Ponds ‘predict Arctic sea-ice melt’
A UK team believes it can now make skilful predictions of how much sea ice will melt during Arctic summers, and says this year’s minimum extent will likely be very similar to last year’s. BBC News – Europe
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Deadly US tornadoes strike Nebraska
At least one person is dead and 16 more injured after two massive tornadoes sweep through parts of Nebraska. BBC News – US & Canada
Second deadly attack near Kenya town
A new attack near Kenya’s coastal town of Mpeketoni leaves at least 10 dead, a day after al-Shabab militants killed at least 48 there, police say. BBC News – Africa
Ukraine faces halt to gas supply
Russian gas giant Gazprom reaffirms its 06:00 GMT deadline on Monday for Ukraine’s payment of its debts after EU-brokered talks fail. BBC News – Europe
Santos re-elected in Colombian poll
Incumbent Juan Manuel Santos has been re-elected as Colombian president with nearly 51% of the vote, seeing off his right-wing challenger. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Images ‘show massacre in Iraq’
The Sunni extremist group that has taken territory across Iraq has posted photos online that appear to show its fighters massacring a large number of Iraqi army personnel. BBC News – Middle East