Republican health bill to leave 23m uninsured
House Republicans were excoriated for passing the bill before the Congressional Budget Office score. BBC News – US & Canada
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Migrant crisis: Mediterranean rescue as 34 drown
Rescuers tell of a frantic mission to save about 200 people who fell from a packed boat off Libya. BBC News – Africa
Government borrowing at three-year April high
The Office for National Statistics says the government borrowed £10.4bn last month. BBC News – Business
Trump ‘to do everything’ for Middle East peace
The US president spoke of his hope for the region after meeting Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. BBC News – Middle East
Nato hit by Turkish veto on Austria partnership
Turkey vetoes Nato’s co-operation with Austria, blocking the alliance’s partnership activities with 41 countries. BBC News – Europe
Brazil president retreats from attempts to suspend investigation
Michel Temer’s lawyers say he is confident the Supreme Court will acquit him and clear his name. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean