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Record pay rises fuel fresh inflation fearsWages excluding bonuses grew at an annual pace of 7.3%, equalling the highest growth rate. BBC News – Business

Jenin: Palestinian boy killed during Israeli assault was unarmed – familyIt comes after videos emerge of the moment the 16-year-old was killed during an Israeli assault. BBC News – Middle East

Amazon deforestation down by a third in 2023, says Brazilian governmentGovernment data shows the decrease in Lula’s first six months, reversing a years-long trend. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Nato summit: Ukraine's future membership to be discussed by leaders in VilniusBut the meeting in Lithuania will see disagreement over Ukraine’s ambition to join the military bloc. BBC News – Europe

BBC presenter row: Young person's family stand by allegationsThe parents at the centre of the BBC presenter row have said they stand by their account of what happened. BBC News – UK

US storms: 'All hands on deck' as floods deluge US north-eastCrews from several US states converge on Vermont where towns have been cut off by the inundation. BBC News – US & Canada

Air travel in Africa: Costly flights hold the continent backFlying within Africa is extremely costly – and this is holding the continent back. BBC News – Africa

A Brief Profile of Jimmy Edwards Early Life The British comedy actor Jimmy Edwards was born in Barnes, Surrey on 23 March 1920. The son of a mathematics […]

Hospitality sector 'anxious' over summer staffingSome fear they will have to close or offer a reduced service when they should be at their busiest. BBC News – Business