Alex Jones must pay $49.3m for Sandy Hook hoax claim
The parents of a child killed in the attack said they had endured harassment and emotional distress. BBC News – US & Canada
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Kenya’s election wrestling match: Dynasties v Hustlers
As the president backs his ex-rival in elections, his deputy says he is fighting dynastic rule. BBC News – Africa
UK hiring slowing down as recession looms
The recruitment blitz that followed the pandemic is cooling, according to a jobs report. BBC News – Business
Workers in Iraq get day off as temperatures pass 50C
A heatwave has been ongoing since mid-July with temperatures above 50C in some areas. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela politician sentenced over drone attack on Maduro
Juan Requesens was found guilty of conspiracy over a failed 2018 drone attack on Venezuela’s president. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brittney Griner: US urges Russia to accept deal to free jailed basketball star
The US says it has a “serious proposal” for Moscow that would secure the release of the basketball star. BBC News – Europe