Jonathan Ditchburn

Leftist leads Ecuador presidential poll count amid spike in violenceLuisa Gonzalez faces a run-off in a race marred by violence, as voters choose to end Amazon oil drilling. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Two Ukrainian drones downed over Moscow region, says RussiaAuthorities say two other drones were intercepted over Bryansk, near the Ukrainian border. BBC News – Europe

MRI scan could screen men for prostate cancerThe scans pick up some cancers that would be missed by PSA blood tests alone. BBC News – UK

Trump says he will be arrested on Thursday in Georgia election caseAfter being warned in a bail deal about social media use, he blasts “a radical left district attorney”. BBC News – US & Canada

Brics summit: How China's and Russia's clout is growing in AfricaChina’s and Russia’s clout is increasing in Africa, as resentment builds towards Western nations. BBC News – Africa

NFC East 2023-24 Preview Are The Eagles Super Bowl Bound? Last season, the NFC East was the best division in football. The Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants all made the […]

Waitrose offers police free coffees to deter thievesWaitrose and John Lewis are offering free hot drinks under the “Thanks a Latte” initiative. BBC News – Business

West Bank: Two Israelis killed in suspected Palestinian shooting near HuwaraA father and son were shot dead near Huwara; the Israeli military is hunting for the gunman. BBC News – Middle East

New shooting mars election campaign in EcuadorAnother shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday’s presidential vote. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into MoonThe unmanned craft span out control before its planned landing on the Moon’s south pole. BBC News – Europe

Women's World Cup final: England lose to Spain in SydneyEngland’s wait to win a first Women’s World Cup title goes on following defeat by Spain in the final on a heartbreaking evening in Sydney. BBC News – UK

California braces for imminent storm Hilary arrivalStorm Hilary makes landfall in Mexico’s Baja California state, heading for the south-western US. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three yearsGen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention. BBC News – Africa

Train strikes: Aslef drivers announce new dateDrivers will walk out on 1 September and refuse to work overtime on 2 September, the union says. BBC News – Business

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UKThe trip, not yet confirmed, would be his first since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. BBC News – Middle East

Haitians flee homes in Port-au-Prince as gang violence surgesMore than 5,000 people are forced out in a week as turf war and murders engulf Port-au-Prince. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: US allows transfer of Danish and Dutch F-16 war planes to KyivUS-made jets in Denmark and the Netherlands can be sent to Ukraine when its pilots are fully trained. BBC News – Europe

Doctors' warnings ignored as Letby killed more babies – BBC investigationHospital bosses failed to investigate allegations and tried to silence doctors, BBC investigation finds. BBC News – UK

Canada wildfires: British Columbia declares emergency as 15,000 homes told to evacuateAbout 15,000 households are told to evacuate in British Columbia, which has declared a province-wide emergency. BBC News – US & Canada

Emmerson Mnangagwa – Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’ who wants another biteWhat drives Robert Mugabe’s ouster, Emmerson Mnangagwa, as he seeks a second term in office? BBC News – Africa