Can these rocks really power light bulbs? No, say the experts
Viral videos of minerals with apparent electrical properties are not what they seem. BBC News – Africa
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Amazon workers claim robots are treated better
As the online giant faces its first UK strike, staff in Coventry tell the BBC why they are walking out. BBC News – Business
Beirut blast investigator charges key figures after long suspension
Judge Tarek Bitar unexpectedly restarts his probe after a 13-month suspension amid legal challenges. BBC News – Middle East
Brazil airlifts starving Yanomami tribal people from jungle
The government declares a medical emergency and ex-president Bolsonaro is accused of “genocide”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Tanks for Ukraine: Germany to send Leopard 2s and allow others to export – reports
Germany has been under pressure over its reluctance to send the battle tanks to Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine: Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw killed in Soledar rescue attempt
Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed in Soledar, eastern Ukraine, family members say. BBC News – UK