Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow politician gets 7 years for denouncing war
Councillor Alexei Gorinov gets reportedly the first jail term under a law criminalising dissent. BBC News – Europe
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Wallace rules out bid to replace Johnson as PM
The defence secretary says he hopes the Conservatives can “swiftly return to focusing on the issues”. BBC News – UK
Roe v Wade: Biden calls for federal law to restore abortion rights
The order comes amid pressure on the US president to take more action to safeguard abortion access. BBC News – US & Canada
Eid in Madagascar: Zebus, dumplings and samosas
How a Muslim community on the Indian Ocean island celebrates one of Islam’s most important holidays. BBC News – Africa
Business groups call for stability as Johnson resigns
Leading UK industry groups have called for the ‘political vacuum’ in government to be filled. BBC News – Business
Syria: Russian UN veto could threaten aid deliveries to 3m people
Russia threatens to block a Security Council resolution keeping open a key cross-border aid route. BBC News – Middle East