Imran Hussain: Shadow minister quits Labour front bench over Gaza
Labour’s Imran Hussain says his view on Gaza “differs substantially” from that of leader Sir Keir Starmer. BBC News – UK
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Ohio votes to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution
The vote is likely to bolster Democrats’ hopes that abortion rights remain a winning issue. BBC News – US & Canada
Ethiopia PM Abiy eyes Red Sea port, inflaming tensions
Abiy Ahmed says that access to a port is an existential question for his landlocked country. BBC News – Africa
British Steel set to cut up to 2,000 jobs in furnace closure plan
British Steel confirms a plan to close two blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe plant. BBC News – Business
Israel Gaza war: Hamas-run health ministry says Gaza death toll passes 10,000
Israel started bombing the Palestinian territory after coming under attack from Hamas on 7 October. BBC News – Middle East
Kidnappers demand guarantees before releasing Diaz’s father
The rebel group holding the father of Luis Diaz hostage demand “security guarantees” before his release. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean