Syrians in Turkey cross border after earthquake
Many are making the trip to border crossings to reunite with their families in Syria. BBC News – Middle East
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Nicaragua strips 94 prominent dissidents of citizenship
Among those accused of being “traitors” are award-winning writers Gioconda Belli and Sergio Ramírez. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Munich Security Conference: First Leopard tanks to be deployed to Kyiv ‘very soon’ – Germany
Speaking in Munich, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz tells allies to expect a long war in Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Spy at UK’s Berlin embassy jailed for selling secrets to Russia
Security guard David Smith pleaded guilty to passing on details of the embassy and its staff for cash. BBC News – UK
Tyre Nichols: Ex-officers plead not guilty over his death
A judge confirms the five defendants are pleading not guilty to charges including murder and assault. BBC News – US & Canada
Why is South Africa’s navy joining exercises with Russia and China?
Opposition parties and the US criticise the 10-day naval drills during the conflict in Ukraine. BBC News – Africa