US joins Germany in sending battle tanks to Ukraine
Ukraine hails the announcements as a turning point, while Russia says they are a provocation. BBC News – Europe
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UK car production collapses to lowest for 66 years
Car production in the UK continued to fall last year, lagging further behind the US and EU. BBC News – UK
Schools chief sacked after boy, 6, shoots teacher in Virginia
Teacher Abigail Zwerner, who was seriously injured in her classroom, is suing the school district. BBC News – US & Canada
Can these rocks really power light bulbs? No, say the experts
Viral videos of minerals with apparent electrical properties are not what they seem. BBC News – Africa
Amazon workers claim robots are treated better
As the online giant faces its first UK strike, staff in Coventry tell the BBC why they are walking out. BBC News – Business
Beirut blast investigator charges key figures after long suspension
Judge Tarek Bitar unexpectedly restarts his probe after a 13-month suspension amid legal challenges. BBC News – Middle East