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US approves postpartum depression pillClinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nearsRegional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger’s ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday. BBC News – Africa

Five Really Weird Phobias What is a Phobia? A phobia could be most simply described as an irrational fear of an object, animal, situation or activity. While […]

What has gone wrong at Wilko?The discount retailer was founded in 1930 but has faced a raft of problems in recent years. BBC News – Business

Beirut port blast survivors still suffering three years onJoelle’s life was turned upside down by the 2020 catastrophe which devastated the Lebanese capital. BBC News – Middle East

Amazon rainforest: Deforestation in Brazil at six-year lowData shows a 66% drop in deforestation rates in July 2023 compared to the same month last year. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Alexei Navalny braces for new verdict as Kremlin clamps downJailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny could see decades added to his time behind bars. BBC News – Europe

Interest rates: No cut until 'solid evidence' price rises slowing – Bank bossBank of England boss Andrew Bailey comments come as it raises interest rates to 5.25% from 5%. BBC News – UK

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election charges in latest arraignmentThe former president says his latest indictment amounts to “persecution of a political opponent”. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coupMohamed Bazoum warns that the region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner group. BBC News – Africa