South Sudan soldiers jailed for rape and murder
They received terms ranging from seven years to life for killing a journalist and raping aid workers. BBC News – Africa
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RBS to shut a further 54 bank branches
Royal Bank of Scotland is halving its network of RBS branches in England and Wales. BBC News – Business
Latin American states to accept Venezuela expired papers
Eleven Latin American countries will let in Venezuelan migrants even if their passports have expired. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria war: ‘Russian’ planes bomb targets in Idlib province
Reports of renewed action come amid expectations of a major assault on the last rebel-held province. BBC News – Middle East
Salisbury Novichok poisoning: Two Russian nationals named as suspects
The men accused of the Salisbury poisonings are believed to be from Russia’s military intelligence service. BBC News – UK
Amsterdam attack: Jihadist knifeman shot in nine seconds
A man who stabbed two American tourists in Amsterdam was shot moments later, police reveal. BBC News – Europe