South Africa President Jacob Zuma gets backing from ANC
The embattled president survives an attempt by some in the ANC to force him to step down as leader. BBC News – Africa
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Bank still worried about personal lending
The recent rapid rise in consumer borrowing is still a potential threat, says the Bank of England. BBC News – Business
Syria conflict: ‘Chemical attack’ in Idlib kills 58
Opposition activists say jets later fired rockets at clinics where the injured were being treated. BBC News – Middle East
Colombia declares emergency as first Mocoa landslide victims buried
The death toll in the town of Mocoa increases to 262, as the search for survivors continues. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
St Petersburg metro bombing a possible suicide attack
The St Petersburg metro explosion may have been caused by a man whose body was found at the scene. BBC News – Europe
Brexit committee warns of impact of no deal being reached
Theresa May’s “no deal is better than a bad deal” claim is “unsubstantiated”, MPs say. BBC News – UK