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Controversial Kenyan televangelist James Ng’ang’a denies charges of causing death by dangerous driving and an alleged cover-up of his involvement.
BBC News – Africa

The majority of UK households now expect an interest rate rise within 12 months, an influential survey says, while a Bank of England policymaker predicts they will go up “pretty soon”.
BBC News – Business

The archaeologist who looked after ancient ruins of Palmyra in Syria for 40 years is reported to have been murdered by Islamic State militants.
BBC News – Middle East

A Bolivian police officer is killed as security forces try to evict local people from a gold mine they have occupied north-west of La Paz.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

German MPs approve a third eurozone bailout deal for Greece, after Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says it would be irresponsible to oppose it.
BBC News – Europe

Parenting site Mumsnet resets its users’ passwords after a series of attacks, which involved armed police being called out to its co-founder’s home.
BBC News – UK

The US Food and Drug Administration approves a libido-enhancing drug for women that has been dubbed “female Viagra”.
BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa’s justice department is considering intervening to prevent Oscar Pistorius’ early release from prison on Friday.
BBC News – Africa

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Rail fares have risen nearly three times faster than wages over the past five years, new analysis suggests.
BBC News – Business

Iran wants to work with regional powers to promote peace and security after last month’s nuclear deal, Vice-President Masumeh Ebtekar tells the BBC.
BBC News – Middle East

Regional human rights investigators say they have been denied access to military personnel who may have witnessed the disappearance of 43 students in Mexico last September.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

At least nine people die in heavy artillery exchanges in eastern Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a controversial visit to annexed Crimea.
BBC News – Europe

“Soft-touch” and “hazardous” doctors should be disciplined for prescribing too many antibiotics, a leading NHS figure says.
BBC News – UK

Oil and gas giant Shell has been granted the final permit it needs to begin drilling below the ocean floor for oil in the Arctic.
BBC News – US & Canada

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir fails to sign a peace deal with rebels, despite a deadline to do so or face sanctions.
BBC News – Africa

For years, two of the Thunder franchise’s cornerstone players have dedicated their time and energy in the offseason to honoring their cou
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The season starts and ends with a familiar Western Conference foe, but in between sit another 80 games that will challenge the Thunder at
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Some car insurance companies are charging “eye-watering” fees on top of annual premiums, according to the consumer organisation, Which?
BBC News – Business

At least 80 people have died after government air strikes on a marketplace in the rebel-held town of Douma, near Damascus, activists say.
BBC News – Middle East