Colombia Farc rebels ‘dream of peace’
On the 50th anniversary of its foundation, the commander of Colombia’s left-wing rebel group, the Farc, says his group wants an “effective peace”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Egypt election enters second day
Voting is held for a second day in Egypt’s presidential election, with ex-military chief Abdul Fattah al-Sisi expected to be swept to power. BBC News – Middle East
Army ‘recaptures Ukraine airport’
Ukraine’s army recaptures Donetsk airport, the interior ministry says, as pro-Russia separatists report at least 30 of their fighters are killed. BBC News – Europe
Leaders to offer response to UKIP win
The main party leaders are due to set out their response to UKIP’s European elections victory, as David Cameron meets EU counterparts. BBC News – UK
Gunman’s parents ‘raced to stop him’
The parents of Elliot Rodger who killed six students in California tried to stop him after getting details of his plans just before the attack, says a family friend. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria army ‘knows where girls are’
Nigerian military says it knows where 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram are, but adds it cannot risk “going there with force”. BBC News – Africa