Saudi border to open for Qatari pilgrims attending Hajj
The move comes after the first high-level meeting between the two neighbours since ties were cut. BBC News – Middle East
Craig Taylor
Disputed Venezuela assembly takes parliament’s powers
The move comes as government critic and ex-chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega flees to Colombia. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Barcelona attack: New manhunt for suspected driver
The focus switches to Younes Abouyaaqoub, who Spanish media say may be the Las Ramblas attacker. BBC News – Europe
UK McDonald’s staff vote to strike
Staff at two UK outlets vote for action over secure working hours and a £10 per hour wage. BBC News – UK
Steve Bannon vows to ‘go to war’ for Trump agenda after sacking
The fired Trump strategist pledges to fight for the agenda that he says won the US presidency. BBC News – US & Canada
Rwanda President Paul Kagame critical of foreign meddling
The president, sworn in for a third term, says foreigners are trying to vilify Rwanda. BBC News – Africa