Ukraine war: US fully backs Sweden and Finland Nato bids, Biden says
Both countries submitted their applications to be part of the Western defence alliance this week. BBC News – Europe
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Platinum Jubilee: Eight towns to be made cities for Platinum Jubilee
Locations including Milton Keynes, Dunfermline and Wrexham will be made cities in honour of the Queen. BBC News – UK
Oklahoma passes bill banning most abortions after conception
The state’s ban, its third in recent months, has been called the strictest in the US. BBC News – US & Canada
UK-Rwanda asylum seekers’ deal: Good news for Kigali hotels
The controversial deal to send migrants from the UK to Rwanda is good news for its hospitality business. BBC News – Africa
Cost of living: Calls to bring benefit and pension rises forward
Big increases are due next April but charities say soaring prices mean people need the money now. BBC News – Business
Alaa Abdel Fattah: UK urged to help jailed British-Egyptian activist
British citizen Alaa Abdel Fattah’s prison conditions are “inhumane”, the foreign secretary is told. BBC News – Middle East