Donald Trump calls indictment ‘ridiculous and baseless’ in campaign speeches
Mr Trump spoke at a Republican convention, his first outing since his indictment were announced. BBC News – US & Canada
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Kenya sickle cell: Fighting to dispel the myths around the disease
Kenyan Lea Kilenga Bey campaigns for better treatment for those who have the genetic disease. BBC News – Africa
Crispin Odey: City boss quits firm after sexual misconduct claims
Crispin Odey, a prominent hedge fund boss, strenuously denies the allegations. BBC News – Business
Tiny 12,000-year-old bird bone flutes found in Israel
The wing bones with holes bored in them could have been used to imitate bird sounds, experts say. BBC News – Middle East
Colombia plane crash: Four children found alive in Amazon after 40 days
It is a “magical day”, says the president, as the four siblings are found after 40 days missing. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine counter-offensive actions have begun, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s president refused to say which stage the counter-offensive against Russian forces was in. BBC News – Europe