Ghana security forces rescue Canadian women hostages
The women, aged 19 and 20, were working as volunteers for a Toronto-based charity. BBC News – US & Canada
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New Ebola outbreak in DRC is ‘truly frightening’, says Wellcome Trust director
The head of a major medical charity says the spread of Ebola in the DRC shows no signs of stopping. BBC News – Africa
UK wage growth faster than expected
Wages rose at an annual pace of 3.4% in the three months to April, official figures show. BBC News – Business
Iran to release Lebanese US resident convicted of spying
Nizar Zakka, a businessman with US permanent residency, was arrested during a visit to Iran in 2015. BBC News – Middle East
Brexit: Tory leadership rivals split over Brexit deadline
Andrea Leadsom says the UK will leave in October, but rival Mark Harper says that is “not credible”. BBC News – UK
Hungary tourist boat accident: More bodies found as vessel is raised
A giant floating crane is lifting the boat in Budapest after last month’s fatal collision. BBC News – Europe