Jonathan Ditchburn

TSSA rail union accepts pay offer from train companiesThe TSSA union says its 3,000 members have accepted an offer including a two-year 9% pay deal. BBC News – Business

Gaza-Israel exchange of fire follows deadly West Bank raidRocket-fire draws air strikes in the wake of a deadly Israeli military raid in Nablus on Wednesday. BBC News – Middle East

Mexico passes controversial reform of election watchdogThe reform reduces the size and the budget of the independent body overseeing elections in Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

How Putin's fate is tied to Russia's war in UkraineSteve Rosenberg looks at why Vladimir Putin set sail in a storm of his own making a year ago. BBC News – Europe

Ukraine war: King says Ukraine has 'suffered unimaginably'Charles praises the “remarkable courage” of Ukrainians on the anniversary of the Russian invasion. BBC News – UK

New US sanctions for Russia on war anniversaryPresident Biden also announced over $ 2bn in military aid to both Ukraine and neighbouring Moldova. BBC News – US & Canada

Chinyere Igwe: Nigerian politician arrested with $500,000 on election eveThe money was found in Chinyere Igwe’s car on the eve of Nigeria’s hotly contested elections. BBC News – Africa

Arsenal Women's pay rises 30% but still behind menAccounts show a boost in earnings, but the women’s team still earns far less than some male players. BBC News – Business

Eleven Palestinians killed during Israeli raid in NablusMore than 80 people also suffer bullet wounds after troops surround a house with militants inside. BBC News – Middle East

Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mudMore than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil’s São Paulo state. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: UN chief condemns invasion ahead of anniversaryAntónio Guterres calls Russia’s invasion an “affront” to the world’s collective conscience. BBC News – Europe

O2 Academy Brixton crush: Claims of not enough medical coverThe number of medical staff working at the O2 Academy Brixton did not match industry recommendations. BBC News – UK

Winter storm: North America hit by blizzards and heat waveParts of the United States will be 100F (38C) warmer than other regions of the country this week. BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsiderSome 40% of Nigeria’s voters are under 35, and many want change after years of misrule. BBC News – Africa

British Steel to cut jobs amid fears for industryThe Chinese-owned firm will cut 300 jobs at its Scunthorpe plant. BBC News – Business

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Baby pulled from the rubble reunited with aunt and uncleThe newborn girl is adopted by her aunt and uncle who name her after her late mother, Afraa. BBC News – Middle East

Mexico's ex-security minister Genaro García Luna convicted of drug traffickingGenaro García Luna, a key drugs war figure, is found guilty of taking bribes from a drug cartel. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Biden hails 'rock solid' Nato as Putin blames West for Russia's warIn separate speeches, Russia’s leader targets the West but the US president says his lust for land will fail. BBC News – Europe

Nurses to suspend 48-hour strike as talks with government re-startAction planned for next week is paused as the Royal College of Nursing holds “intensive talks” with government. BBC News – UK

Ohio train derailment: Norfolk Southern ordered to pay for clean-up costsNorfolk Southern faces a slew of lawsuits and mounting pressure following the derailment. BBC News – US & Canada