Cameroon’s President Paul Biya wins seventh term
Sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest leader is re-elected in polls marred by low turnout and separatist violence. BBC News – Africa
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The billionaires fuelling a space race
Jeff Bezos, Sir Richard Branson and Elon Musk are among a number of entrepreneurs with galactic ambitions. BBC News – Business
Israeli Supreme Court allows US ‘boycott’ student to stay
Lara Alqasem was denied entry into Israel amid claims she supports an anti-Israel boycott campaign. BBC News – Middle East
US tourists die as Costa Rica rafts capsize
Four US tourists die and a local tourist is missing after a rafting accident on a swollen river. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Jamal Khashoggi death: Saudis’ explanation challenged
The UK, US and others demand Saudi Arabia explain further the fate of Jamal Khashoggi. BBC News – Europe
Dominic Raab tells ‘jittery’ Tories: Hold your nerve
Brexit Secretary says “the end is in sight” in talks and MPs should wait to see the deal on the table. BBC News – UK