Italy PM-designate Conte gives up bid for government
Giuseppe Conte renounces his attempt to become PM after his economy pick is vetoed. BBC News – Europe
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Mamoudou Gassama: Mali ‘spiderman’ wows France with Paris child rescue
President Macron is to thank a Malian man who saved a child dangling from a fourth-floor Paris balcony. BBC News – Africa
Cyclone Mekunu kills girl of 12 in Oman
Thousands of residents are moved to shelters as high winds and rain pummel the region. BBC News – Middle East
TSB crisis: No end in sight for customers
Five weeks into the IT crisis, the bank says experts from IBM will remain “for as long as it takes”. BBC News – Business
Ireland abortion referendum: UK minister hopes for NI law change
There is hope for NI, Penny Mordaunt says, as early results suggest Ireland’s abortion ban will be reversed. BBC News – UK
Irish abortion referendum: Ireland overturns abortion ban
The Republic of Ireland votes to overturn its abortion ban with … % backing reform of the constitution. BBC News – Europe