France’s Marine Le Pen urges end to Russia sanctions
The far-right presidential candidate meets Russian MPs just weeks before France’s elections. BBC News – Europe
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London attack: Police appeal for information on Khalid Masood
Officers say they want information on Khalid Masood’s associates and places he visited. BBC News – UK
US healthcare bill: Trump issues Friday vote ultimatum
The president demands a make-or-break vote on Friday on a new healthcare bill to replace Obamacare. BBC News – US & Canada
Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak freed after six years in detention
It is the first time Egypt’s ex-president is allowed to go home since his 2011 overthrow. BBC News – Africa
State pension age could be raised to 70, says report
Twenty year-olds may have to work till the age of 70, with millions more having to work till 68 BBC News – Business
IS conflict: US airlift backs new assault near Raqqa stronghold
The US secretary of state says it is “only a matter of time” before the leader of IS is dead. BBC News – Middle East