Operation Sanctuary review finds adult abuse ‘extensive’
After 700 victims were groomed in one region, ministers are told to urgently review exploitation laws. BBC News – UK
Craig Taylor
One French woman in eight has been raped, study says
Four million women have been raped once in their lives, a major survey of abuse in France suggests. BBC News – Europe
Children ‘forced to watch rape’ in South Sudan
UN investigators say they have evidence that 40 senior officials could be responsible for war crimes. BBC News – Africa
Venezuela’s Maduro wants ‘mega-election’ amid opposition boycott
Nicolás Maduro calls for more elections to be added to April’s vote amid an opposition boycott. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria war: UN plea to end ‘hell on earth’ Eastern Ghouta crisis
The UN Secretary General is calling for an end to the fighting so aid can enter the rebel-held area. BBC News – Middle East
Michael Gove tells water firms to clean up their act
The environment secretary says water firms may face further regulation if prices and leaks aren’t fixed. BBC News – Business