Cameron hails ‘busy’ final year plan
David Cameron says the coalition’s plans for the last year before the election – including pension and fracking changes – show it has not run out of steam. BBC News – UK
Craig Taylor
Obama condemns Russia ‘dark tactics’
US President Barack Obama condemns Russian “aggression” and “dark tactics” in Ukraine, during a speech to mark 25 years of Polish democracy. BBC News – Europe
Brazil defends World Cup preparation
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff defends her government’s handling of preparations for the World Cup, which starts in Sao Paulo next week. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria’s Bashar al-Assad re-elected
President Bashar al-Assad has won a third term in office after securing 88.7% of votes cast in the presidential election, Syria’s parliamentary speaker says. BBC News – Middle East
Video shows US soldier handover
The Taliban release a video showing the moment US soldier Bowe Bergdahl was handed to US forces. BBC News – US & Canada
Ebola death toll hits 208 in Guinea
Some 208 people have now died from the Ebola virus in Guinea after a deadly spike in cases in recent days, world health officials say. BBC News – Africa