Lula welcomes back banned Venezuelan leader Maduro
Nicolás Maduro was banned from visiting Brazil by the country’s former far-right leader. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Moscow drone attack: Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘terrorist’ strike
Ukraine denies involvement, after some drones fall on an exclusive western suburb used by the elite. BBC News – Europe
Free vape samples for children to be banned
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is “deeply concerned” by the rising number of under-18s using vapes. BBC News – UK
Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms
President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the prospect of Congress passing the deal by 5 June. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu’s plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up
People are trying to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation. BBC News – Africa
Food price cap will not make a difference – retailers
The government wants to encourage supermarkets to impose voluntary price caps on some food products. BBC News – Business