New mothers faced energy meter force-fittings
The first warrants granted for months to force-fit prepayment meters wrongly included new mothers’ homes. BBC News – Business
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Israel Gaza: Children must be off limits, says father of abducted kids
“How can you hate a child?” asks Yoni Asher, whose two-year-old and four-year-old were taken by Hamas. BBC News – Middle East
Migrant caravan heading through Mexico to US grows in numbers
The size of the group of migrants which set off from Mexico’s southern border on Monday is increasing. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
German vice-chancellor Habeck hits out against rising antisemitism
German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck criticises Islamists, the far right and political left. BBC News – Europe
Bank holds interest rates and warns it’s too early to cut
The UK is expected to see zero growth until 2025, but the Bank says it’s too early to cut interest rates. BBC News – UK
US President Joe Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel-Gaza conflict
He was responding to a heckler’s demand for a ceasefire in a war which has claimed thousands of lives. BBC News – US & Canada