Sri Lanka attacks: Five Britons killed in explosions
Officials in Sri Lanka believe 36 foreign nationals are among the scores of people who died. BBC News – UK
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Sudan crisis: Protesters cut ties with military council
They say they no longer recognise the ruling council that replaced ousted leader Omar al-Bashir. BBC News – Africa
Top climbers die in Canadian avalanche
The group had been missing since last Wednesday whilst climbing Howse Peake in Banff National Park. BBC News – US & Canada
HMRC: Beware of tax rebate text message scams
Fraudsters send fake messages during the tax rebate period, the government warns. BBC News – Business
Egypt referendum: Voters urged to back extended Sisi term
Rights groups fear the referendum, which was organised in just a few days, won’t be free or fair. BBC News – Middle East
Turpin trial: Couple jailed for life for ‘inhuman’ child abuse
A California couple are sentenced for abusing all but one of their 13 children for several years. BBC News – US & Canada