‘Super-parenting’ improves children’s autism
Training mums and dads as “super parents” can dramatically improve a child’s autism, a study shows. BBC News – UK
Craig Taylor
Trump: Clinton’s foreign policy plan would start WW3
Donald Trump says presidential rival Hillary Clinton’s Syria plan would lead to “World War Three”. BBC News – US & Canada
The Gambia joins African queue to leave ICC
The Gambia is the latest country to say it will leave the International Criminal Court, accusing it of humiliating Africans. BBC News – Africa
Venezuela political foes to hold talks as crisis deepens
Venezuela’s government and its bitter political opponents set a date for talks after President Nicolas Maduro has a private meeting with Pope Francis. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mosul offensive: Iraqi Kurdish forces besiege key town of Bashiqa
Kurdish forces taking part in the offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State militants are besieging a key town to the north-east. BBC News – Middle East
Tata replaces Cyrus Mistry as chairman with Ratan Tata
Tata Sons board replaces Cyrus Mistry as chairman and sets up a selection committee to find a permanent replacement. BBC News – Business