Ethiopia: Growing concerns for unity as Tigray conflict spreads
The nine-month-long conflict in Tigray has spread, with little hope of peace talks taking place soon. BBC News – Africa
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Zoom settles US class action privacy lawsuit for $86m
The video conferencing firm denies wrongdoing, but has agreed to boost security measures. BBC News – Business
Tanker attack: Tensions rise as Iran and Israel trade accusations
Israel’s PM warns he could send “a message” in retaliation, as Iran rejects “baseless” accusations. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela’s Rojas sets new triple jump world record
Venezuela’s Yulimar Rojas breaks the world record as she wins Olympic gold in the women’s triple jump at Tokyo 2020. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts
Coastguard vessels and private boats have brought holidaymakers to safety, as the death toll rises. BBC News – Europe
Three murder arrests over boy’s river death in Bridgend
A 13-year-old boy and two adults are arrested on suspicion of murder, police say. BBC News – UK