Israel strikes Islamic Jihad sites in Gaza and Syria after rocket attacks
The militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad says two of its fighters were killed, and vows revenge. BBC News – Middle East
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Home Secretary Priti Patel ‘deeply concerned’ by ‘false MI5 claims’
The home secretary hits back at reports of distrust from security bosses and bullying behaviour. BBC News – UK
Coronavirus: Rapid spread raises fears of global pandemic
More infections are reported around the world as governments struggle to contain outbreaks. BBC News – Europe
Chile anti-government protests mar music festival’s opening night
Protesters set cars alight near the venue of Latin America’s biggest music festival in Viña del Mar. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
‘Mad’ Mike Hughes dies after crash-landing homemade rocket
“Mad” Mike Hughes, 64, wanted to launch himself into space to prove that the Earth was flat. BBC News – US & Canada
Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé ‘wins re-election’ amid fraud protest
Preliminary results from the electoral commission show Faure Gnassingbé received 72% of the vote. BBC News – Africa