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1. Senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces

   US President Donald Trump said the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

2. Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

   The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

3. Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed

   There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

4. Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele

   Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

5. Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia

   The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.

6. Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

   President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

7. New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo

   Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.

8. US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

   Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.

9. Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

   The Fatah faction elects top decision makers, but ordinary Palestinians feel the party and its leader are out of touch.

10. Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case

    It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.