DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Death toll passes 200
A vaccination programme is being hampered by armed rebel groups, health officials warn. BBC News – Africa
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Government-subsidised plug-in cars may never have been charged
Plug-in hybrids bought for fleets with subsidies may never have been charged, research for BBC shows. BBC News – Business
Syria war: Army frees 19 IS hostages – state media
The women and children from the Druze minority were reportedly rescued in an operation near Palmyra. BBC News – Middle East
Chile’s Caravan of Death: Ex-army chief Cheyre convicted for Pinochet-era crimes
Juan Emilio Cheyre is the most senior figure held accountable so far for Pinochet-era abuses. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Austrian colonel ‘spied for Russia since 1990s’
The now retired colonel is suspected of handing over secrets about Austria’s air force and artillery. BBC News – Europe
Minister Jo Johnson quits over Brexit and calls for new vote
Jo Johnson, brother of Boris, calls for the public to have the final say after resigning from transport job. BBC News – UK