Virgin Media O2 to cut up to 2,000 UK jobs
The roles will go by the end of this year during what, the firm says, could be a “difficult” time. BBC News – Business
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Israel judicial reform: Crowds confront police as key law passed
Police use water cannon to break up mass demonstrations as a controversial law is passed. BBC News – Middle East
Ecuadorean mayor shot dead by gunman
A gunman kills the mayor of the port city of Manta, Agustín Intriago, as gang violence soars. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Rhodes wildfires are ‘like a biblical catastrophe’
As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island’s residents. BBC News – Europe
Surge in ill health will have major impact on NHS
The number living with serious health conditions will rise nine times faster than those of healthy working age. BBC News – UK
Justice department sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio Grande river
Texas officials argue the barrier will help deter migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico. BBC News – US & Canada