Kiss of the Spider Woman director Babenco dies at 70
Hector Babenco, the Brazilian director nominated for an Oscar for his 1985’s Kiss of the Spider Woman, dies aged 70. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Theresa May meeting Nicola Sturgeon for Brexit talks
Prime Minister Theresa May is set to meet First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh for talks on the future of the EU and the union. BBC News – UK
Attack in Nice: Many dead as lorry hits crowd
A lorry strikes a crowd after Bastille Day celebrations in the French city of Nice, killing at least 80 people in what officials say was an attack. BBC News – Europe
US police shootings: Obama urges unity amid racial tension
President Barack Obama appeals to police and black communities to come together, saying it should not be “us versus them”. BBC News – US & Canada
Kenya doping: Italian sports agent Federico Rosa charged
Italian sports agent Federico Rosa, who managed disgraced former Kenyan Olympic athlete Rita Jeptoo, is charged in Kenya with doping offences. BBC News – Africa
Poundland agrees to £597m takeover from Steinhoff
Discount chain Poundland agrees to a £597m takeover by South African retail group Steinhoff International. BBC News – Business