Ukraine denies Russian claim it killed 600 soldiers
Moscow says it killed Ukrainian forces in a “mass missile strike” but hasn’t provided any evidence. BBC News – Europe
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Talks to resolve strikes end with little progress, unions say
Unite says NHS talks were a “missed opportunity”, as unions say this week’s strikes will go ahead. BBC News – UK
California weather: State braces for more storms after 12 killed
A “parade of cyclones” is on the way giving the state no time to recover from last week’s deadly storms. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria kidnappings: Dozens abducted waiting for train in Edo state
The authorities are searching for the 32 victims who it is believed are being held in a forest. BBC News – Africa
Mortgage rate pain: ‘Our home buying plans were shot down’
Higher rates mean that some people are putting off buying a home or renewing mortgages. BBC News – Business
Iran protests: Two men hanged over killing of militiaman
Mohammad Mahdi Karami and Seyed Mohammad Hosseini said they had been forced to make false confessions. BBC News – Middle East