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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

Syria says four soldiers killed in Israeli strike in DamascusAnother four soldiers are wounded in the missile attack near the capital Damascus, Syria’s state media say. BBC News – Middle East

Amazon deal lacks concrete measures, say climate activistsA summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Forty-one migrants die in shipwreck off LampedusaFour survivors told rescuers the boat set off from Tunisia carrying 45 people, including three children. BBC News – Europe

PSNI data breach: Police update security advice after data errorConstable says publication of details of police in Northern Ireland highlights safety concerns. BBC News – UK