Biden condemns attacks by Palestinians
US Vice-President Joe Biden criticises those who fail to condemn gun and knife attacks on Israelis, in an implicit attack on Palestinian leaders. BBC News – Middle East
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Charges filed against Brazil’s Lula
Brazilian prosecutors are filing charges against ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a money laundering probe, officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ministers concede Sunday trading defeat
Plans to overhaul Sunday trading laws in England and Wales are dropped after they were rejected by MPs, including 27 Conservatives. BBC News – UK
Calls grow for release of Ukraine pilot
Western politicians urge Russia to “immediately” release Ukrainian officer Nadiya Savchenko, who is on trial over the killing of two journalists. BBC News – Europe
Rhino slaughter continues unabated
The mass slaughter of rhinos increases for a sixth consecutive year, despite a drive to fight poachers by various means. BBC News – Africa
US ‘quizzes IS chemical arms expert’
A chemical weapons expert from the self-styled Islamic State group in Iraq has been captured by US special forces and is being questioned, reports say. BBC News – US & Canada