Future of 1p and 2p coins secured ‘for years to come’
The Treasury decides to continue with copper coins and sets a plan to ensure people have access to cash. BBC News – Business
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Saudi Arabia temporarily frees four women activists
Seven of the 11 women’s rights activists detained last year have now gained limited release. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela crisis: Spain vows to protect opposition figure at embassy
Madrid says it will not allow Venezuela to arrest Leopoldo López, who is in its embassy in Caracas. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russia’s anti-Kremlin troll StalinGulag finally breaks cover
Hugely popular on social media, this secretive man known as StalinGulag has revealed his identity. BBC News – Europe
Local elections: Main parties hit by Brexit backlash in polls
The Lib Dems, Greens and independents make gains in the local elections as Labour and the Tories suffer losses. BBC News – UK
Sudan army rejects civilian majority in ruling council
Protesters continue their sit-in outside military HQ to demand that the army stands aside. BBC News – Africa