IS chief al-Qurayshi: Why getting him mattered so much to the US
The operation which killed the head of the extremist group was unusually high-risk. BBC News – Middle East
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Nicaragua court convicts government critics of ‘conspiracy’
Three of the seven defendants had planned to run against President Ortega in the 2021 election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine conflict: Kyiv braces for Russian assault
The Ministry of Defence made the call as Russian forces reached the northern outskirts of Kyiv. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine invasion: UK troops will not fight against Russia says Wallace
The defence secretary says Britain will not be “directly” involved but is supporting Ukraine forces. BBC News – UK
Supreme Court: Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to top court
If confirmed, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be the first black woman to serve on the top court. BBC News – US & Canada
Kenyan schoolgirl jailed over Moi Girls Schools fire deaths
Ten girls died in the 2017 fire started by a student trying to get a transfer to another school. BBC News – Africa