Brazil sees sharp rise in yellow fever cases
Two million doses of yellow fever vaccine are sent to Minas Gerais state after a rise in cases. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Israel approves plans for 2,500 new settlement homes in West Bank
Israel’s prime minister says he is acting “in response to housing needs” in the occupied West Bank. BBC News – Middle East
Trump’s voter fraud claim ‘based on evidence’
The president’s claim that millions illegally voted is based on unspecified studies, says the White House. BBC News – US & Canada
South African police seize 5,000 donkey skins in Benoni farm raid
A Chinese-led syndicate is suspected of involvement in illegal smuggling of hides to China. BBC News – Africa
Chile forest fires: Troops join fight against worst fires in decades
Areas south of the capital Santiago are seeing their worst fires in decades. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria conflict: War of words as peace talks open in Astana
The government’s lead negotiator accuses his rebel counterpart of making “provocative” comments. BBC News – Middle East