Environment Agency blamed over floods
The Environment Agency has been criticised as areas in south-west England already hit by flooding were warned that more could be on the way. BBC News – UK
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Ukraine threatens state of emergency
Ukraine’s justice minister says she will call for a state of emergency and the end of negotiations unless protesters leave her ministry. BBC News – Europe
Labour would bring back 50p tax rate
Labour would restore the 50p tax rate for those earning over £150,000, if it returns to power, shadow chancellor Ed Balls says, BBC News – Business
Humanitarian issues top Syria agenda
Humanitarian issues are top of the agenda in the first tentative meetings between the Syrian regime and opposition forces in Geneva. BBC News – Middle East
Clashes in Brazil World Cup protest
Police in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo clash and arrest dozens of people after a peaceful demonstration against the football World Cup. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine opposition unmoved by offer
Ukraine’s opposition leaders say they will not drop their demands after the president offers them top government posts, as clashes continue in Kiev. BBC News – Europe