Kenya troops ‘pull out of Somalia bases’
Kenyan forces pull out from two military bases in Somalia, 11 days after a deadly assault on its troops by militant Islamist group al-Shabab, residents say. BBC News – Africa
Craig Taylor
Oil prices in reverse amid Opec call
Oil prices tumble again on Monday, as Opec calls for co-operation from oil producing nations outside the organisation. BBC News – Business
Crackdown on Egypt uprising anniversary
Security is stepped up in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, on the fifth anniversary of the start of the uprising against Hosni Mubarak. BBC News – Middle East
EU in new push to tighten borders
EU interior ministers meeting in Amsterdam seek to extend and beef up border controls, to stem the flow of migrants from Greece. BBC News – Europe
Zika virus ‘to spread across Americas’
The Zika virus is likely to spread across nearly all of the Americas, the World Health Organization has warned. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Explorer dies in Antarctic crossing
Explorer Henry Worsley dies after suffering exhaustion and dehydration during a solo attempt to cross Antarctica. BBC News – UK