The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria
The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination. BBC News – Africa
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John Lewis considers plan to change staff-owned structure
The chain’s famous staff-ownership structure could be watered down to raise new funds. BBC News – Business
Saudi Arabia invited Iran’s President Raisi to visit, Tehran says
The visit – not yet confirmed by Riyadh – would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China. BBC News – Middle East
Cocaine production reaches record levels as new trafficking hubs emerge
After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
UK banking system ‘safe’ after Credit Suisse rescue
Despite the swift action by regulators, stock markets in the UK and Asia fell. BBC News – Europe
Stagnating wages cost UK workers £11,000 a year, says Resolution Foundation
Fifteen years of stalling wage growth has left British workers worse off, new analysis suggests. BBC News – UK