Peter Obi: The Labour Party candidate electrifying young Nigerians
An army of social media users backs Peter Obi for Nigeria’s presidency, but will that translate into votes? BBC News – Africa
Craig Taylor
Number of pubs falls by 7,000 in a decade
The number of pubs in England and Wales continues to decline, new research suggests. BBC News – Business
Israel shoots down Hezbollah drones heading for gas rig
The drones are launched from Lebanon, amid border tensions between the nations. BBC News – Middle East
Argentina’s economy minister makes sudden exit
Martin Guzmán’s departure leaves a big question mark over Argentina’s future economic policy. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Copenhagen shooting: Gunman kills three in Field’s shopping mall
Shoppers flee in panic after gunfire inside one of the country’s biggest shopping centres. BBC News – Europe
Chris Pincher suspension: Boris Johnson unaware of specific claims – minister
Therese Coffey says the ex-Tory MP facing groping allegations was vetted before being promoted. BBC News – UK