S Sudan rebels deny slaughter claim
Rebels in South Sudan deny a UN report that they killed hundreds of civilians after taking control of the oil hub, Bentiu, last week. BBC News – Africa
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Ukraine probes deaths in tense east
Ukraine says it will launch an investigation into a fatal shooting in the east of the country which has raised tension with Russia further. BBC News – Europe
Fresh violence erupts in Venezuela
Fresh violence erupts in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, between police and opponents of President Nicolas Maduro. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Egypt’s Sisi to face sole poll rival
Left-winger Hamdeen Sabahi will be the only challenger to ex-army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Egypt’s presidential election, as registration ends. BBC News – Middle East
Hidden company owners to be revealed
Companies will be forced to declare their true owners on a public register in a move to tackle corruption, Business Secretary Vince Cable says. BBC News – Business
Huge fire on Leeds industrial estate
A huge fire on an industrial estate in Leeds sends flames and a large plume of smoke up over the city. BBC News – UK