Ukraine brings significant economic uncertainty, Rishi Sunak warns
The UK economy rebounds in January but the chancellor warns of uncertainty due to the invasion of Ukraine. BBC News – Business
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Yemen: Two women freed in US-Saudi special op
They had been captive since going to visit relatives in the capital, Sanaa, a Saudi official said. BBC News – Middle East
Chile couples’ joy as first same-sex marriages held
Under the new law, both partners will also be able to get legal recognition as parents. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
War in Ukraine: Instagram banned in Russia over ‘calls to violence’
Instagram owner Meta has allowed users in some countries to call for violence against Russia’s army. BBC News – Europe
UK sanctions 386 Russian MPs over Ukraine invasion
Politicians who voted to recognise two areas of Ukraine as independent have their UK assets frozen. BBC News – UK
Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in attack hoax case
A Chicago judge told Jussie Smollett that he has “turned his life upside down” with the hoax. BBC News – US & Canada