Russia threatens to destroy Ukraine jets after Poland and Slovakia pledges
Slovakia becomes the second Nato country after Poland to offer fighter jets to Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
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PC who hit ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson guilty of gross misconduct
A disciplinary hearing finds Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith used excessive force against the ex-footballer. BBC News – UK
Clean-up of radioactive water leak ongoing at Minnesota nuclear plant
A local nuclear plant is recovering 400,000 gallons of contaminated water that spilled in November. BBC News – US & Canada
Christian Atsu: Ghana funeral for footballer killed by Turkey earthquake
Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero. BBC News – Africa
People face biggest fall in spending power for 70 years
The gloomy forecast came as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Budget in the Commons. BBC News – Business
Israel believes roadside bombing suspect crossed from Lebanon
Israeli forces shot dead the suspect hours after a man was wounded by a bomb blast on Monday. BBC News – Middle East