Craig Taylor

The new legislation bans the depiction or promotion of homosexuality and gender change among under-18s.
BBC News – Europe

There has been a huge increase in the number of people being “pinged” by the app in England and Wales.
BBC News – UK

“The status quo was not an option,” the fourth president to oversee the war said as violence flares.
BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa’s ex-president turned himself in on Wednesday after being sentenced for contempt.
BBC News – Africa

Grant Shapps says the move will ease a driver shortage, but the industry calls it a sticking plaster.
BBC News – Business

The megaship Ever Given is finally leaving the Suez Canal after a deal is struck with Egypt.
BBC News – Middle East

Jovenel Moïse is shot dead and the first lady injured by gunmen in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Peter R de Vries’s family and politicians condemn the attack, as he fights for his life in hospital.
BBC News – Europe

More than 32,500 confirmed cases have been reported in the country, up 43% on the same day last week.
BBC News – UK

The former president’s accounts were suspended over safety concerns after the Capitol riots.
BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa’s police have until Wednesday to arrest ex-president Jacob Zuma after a court order.
BBC News – Africa

The supermarket and online grocer Ocado say there are signs of pre-Covid shopping habits returning.
BBC News – Business

The controversial law bars Palestinians who marry Israelis from being granted citizenship rights.
BBC News – Middle East

The storm is moving north towards Florida, but there were warnings of heavy rain as it left Cuba.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Viktor Babaryko was banned from running against the president last year and detained.
BBC News – Europe

The health secretary is to announce changes to self-isolation for those who have had two jabs.
BBC News – UK

Tributes have been pouring in for the director, whose films also included The Goonies and The Omen.
BBC News – US & Canada

President Samia Suluhu has adopted a different approach from her Covid-sceptic predecessor, John Magufuli.
BBC News – Africa

The new watchdog will be able to prosecute rule-breaking developers and take their properties off the market.
BBC News – Business

Amid a deep economic crisis, importers say hundreds of thousands of patients could be without drugs.
BBC News – Middle East