Syrian military ‘burning farmland in rebel-held north’
Satellite images show large areas of farmland in opposition-held areas have been set on fire. BBC News – Middle East
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Shamima Begum: Lawyer says teen was ‘groomed’
The family lawyer says she was groomed and accuses Sajid Javid of acting to further his own career. BBC News – UK
Hungary boat crash: Captain of vessel involved in collision arrested
The collision between the vessel and a tour boat in Budapest has left at least seven people dead. BBC News – Europe
Trump announces tariffs on Mexico in latest anti-immigration measure
The US president says he will impose rising tariffs until Mexico ends illegal immigration into the US. BBC News – US & Canada
GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests
A fungus has been genetically modified with spider venom to kill the mosquitoes that spread malaria. BBC News – Africa
Boeing 737 Max Unlikely To Be Flying Any Time Soon
The ill-fated Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft which has been grounded following two horrific crashes in a matter of months is unlikely to re-enter service before August, according to the head of the airline industry’s trade body, IATA. Director General Alexandre de Juniac said “we do not expect something before 10 or 12 weeks”, although he…