General election 2019: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash over Brexit in BBC debate
The Tory and Labour leaders faced off in the final head-to-head debate ahead of next week’s election. BBC News – UK
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France’s Elodie Kulik trial: Willy Bardon jailed for 30 years
Willy Bardon is given 30 years for the abduction and rape of Elodie Kulik but cleared of murder. BBC News – Europe
UK court dismisses Taylor ex-wife’s torture case
The ex-wife of former Liberian president Charles Taylor was facing charges over a string of offences. BBC News – Africa
Elon Musk wins defamation case over ‘pedo guy’ tweet about diver
The Tesla founder did not defame UK diver who helped in dramatic Thai cave rescue, US jury finds. BBC News – US & Canada
British Steel’s French site advertised for sale
China’s Jingye has agreed to buy the whole company, but is reportedly furious about developments in France. BBC News – Business
General election 2019: Tories promise Brexit and Budget in first 100 days
Boris Johnson’s blueprint prompts attacks from Labour, the SNP and Lib Dems. BBC News – UK