Yulia Skripal: No-one speaks for me
The poisoned daughter of Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal, rejects Russian help “at the moment”. BBC News – Europe
Craig Taylor
‘Sorry’ Pope Francis invites Chile sex abuse victims to Vatican
Francis says he wants to apologise in person at the Vatican over his accusation of slander. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Theresa May summons cabinet to decide Syria response
May ready to act without seeking MPs’ consent over suspected chemical attack, BBC understands. BBC News – UK
Syria ‘chemical attack’: US weighs up military response
The White House says “all options are on the table” in response to a suspected chemical attack. BBC News – US & Canada
Algeria military plane crash: 257 dead near Algiers
Soldiers and their families perish in the deadliest plane crash in years, near the country’s capital. BBC News – Africa
British Gas price rise unjustified, says government
The increase will affect 4.1 million customers who will see average bills rise by £60 a year. BBC News – Business