BBC News - World

• Venezuela soldiers abandon posts at Colombia border
  The soldiers abandon their posts as tensions rise over the delivery of humanitarian aid.
• Pablo Escobar's former home demolished in Colombia.
  The building will be replaced with a memorial to the victims of the drug lord's reign of terror.
• Assam toxic alcohol deaths: 70 people die in north-eastern Indian state
  Another 200 people are being treated after drinking bootleg alcohol in India's Assam state.
• Nigeria election 2019: Atiku Abubakar challenges Muhammadu Buhari
  President Muhammadu Buhari seeks a second term against ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
• Samir Flores Soberanes: Thousands march in Mexico City over activist's murder
  Environmental activist and journalist Samir Flores Soberanes was shot dead on Wednesday.
• Rival concerts on either side of Venezuela-Colombia border
  One had the support of embattled President Nicolas Maduro, while the other was backed by opposition leader Juan Guaidó.
• R Kelly: Singer charged with sexual abuse in Chicago
  The singer's lawyer says he maintains his innocence of the 10 charges, at least nine involving minors.
• Trump announces Kelly Knight Craft as UN ambassador pick
  The US president plans to nominate Kelly Knight Craft, after his previous pick Heather Nauert withdrew.
• Sudan's Omar al-Bashir declares state of emergency
  President Omar al-Bashir dismisses the federal government and sacks all state governors.
• Ranveer Singh: The Bollywood star known for his outlandish wardrobe
  One of India's most bankable stars, Ranveer Singh also makes news for his unconventional fashion sense.