Joshua Holt case: Venezuela freed US ‘hostage’, says Trump
Joshua Holt and his Venezuelan partner, held for two years, are expected in Washington on Saturday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Migrant crisis: Smugglers ‘shot escaping migrants’ in Libya
People smugglers opened fire on 100 migrants trying to flee their clutches, an aid agency reports. BBC News – Africa
Harvey Weinstein released on $1m bail over rape and abuse charges
The former film mogul was charged with rape and sexual abuse after turning himself in to New York police. BBC News – US & Canada
Irish abortion referendum voting opens
Voters are deciding whether to repeal the Eighth Amendment, which effectively bans terminations. BBC News – Europe
Brazil reaches deal with hauliers to suspend fuel strike
The government will scrap a fuel tax to allow negotiations with lorry drivers for the next 15 days. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
‘Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’ a disaster zone
Socotra, one of the most biologically unique places on Earth, is hit by a powerful cyclone. BBC News – Middle East