Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist’s life at acute risk – UN
The UN rights chief urges Egypt to release Alaa Abdel Fattah, who stopped drinking water on Sunday. BBC News – Middle East
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Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman’s murder
An investigation is under way into how a woman died after conflicting post-mortem reports emerged. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ancient Rome: Stunningly preserved bronze statues found in Italy
The discovery of 24 statues thought to be around 2,300 years old may “rewrite history”, an expert says. BBC News – Europe
Gavin Williamson: Rishi Sunak faces questions following resignation
The PM’s judgement is likely to come under scrutiny after his minister quits following bullying claims. BBC News – UK
Donald Trump warns Ron DeSantis against 2024 presidential bid
The ex-president says Florida’s governor would be making a mistake by challenging him for the Republican nomination. BBC News – US & Canada
France calls time on anti-jihadist Operation Barkhane in Sahel
The Ukraine war shows France’s military might be better directed elsewhere than a thankless campaign. BBC News – Africa