Cladding: Developers told to act on lower-height buildings
Developers who do not remove cladding on buildings 11-18m high could face legal action, the government says. BBC News – UK
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New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze
There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. BBC News – US & Canada
Uganda schools reopen after almost two years of Covid closure
Authorities warn that at least 30% of pupils may not return after the long absence because of Covid. BBC News – Africa
People rush to book holidays after Covid travel rules relaxed
The boss of Jet2 says demand has returned to around the same level seen before the Covid pandemic. BBC News – Business
Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years
Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years. BBC News – Middle East
At least seven dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats
Another three are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean