Mosul battle: ‘Dozens of civilians killed’ fleeing IS-held district
Reporters found the bodies of men, women and children in a street held by so-called Islamic State. BBC News – Middle East
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Malta election: PM Joseph Muscat wins snap poll
Joseph Muscat called the election to clear the air over corruption allegations against his wife. BBC News – Europe
Brazil police arrest president’s aide in corruption probe
Prosecutors say he was a middleman between the president and a businessman who paid millions to politicians. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
London attack: 12 arrested in Barking after van and knife attack
Three attackers killed seven people and injured 48 others near London Bridge. The attackers were shot dead by eight officers who used 50 bullets; a member of the public was accidentally shot. BBC News – UK
Canadian killed in London attack
France says it is “more than ever at Britain’s side”, while Australia has vowed “resolute solidarity”. BBC News – US & Canada
Charles Taylor: Liberia’s former leader’s ex-wife charged with torture
Agnes Reeves Taylor, ex-wife of the former Liberia leader, appears in a London court. BBC News – Africa