Solar cuts ‘threat to hundreds of jobs’
Hundreds of solar power jobs have been lost owing to planned cuts to subsidies, according to a survey that suggests thousands more jobs could be at risk industry-wide. BBC News – Business
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Turkey to hand back Russia pilot’s body
Body of Russian pilot killed when plane shot down on Syria border now in Turkey’s hands, to be handed to Russia. BBC News – Europe
Brazil links fever to birth defects
The Brazilian health ministry confirms a link between a mosquito-borne virus from Africa, Zika Fever, and a high incidence of birth defects. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russia beefs up defences in Syria
Russia strengthens its anti-aircraft defences in Syria by moving up a cruiser and deploying new missiles at an air base. BBC News – Middle East
Gun suspect said ‘no more baby parts’
The suspect in a deadly gun attack on a Colorado family planning clinic said “no more baby parts” during his arrest, US media report. BBC News – US & Canada
Fallon warns of Paris-style attack risk
A Paris-style attack could “easily” happen in UK cities, says Defence Secretary Michael Fallon as he steps up efforts to win MPs’ backing for air strikes against Islamic State fighters in Syria. BBC News – UK