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NHS England chief Amanda Pritchard says strike disruption will get worseAmanda Pritchard told the BBC that July’s strikes could be the worst yet for patients. BBC News – UK

California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $ 1.2m each. BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria offers students loans – they want jobsTwo massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria’s dilapidated universities – but will they work? BBC News – Africa

The Five Largest Species of Reptile In 2023, according to the ‘Reptile Database’ there are almost 12,000 extant species of reptile in the world. All living reptiles are […]

Trainee pilots lose tens of thousands after flying schools collapseTrainee pilots are urging the aviation watchdog to prevent others from losing money and qualifications. BBC News – Business

Israel's Mossad says it abducted hitman from inside IranIn a rare move, Israel’s spy agency releases tape of suspect apparently confessing to a planned attack. BBC News – Middle East

Eight-year election ban for Brazil's Jair BolsonaroEx-president Jair Bolsonaro is barred from running for office by the top electoral court. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

France shooting: Macron accuses rioters of exploiting teen killed by policeAt a crisis meeting, France’s president condemns three nights of riots as “unjustifiable”. BBC News – Europe

Energy bills fall as new price cap comes into forceA household in England, Wales and Scotland using a typical amount of energy will now pay £426 less a year. BBC News – UK

US Supreme Court strikes down student loan forgiveness planMr Biden pledged to find another way to forgive student debt following the Supreme Court’s decision. BBC News – US & Canada