Kemerovo fire: Russia crowd condemns officials over disaster
At least 64 people – 41 of them children – died in a shopping mall fire and many are feared missing. BBC News – Europe
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Manchester attack fire crews ‘sent away from arena blast’
“Frustrated” firefighters were kept away from Manchester Arena for two hours, a report says. BBC News – UK
William Strampel: Michigan supervisor of Larry Nassar arrested
William Strampel is accused of storing nude photos of students and grabbing the buttocks of others. BBC News – US & Canada
Nelson Mandela’s golden hand casts sell for $10m in bitcoin
A South African businessman has sold the four gold casts to a crypto-currency firm based in Canada. BBC News – Africa
Egypt election: Voters to elect president
The polls will be open for three days, with incumbent Abdul Fattah El-Sisi facing one challenger. BBC News – Middle East
Qantas ‘very disappointed’ by Australian cricket ball-tampering
A major sponsor of the Australian cricket team urges the authorities to take “appropriate action”. BBC News – Business