*)Mississippi removes Confederate symbol from its flag

Mississippi's legislature voted on Sunday to remove the controversial Confederate symbol from the state flag.

Protesters across the US have torn down dozens of Confederate statues and symbols of racism in recent weeks.

Civil rights leaders say it serves only to intimidate Black people and has nothing to do with honouring the state's history.

*)Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange

Gunmen have attacked the Pakistani stock exchange building situated in the heart of Karachi’s financial district.

Karachi police say at least four attackers have been killed in Monday’s attack. Local media reported at least two civilian casualties with multiple injuries.

The assailants attacked the building with grenades and guns, local media reported.

*)Poland's Duda, rival Trzaskowski face tight run-off

Voting has ended in Poland's presidential election.

Exit polls show President Andrzej Duda has won the majority of votes but has fallen short of a first-round victory.

The elections could reshape Poland’s tense relationship with the European Union.

Duda has pledged to maintain the status quo of more conservative Catholic values, while his main challenger Rafal Trzaskowski presented himself as progressive.

*)Vietnam grounds Pakistani pilots over licence concerns

Vietnam's aviation authority said it had grounded all Pakistani pilots working for local airlines.

This comes after concerns from global regulators that some pilots may have been using "dubious" licences.

The suspension will be in effect until further notice from the authority, which is coordinating with Pakistani authorities to review pilot profiles.

*)Starbucks joins companies in pausing social media ads

Starbucks will pause advertising on all social media platforms as it explores the best ways to help stop the spread of hate speech, the company said in a statement.

Starbucks said it will "have discussions internally and with media partners and civil rights organisations to stop the spread of hate speech."

The statement said though Starbucks is pausing advertising, it is not joining the "Stop Hate For Profit" boycott campaign kicked off earlier this month.