Jonathan Ditchburn

Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coupMohamed Bazoum warns that the region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner group. BBC News – Africa

Etsy U-turn in row over withholding sellers' moneyThe online marketplace faced calls from sellers to boycott its site over money being held in reserve. BBC News – Business

Iran sex tape scandal: Government says no prior knowledge of alleged behaviourA video – which is unverified – allegedly shows a regional head of Islamic guidance having sex with another man. BBC News – Middle East

Brazil police raids leave at least 43 people deadPolice have seized drugs and weapons following operations against drug gangs in three states. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Drones target Odesa grain stores near Romania borderA grain silo was damaged and fires broke out in Ukraine’s Danube port of Izmail. BBC News – Europe

Jacob Crouch: Stepfather guilty of 'vicious' baby murderA court hears 10-month-old Jacob Crouch, who sustained 39 rib fractures, suffered a “living hell”. BBC News – UK

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman gets death penaltyA jury has sentenced Robert Bowers for the 2018 attack – the deadliest antisemitic attack in the US. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctionsNigeria reportedly cuts electricity supplies to increase pressure on the military junta. BBC News – Africa

UK house prices fall at sharpest rate for 14 years, says NationwideThe building society says annual prices dropped by 3.8% and affordability “remains stretched”. BBC News – Business

Riad Salameh: Lebanon's tainted central bank chief steps downRiad Salameh leaves the country’s economy in tatters and is being investigated for embezzlement. BBC News – Middle East

Sebastián Marset: Thousands hunt for alleged drug traffickerSebastián Marset is accused of trafficking and ordering the murder of an anti-crime prosecutor. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Same Moscow skyscraper hit in new drone attackThe building in Russia’s capital was targeted in a similar attack on Sunday, the mayor says. BBC News – Europe

Affordable housing schemes: 'Invisible' renters earning £30k not eligiblePeople with enough money to rent affordable housing in London are being told their incomes are too low. BBC News – UK

Angus Cloud: HBO Euphoria actor who played 'Fez' dead aged 25The star is reportedly found dead at his family home in California a week after burying his father. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup: Why some people want Russia in and France outSupporters of the military which seized power in Niger have been showing their support for Russia. BBC News – Africa

'The cost of living started my shoplifting': Why stealing goods is on the riseWith shoplifting on the rise, we speak to some people about why they do it and others about their experiences facing it. BBC News – Business

Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in LebanonDeadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend. BBC News – Middle East

Haiti: US nurse and child kidnapped, says charityThe US State Department is aware of reports and is in ‘regular contact’ with Haitian authorities. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Putin says Russia does not reject peace talksThe Russian leader also sought to justify the arrest of critical voices, claiming they were harming the country from inside. BBC News – Europe

Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in ScotlandRishi Sunak is meeting senior figures from the oil and gas, renewable and nuclear industries this week. BBC News – UK