Trigger IX: $5bn of drugs seized in Latin American operation
Police found more than 200 tonnes of cocaine and other drugs in a coordinated swoop in Latin America. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Evan Gershkovich: US journalist arrested in Russia appears in court
Evan Gershkovich was arrested on spying charges while working for the Wall Street Journal. BBC News – Europe
Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe
Colin Beattie has been taken into custody by officers investigating the party’s finances and funding. BBC News – UK
Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother says
The 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home. BBC News – US & Canada
Sudan conflict: No water, no light as fighting rages on
A resident of Sudan’s capital tells of running out of drinking water as battles rage for a fourth day. BBC News – Africa
Big firms a lot more confident about the future
Sentiment among finance bosses is rebounding as concerns about energy prices and Brexit ease. BBC News – Business