Genoa bridge collapse: ‘Miracle escape’ stories emerge
A man was plucked from a van hanging in the wreckage of the bridge but his companion died. BBC News – Europe
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Manchester mosque sermon ‘called for armed jihad’, say scholars
The mosque attended by the Manchester Arena bomber denies the claims about the sermon. BBC News – UK
Colorado father denied bail after wife and two daughters disappear
Police believe they have found Shanann Watts’ body and are close to locating the daughters’ remains. BBC News – US & Canada
Arrested Ugandan Afrobeats MP ‘severely beaten’
The 36-year-old musician turned politician has become a real thorn in the side of Uganda’s long-time leader, Yoweri Museveni. BBC News – Africa
UK inflation rate rises for first time since November
Higher transport costs sent inflation up to 2.5% in July in the first increase since November. BBC News – Business
Israel reopens Gaza cargo crossing after calm
Israel had shut Kerem Shalom for all but humanitarian deliveries in response to Palestinian attacks. BBC News – Middle East