TSSA rail union accepts pay offer from train companies
The TSSA union says its 3,000 members have accepted an offer including a two-year 9% pay deal. BBC News – Business
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Gaza-Israel exchange of fire follows deadly West Bank raid
Rocket-fire draws air strikes in the wake of a deadly Israeli military raid in Nablus on Wednesday. BBC News – Middle East
Mexico passes controversial reform of election watchdog
The reform reduces the size and the budget of the independent body overseeing elections in Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
How Putin’s fate is tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine
Steve Rosenberg looks at why Vladimir Putin set sail in a storm of his own making a year ago. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine war: King says Ukraine has ‘suffered unimaginably’
Charles praises the “remarkable courage” of Ukrainians on the anniversary of the Russian invasion. BBC News – UK
New US sanctions for Russia on war anniversary
President Biden also announced over $ 2bn in military aid to both Ukraine and neighbouring Moldova. BBC News – US & Canada