HSBC shares slide after earnings
Shares in HSBC fell nearly 4% following a surprise fourth quarter loss and predictions of a “bumpier” road ahead because of China’s slowing economy. BBC News – Business
Craig Taylor
Leaving EU ‘big gamble’ for UK security
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says being in the EU enhances national security – as Boris Johnson says the UK has a “great future” outside it. BBC News – UK
Pound drops most in a year on EU fears
The pound sees its biggest fall in more than a year against the dollar over uncertainty about a possible UK exit from the EU. BBC News – Europe
Bolivian leader ‘loses’ fourth term bid
President Evo Morales of Bolivia has narrowly lost a referendum to allow him to stand for a fourth consecutive term in office, exit polls suggest. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Taxi driver held over Kalamazoo deaths
A taxi driver is being held over the deaths of six people in an apparently random shooting spree in the Michigan city of Kalamazoo. BBC News – US & Canada
Museveni rival held over protest march
Uganda’s defeated presidential candidate Kizza Besigye is arrested after vowing to lead a protest march against President Yoweri Museveni’s election victory. BBC News – Africa