Islamic State group: Syria’s Kurds call for international tribunal
Kurdish authorities in northern Syria say they are overwhelmed with thousands of detained jihadists. BBC News – Middle East
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Sackler-owned Purdue Pharma settles opioid lawsuit for $270m
The drug company owned by the wealthy Sackler dynasty is facing 2,000 claims over its painkiller. BBC News – Business
Jussie Smollett: Prosecutors drop all charges against actor
The actor, who was accused of fabricating a hate crime, says it was an “incredibly difficult time”. BBC News – US & Canada
Algeria army urges removal of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Algeria army chief calls for President Bouteflika to be declared unfit to rule after weeks of unrest. BBC News – Africa
Venezuela crisis: Russian military planes land near Caracas
About 100 troops and large amounts of equipment were offloaded from the planes, reports say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Seven injured as Gaza rocket hits home in central Israel
It is the furthest a Palestinian rocket has reached in Israel since a 2014 conflict in Gaza. BBC News – Middle East