Toys R Us set to close all US stores
The sale or closure of the firm’s 885 US stores puts 33,000 jobs at risk, the BBC understands. BBC News – Business
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Bolivia police storm notorious jail, killing seven inmates
The inmates were killed while resisting the raid at Palmasola prison, government officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria war: Wounded leave Eastern Ghouta under evacuation deal
Dozens of people in urgent need of medical treatment leave the besieged rebel-held Eastern Ghouta. BBC News – Middle East
Russian spy: UK to expel 23 Russian diplomats
Britain gives them a week to leave and tells the UN Russia was to blame for a nerve agent attack on UK soil. BBC News – Europe
Russian spy: White House backs UK decision to expel diplomats
The White House says the UK’s expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats is a “just response” to an “abhorrent attack”. BBC News – UK
Students stage mass walkout over Florida
From Washington to LA, lessons stop for 17 minutes to remember the 17 killed in Parkland a month ago. BBC News – US & Canada