US House in chaos after Kevin McCarthy loses speaker votes
Republican rebels defeated party leader Kevin McCarthy three times. Can he still find a way to win? BBC News – US & Canada
Craig Taylor
Ghana fishing: Abuse, corruption and death on Chinese vessels
Ghanaian fishermen have told the BBC of widespread abuse on Chinese fishing vessels. BBC News – Africa
Retail: Last year saw a big jump in the number of shops closing
A total of 17,145 shops shut last year across the UK’s High Streets, shopping centres and parades. BBC News – Business
Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism
It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences for residents drinking at home. BBC News – Middle East
Pele’s funeral: Brazil legend lying in state in Santos’ stadium
Thousands of mourners pay their respects to Brazil legend Pele who is lying in state at the stadium of his former club, Santos. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine claims hundreds of Russians killed by missile attack
In a rare move, Moscow acknowledged the strike, but said 63 troops were killed. BBC News – Europe