Figures show sex abuse of disabled adults
Nearly 5,000 incidents of sexual abuse against disabled adults were reported in England in two years, the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme learns. BBC News – UK
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Texas shootout leaves nine dead
Nine people have been killed and at least 16 injured in a shootout between rival biker gangs in Waco, Texas, US police say. BBC News – US & Canada
Burundi leader in al-Shabab warning
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza warns of an Islamist threat to his country in one of his first appearances since a failed coup against him. BBC News – Africa
Concern over pension cold calls
The number of people being cold calls about their pensions appears to be increasing, says the Information Commissioner’s Office. BBC News – Business
Egypt’s Morsi sentenced to death
An Egyptian court sentences ousted president Mohammed Morsi to death over a mass prison break in 2011. BBC News – Middle East
Russian rocket burns up over Siberia
A Russian rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctions and burns up over Siberia soon after launch on Saturday, Russia’s space agency says. BBC News – Europe