Exercise ‘not key to obesity fight’
Physical activity has little role in tackling obesity – and instead public health messages should squarely focus on unhealthy eating, doctors say. BBC News – UK
Craig Taylor
EU to hold emergency migrant summit
EU leaders are to hold an emergency summit on ways to stem the number of migrants risking the perilous journey across the Mediterranean. BBC News – Europe
Nigeria targets last Boko Haram bases
Nigerian ground troops have joined an offensive on the last known hideout of the Boko Haram Islamist militants, an army spokesman tells the BBC. BBC News – Africa
Egypt’s Morsi jailed for 20 years
Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi gets a 20 year jail sentence over the abuse of protesters during his rule, the first of many verdicts he faces. BBC News – Middle East
Banks face competition over accounts
The big four High Street banks are under pressure to offer current account perks as competition in the sector appears to be picking up. BBC News – Business
Bali suitcase murder: US pair jailed
An Indonesian court sentences a US man to 18 years in jail for killing the mother of his girlfriend and hiding her body in a suitcase. BBC News – US & Canada