Iran election: Voters go to the polls to pick president
Voters are to elect a new president, with incumbent Hassan Rouhani up against three challengers. BBC News – Middle East
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Venezuela protests: Passport of opposition leader Capriles ‘seized’
Henrique Capriles says he has been prevented from flying to New York as unrest continues. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Greece adopts more austerity measures in bailout bid
More pension cuts and tax rises are agreed as thousands protest in central Athens. BBC News – Europe
Thousands of police on the beat without current background checks
About 14,000 officers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland haven’t had up-to-date background checks. BBC News – UK
Trump: FBI inquiry into Russia links ‘hurts US terribly’
The US president denies any collusion with Russia during his election campaign last year. BBC News – US & Canada
Macron visits French troops in Mali on second official trip
French soldiers have been fighting Islamic militants in northern Mali for more than four years. BBC News – Africa