Venezuela opposition wins EU’s top human rights prize
The European Parliament says it wants to reward the courage of those fighting for freedom in Venezuela. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Iraqi forces launch assault on last IS bastion of al-Qaim
The prime minister tells IS militants in al-Qaim and Rawa to “choose between death and surrender”. BBC News – Middle East
Wife who bought knife for husband guilty over terror plot
Madihah Taheer, 21, also bought a life-size dummy to help her husband practise for an attack in Birmingham. BBC News – UK
Trump to declare opioid crisis a ‘public health emergency’
The directive falls short of Mr Trump’s pledge to declare a national emergency, state officials say. BBC News – US & Canada
Kenya election: Voting marred by boycott
A teenager dies in isolated clashes in Kenya where many polling stations did not open for the re-run. BBC News – Africa
Lloyds profits up as PPI costs recede
Profits for the third quarter hit £1.95bn as costs of mis-sold payment protection insurance steady. BBC News – Business