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Hugo Carvajal: Spain extradites Venezuela's ex-spy chief to USHugo Carvajal, a close ally of late President Hugo Chávez, faces drug trafficking charges in the US. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Russia strikes Ukraine grain after ending sea dealAttacks on Black Sea ports destroy 60,000 tonnes of grain and damage infrastructure, officials say. BBC News – Europe

Rishi Sunak apologises to LGBT veterans for past armed forces gay banRishi Sunak says it was an “appalling failure” that service people were sacked because of their sexuality. BBC News – UK

Wesleyan says it will end 'legacy' admissionsThe university says it is “important” to drop the policy, seen as a perk for the white and wealthy. BBC News – US & Canada

Putin will not attend Brics summit – South African presidencyThe announcement ends months of speculation over the Russian president’s planned visit. BBC News – Africa

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McDonald's abuse: MeToo hasn’t helped these teenage workersSix years on from the Weinstein scandal, McDonald’s workers say they face a hostile environment. BBC News – Business

Greek coastguard 'pressured' disaster survivors to blame Egyptian menNew evidence further challenges the official version of last month’s deadly sinking. BBC News – Middle East

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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowdInter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Russia says Crimean bridge partially open to cars againMoscow accuses Ukraine of attacking its huge sea bridge with drones, killing two people. BBC News – Europe

McDonald's workers speak out over sexual abuse claimsMore than 100 current and recent McDonald’s workers tell the BBC about sexual assault, harassment and racism. BBC News – UK

California crews battle wildfires in extreme heatOne woman reportedly suffered severe burns and was airlifted to hospital amid the brush fires. BBC News – US & Canada

LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation. BBC News – Africa

Fuel retailers urged to back government price sharing schemeThe energy secretary is asking supermarkets and petrol stations to publish prices to aid competition. BBC News – Business

Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrolsThe controversial police unit enforces Iran’s strict dress code and has been accused of brutality. BBC News – Middle East

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until end of 2025Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until to the end of 2025. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon men's titleCarlos Alcaraz wins the Wimbledon men’s singles title for the first time by ending Novak Djokovic’s recent dominance with a stunning victory. BBC News – Europe

Plan to crack down on 'rip-off' university degreesUniversity courses will have to limit student numbers if they do not lead to highly-skilled jobs. BBC News – UK

Extreme heat intensifies across south-west USMore than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating. BBC News – US & Canada