Syria government forces ‘enter Palmyra’
Syrian government forces backed by Russian air strikes seize several neighbourhoods in Palmyra, state TV says. BBC News – Middle East
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EU exit backed by 250 business leaders
A list of 250 business leaders who support Britain leaving the EU is published by the Vote Leave campaign group. BBC News – Business
Sanders wins in Washington and Alaska
Bernie Sanders defeats Hillary Clinton in Democratic caucuses in Washington and Alaska, giving his campaign a much-needed boost as he trails Mrs Clinton. BBC News – US & Canada
Cross-party resistance to academy plan
Local government representatives of the three main parties in England have combined to oppose plans to make all schools become academies. BBC News – UK
Man charged over Brussels terror attack
Belgian prosecutors charge a man with terrorist offences, in relation to the deadly attacks in Brussels that killed and injured dozens of people. BBC News – Europe
Egypt arrests in Italian student case
Egyptian prosecutors have ordered the detention of four people in relation to the murder of Italian student Giulio Regeni, officials say. BBC News – Africa