Cyril Ramaphosa: South African deputy president admits affair
He denied reports of multiple affairs, saying political opponents were trying to smear him. BBC News – Africa
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Solar power deal will lower social tenants’ energy bills
Investment from the Netherlands will see 800,000 English and Welsh homes get free solar panels. BBC News – Business
IS chief Baghdadi probably still alive – US commander
The commander of the anti-IS coalition contradicts Russia’s claim that Baghdadi was probably killed. BBC News – Middle East
US reveals details of recent ‘sonic attack’ on Cuba diplomats
A suspected acoustic attack on embassy staff in Havana was reported as recently as last month. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Germans in Aachen get free iodine amid Belgium nuclear fears
The city of Aachen issues free iodine pills because of nearby Belgium’s ageing nuclear reactors. BBC News – Europe
A-level places dispute pupils to return to their school
A grammar school reverses its policy of refusing to let some students continue to the upper sixth. BBC News – UK