Oscar Pistorius trial postponed
The defence in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius is postponed because one of the assessors assisting the judge has been taken ill. BBC News – Africa
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Egypt army head runs for presidency
Field Marshal Abdul Fattah al-Sisi announces he is resigning as Egypt’s military chief in order to stand for the presidency. BBC News – Middle East
Parties row over energy freeze credit
The government and the Labour party both claim credit for an energy price freeze on customer bills announced by UK electricity and gas supplier SSE. BBC News – Business
US and EU mull new Russia sanctions
After talks in Brussels, EU and US leaders say they are considering “deeper sanctions” against Russia if its troops move further into Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Ousted Venezuelan MP back in Caracas
Opposition Venezuelan congresswoman Maria Corina Machado returns to Caracas after having her mandate revoked by the National Assembly. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Police ‘fail domestic abuse victims’
Thousands of people are at risk of serious harm or even murder because of widespread failure by police in England and Wales to deal with domestic abuse, an official report says. BBC News – UK