‘Mass rebel attack’ on Syria’s Aleppo
Syrian rebels led by Islamist groups launch a massive assault to take full control of the northern city of Aleppo, monitors say. BBC News – Middle East
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Colombia coca farmers boost output
Colombian coca farmers increased cultivation area by 44% last year for fear any peace deal may lead to eradication, the UN says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Greece needs even more money – IMF
Greece will need an extra 50bn euros over the next three years to stabilise its finances under the existing, disputed bailout plans, the IMF says. BBC News – Europe
Top charity boss asked to step down
The Cabinet Office is withholding £3m unless Kids Company moves on its chief executive, Camila Batmanghelidjh. BBC News – UK
BP to pay £12bn for Gulf oil spill
BP has reached an $ 18.7bn (£12bn) settlement with the US Department of Justice following the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. BBC News – US & Canada
Silence to be held for Tunisia dead
A minute’s silence is to be held across the UK at midday to remember the 38 people killed in the Tunisian beach attack a week ago, including 30 Britons. BBC News – Africa