Bringing Gay Pride to Africa’s last absolute monarchy
The kingdom of Swaziland, now known as eSwatini, is holding its first gay pride march – despite homosexuality being illegal. BBC News – Africa
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Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp merger welcomed by unions
The UK’s biggest steelworks at Port Talbot will become part of the newly merged group. BBC News – Business
Iraq executes 12 for terrorism after IS captives found dead
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered death sentences to be carried out against convicted terrorists. BBC News – Middle East
Migrant crisis: Italy minister Salvini closes ports to NGO boats
Interior Minister Matteo Salvini says migrants saved by NGO boats will not be allowed into Italy. BBC News – Europe
Little hope ahead of polls in Mexico’s Sinaloa state
Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Leeds crash: Horsforth collision leaves four men dead
The crash between a car police say was “travelling at speed” and a taxi happened in the early hours. BBC News – UK