‘Crazy’ car prices shock Cubans
Cubans react with shock at what some term “crazy” prices as foreign-made cars go on sale for the first time since the 1959 revolution. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Craig Taylor
Putin relaxes ban on Sochi protests
The Russian authorities relax a ban on protest rallies at the Sochi Winter Olympics but set strict conditions for demonstrations. BBC News – Europe
Flooding risk remains for parts of UK
Dozens of flood warnings remain in place in parts of the UK, with the Environment Agency warning many areas could be at risk into next week. BBC News – UK
US faces record low temperatures
Parts of the US are braced for potentially record-breaking low temperature as an Arctic chill brings more freezing weather to the US and Canada. BBC News – US & Canada
South Sudan ceasefire talks open
Direct talks between teams representing the warring parties in South Sudan officially open in Ethiopia, despite earlier fears that the process had run into trouble. BBC News – Africa
Cash piles up for booming Next
Next shareholders are due for extra payouts after bumper profits leave the retailer with a huge cash pile to distribute. BBC News – Business