Sainsbury’s bids for Argos owner
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s tables a £1.4bn bid for Argos owner Home Retail Group. BBC News – Business
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Crabb takes over as Duncan Smith quits
Stephen Crabb insists the government is united, as he replaces Iain Duncan Smith who resigned as work and pensions secretary in protest at planned cuts to disability benefits. BBC News – UK
Paris suspect ‘changed suicide plan’
Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam has told investigators he wanted to blow himself up but changed his mind, a French prosecutor says. BBC News – Europe
Highway blocked by anti-Trump protest
An Arizona highway is blocked by protesters before a Donald Trump rally in Arizona, as demonstrations take place in New York. BBC News – US & Canada
Zuma friends ‘victims of xenophobia’
The wealthy South African family accused of wielding undue influence through links to President Zuma says it has been the victim of “xenophobic and hate speech”. BBC News – Africa
Move to make rail refunds easier
Millions of rail passengers should be given more help to claim money back when their train is delayed, the industry regulator recommends. BBC News – Business