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The indigenous groups fighting against the quest for 'white gold'Indigenous communities in northern Argentina are determined to protect the land from lithium mining. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Wagner boss Prigozhin confirmed dead in plane crash – MoscowGenetic analysis of the bodies was carried out following Wednesday’s crash, Russian officials say. BBC News – Europe

P&O Britannia cruise ship crashes during Mallorca stormsA small number of people are being cared for onboard after sustaining minor injuries, P&O says. BBC News – UK

Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'The man who shot dead three Black people had a “disgusting ideology of hate”, Jacksonville’s sheriff says. BBC News – US & Canada

Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'The Crocodile' wins second term as Zimbabwe presidentMnangagwa came to power in Zimbabwe after a 2017 coup which ousted long-time ruler Robert Mugabe. BBC News – Africa

There’s Gold in Them There HillsThe Trouble is Getting It Out Is it them/there or them/their? We find either acceptable. Anyway, gold panning is the topic of the day […]

Crystal Bar vape giant deletes TikTok after giveaway with no age verificationUK’s second-biggest vape company, Chinese-owned SKE, has since deleted some social media accounts. BBC News – Business

US condemns Israeli minister Ben Gvir's 'inflammatory' Palestinian commentsThe ultranationalist minister’s statement in an interview sparked a storm of criticism online. BBC News – Middle East

São Paulo's micro-houses keeping homeless families off the streetsThe city of São Paulo has come up with a new idea to try to solve its housing crisis. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Spain's Hermoso 'didn't consent' to World Cup kissJenni Hermoso says she did not consent to be kissed by Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales – as 81 players say they will not play for Spain’s women’s team until he leaves. BBC News – Europe

British Museum recovers some of 2,000 stolen itemsChair George Osborne tells the BBC the missing-treasures scandal has damaged the museum’s reputation. BBC News – UK

Trump seeks to make the most of mugshotWithin hours, his campaign website was selling mugshot-branded mugs, t-shirts and drink coolers. BBC News – US & Canada

Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third termThe 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 highA 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 southUnrest 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 pollsA 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 deathThe Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a “talented person” who made “serious mistakes”. BBC News – Europe

88 UK deaths linked to Canada 'poison seller'Kenneth Law is alleged to have sold lethal substance online to people in the UK, Canada and the US. BBC News – UK

Trump's surrender at Georgia jail explained… in 90 secondsThe former president turning himself in is unlike any of his previous cases. BBC News – US & Canada

Brics summit: Is a new bloc emerging to rival US leadership?The expanding Brics club of nations, seen as a counter to the West, could challenge US dominance. BBC News – Africa