Nicaraguan activists sentenced to more than 200 years
Medardo Mairena and Pedro Mena, who led anti-government protests, are found guilty of “terrorism”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Shamima Begum: IS teenager to lose UK citizenship
Shamima Begum, who joined the Islamic State group in Syria in 2015, had said she wanted to return home. BBC News – UK
Thousands protest against anti-Semitism in France
Around 70 demonstrations took place across France against a spate of anti-Semitic attacks. BBC News – Europe
House launches probe of US nuclear plan in Saudi Arabia
A government report says the US is rushing to transfer sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia. BBC News – US & Canada
Chinese ‘Ivory Queen’ Yang Fenglan jailed in Tanzania
The Chinese businesswoman was sentenced to 15 years in prison for operating an ivory-smuggling ring. BBC News – Africa
Huawei risk can be managed, say UK cyber-security chiefs
UK intelligence chiefs reportedly conclude the Chinese tech giant Huawei can bid for telecoms projects. BBC News – Business