France wildfires force mass evacuation
Wildfires in south-eastern France force the evacuation of 10,000 people during the night, officials say. BBC News – Europe
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Venezuela crisis: Tensions rise as 48-hour strike starts
The strike is the latest protest against the president’s plans for a constituent assembly. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Diesel and petrol car ban: Clean air strategy ‘not enough’
The clean air strategy should include a scrappage scheme and clean air zones, campaigners say. BBC News – UK
Trump: Transgender people ‘can’t serve’ in US military
The US president cites “tremendous medical costs and disruption” for the ban. BBC News – US & Canada
Makhosi Khoza: Zuma critic on party discipline charges
MP Makhosi Khoza is charged with ill-discipline for speaking out against South Africa’s president. BBC News – Africa
Plans to ban leaseholds on new-build houses in England
Ground rents paid to freeholders could also be restricted, under proposals for England. BBC News – Business