Gender pay: Fewer than half of UK firms narrow gap
Across 45% of UK firms the gender pay gap increased in favour of men, analysis by the BBC finds. BBC News – Business
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MacKenzie Bezos keeps $35bn Amazon stake
The deal between Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos leaves her with a 4% stake in the tech titan he founded. BBC News – US & Canada
US revokes visa of International Criminal Court prosecutor
This is thought be a response to an ICC probe into possible war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan. BBC News – Africa
Ghosn: Former Nissan chief re-arrested on new claims in Japan
The former Nissan-Renault car chief was out on bail in Tokyo awaiting trial for financial misconduct. BBC News – Business
Israel recovers remains of soldier missing since 1982 Lebanon war
Sgt Zachary Baumel had been missing since a 1982 tank battle against Syrian forces in Lebanon. BBC News – Middle East
Joe Biden pledges to respect women’s ‘personal space’
The ex-US vice-president says he hears his accusers and concedes “social norms are changing”. BBC News – US & Canada