North Korea: Mike Pompeo rejects ‘gangster-like’ accusation
Efforts to get the North to ditch nuclear arms has global backing, the US top diplomat insists. BBC News – US & Canada
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Eritrea and Ethiopia to re-establish diplomatic ties
Leaders agree to set up embassies in their respective capitals after almost 20 years of hostility. BBC News – Africa
House prices: The areas where homes never cost £1m or more
Sixteen areas of England and Wales have not seen a seven-figure property sale in the last decade. BBC News – Business
Syria war: ‘Possible chlorine’ at Douma attack site – watchdog
The deadly attack in Douma in April left dozens of civilians dead and caused an international outcry. BBC News – Middle East
Mexico key ‘El Chapo’ Guzman henchman extradited
Damaso Lopez is believed to be an important witness in the case against drug lord “El Chapo” Guzman. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
EgyptAir flight MS804: French investigators says fire likely cause
The French investigators’ findings contradict Egypt’s statements suggesting a bomb was responsible. BBC News – Europe