Islamic State in Nigeria ‘beheads Christian hostages’
The killings are said to have been revenge for the death of the Islamic State group leader in Syria. BBC News – Africa
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How the US-China trade war has changed the world
The bitter US-China trade battle has led to fundamental shifts in the global trading environment. BBC News – Business
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu in party leadership challenge
It is seen as the most serious challenge in years to Benjamin Netanyahu’s position at Likud’s helm. BBC News – Middle East
‘I sent my seven-year-old across the border alone’
More parents are sending their children across the US-Mexico border alone to get around asylum rules. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Migrant crisis: Seven die as boat sinks in Turkey’s Lake Van
The boat with 71 migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan sank in Lake Van at night. BBC News – Europe
Costa del Sol: Man and children drowned ‘in tragic accident’
Three members of the same family were found in a Costa del Sol swimming pool on Christmas Eve. BBC News – UK