Ex-NFL player guilty of murder
Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is found guilty of first-degree murder over the death of his friend. BBC News – US & Canada
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Malawians to be evacuated from SA
Malawi becomes the first African state to announce the repatriation of its nationals from South Africa, following an upsurge in xenophobic violence. BBC News – Africa
UK inflation rate remains at zero
The UK’s inflation rate remained at a record low of 0% in March, official figures show. BBC News – Business
Iraq ‘retakes 25% of IS territory’
Islamic State (IS) has lost more than a quarter of its territory in Iraq since US-led coalition air strikes began in August, the Pentagon says. BBC News – Middle East
Cameron: We’ll offer good life for all
David Cameron wants a “good life” for all as he launches the Conservatives’ manifesto with pledges on tax, childcare and housing. BBC News – UK
Ukraine fighting despite truce talks
Fighting continues overnight between government troops and pro-Russian rebels in east Ukraine, despite renewed diplomatic efforts to enforce a truce. BBC News – Europe