Election results 2022: Conservatives lose seats on English councils
Sir Keir Starmer says Labour is “back on track”, but the party makes modest gains in councils outside London. BBC News – UK
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Does US really have world’s highest Covid death toll?
A new report suggests other countries had more excess deaths than US during the pandemic. BBC News – US & Canada
‘Waking up to the sound of birds relaxes your soul’
More people in Kenya are moving out of the capital Nairobi to a simpler life in the countryside. BBC News – Africa
Michael Murray: New Sports Direct boss says High Street isn’t dead
Michael Murray says high streets will be “different” ahead of a new look Sports Direct store opening. BBC News – Business
Ahmadreza Djalali: Sweden alarmed by Iran’s reported plan to execute doctor
A semi-official news agency says dual national Ahmadreza Djalali will be put to death this month. BBC News – Middle East
Otoniel: Colombia drug kingpin extradited to US
Dairo Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel, was captured in October, ending a seven-year manhunt. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean