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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari gives his new military chiefs a three-month deadline to defeat the Islamist militant Boko Haram group.
BBC News – Africa

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China’s commerce ministry says a lower yuan will help exports, as the Central Bank cuts the currency’s rate against the dollar for a second day.
BBC News – Business

Two-day ceasefires between Syrian rebel and pro-government forces reportedly begin in three towns, as dozens are killed around Damascus.
BBC News – Middle East

El Salvador orders the arrest of 300 gang members following attacks on members of the security forces and a gang-imposed public transport strike.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Italy’s navy rescues 52 migrants from a sinking rubber dinghy in the Mediterranean Sea, but a further 50 people are missing.
BBC News – Europe

UK unemployment stood at 1.85 million in the April to June period, up 25,000 from the previous quarter, official figures show.
BBC News – UK

Seven crew members are injured after a US military helicopter crashes off the Japanese island of Okinawa, where the US has military bases.
BBC News – US & Canada

The Nigerian-based Islamist militant group Boko Haram has a new leader who is open to dialogue, says Chad’s President Idriss Deby.
BBC News – Africa

Arriving in Oklahoma City mid-way through the season, uncertain of his role or future, Dion Waiters could have been apprehensive.
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Google unveils a surprise restructuring, creating a new parent company called Alphabet Inc.
BBC News – Business

Cemil Bayik, the man currently leading the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, tells the BBC he believes Turkey is trying to protect the Islamic State group.
BBC News – Middle East

Early results in Argentina’s primary polls suggest Daniel Scioli of the governing Front for Victory coalition has won a comfortable majority
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Six members of the Turkish security forces are killed in bomb and gun attacks in the country’s south-east and the city of Istanbul.
BBC News – Europe

Thousands of young British people could miss out on tax credits and housing benefits under new government plans, BBC News learns.
BBC News – UK

Tyrone Harris, shot by police in Ferguson during the Michael Brown anniversary events, is charged with assaulting officers as a state of emergency is declared.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria’s President Buhari appoints a committee to advise him on how best to tackle corruption and reform the legal system.
BBC News – Africa

The data watchdog is “making inquiries” after mobile firm Carphone Warehouse said details of up to 2.4 million customers may have been accessed.
BBC News – Business

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi unveils sweeping reforms aimed at cutting government costs and fighting corruption after protests.
BBC News – Middle East