US will ‘not repeat’ claims GCHQ wiretapped Donald Trump
Allegations that Donald Trump was wiretapped are “nonsense”, the UK’s intelligence agency says. BBC News – UK
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Senate intelligence panel rejects Trump wiretap claim
There are “no indications” that Trump Tower was bugged last year, says intelligence committee. BBC News – US & Canada
Attack on Somali migrant boat ‘kills 31’
It is unclear who was behind a helicopter attack which killed at least 31 refugees and injured 80. BBC News – Africa
US raises benchmark interest rate by 0.25%
The US Federal Reserve raises its key interest rate for only the third time in a decade. BBC News – Business
Syria conflict: Deadly attack on Damascus court complex
A suicide bomber blows himself up inside the Palace of Justice, in the centre of Syria’s capital. BBC News – Middle East
Brazilians protest against reforms to pension system
Unions in Brazil stage protests across the country against planned reforms to the pension system. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean