Syria war: ‘Dozens killed’ as jihadists clash in Idlib
Hardline Islamist factions turn on each other in an apparent battle for influence. BBC News – Middle East
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Peugeot in talks to buy Vauxhall
Unite union calls for “assurances” after news Vauxhall and Opel could merge with Peugeot and Citroen. BBC News – Business
US sanctions Venezuela vice-president over trafficking claims
The US says Tareck El Aissami has played “a significant role in international narcotics trafficking”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Georgian Orthodox Church caught in ‘poisoning plot’
A Georgian priest is arrested on suspicion of plotting to kill a church leader with cyanide. BBC News – Europe
Nuttall admits he did not lose ‘close friends’ at Hillsborough
UKIP leader says he did not lose “close personal friends” in the disaster as once stated on his website. BBC News – UK
Trump knew of Flynn Russia phone call issues ‘weeks ago’
The president was briefed about Mr Flynn’s Russia calls by the Justice Department but saw no violation. BBC News – US & Canada