Greece fires spread uncontrolled, killing a fireman
Thousands of people are being evacuated as uncontrolled fires continue to rage. BBC News – Europe
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Covid: Wales moves to alert level zero with most rules scrapped
Social distancing ends, but face masks are still needed in shops and on public transport. BBC News – UK
Tokyo Olympics: Team USA beat France 87-82 to claim fourth straight gold medal
USA beat France to win their fourth basketball gold medal in a row. BBC News – US & Canada
Tokyo Olympics: Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir wins women’s marathon
Peres Jepchirchir wins the women’s marathon at Tokyo 2020 as Kenya claim a one-two in sweltering 28C heat in Japan’s northern city of Sapporo. BBC News – Africa
Starter salaries rising amid candidate shortages
KPMG research shows now is a good time to be looking for a job, due to high demand from employers. BBC News – Business
US urges Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi to resume nuclear talks
The state department says Ebrahim Raisi should seize the opportunity to revive a landmark 2015 deal. BBC News – Middle East