Iraq unrest: 24 killed in fresh wave of protests
Troops fire live rounds in Nasiriya and Baghdad on one of the bloodiest days of unrest so far. BBC News – Middle East
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General election 2019: Tory and Labour spending plans ‘not credible’ – IFS
Both main parties are not being honest ahead of the general election, an influential research group says. BBC News – UK
Hong Kong protests: China warns US over Human Rights and Democracy Act
Beijing’s warning comes after President Trump signed a bill in support of pro-democracy activists. BBC News – US & Canada
DR Congo’s TP Mazembe plan new 50,000 seat stadium
Five-time African champions TP Mazembe of DR Congo announce plans to construct a 50,000 seat stadium next year. BBC News – Africa
How much! Why are service station snacks so expensive?
A bottle of water costs four times more on the motorway than in a supermarket, mystery shoppers say. BBC News – Business
General election 2019: Nicola Sturgeon pledges to ‘protect Scotland from Tories’
The SNP leader will accuse Boris Johnson of being “unfit for office” as she launches her party’s election manifesto. BBC News – UK