Brittney Griner lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia
The basketball star returns home 10 months after she left the US to play the game in Russia. BBC News – US & Canada
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How Seychelles ocean plants could help tackle climate change
Seychelles is one of the first countries to map its seagrasses nationwide, which are a huge store of carbon. BBC News – Africa
Air passengers told to expect ‘serious disruption’
People are warned to “think carefully” about plans after airport border staff announce a Christmas strike. BBC News – Business
Mohsen Shekari: Iran carries out first execution over protests
Mohsen Shekari was convicted of “enmity against God” after what an activist called a “show trial”. BBC News – Middle East
Pedro Castillo: Peru’s leader ousted over ‘rebellion attempt’
Pedro Castillo tried to dissolve parliament but instead ended up being thrown out of office. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Wirecard trial of executives opens in German fraud scandal
Markus Braun, who ran the disgraced payment firm, presided over its meteoric rise and disastrous fall. BBC News – Europe