Carter reveals cancer treatment
Former US President Jimmy Carter reveals he is to be treated for cancerous tumours on the brain, in his first public comments on his illness. BBC News – US & Canada
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More UK households expect rate rise
The majority of UK households now expect an interest rate rise within 12 months, an influential survey says, while a Bank of England policymaker predicts they will go up “pretty soon”. BBC News – Business
Palmyra archaeologist ‘killed by IS’
The archaeologist who looked after ancient ruins of Palmyra in Syria for 40 years is reported to have been murdered by Islamic State militants. BBC News – Middle East
Female libido pill gets US approval
The US Food and Drug Administration approves a libido-enhancing drug for women that has been dubbed “female Viagra”. BBC News – US & Canada
Mumsnet founder suffers ‘swat attack’
Parenting site Mumsnet resets its users’ passwords after a series of attacks, which involved armed police being called out to its co-founder’s home. BBC News – UK
German MPs back Greek bailout deal
German MPs approve a third eurozone bailout deal for Greece, after Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says it would be irresponsible to oppose it. BBC News – Europe