Trump seeks to make the most of mugshot
Within hours, his campaign website was selling mugshot-branded mugs, t-shirts and drink coolers. BBC News – US & Canada
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Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term
The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family’s five-decade grip on power. BBC News – Africa
Energy price cap to fall but bills will stay high
A new cap on the price of each unit of energy will be announced later by regulator Ofgem. BBC News – Business
Syria: Protests over growing economic hardship spread in south
Unrest has spread across government-held southern provinces since fuel subsidies were cut last week. BBC News – Middle East
Ecuador election: Narco politics rule ahead of polls
A rise in drug crime in the once-peaceful country has dominated the build-up to Sunday’s election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin’s reported death
The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a “talented person” who made “serious mistakes”. BBC News – Europe