South Africa’s Motsepe sorry for ‘Africa loves Trump’ remark
South African mining mogul Patrice Motsepe apologies following a backlash over his comments. BBC News – Africa
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Shares and oil tumble on coronavirus fears
Worries over the virus’ spread hit financial markets, with London’s FTSE 100 down more than 2%. BBC News – Business
Rockets hit US embassy in Baghdad amid protests
There are reports that three people were injured when rockets hit the embassy in the Iraqi capital. BBC News – Middle East
Peru election: Crushing blow for president’s opponents Popular Force
Four months after the president dissolved Congress, the Popular Force party lost many seats. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Italy’s far-right Salvini fails to gain foothold in key regional election
Matteo Salvini had hoped to depose the left in Emilia-Romagna and force snap elections. BBC News – Europe
Grenfell Tower fire: Inquiry told firms ‘deny responsibility’
Companies have expressed “no trace” of accountability, the second phase of the inquiry is told. BBC News – UK