Islamic State names its new leader as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi
The Islamist group names Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Qurashi as successor to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. BBC News – Middle East
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Bolivia’s post-election clashes turn deadly as two are killed
Supporters and opponents of incumbent President Evo Morales dispute the result of the vote. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
General election 2019: Jeremy Corbyn vows to ‘transform’ UK
The Labour leader vows to take on the “elite” in “radical” election pitch, but the PM blames him for delaying Brexit. BBC News – UK
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot merge to form giant
Fiat Chrysler and Vauxhall’s owner, France’s PSA, announce merger plans for a £40bn car giant. BBC News – Europe
Trump impeachment: House votes to formalise inquiry
The Democratic-controlled chamber approves a resolution formalising the impeachment inquiry process. BBC News – US & Canada
Boeing ‘doesn’t understand our grief’
Zipporah Kuria’s father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March. BBC News – Africa