UK quarterly borrowing hits record high
The government borrowed £127.9bn between April and June, the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News – Business
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Gaza’s disturbing cases of suicides
Dozens of people have taken their own lives in the embattled Palestinian territory so far this year. BBC News – Middle East
Woman takes selfie as wild bear sniffs her hair
This brown bear definitely was not social distancing as he pawed at an incredibly calm park visitor. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit
After four days of fractious talks, leaders approve €750bn ($ 859bn) in aid to hard-hit member states. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Above-inflation pay rise for almost 900,000 public sector workers
Doctors, teachers and police officers are among those who will get a salary increase of up to 3.1%. BBC News – UK
Portland protests: Trump threatens to send officers to more US cities
The president said more officers would be sent to a number of cities run by “liberal Democrats”. BBC News – US & Canada