Claims about minister Mark Garnier’s conduct to be investigated
The Cabinet Office will look into claims Mark Garnier asked his secretary to buy sex toys for him. BBC News – UK
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Harvey Weinstein claims: Sopranos actress Sciorra alleges rape
Annabella Sciorra and Daryl Hannah are the latest actresses to level accusations against the mogul. BBC News – US & Canada
DR Congo’s Kasai conflict: ‘Millions face starvation without aid’
The UN food agency head says hundreds of thousands of children could die in the coming months. BBC News – Africa
Theresa May in renewed effort to close gender pay gap
The prime minister says small firms – not just large ones – should publish gender pay gap details. BBC News – Business
Assad forces behind deadly Syria sarin attack – UN
The Syrian regime carried out a gas attack in April which killed more than 80 people, the UN says. BBC News – Middle East
Former Guatemala leader Otto Pérez Molina to face trial
He is accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes in a scheme involving the customs service. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean