Jonathan Ditchburn

Activists say 17 civilians died when a basement was hit by Russian jets supporting the Syrian army.
BBC News – Middle East

Carmen’s husband was killed six weeks before Mexico’s election – now she’s running for office herself.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Leaders agree “voluntary” measures to help frontline states cope with arrivals at a Brussels summit.
BBC News – Europe

A close security relationship must be maintained after Brexit, the prime minister warns EU leaders.
BBC News – UK

The suspected gunman who opened fire at the Capital Gazette in the US state of Maryland is in custody.
BBC News – US & Canada

Dozens of vehicles were engulfed in flames after a petrol tanker lost control in busy Lagos traffic.
BBC News – Africa

Right-hander Chris Bassitt delivered six strong innings in a spot start and Jed Lowrie stayed tough on the Tigers with an RBI double as the A’s secured a series win. Josh Phegley and Dustin Fowler tacked on with […]

Wetherspoon and Ei Group are struggling to secure some beer and ciders due to the CO2 gas scarcity.
BBC News – Business

Three facilities are put out of service as troops press on with an offensive in Deraa province.
BBC News – Middle East

The volcano on Isabela Island is spewing lava from fissures which opened after two strong earthquakes.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Defending champions Germany are eliminated from the World Cup following defeat by South Korea, in one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s history.
BBC News – Europe

The fire service confirms it has asked for military assistance to battle the fire near Saddleworth Moor.
BBC News – UK

The top US court’s Anthony Kennedy, the second oldest justice, says he will retire in July.
BBC News – US & Canada

Zimbabwe’s president suspects allies of the former first lady were behind an attempt to kill him.
BBC News – Africa

Jed Lowrie’s fourth hit of the night gave the A’s the lead on a night where they came back from six runs down to claim a victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park on Tuesday. The Tigers hit A’s starter Frankie […]

Sales fall at the floor covering retailer, which is closing stores as part of a rescue plan.
BBC News – Business

Traders took part in a big protest against price rises and the plummeting value of Iran’s currency,
BBC News – Middle East

Brazilian Julia Guimaraes tells the man off, saying: “Never do this to a woman, ok? Respect”.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The president says he is surprised at the US motorcycle maker’s move to shift production overseas.
BBC News – Europe

The Commons Defence Committee calls for 3% of GDP to be spent on defence to maintain UK “usefulness”.
BBC News – UK