Hollande calls for unity at tribute to slain officer Jugelé
Murdered police officer Xavier Jugelé is awarded Legion of Honour as presidential hopefuls watch. BBC News – Europe
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Huge robbery sparks gun battles in Paraguay and Brazil
Brazilian police clash with a gang blamed for “the robbery of the century” in neighbouring Paraguay. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
General Election 2017: Labour’s ‘day one’ pledge to EU nationals
The party says it would prioritise jobs and workers’ rights, and guarantee the status of EU citizens. BBC News – UK
Has the US started a lumber trade war with Canada?
Canada is calling new tariffs on softwood lumber import to the US “unfair and punitive”. BBC News – US & Canada
Row over Egyptian woman weight loss
The sister of an Egyptian woman who went to India for weight loss surgery lashes out at her doctors. BBC News – Africa
French elections: Markets sense relief after French vote
The euro jumps and Asian share markets rise after the first round of voting in the French election. BBC News – Business