The Somali gold rush endangering frankincense and myrrh
Miners in Somaliland are uprooting centuries-old trees used since antiquity to make perfume. BBC News – Africa
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Shoppers face higher prices after energy bill help ends
Shops may have no choice but to up prices when energy bills rise in April, the retail industry body says. BBC News – Business
Jerusalem: Palestinian anger over far-right Israeli minister’s holy site visit
Itamar Ben-Gvir’s walk on the holy site in Jerusalem is denounced as an “unprecedented provocation”. BBC News – Middle East
Pele’s funeral: Brazil legend given joyous send-off
The footballing legend was laid to rest after a huge procession through the streets of Santos. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Makiivka: Russia blames missile attack on troops’ phone use
Russia now says 89 soldiers were killed in the attack in Makiivka, in the occupied Donetsk region. BBC News – Europe
Sunak wants all pupils to study maths to 18
The ambition for pupils in England will feature in the prime minister’s first speech of 2023. BBC News – UK