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Lebanon's tainted bank chief leaves an economy in tattersUnanswered questions about one of the world’s worst financial crises hang over Riad Salameh. BBC News – Middle East

Ex-Venezuela spy chief pleads not guilty to US drug chargesHugo Carvajal has pleaded not guilty in a US court to allegations he was part of a drug cartel. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Putin may still seek revenge on Wagner boss – CIA chief“Putin is the ultimate apostle of payback,” William Burns told the Aspen Security Forum. BBC News – Europe

Nigel Farage gets apology from banking boss in Coutts rowThe move comes as plans are announced to make it more difficult for banks to close banking accounts. BBC News – UK

Travis King: US soldier is absent without leave in North Korea, Pentagon saysThe White House says Pyongyang has failed to respond to attempts to negotiate release. BBC News – US & Canada

Malawi racist videos: Chinese man convicted after BBC exposeLu Ke was shown by BBC Africa Eye making videos with children, some of which included racist content. BBC News – Africa

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Sunak: McDonald's staff should use complaints processWorkers with harassment allegations should go through the firm’s complaints process, Rishi Sunak said. BBC News – Business

Patrick Zaki: Egypt jails Christian rights activist on false news chargePatrick Zaki is sentenced to three years over an article he wrote about being a Coptic Christian. BBC News – Middle East