‘IS bomber’ kills tourists in Istanbul
A suicide bomber suspected to be a member of so-called Islamic State kills 10 people, at least eight of them German tourists, in the Turkish city of Istanbul. BBC News – Europe
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Penn meeting helped track ‘El Chapo’
Mexican officials say the meeting between actor Sean Penn and cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was an “essential element” in Guzman’s capture. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
‘Horrifying conditions’ in Syrian town
A senior UN official says the suffering in the besieged Syrian town of Madaya is the worst he has witnessed during the country’s brutal civil war. BBC News – Middle East
Ghana defends Guantanamo prisoners
Ghana’s president strongly defends the government’s decision to allow two Yemenis freed from Guantanamo Bay to live in the West African state. BBC News – Africa
Iran detains 10 US sailors in Gulf
Iran has detained several US sailors after their vessels were stopped in the Gulf, a US official told the BBC. BBC News – US & Canada
Bank customers face increase in fees
Millions of current account customers are being advised to consider their options, following an increase in fees, and changes in interest rates. BBC News – Business