Saudi Arabia women’s driving activists ‘targeted in smear campaign’
With weeks to go until Saudi women are allowed to drive, activists face arrests and death threats. BBC News – Middle East
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Motability boss’s pay ‘unacceptable’ say MP committees
The salary of Mike Betts – who runs the disabled car scheme – has grown by 78% since 2008. BBC News – Business
Venezuela election: Maduro wins second term amid claims of vote rigging
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro wins second term in an election marred by claims of vote rigging. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Grenfell Tower: Bereaved to speak at inquiry into blaze
Every family affected will get the chance to tell the inquiry about how their loss has affected them. BBC News – UK
UK turns blind eye to dirty Russian money, say MPs
The City is being used as “a base for the corrupt assets” of President Putin’s allies, says a report. BBC News – Europe
The African athletes ‘missing’ in Australia
Australia says it has received asylum applications, but the number of missing athletes is still unknown. BBC News – Africa