Vodafone deal creates India mobile giant
Joining forces with Idea Cellular makes it India’s biggest telecoms firm. BBC News – Business
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Syria war: Damascus sees fierce clashes after rebel attack
The military responds with air strikes following rebel artillery and rocket attacks, witnesses say. BBC News – Middle East
‘Lack of money’ prompts care firms to end council contracts
Care companies say the amount local authorities pay is not enough to cover wages and other costs. BBC News – UK
Orly airport: Drugs and alcohol found in gunman’s blood
Tests show a man who attacked soldiers at a Paris airport consumed alcohol, cocaine and cannabis. BBC News – Europe
Brazil meat scandal: Temer tries to reassure partners
President Temer says plants accused of selling rotten produce for years are a tiny minority. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Trump-Russia claims: US intelligence chiefs to give evidence
Intelligence heads including the FBI director will testify in Congress on claims dogging the president. BBC News – US & Canada