Cobham: National security fears threaten defence takeover
The government is looking into Advent’s £4bn takeover bid for British defence firm Cobham. BBC News – Business
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Freed Venezuela lawmaker Edgar Zambrano: The regime kidnapped me
Edgar Zambrano was released after four months in detention following a failed opposition uprising. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Israel election: Netanyahu and rival headed for deadlock
There is no clear winner in Israel’s second general election in five months, exit polls suggest. BBC News – Middle East
Corey Lewandowski: Ex-Trump aide stonewalls impeachment hearing
The president praises Corey Lewandowski’s “beautiful” lambasting of congressional Democrats. BBC News – US & Canada
Brexit: Talks ‘should not be a pretence’ warns Barnier
The EU’s chief negotiator says it is “not enough” for the UK to say what it does not want. BBC News – UK
Three killed in Monte Carlo-Venice boat speed record attempt
Fabio Buzzi’s powerboat hit rocks as he neared the finishing line in the Venice lagoon. BBC News – Europe