Mercedes, BMW and Hyundai dump O’Reilly Factor amid lawsuits
Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Hyundai drop their adverts following “disturbing” allegations BBC News – US & Canada
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Allies abandon South Africa President Jacob Zuma
South Africa’s powerful trades union federation and ANC stalwarts call for President Zuma to step down. BBC News – Africa
Imagination Technologies’ shares plunge after Apple ends contract
The UK chip designer faces the loss of lucrative royalty payments from its biggest customer. BBC News – Business
Islamic State group using human shields in Mosul
The BBC gets exclusive access to Iraqi helicopter missions and witnesses IS militants using human shields. BBC News – Middle East
Ecuador election: Fraud alleged as protesters scuffle
Results suggest a win for left-wing Lenin Moreno – but his conservative rival is demanding a recount. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Serbia elects Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic as president
Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic is projected to have won the election outright, avoiding a run-off. BBC News – Europe