Guinea coup attempt: Soldiers claim to seize power from Alpha Condé
Troops announce a takeover on TV, while the defence ministry insists a coup attempt was thwarted. BBC News – Africa
Craig Taylor
What’s it like to be in the 1% of female lorry drivers?
The chronic shortage of lorry drivers has led haulage firms to try to attract more women to the role. BBC News – Business
Covid: What Israel tells us about the way out of the pandemic
Third jabs given as part of a booster programme are beginning to dampen the latest Covid surge. BBC News – Middle East
Bitcoin: El Salvador divided over legal tender law
The country will be the first to recognise the crypto-currency as legal tender from September 7. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Finnish teenagers jailed for boy’s murder
Three boys are sentenced to 10, nine and eight years over the “brutal” death of one of their peers. BBC News – Europe
Covid-19: Decision on jabs for children due in days
There is a “strong case” for vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds, the government believes. BBC News – UK