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Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting
Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented. Source link
Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines
A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight. Source link
Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place. Source link
What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
From regime change to retaliation, the BBC’s Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran. Source link
China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report. Source link
Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti. Source link
Indians pay tribute after Arijit Singh retires at 38 as Bollywood singer
Singh has been one of the most loved and recognisable voices of Bollywood for more than a decade. Source link
Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis
BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city – and how we got here. Source link
At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power. Source link
Colombia launches search for missing plane carrying 15 people
Contact with the aircraft was lost just minutes before it was due to land in northern Colombia, state airline Satena says. Source link