US eases Venezuela oil sanctions after election deal
The US relaxes sanctions after an agreement to have international observers monitor the 2024 election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Ukraine war: Kyiv troop build-up reported across Dnipro river
Ukraine appears to be expanding its forces on the Russian-occupied left or eastern bank of the river. BBC News – Europe
Tributes for ‘brave’ British-Israeli father murdered in Hamas attack
Yonatan Rapoport was described as ‘a lovely man’ with a ‘wonderful sense of humour’. BBC News – UK
Jim Jordan pauses House Speaker bid as backup plan emerges
The Republican is expected to back a plan to temporarily empower acting Speaker Patrick McHenry. BBC News – US & Canada
Kenya healthcare: President William Ruto signs controversial UHC bills
William Ruto has faced a backlash over plans to introduce a new health levy on employers and employees. BBC News – Africa
Pause HS2 land sale, says government big projects adviser
Sir John Armitt tells the BBC the decision to sell the property is a “mistake”. BBC News – Business