White House aide Rob Porter quits as ex-wives allege abuse
The White House staff secretary denies emotionally, physically and mentally abusing his ex-wives. BBC News – US & Canada
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South Africa’s Jacob Zuma could quit within days – ANC
The head of South Africa’s ruling ANC is in direct talks with President Zuma over a power transfer. BBC News – Africa
US shares claw back ground and finish up on day
Wall Street shares closed up after a turbulent day, swinging between positive and negative territory. BBC News – Business
Syria war: UN calls for truce as government pounds rebel enclave
The UN appeals for a truce as more than 40 people are reportedly killed in the besieged Eastern Ghouta. BBC News – Middle East
EU wants to restrict single market access to UK
The restriction, revealed in a draft EU document, would apply during the post-Brexit transition. BBC News – UK
Poland President Duda ‘will sign’ controversial Holocaust bill
Andrzej Duda backs a controversial law that has drawn angry protests from Israel and the US. BBC News – Europe