Brexit: Ministers see off early EU Withdrawal Bill challenges
MPs back ministers on the first day of EU Withdrawal Bill scrutiny, as some Tories signal future rebellions. BBC News – UK
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Senate committee questions Trump nuclear authority
One senator says they are concerned the “volatile” US president could launch a nuclear strike. BBC News – US & Canada
Zimbabwe crisis: Army says it is ‘targeting criminals’, not Mugabe
The military reads a statement after seizing state TV, but denies wanting to depose Robert Mugabe. BBC News – Africa
EU business leaders press Theresa May for Brexit deal
UK and EU business groups tell Theresa May that a “no deal” Brexit must be avoided. BBC News – Business
Iran-Iraq border earthquake is deadliest of 2017
Rescue efforts are under way, after hundreds were killed in the 7.3-magnitude earthquake. BBC News – Middle East
European Union gives impetus to joint defence plan
Twenty-three European Union member states sign up to a plan for closer defence co-operation. BBC News – Europe