Venezuela Congress leader chosen
Veteran Venezuelan politician Henry Ramos Allup is chosen by opposition lawmakers as the new head of the country’s legislative body. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Denmark latest to impose border controls
Denmark tightens its border controls with Germany, just hours after Sweden imposed similar measures to reduce the flow of migrants from Denmark. BBC News – Europe
Cameron: Video shows IS desperation
A video by so-called Islamic State featuring a man and a young boy with British accents is “desperate stuff” from a group that is “losing territory”, Prime Minister David Cameron says. BBC News – UK
Armed protest at US government building
Armed protesters occupy a US government building in Oregon in support of a ranching family ordered to return to jail. BBC News – US & Canada
IS fighters attack Libyan oil port
Fighters from the so-called Islamic State (IS) group clash with guards, killing two, in an attempt to enter Libya’s Sidra oil port. BBC News – Africa
Cost of rail fares increases by 1.1%
The price of rail tickets in England, Scotland and Wales goes up by 1.1%, the lowest rise for six years. BBC News – Business