Majidreza Rahnavard: Iran carries out second execution over protests
Majidreza Rahnavard was convicted of “enmity against God” and hanged just 23 days after his arrest. BBC News – Middle East
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Peru’s new leader proposes early election amid protests
Dina Boluarte says she will ask Congress to bring elections forward by two years from 2026 to 2024. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
EU corruption scandal puts democracy under attack – European Parliament head
Four people have been arrested over accusations Qatar bribed officials to try to win influence. BBC News – Europe
Solihull: Three children die in icy lake tragedy
An officer tried to punch through the ice as emergency workers attempted to reach the children. BBC News – UK
Lockerbie father: Trial should not take place in US
Abu Agila Masud should not go on trial in the US or Scotland, according to campaigner Dr Jim Swire. BBC News – US & Canada
Zimbabwe power outages hit businesses and families
Zimbabwe is only generating one third of its energy needs, hitting businesses and families hard. BBC News – Africa