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John Lewis considers plan to change staff-owned structureThe chain’s famous staff-ownership structure could be watered down to raise new funds. BBC News – Business

Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran saysThe visit – not yet confirmed by Riyadh – would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China. BBC News – Middle East

Cocaine production reaches record levels as new trafficking hubs emergeAfter Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

UK banking system 'safe' after Credit Suisse rescueDespite the swift action by regulators, stock markets in the UK and Asia fell. BBC News – Europe

Stagnating wages cost UK workers £11,000 a year, says Resolution FoundationFifteen years of stalling wage growth has left British workers worse off, new analysis suggests. BBC News – UK

Central banks take swift action to keep cash flowing amid investor fearsSix central banks move to keep credit flowing worldwide after two big institutions collapsed. BBC News – US & Canada

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot deadCloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals. BBC News – Africa

Dewsbury The Five Minutes Spare Guide This former textile town with a historic market and professional Rugby League team is the ideal place to spend a weekend. Known for […]

Fraud victim gets surprise £153,000 refund despite rulesA victim who was targeted and groomed by criminals, was helped by Radio 4’s Money Box programme. BBC News – Business

New Israel protests as Netanyahu rejects judicial reforms compromiseThe PM holds firm on his judicial overhaul plan, after the president warns of a risk of “civil war”. BBC News – Middle East

Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12A strong earthquake off Ecuador’s southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreementThe renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for. BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson: Ex-PM to reveal evidence in his defence over PartygateBoris Johnson faces a marathon televised hearing this week to convince MPs he did not mislead Parliament. BBC News – UK

Ex-US President Donald Trump expects to be arrested on TuesdayThe former president calls for protests but his lawyer says there has been no word from prosecutors. BBC News – US & Canada

Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mudRescue teams continue to look for victims after Cyclone Freddy’s destructive path through Malawi. BBC News – Africa

Credit Suisse shares hit as investor fears reigniteInvestors are selling shares despite an overnight rescue deal for America’s First Republic. BBC News – Business

Iraq War: Ali Abbas lost both arms in the warAli Abbas’s life changed forever after he lost both of his arms and most of his family in the war. BBC News – Middle East

Gangs sow terror in Brazil cities for third nightOrganised crime members are carrying out attacks in several cities to protest against prison conditions. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia threatens to destroy Ukraine jets after Poland and Slovakia pledgesSlovakia becomes the second Nato country after Poland to offer fighter jets to Ukraine. BBC News – Europe

PC who hit ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson guilty of gross misconductA disciplinary hearing finds Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith used excessive force against the ex-footballer. BBC News – UK