Sudan crisis: Opposition rejects offer of talks amid bloody crackdown
Activists say a paramilitary unit killed at least 100 people, dumping 40 bodies in the river Nile. BBC News – Africa
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Neil Woodford Forced To Suspend Withdrawals From His flagship fund
The Neil Woodford ran Woodford Equity Income fund has been forced to halt withdrawals after experiencing a recent old-fashioned bank run style spate of redemption requests. Although it is not clear what caused the initial withdrawals To come up with the cash at once, the fund would be forced into a fire sale, with the…
Lebanon attack: Gunman kills four security personnel in Tripoli
The gunman fired at a bank, police station and army vehicle in Tripoli before blowing himself up. BBC News – Middle East
Judge Denies Drug Baron Exercise Privileges
Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the convicted Mexican Drug Baron has had his request for Outdoor recreational access denied by a US Judge due to fears that his request is a ruse to enable an escape attempt. Ordinarily, this would sound a bit extreme, however, given that Guzman has already escaped from two maximum security prisons…
Notre-Dame fire: Lead test call for pregnant women and children
Parisians living near the cathedral have been urged to consult doctors over lead poisoning fears. BBC News – Europe
‘Let’s do this deal’, Trump tells May on day two of state visit
The US president tells the PM to “stick around” for a trade deal with the US, as protests against his visit are held in Westminster. BBC News – UK