Why Kenyan music is drowned out by Nigerian sounds
A Kenyan proposal hopes to cut the airplay time for foreign music to allow local artists to thrive. BBC News – Africa
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Russia’s plan to fight back against Western sanctions
President Putin has made changes to protect the Russian economy since it first was hit by sanctions in 2014. BBC News – Business
Neom: What’s the green truth behind a planned eco-city in the Saudi desert?
Saudi Arabia – one of the world’s biggest oil producers – says it’s pivoting to green energy. But will reality live up to the rhetoric? BBC News – Middle East
Petrópolis: A perfect storm of weather extremes and deep inequality
Floods in Petrópolis have exposed the dangerous conditions that residents live with everyday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine crisis: Germany halts pipeline as nations sanction Russia
The gas pipeline between Russia and Germany cost €10bn (£8.4bn) and was completed last September. BBC News – Europe
Boris Johnson announces UK sanctions against Russia
Boris Johnson says banks and billionaires will be targeted – but faces calls for tougher action now. BBC News – UK