Italian Pier Antonio Panzeri held in EU-Qatargate bribery probe agrees to tell all
The former EU lawmaker is accused of being a leader of a criminal network which took Qatari bribes. BBC News – Europe
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Nicola Sturgeon says gender reform row will go to court
Scotland’s first minister says the courts will be asked to rule on whether the UK government can block the reforms. BBC News – UK
Three generations killed in ‘cartel-like execution’ in California
California police say six people, including a grandmother and 10-month old child, were shot to death. BBC News – US & Canada
BBC Komla Dumor Award 2023 launched
The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2023. BBC News – Africa
Cost of living: Charity warns Christmas debt could take years to repay
Advisers warn of pain to come as a poll for the BBC suggests many have no idea how they will repay festive spending. BBC News – Business
Siamak Namazi: American jailed in Iran begins hunger strike
Siamak Namazi tells President Biden he is protesting against the failure of the US to bring him home. BBC News – Middle East