United plans supersonic passenger flights by 2029
The US airline has ordered 15 supersonic passenger jets which could cut travel times in half. BBC News – Business
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Egypt: Fire at detention centre kills six teenagers
Local reports say an initial investigation blamed an electric short-circuit for the fire in Cairo. BBC News – Middle East
Nicaragua opposition figure Chamorro put under house arrest
Cristiana Chamorro is a potential challenger to President Daniel Ortega in November’s election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Roman Protasevich arrest: EU bans Belarus jets from its airspace
The move follows Belarus’s grounding of a Ryanair flight to arrest a dissident journalist. BBC News – Europe
G7: Rich nations back deal to tax multinationals
G7 finance ministers have agreed to work together to create a “level playing field” on global taxation. BBC News – UK
Putin sees ‘double standard’ in US Capitol riot prosecutions
Ahead of a summit with President Joe Biden, Mr Putin also says he expects “no breakthroughs”. BBC News – US & Canada