Ukraine inspects Russian aid convoy
The Red Cross says Ukrainian customs checks have begun on Russian aid lorries destined for the besieged city of Luhansk. BBC News – Europe
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Boko Haram ‘control police academy’
Northern Nigeria’s riot police training academy has been overrun by Boko Haram Islamist militants, sources in Borno state tell the BBC. BBC News – Africa
Foley killers ‘wanted $132m ransom’
Islamic State jihadists demanded a $ 132m (£80m) ransom for the release of US journalist James Foley, his employer GlobalPost says. BBC News – US & Canada
GCSE grades rise, but fall in English
Hundreds of thousands of pupils are receiving their GCSE grades, with an overall rise in results despite changes to the exam system BBC News – UK
Israel strike ‘targeted Hamas chief’
The wife and child of Hamas militant leader Mohammed Deif have reportedly been killed as Israeli air attacks leave 19 people dead in Gaza. BBC News – Middle East
Bank of England split over rate rise
Two out of nine members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to raise interest rates earlier this month, the first time in three years that policymakers have done so. BBC News – Business