Ecuador protests: Security concerns after police station attack
The country’s interior minister denounces “radical” activists after the clashes in the town of Puyo. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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UK inflation rises at fastest rate for 40 years as food costs jump
Food, energy and fuel price rises help drive inflation up in May at its fastest pace since 1982. BBC News – UK
President Biden urges petrol tax ‘holiday’ as fuel prices bite
Analysts say suspending the tax would do little to lower costs for people at the pump. BBC News – US & Canada
How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa
Many African leaders believe that a confrontational stance towards Russia is not in their interest. BBC News – Africa
Food bills are set to soar by £380 this year
As grocery prices rise at their highest pace in 13 years, experts warn there are more hikes to come. BBC News – Business
Israel heading to polls as coalition moves to dissolve parliament
Yair Lapid is set to take over as prime minister in the coming days with fresh elections expected. BBC News – Middle East