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Israelis seek opportunities abroad amid unrest at homeA poll suggests as many as one in three Israelis are considering leaving the country over the crisis. BBC News – Middle East

Javier Milei: Trump admirer leads race for Argentina presidencyJavier Milei gets the biggest number of votes in a primary considered a key indicator for the election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

At least 27 die in inferno at petrol station in Dagestan southern RussiaFire engulfs an area of 600 sq m (6,460 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan. BBC News – Europe

Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delayThe NSPCC says 34,000 online sexual crimes have been recorded since it first called for tougher laws. BBC News – UK

Trump and 18 others charged in Georgia election inquiryDonald Trump and 18 others are indicted on counts that include racketeering and forgery. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta saysCoup leaders accuse the detained Mohamed Bazoum of undermining national security. BBC News – Africa

Rishi Sunak a Doppelganger for Europe’s “Mr Big”? Another exclusive scoop by ‘I Wish That Was The News’ @ FMS (Aug 2023) Reports are coming in that British Prime Minister Rishi […]

Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continuedLandlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules. BBC News – Business

Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secretThe new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran. BBC News – Middle East

Ecuador: Thousands of soldiers move gang leader FitoJose Adolfo Macias. or “Fito”, is accused of threatening a murdered Ecuadorian presidential candidate. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean