Chechnya gay rights: Merkel urges Putin to intervene
Germany’s leader urges Russia to protect gay rights, amid reports of persecution in Chechnya. BBC News – Europe
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Venezuela’s President Maduro calls for new constituent body
He says the move will promote peace but critics say it amounts to a coup d’etat. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria war: Many dead in IS attack on displaced people’s camp
Many civilians are among more than 30 people killed in the incident near the Iraqi border. BBC News – Middle East
Diane Abbott says she ‘misspoke’ on Labour’s police policy
Diane Abbott insists she can be trusted after getting the cost wrong of Labour’s policing pledge. BBC News – UK
Civil War historians take on Trump
Three prominent historians try to break down the president’s comments on Andrew Jackson and war. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria’s President Buhari urged to take medical leave
Prominent Nigerians say president should take leave after “apparent deterioration” of his health. BBC News – Africa