Russia ‘to help free Ukraine group’
Moscow offers to help free European military observers held in Ukraine by pro-Russia activists, as EU states plan new sanctions on Russia. BBC News – Europe
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Five UK personnel die in Afghan crash
A UK helicopter has crashed in southern Afghanistan, killing all five British personnel on board. BBC News – UK
Somali shock over ‘lost’ stowaway
The mother of a Somali teenager who survived a US flight in a wheel well tells of her relief to discover that the son she has not seen for six years is alive. BBC News – US & Canada
Zimbabwe’s MDC suspends Tsvangirai
Zimbabwe’s opposition MDC party suspends leader Morgan Tsvangirai for “deviating from democratic principles”. BBC News – Africa
Lifestyle quiz to secure a mortgage
Mortgage applicants will face tougher questions about their lifestyle from lenders, under new rules about to come into force. BBC News – UK
Ecclestone denies bribery in Germany
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone denies charges of bribery at the start of his trial in Munich and says he will fight to clear his name. BBC News – Europe