Syria war: ‘Russian air strikes’ kill dozens in Deir al-Zour
Jets are reported to have hit camps for displaced civilians and river ferries in Deir al-Zour province. BBC News – Middle East
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Venezuela opposition denies start of talks with government
Coalition says government must first address the humanitarian crisis and free political prisoners. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brexit: UK will ‘soon regret’ leaving EU argues Juncker
Jean-Claude Juncker says the EU will move on, but Nigel Farage says it has “learnt nothing”. BBC News – UK
EU: Juncker sees window of opportunity for reform
European Commission head says the wind is back in Europe’s sails to build a stronger union. BBC News – Europe
Hurricane Irma: Quarter of Florida Keys homes ‘destroyed’
Hurricane evacuees return to scenes of devastation as President Trump prepares to visit Florida. BBC News – US & Canada
Kenyan opposition MPs boycott Uhuru Kenyatta’s speech
MPs say President Uhuru Kenyatta does not have the constitutional mandate to address parliament. BBC News – Africa