Morrisons hit by massive data theft
The vast majority of staff at Morrisons have been affected by the theft of payroll data, the company has said. BBC News – Business
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Eighth victim at New York blast site
Rescuers find the body of an eighth victim following a gas leak and explosion that demolished two buildings in Harlem, New York City. BBC News – US & Canada
Labour stalwart Tony Benn dies at 88
Veteran Labour politician Tony Benn has died at home at the age of 88, his family says. BBC News – UK
US-Russia in Ukraine crisis talks
US and Russian envoys hold key talks in London on the Ukraine crisis, as Sunday’s disputed referendum in Crimea looms. BBC News – Europe
‘Hundreds’ attack Nigerian city
Hundreds of militants stage a multi-pronged attack on the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, including the army barracks, witnesses say. BBC News – Africa
Israeli planes bombard Gaza targets
Israeli warplanes attack Palestinian targets in the Gaza Strip in response to a militant rocket barrage into southern Israel, the military says. BBC News – Middle East