Syria war: 270,000 displaced by fighting in south-west
Government forces began an assault on rebel-held areas of Deraa and Quneitra provinces two weeks ago. BBC News – Middle East
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Mexico election: Trump and López Obrador discuss ‘development deal’
Leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he and Trump discussed potential development deal. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Germany migrants: Merkel averts coalition government split
Interior Minister Horst Seehofer drops his threat to resign after hours of talks. BBC News – Europe
Water companies have damaged trust, regulator Ofwat says
Regulator Ofwat says bosses’ pay and investor payout levels at water firms have angered customers. BBC News – UK
Harvey Weinstein faces new sex assault charges on third woman
The film producer faces life in prison over new charges involving a third woman. BBC News – US & Canada
Migrant crisis: Many missing after boat disaster off Libya
As many as 63 migrants are said to be missing after their boat sank east of Tripoli on Sunday. BBC News – Africa