‘Nigerians executed’ in Indonesia
Indonesia executes some of the 14 people on death row for drugs crimes, despite widespread international criticism. BBC News – Africa
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UK economic growth sped up ahead of Brexit vote
The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the three months to the end of June, as economic growth accelerated in the run-up to the vote to leave the EU. BBC News – Business
French church attack: Faith leaders call for more security
Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist representatives call for more security at places of worship after the jihadist murder of an elderly priest in his own church. BBC News – Europe
Venezuela opposition angry at recall referendum delays
Venezuelan opposition leaders call for protest marches to the National Electoral Council, which they accuse of stalling their efforts for a recall referendum. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria: Deadly IS blast rocks Kurdish city of Qamishli
At least 40 people are killed by a truck bombing in the Kurdish-controlled city of Qamishli in north-east Syria, state TV reports. BBC News – Middle East
Pakistan police launch murder probe into Samia Shahid death
Police in Pakistan launch a murder investigation into the death of a woman whose husband says she was the victim of a so-called honour killing. BBC News – UK