Mosul battle: Last bridge ‘disabled by air strike’
A US air strike reportedly disables the last functioning bridge over the River Tigris in IS-held Mosul. BBC News – Middle East
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Argentina ex-leader Cristina Fernandez charged in corruption case
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is charged over corruption allegations. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russian plane crash: Experts begin examining flight recorder
Air experts in Russia examine the first of the flight recorders found from Sunday’s plane crash. BBC News – Europe
‘Middle age health crisis’ warning
Middle-aged people in England face a health crisis because of unhealthy lifestyles, experts warn. BBC News – UK
Japan PM Shinzo Abe makes landmark visit to Pearl Harbor
Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe visits the site of a devastating 1941 attack on the US Pearl Harbor naval base. BBC News – US & Canada
Freed Chibok girls not allowed home for Christmas, say families
Families of 21 Nigerian Chibok girls freed by Boko Haram say the girls are being closely guarded by authorities. BBC News – Africa