Pope lifts ban on ‘left-wing’ bishop
Pope Francis lifts the ban on the beatification of murdered Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, imposed over his suspected Marxist views. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Gaza ceasefire ‘extended by a day’
The five-day Gaza ceasefire is extended for a further 24 hours after talks in Cairo, Palestinian and Israeli officials tell the BBC. BBC News – Middle East
‘Refugee convoy hit’ in east Ukraine
Many people died when rockets and mortars hit vehicles moving refugees from the Luhansk area of eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian military says. BBC News – Europe
Ebola patients ‘missing in Liberia’
Liberia admits 17 suspected Ebola patients are “missing” after a health centre was attacked, as the UN calls for stricter screening at airports. BBC News – Africa
White House steps up Ferguson effort
The US attorney general is to travel to the riot-hit town of Ferguson, as the authorities step up efforts to restore calm amid a tense stand-off. BBC News – US & Canada
Grayling denies prison ‘crisis’
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling says the prison service is facing challenges with violence, suicides and staff shortages, but insists it is not in crisis. BBC News – UK