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Higher food prices may be here to stay, says Bank economistChief economist Huw Pill has warned that food prices may never return to levels previously seen. BBC News – Business

The remarkable recovery of Syria's earthquake babySix months ago today, Afraa was pulled from rubble, still attached to her umbilical cord and barely alive. BBC News – Middle East

Carbon credits – land grab or the Amazon’s future?The eight countries who share the rainforest are in Brazil for a “milestone” meeting. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the yearTemperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week. BBC News – Europe

Wet weather dampened spending on summer clothes in JulyShoppers were put off buying seasonal goods and clothes in July the British Retail Consortium says. BBC News – UK

William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87His Oscar-winning career spanned six decades and also included crime thriller The French Connection. BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in NigerPresident Tinubu is facing strong opposition to any deployment of troops to oust Niger’s junta. BBC News – Africa

Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box officeThe pink-hued film has drawn in $ 1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. BBC News – Business

Israeli security forces kill three Palestinians in West BankThe Israeli army said in a statement that the Palestinians were heading to carry out an attack. BBC News – Middle East

Venezuela Red Cross President Mario Enrique Villarroel fired by courtThe charity declares its support for its boss and appeals to President Nicolas Maduro’s government. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean