Sudanese boy rescued after eight hours trapped in rubbish lorry
The 10-year-old refuse worker in Sudan became trapped in the truck’s crushing mechanism. BBC News – Africa
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Post Office scandal ruined lives, inquiry hears
The inquiry into wrongful convictions must put former sub-postmasters at its heart, a lawyer says. BBC News – Business
Syria: Kidnapped boy released after video of beating sparks outcry
The abduction of Fawaz al-Qataifan, 8, sparked an outcry when footage emerged of him being whipped. BBC News – Middle East
Mexico violence: Gunmen attack wake, then target funeral
After killing three people at a wake, gunmen shoot dead six mourners at the funeral of the same man. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up
Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting. BBC News – Europe
Petrol and diesel prices reach new record high
The price of fuel at the pump has risen with petrol at 148.02p a litre and diesel at 151.57p. BBC News – UK