Pedro Sánchez is sworn in as Spain’s new prime minister
Pedro Sánchez takes the oath with Spain’s King Felipe VI after the ousting of Mariano Rajoy. BBC News – Europe
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Brazil Petrobras oil boss Pedro Parente resigns amid protests
Striking lorry drivers had held Pedro Parente and his company to blame for rising fuel prices. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
South China Sea dispute: Beijing attacks ‘irresponsible’ US comments
Beijing says it has the right to deploy “on its own territory” after US accusations of intimidation. BBC News – US & Canada
Kenyan officials to take polygraph tests to tackle corruption
President Uhuru Kenyatta says it will determine employee “integrity”, after a number of scandals. BBC News – Africa
Trade tariffs: Chorus of condemnation intensifies
US tariffs on steel imports come into effect, amid strong criticism from the EU, Canada and Mexico. BBC News – Business
United Arab Emirates jails activist for 10 years ‘for defaming nation’
Award-winning Ahmed Mansoor was convicted of spreading “false information” on social media. BBC News – Middle East