Three hanged for Iraq bombing that killed more than 300 people
The 2016 attack on a shopping centre in Baghdad was the worst since the US-led invasion in 2003. BBC News – Middle East
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Haiti gang opens fire on protesters in capital, killing seven
Soaring gang violence in Haiti has left more than 2,400 people dead in 2023 alone. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
‘Dying by the dozens every day’ – Ukraine losses climb
Ukraine will not disclose its death count, but the BBC’s Quentin Sommerville witnesses the mounting toll. BBC News – Europe
Airlines warn of UK flight delays over air traffic control fault
Air passengers are hit by severe delays and cancellations – with warnings some disruption could last for days. BBC News – UK
Tropical storm Idalia places Florida on alert for major hurricane
People in low-lying coastal areas are warned to seek higher ground as Tropical Storm Idalia intensifies. BBC News – US & Canada
Salif Keïta: ‘Golden Voice of Africa’ supports Mali’s coup leaders
Salif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs. BBC News – Africa