Trump executive order aims to allow Arctic drilling
The US president said he hoped the new order would create “thousands and thousands” of jobs. BBC News – US & Canada
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Tanzania’s President Magufuli sacks 10,000 over fake certificates
Tanzanian President John Magufuli sacks 10,000 civil servants found to have false qualifications. BBC News – Africa
UK economy grows by 0.3% as service sector slows
UK economic growth slowed by more than expected at the start of the year as the service sector stalled. BBC News – Business
Syria war: ‘Israeli strike’ hits military site near Damascus airport
Unconfirmed reports say an Israeli strike targeted an arms supply hub operated by Hezbollah. BBC News – Middle East
Willesden shooting: Police foil ‘active terror plot’
A woman in her 20s is shot by police, and six people are arrested, as part of an anti-terror operation in London and Kent. BBC News – UK
Macedonia parliament stormed by protesters in Skopje
Scores are injured in fights after an ethnic Albanian was elected parliamentary speaker. BBC News – Europe