Turkey’s soft-spoken Kemal Kilicdaroglu takes on powerful Erdogan
Behind his calm nature, Kemal Kilicdaroglu has the first real chance of unseating Turkey’s leader. BBC News – Europe
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‘Failure at every level’ led to children’s homes abuse, report says
An expert panel says inadequate leadership at three children’s homes led to “horrific abuse”. BBC News – UK
Teenagers charged with murder over shooting in Dadeville, Alabama
Two teenage boys and a 20-year-old man have been arrested after a deadly shooting at a 16th birthday. BBC News – US & Canada
Thabo Bester: The South African rapist who faked his own death to escape prison
Thabo Bester’s escape and flight from South Africa exposed a stunning level of official incompetence. BBC News – Africa
Anger as prepayment energy meter force-fittings to be allowed again
Campaigners criticise new rules over which homes can be forcibly switched to a prepayment energy meter. BBC News – Business
Israel and Palestinians: Gulf between hope and reality of peace
Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians are on the rise, with peace as far away as ever. BBC News – Middle East