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Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens forcePeople are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup. BBC News – Africa

Car insurance reaches record highs, industry findsInflation and rise in vehicle repair costs to blame as average premiums reach £511, insurance industry says. BBC News – Business

Iran releases US dual nationals into house arrest, lawyer saysSiamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Morad Tahbaz and a fourth man have left prison, one of their lawyers says. BBC News – Middle East

Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police saySix people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimesVictims’ families are distraught that Russian prisoners released to fight in Ukraine are reoffending. BBC News – Europe

We can't take any more, says NHS as doctors strikeJunior doctors’ four-day walkout is getting under way in England on Friday as pay dispute continues. BBC News – UK

Maui fires: Survivors describe harrowing escapes from the flamesSurvivors describe narrow escapes from fast-moving flames – and what they had to leave behind. BBC News – US & Canada

Period poverty: In Africa, women are being priced out of buying sanitary wareBBC research reveals that women in Africa spend up to 13% of their income on menstrual products. BBC News – Africa

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Struggling Wilko suspends home delivery ordersThe High Street retailer faces collapse if it cannot secure fresh investment by next week. BBC News – Business