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Family and close friends of South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela celebrated his life at a memorial gathering on Friday. He died earlier this week after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was described as a man who loved his family and who dedicated his life to his art and to activism. IMAGES
Speaking at the launch of a keenly awaited report, former head of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi warns that the EU faces "existential" challenges as it tries to deliver on its founding values while also tackling issues relating to climate and growth. SOUNDBITE
The European Union does not recognise the "democratic legitimacy" of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after his re-election last month, according to the bloc's top diplomat Josep Borrell. SOUNDBITE
The European Union tells Venezuela's government to stop targeting opposition leaders after authorities opened a criminal probe against the main challengers disputing the reelection of President Nicolas Maduro. "This needs to stop. We are calling on the authorities to stop this, this campaign of intimidation of the opposition and judicial intimidation," says EU spokesman Peter Stano in Brussels. SOUNDBITE
The EU approves Apple's offer to allow rivals to access the iPhone's ability to tap-to-pay within the bloc, ending a lengthy probe and sparing it a heavy fine. SOUNDBITE