South Sudan spends $16m on cars for MPs
Each MP has received a loan of $ 40,000, about two weeks after extending President Kiir’s term. BBC News – Africa
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FCA suggests ‘basic savings rate’ to boost returns
The city regulator proposes that banks set a minimum savings rate because the market is not working. BBC News – Business
Syria war: Suicide attacks in the south kill scores
The apparently co-ordinated attacks are the deadliest on government-held territory in months. BBC News – Middle East
Mexican prisoners flee Sinaloa jail disguised as guards
The two prisoners escaped in uniforms after apparently paying off warders. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Greece wildfires: Search for missing family members after 80 people die
Rescuers comb land and sea for dozens of people missing after fires that claimed at least 80 lives. BBC News – Europe
Tini Owens loses Supreme Court divorce fight
Judges say Tini Owens will not be able to divorce until 2020, after five years of separation. BBC News – UK