US Congress inches closer to deal before holiday weekend
President Joe Biden says he has had “productive conversations” with top Republican Kevin McCarthy. BBC News – US & Canada
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Sudan conflict: Brit, 85, abandoned opposite UK embassy in Sudan – family
Despite repeated calls for help, the man and his disabled wife were not assisted, his family says. BBC News – Africa
Expected energy price cap cut will see bills fall
The regulator will soon confirm the change, which is likely to knock £450 off a typical annual bill. BBC News – Business
Duchess of Edinburgh first royal to visit Baghdad
Sophie has spent two days in the Iraqi capital to learn about challenges facing Iraqi women and girls. BBC News – Middle East
Colombian plane crash: New clues found in search for lost children
It comes more than three weeks after their plane crashed in the Colombian jungle, killing all adults on board. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions
Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border. BBC News – Europe