UN human rights chief calls for reparations over racism
A report urges countries worldwide to “make amends” for racism against Africans and those of African descent. BBC News – US & Canada
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South Africa’s top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president. BBC News – Africa
BT and OneWeb sign rural broadband deal
The telecoms firm and satellite company explore ways of providing rural broadband in remote areas. BBC News – Business
Abdalelah Haroun: Qatari sprinter killed in car crash in Doha, aged 24
Qatari sprinter Abdalelah Haroun, who won bronze in the 400m at the 2017 World Championships, dies in a car crash aged 24. BBC News – Middle East
Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting
President Iván Duque’s helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year’s election. BBC News – Europe