Two police shot dead in Mississippi
Two police officers have been shot dead during a traffic stop in the southern city of Hattiesburg in Mississippi. BBC News – US & Canada
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SA opposition elects black leader
South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, elects Mmusi Maimane as its first black leader. BBC News – Africa
Airport runway review faces delay
The result of a long-running inquiry into the need for a new airport runway in south-east England may be further delayed for further public consultation. BBC News – Business
Mubarak jailed in corruption retrial
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to three years in jail on corruption charges after a retrial. BBC News – Middle East
Sturgeon ‘bursting with pride’
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon calls for an end to austerity as she meets her party’s 56 newly elected MPs at an event in South Queensferry BBC News – UK
Russia stages massive WW2 parade
Russia stages its biggest WW2 Victory Day military parade, an event avoided by many Western leaders because of the Ukraine crisis. BBC News – Europe