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Russia says tanker hit in Ukrainian attack near CrimeaThe attack is the second in as many days involving sea drones, Ukrainian security sources tell the BBC. BBC News – Europe

Storm Antoni: Danger to life warning as strong winds and heavy rain hits UKThe first storm to be named by the Met Office this year is expected to bring gusts of up to 65mph. BBC News – UK

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