Big pay rises could push prices up, says minister
Treasury minister Simon Clarke warns bosses to be “very careful” in setting wage increases. BBC News – Business
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Three Palestinian militants killed amid West Bank clashes with Israeli troops
Israel says they opened fire on troops during an Israeli operation in the West Bank. BBC News – Middle East
Remains of UK journalist Phillips identified in Brazil
UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon on 5 June. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russia’s Putin condemns ‘mad and thoughtless’ Western sanctions
The Russian president says the economic restrictions are “more harmful” to those who imposed them. BBC News – Europe
Rail and tube strikes confirmed as talks fail
Action on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday is expected to cause disruption across Britain. BBC News – UK
Russia sentences US teacher to 14 years for cannabis smuggling
Former US embassy employee Marc Fogel was detained in mid-August at Sheremetyevo airport. BBC News – US & Canada