Prosecutors to investigate ex-VW boss
German prosecutors begin an investigation against former Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn. BBC News – Europe
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Trump unveils reform plan for US taxes
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump outlines his tax plan, which would eliminate income tax for millions of Americans. BBC News – US & Canada
Hundreds escape from CAR jail
Hundreds of inmates escape from a prison in the Central African Republic as a wave of violence leaves dozens dead. BBC News – Africa
VW ‘was warned over illegal tests’
Volkswagen had warnings about illegally cheating in emission tests years ago, German media cite an internal inquiry as saying. BBC News – Business
Iran ups pressure on Saudis over Hajj
Iran’s supreme leader calls for Saudi Arabia to apologise for Thursday’s Hajj stampede which killed 769 people, adding to a raft of criticism by Tehran. BBC News – Middle East
Rally for missing Mexican students
The parents of 43 students missing in Mexico lead a march of thousands of people in the capital to mark one year since their disappearance. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean