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One in five children regularly miss school, figures showParents should get their children back to school this week, the children’s commissioner urges. BBC News – UK

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