no light as fighting rages onA resident of Sudan’s capital tells of running out of drinking water as battles rage for a fourth day. BBC News – Africa

Salmon pasta This is made possible by BBC Foods! Ingredients 160g/5¾oz short pasta, such as penne 25g/1oz butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lar […]

Vegan cottage pie This is made possible by BBC Foods! Ingredients For the mashed potato topping 1.5kg/3lb 5oz floury potatoes (such as Maris Piper), p […]

Four Dead in Mass Shooting in USA! At least four people have been killed in a mass shooting that took place at someone’s 16th birthday party in the US state of […]

Big firms a lot more confident about the futureSentiment among finance bosses is rebounding as concerns about energy prices and Brexit ease. BBC News – Business

Dubai fire: Sixteen killed in blaze at Al-Ras apartment buildingA statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor. BBC News – Middle East

Brazil riots: Jair Bolsonaro ordered to testify by Supreme CourtProsecutors say the ex-president incited riots by questioning the legitimacy of an election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean