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House Republicans face choice between chaos and conventionBoth Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are staunch conservatives – but have wildly different styles. BBC News – US & Canada

Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fightersTimbuktu and Gao face shortages of food, fuel and medicine due to a blockade by al-Qaeda-linked militants. BBC News – Africa

Energy firms holding £8.1bn of customers' moneyA father-of-three reveals that it took six weeks to have £800 refunded by his energy supplier. BBC News – Business

Dozens of rockets fired from Gaza towards IsraelPalestinian militants enter Israel, the Israeli military says, as Hamas says it has fired 5,000 rockets. BBC News – Middle East

Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings riseThe White House says it has no choice but to use funds already appropriated for a border barrier. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Bavaria election: Toxic campaign heralds big vote for Germany's populistsRight-wing parties look set to make big gains in state elections in Germany’s wealthy south. BBC News – Europe

Inquiry ordered over England schools funding blunderSchools in England will receive less than they expected after an accounting error is uncovered. BBC News – UK

Biden attacked from both sides over new Texas border wallUS officials say they are legally obliged to move ahead with a new section of the southern border wall. BBC News – US & Canada

Liberia election: George Weah faces demands for war crimes courtThe former football star is running for a second term but faces demands for a war crimes court. BBC News – Africa

HS2 will not go to Euston without private fundsIf the money cannot be raised then passengers travelling to and from central London will have to change. BBC News – Business