Thomas Barrack: Top Trump aide pleads not guilty to working as foreign agent
Thomas Barrack has been accused of lobbying the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. BBC News – Middle East
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Brazil: Why are so many pregnant women dying from Covid?
One in five women that died from coronavirus in Brazil didn’t have access to an intensive care unit. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Greece seeks spear fisher who killed famous seal
Kostis, a rare Mediterranean monk seal rescued as a pup, is killed by a spear gun. BBC News – Europe
Tokyo Olympics: Tom Dean takes gold & Duncan Scott silver for GB in 200m freestyle
Tom Dean claims a stunning gold and Duncan Scott silver to ensure a British one-two finish in a thrilling 200m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. BBC News – UK
US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year
The move, while largely symbolic, could provide a domestic boost to both the US and Iraqi leaders. BBC News – US & Canada
Kenyans sue the British army over fire at wildlife sanctuary
Some 1,000 people are going to court after a fire destroyed 12,000 acres of land at a wildlife sanctuary. BBC News – Africa