Cost of living: Calls for targeted help to cut energy bills
Millions of people may have to spend less on food and clothing to afford higher bills, an energy boss says. BBC News – Business
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Assad: Syria’s leader makes historic visit to UAE
It marks Bashar al-Assad’s first visit to an Arab country since the Syrian civil war began in 2011. BBC News – Middle East
Cuba anti-government protesters jailed for up to 30 years
They were found guilty of sedition and theft after taking part in rare anti-government demonstrations. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine war: ‘Tanks in streets’ as fighting hits Mariupol centre
Street fighting hampers efforts to rescue civilians trapped in a bombed theatre, the mayor says. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine war: Boris Johnson sparks fury after comparison to Brexit
Donald Tusk and Conservative peer Lord Barwell are among those criticising Boris Johnson’s comments. BBC News – UK
Tanner Brass: Canada police force in racism row over boy’s death
Kyla Frenchman says she warned police her baby was at risk from her partner – but they arrested her. BBC News – US & Canada