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Dominican Republic blast kills at least 11, including a babyFirefighters are still searching for people missing after a powerful explosion rocked San Cristóbal. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukrainian prisoners of war say they were tortured at Russian prisonFormer prisoners of war tell the BBC they were abused by Russian guards inside a detention facility. BBC News – Europe

Inflation slows to 6.8% but flights and hotels keep prices highLower energy prices are behind the slowdown but price rises in other areas mean some expect more interest rate hikes. BBC News – UK

Maui fire: First victims named as death toll reaches 106They have been named as Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc, both in their seventies. BBC News – US & Canada

Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrestFierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli. BBC News – Africa

UBS to pay $1.4bn to settle fraud claims from 2008 crisisThe Swiss lender is the 18th firm to reach a settlement with US prosecutors investigating the 2008 crisis. BBC News – Business

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