Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng orders scientific review of fracking impact
Senior Tories are calling for an end to the ban on shale gas extraction to help secure energy supplies. BBC News – Business
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Asghar Farhadi: Top Iranian director accused of plagiarism
An ex-student of Asghar Farhadi claims he stole the idea for his film, A Hero, from her documentary. BBC News – Middle East
Peru protests: President Castillo imposes curfew in Lima
The cities of Lima and Callao will be under curfew until Wednesday following violent protests. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine war: Zelensky tells UN of horrors of Russian invasion
Ukraine’s president says Russia must be held accountable for civilian deaths in northern Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine war: More than 60% of Putin’s war chest frozen, Truss says
The UK foreign secretary says sanctions on Russia must go further, after “appalling acts” in Ukraine. BBC News – UK
Mother ‘begged for life’ of IS hostage, court hears
Emotions ran high as the family of an aid worker killed by IS cell testify at a federal US trial. BBC News – US & Canada