Thousands of gay men pardoned for past convictions
Posthumous pardons are granted for offences that are no longer a crime on a “momentous day”. BBC News – UK
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EU’s Donald Tusk sees Trump as threat to Europe
The European Council head warns the administration may reverse 70 years of US foreign policy. BBC News – Europe
Colombia ELN rebels say they are holding missing soldier
The second-largest rebel group says it is prepared to free a kidnapped soldier ahead of peace talks. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Netanyahu: Iran missile test must not go unanswered
Israel’s PM urges renewing sanctions against Iran after its latest ballistic missile test. BBC News – Middle East
Oscar Pistorius prosecutor Gerrie Nel joins Afriforum
South Africa’s “pitbull” shocks many by quitting prosecutor’s role to start private practice. BBC News – Africa
Boohoo.com staff in trouble ‘for smiling’, investigation finds
A programme looking at Britain’s cheap clothing industry suggests contracts are ended after “three strikes” or mistakes. BBC News – Business