Venezuela court asked to suspend inauguration of assembly
Prosecutors seek to suspend the inauguration of a constituent assembly over electoral fraud claims. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Family judge ‘ashamed’ by support for suicidal girl
“We will have blood on our hands” if a suicidal girl is released without a care plan, says a senior judge. BBC News – UK
Trump: US-Russia relations are at ‘dangerous low’
The US president blames Congress after he reluctantly signs new sanctions against Russia. BBC News – Europe
Michelle Carter sentenced for texts urging suicide of Conrad Roy
Michelle Carter will serve 15 months behind bars for encouraging her boyfriend’s suicide. BBC News – US & Canada
South Africa ‘coffin victim’ breaks down in court
Victor Mlotshwa says he was forced into a coffin and assaulted while going shopping for his mother. BBC News – Africa
Dow Jones breaks through 22,000
Apple shares climbed more than 5% after the firm reported strong earnings. BBC News – Business