Tanzania male MPs face circumcision call to stop HIV spread
A female MP calls for checks on whether male MPs had undergone the procedure. BBC News – Africa
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Energy prices to rise for millions as Ofgem increases cap
A new price cap could see households on default energy tariffs typically pay an extra £117 a year. BBC News – Business
Trump sees total rout of Islamic State group as imminent
The US president says territory held by the group may be freed “100%” as early as next week. BBC News – Middle East
Yellow-vest protests: France warns Italy Deputy PM Di Maio
Paris describes as “unacceptable” a meeting between Luigi Di Mao and anti-government protesters. BBC News – Europe
Venezuela crisis: Pompeo demands aid corridor opened
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo demands Venezuela open an aid corridor closed by the military. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brexit: UK will not be ‘trapped’ in backstop, May to tell EU
The prime minister is returning to Brussels to press for legally binding changes to her Brexit deal. BBC News – UK