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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died in Kenya, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend in an attack in her home. "She had severe percentage of burns, which unfortunately led to multi-organ failure," says Kimani Mbugua, head of the intensive care unit at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. SOUNDBITE
Britain says it will suspend 30 out of 350 arms exports licences to Israel, citing a "clear risk" they could be used in a serious breach of international humanitarian law. "These include equipment that we assess is for use in the current conflict in Gaza," says British Foreign Minister David Lammy. SOUNDBITE
Truckers are protesting in Bogota after the Colombian government announced an increase in the price of diesel for the next year and a half. Truckers are also protesting against insecurity on the roads, as they report an increase in robberies and attacks on the roads, putting both their lives and their goods at risk. IMAGES
The Bank of England's governor announces a cut to its main interest rate for the first time since the Covid pandemic broke out in 2020, as British inflation has retreated in recent months. Andrew Bailey called it a "finely-balanced" decision, with policymakers agreeing on a cut by five votes to four. Bailey added, "we need to be careful not to cut rates too much or too quickly". SOUNDBITE
The European Union announces extra provisional duties of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric car imports. German automobile giant Volkswagen describes the move as "detrimental" to the European market, while Beijing warns it could spark a trade war. "It is a means to correct an imbalanced and unfair competitive situation," says Eric Mamer, chief spokesperson for the European Commission. SOUNDBITE
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