Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed
The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as “barbaric”. BBC News – Middle East
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Mexico tightens ban on smoking in public places
The step, approved in 2021, means the country now has one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure
Several cities were struck including Dnipro, where an apartment block was hit, killing at least 14. BBC News – Europe
Euston shooting: Girl, 7, and five others injured near church
A girl is in a life-threatening condition after a shooting which injured another child and four women. BBC News – UK
California battles deadly storms with millions under flood watch
At least 19 people have died and millions are at risk of flooding as storms drench California. BBC News – US & Canada
Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied
Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history BBC News – Africa