Cuban dissidents lose local vote
The first opposition candidates in decades to stand in a Cuban election concede defeat at the second stage of the electoral process. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Craig Taylor
Hundreds held over S Africa violence
More than 300 people have been arrested in South Africa in connection with the wave of violence against immigrants, the home affairs minister says. BBC News – Africa
In pictures: California wildfire
A selection of readers’ photos of the wildfire that threatened hundreds of homes in Southern California over the weekend. BBC News – US & Canada
Post Office ‘failure’ over shortfalls
The Post Office failed to discover the cause of large cash shortfalls at sub-post offices before starting civil and criminal proceedings against sub-postmasters, a report finds. BBC News – UK
Migrant deaths renew pressure on EU
Italy’s PM leads calls for more EU action on migrants after the latest boat capsize in the Mediterranean leaves hundreds feared dead. BBC News – Europe
Pope calls for more help on migrants
Pope Francis urges the EU and international community to do more to tackle the rising number of migrants making desperate journeys across the Med. BBC News – Europe