Kabul attack: Gun battle and suicide bombing in Afghan capital
Two Afghan embassy employees were killed in the assault, officials tell the BBC. BBC News – Middle East
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British Gas to raise electricity prices
British Gas is to increase its electricity prices by 12.5% from mid-September, the company’s owner says. BBC News – Business
US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Nicolás Maduro joins Mugabe, Assad and Kim Jong-un on the list of foreign heads targeted by the US. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russia warns Poland not to touch Soviet WW2 memorials
Russia says Poland will face sanctions if it removes monuments to the Red Army’s WW2 victory. BBC News – Europe
World leaders asked how UK would ‘get round’ Brexit, says Hague
“Business leaders and politicians asked how we would get round the result,” says former foreign secretary. BBC News – UK
Anthony Scaramucci sacked as Trump media chief
The White House communications chief pays the price for a foul-mouthed tirade, fired 10 days in. BBC News – US & Canada