Venezuela ‘coup’: Alarm grows as court takes power
Fears have been raised about democracy after the National Assembly was stripped of powers. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Gold bar and cars seized as Dutch trigger multi-country tax raids
A gold bar, cars and jewellery are taken as Europe and Australia raids target alleged tax evasion. BBC News – Europe
EU sets out ‘phased’ Brexit strategy
Talks on a trade deal may be held once progress in Brexit talks have been made, the bloc suggests. BBC News – UK
Fired Trump aide Michael Flynn wants immunity to testify on Russia allegations
Michael Flynn’s lawyer says the ex-national security adviser must guard against “unfair prosecution”. BBC News – US & Canada
South Africa leaders divided after President Zuma sacks Gordhan
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa describes the finance minister’s sacking as “totally unacceptable”. BBC News – Africa
Vauxhall drops FA home nations football sponsorship deals
The car maker wants to put money into marketing specific models. BBC News – Business