Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian court drops charges against separatist Ipob leader
Nnamdi Kanu was illegally arrested and extradited, a court rules in a major blow to the government. BBC News – Africa
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Recession risk rises as economy unexpectedly shrinks
The surprise 0.3% drop strengthens predictions that the UK will fall into recession this year. BBC News – Business
‘If you talk, they’ll put a bullet in your head’
Travellers crossing the Iraqi border tell tales of a bloody crackdown on the protests engulfing Iran. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela landslide: Maduro vows to rebuild Las Tejerías
Locals, rescuers and sniffer dogs continue the desperate search for any survivors in the thick mud. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Crimea bridge attack arrests as market in Donetsk region attacked
Russia detains eight over Saturday’s incident, as seven die in an attack on a market in eastern Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Bank of England insists again pensions help will end
The Bank has reiterated its emergency bond-buying scheme will end on Friday, after reports it might be extended. BBC News – UK