Bosnian Serb leader says Bosnia is ‘dead’ ahead of election

Antonelli fastest from Verstappen ahead of qualifying in Malaysia. Kimi Antonelli was fastest from Max Verstappen in final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to set up a Mercedes versus Red Bull fight for pole position.

Wade and Aspinall make statement ahead of World Grand Prix semi-finals. James Wade and Nathan Aspinall put in statement performances that will have made their semi-final opponents take note ahead of a mouthwatering Saturday night line-up at the World Grand Prix.

Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties in past 24 hours. Government forces close a key crossing connecting Houthi-held al-Houban to government-held Taiz city.

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says. The flydubai plane plunged more than 17,000ft two and a half hours into its journey before passengers and crew overpowered the attacker.

Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat. Latvia is not expected to shift its pro-Europe and pro-Ukraine trajectory, but coalition negotiations could be complex.

Turkish court detains football refereeing chief pending corruption trial. Seven officials face an investigation over allegations of manipulation of the referee administration process.