Train strikes: Rail workers told pay rises can’t match inflation
Wage rises that match the cost of living are not possible, transport minister tells striking rail workers. BBC News – Business
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World Cup 2022 armband row: ‘Two parallel universes on human rights controversies’
“This is about religion, culture, the norms of the region and respect, versus LGBT advocates and activists vocal on human rights”, writes BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil. BBC News – Middle East
Brazil court rejects Bolsonaro party complaint over vote
A court fines the far-right leader’s party and calls its complaint “bad faith”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine war: Most of Kyiv spends night without power after missiles
Russian attacks on infrastructure are depriving Ukrainians of heat and water as winter sets in. BBC News – Europe
Murdered boy’s injuries ‘seen as accident’ by doctors
Logan went to hospital with a broken arm and bruises but was not referred to child protection. BBC News – UK
US Walmart shooting: Manager kills six at Virginia supermarket
The gunman opened fire on colleagues in a break room before turning the weapon on himself. BBC News – US & Canada