Russia meddling to help Trump win re-election, US lawmakers hear
The US president says reports that Russia prefers him is “misinformation” by his Democratic opponents. BBC News – US & Canada
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Lesotho PM Thomas Thabane denies fleeing as murder charges loom
Police accuse Thomas Thabane and the first lady of murdering his previous wife in 2017. BBC News – Africa
Qantas warns coronavirus impact of as much as $99m
The warning comes as concerns grow over the impact of the outbreak on airlines and the global economy. BBC News – Business
Syria war: Turkish operation in Idlib ‘only a matter of time’
Turkey’s leader warns Syria over its large-scale offensive against rebels in the northern province. BBC News – Middle East
Fátima Aldrighett: Mexico searches for suspect in seven-year-old’s murder
Police are searching for a woman seen with seven-year-old Fátima Aldrighett, who was later found dead. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Germany shooting: Nine dead after two attacks on Hanau shisha bars
The suspect was found dead seven hours after the shootings in Hanau, and the motive is still unclear. BBC News – Europe