Somalia: At least 85 dead in Mogadishu blasts
It is one of the deadliest attacks since Islamist al-Shabab group launched its insurgency in 2007. BBC News – Africa
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Philip Hammond says his remarks were a poor choice of words
The chancellor later tweeted that his comments were a “poor choice of words”. BBC News – Business
Syria war: Turkish forces set up positions in Idlib
Soldiers cross into Idlib province in an operation Ankara says is aimed at stopping fighting. BBC News – Middle East
World Cup 2018: Panama declares public holiday after qualifying
The president gives the entire country the day off after an “historic” football qualification. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Italy school students ‘strike’ over work experience
Italian schoolchildren protest in 70 cities over what they see as poor-quality work experience. BBC News – Europe
Carrying acid in public could lead to six months in jail
People found carrying acid in public twice will get six months in jail, under a government proposal. BBC News – UK