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Burning Man: Police investigating death during heavy rainThousands of people remain stuck at the event in Nevada and could remain so for several more days. BBC News – US & Canada

Johannesburg fire: Hijacks and death traps in a crumbling South African city centreCriminal gangs ‘hijack’ buildings in South Africa, and then they burn down. And no-one seems able to stop them. BBC News – Africa

Will post-Brexit food checks ever happen?The UK government this week delayed changes to arrangements for EU food imports for the fifth time. BBC News – Business

Palestinian shot in back of head puts Israel's use of force under scrutinyAmeed al-Jaghoub was unarmed and apparently going to help a wounded man when he was hit. BBC News – Middle East

Inmates free 57 Ecuador prison guards after stand-offOfficials say the prison riots are a response by criminal gangs at attempts to curb their power. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Putin influencers profiting from war propagandaRussia’s military bloggers are reaping the rewards of a growing advertising market on Telegram. BBC News – Europe

Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94The high-profile Egyptian businessman lost his son Dodi in the car crash that killed Princess Diana. BBC News – UK

Proud Boys Ethan Nordean and Dominic Pezzola jailed for US Capitol riotEthan Nordean was sentenced to 18 years in prison while Dominic Pezzola was given 10 years behind bars. BBC News – US & Canada

Gabon coup: Military chief says suspension of democracy only 'temporary'Gabon’s main opposition says the military shows no sign they plan to hand power back to civilians. BBC News – Africa

Train strikes: Passengers face disruption from two strike daysThe train drivers’ union, Aslef, and the RMT union will take part in strike action over pay and jobs. BBC News – Business

Israeli soldier killed, Palestinian teen attack suspect shot dead amid violent surgeA group of soldiers was hit during a spate of violent incidents in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. BBC News – Middle East

Xóchitl Gálvez: Mexican opposition pick female election candidateXóchitl Gálvez, backed by the centre-right PRI, says “ovaries are needed” to tackle organised crime. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquetThe Nobel Foundation says it advocates dialogue but a critic suggests it is being “incredibly naive”. BBC News – Europe

School buildings in England to shut over concrete safety fearsSchool leaders describe a “scramble” to address the issue, which affects more than 100 schools in England. BBC News – UK

Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud caseThe former US president also waived the right to appear at a court hearing next week. BBC News – US & Canada

Johannesburg fire 'wake-up call', President Ramaphosa saysSeventy four people died in the blaze, including 12 children – one of whom was an 18-month-old child. BBC News – Africa

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Families put thousands on credit after flights cancelledPassengers are having to fork out for food, travel and accommodation, but are worried about costs. BBC News – Business

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse betThe desert kingdom’s vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport. BBC News – Middle East

Peru: Priest of Pacopampa exhumed after 3,000 yearsThe tomb in northern Peru contained the remains of a man dubbed the Priest of Pacopampa, officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean