Venezuela army deployed to control food production and distribution
Venezuela’s military has started monitoring ports and food processing plants, in a new effort to guarantee supplies of food and medicines. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Turkey PM Yildirim hints at mending ties with Syria
PM Binali Yildirim says Turkey will try to develop good relations with Syria, in an apparent U-turn aimed at securing “regional stability”. BBC News – Middle East
Italy Apulia train crash probe focuses on alert system
The investigation into Tuesday’s head-on train crash in southern Italy that killed 27 people is focusing on the antiquated alert system on the line. BBC News – Europe
Theresa May becomes UK prime minister
Theresa May is formally appointed by the Queen as the UK’s new prime minister, replacing David Cameron in Downing Street. BBC News – UK
Trump family meets Indiana governor Mike Pence as VP talk grows
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his family meet Indiana governor Mike Pence as vice-presidential rumours grow. BBC News – US & Canada
Zimbabwe pastor Evan Mawarire charged with subversion
A pastor in Zimbabwe is charged with attempting to overthrow the government after calling for a two-day national stay away from work. BBC News – Africa