Wet weather dampened spending on summer clothes in July
Shoppers were put off buying seasonal goods and clothes in July the British Retail Consortium says. BBC News – UK
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William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87
His Oscar-winning career spanned six decades and also included crime thriller The French Connection. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria’s President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger
President Tinubu is facing strong opposition to any deployment of troops to oust Niger’s junta. BBC News – Africa
Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office
The pink-hued film has drawn in $ 1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. BBC News – Business
Israeli security forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank
The Israeli army said in a statement that the Palestinians were heading to carry out an attack. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela Red Cross President Mario Enrique Villarroel fired by court
The charity declares its support for its boss and appeals to President Nicolas Maduro’s government. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean