Berlin Pirate politician Claus-Brunner in ‘murder-suicide’
A politician in Germany’s Pirate party is found dead in a Berlin flat with the body of another man, in what police believe was a murder-suicide. BBC News – Europe
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Denis Donaldson death: Gerry Adams sanctioned killing claims British agent in IRA
A man who says he was a former IRA and Sinn Féin member turned British agent claims Gerry Adams sanctioned the killing of Denis Donaldson – a claim Mr Adams denies. BBC News – UK
SA Paralympian Tyrone Pillay fury at airline over prosthesis
South African Paralympic shot-putter Tyrone Pillay says South African Airways refused to allow his prosthetic leg on board as he returned from Brazil. BBC News – Africa
Ahmad Rahami charged over New York and New Jersey bombs
The US charges Ahmad Khan Rahami with planting bombs in New York City and New Jersey, one of which injured 31 people in Manhattan. BBC News – US & Canada
Financial scam committed ‘every 15 seconds’
A financial scam was committed, on average, once every 15 seconds in the first half of the year, prompting a new campaign highlighting the risks. BBC News – Business
Syria conflict: Aid convoy hit by ‘air strike’ near Aleppo
Aid trucks are hit by an air strike near the Syrian city of Aleppo, reports say, hours after the army declared the current cessation of violence was over. BBC News – Middle East