France to prepare for IS air strikes
President Francois Hollande of France says he has ordered preparations to start for air strikes on Islamic State militants in Syria. BBC News – Middle East
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Migrants defy Hungary police lines
Hundreds of migrants break through police lines in Hungary and head north along a motorway, as EU politicians continue to wrangle over the influx of asylum seekers. BBC News – Europe
Mexico’s students inquiry rejected
An independent investigation into the disappearance of 43 Mexican students last year rejects the government’s account of events. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Two Britons killed in RAF Syria strike
Two British Islamic State jihadists were killed by an RAF drone strike in Syria, the PM says – the first targeted UK drone attack on its own nationals. BBC News – UK
‘Glaring errors’ in Kercher probe
An Italian court issues harsh criticisms of “glaring errors” in the investigation into the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher. BBC News – US & Canada
Chad’s ex-leader carried into court
Chad’s ex-leader Hissene Habre is carried into court and held down by masked security officers at the resumption of his war crimes trial. BBC News – Africa