Prepay energy customers disconnect over price rises
A record number of households have stopped topping up their pay-as-you go meters, Citizens Advice says. BBC News – Business
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Iran executions: Alarming rise in use of death penalty in 2021 – report
At least 333 people were put to death, a 25% increase compared with 2020, campaign groups say. BBC News – Middle East
Ecuador declares emergency over gang crime
A curfew is imposed and thousands of police and soldiers are deployed to restore “peace and order”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine war: US accuses Russia of depravity and brutality
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby appeared emotional as he described Russia’s “cruelty” in Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Neil Parish MP: I’m resigning after porn moment of madness
Neil Parish admits watching pornography in the House of Commons and tells the BBC he was stupid. BBC News – UK
Kansas tornado inflicts heavy damage and leaves thousands without power
Shocking footage shows a large twister snaking through the city of Wichita. BBC News – US & Canada