Covid: White House defends Dr Fauci over lab leak emails
The disease expert says emails about a theory Covid leaked from a China lab are being misconstrued. BBC News – US & Canada
Craig Taylor
West Africa’s Islamist insurgency: Fight at a critical stage
The multinational effort to stave off an encroaching takeover by Islamist militants faces severe challenges. BBC News – Africa
Pension scandal: ‘I’ve lost 14 years of payments’
Tens of thousands of elderly female pensioners are set to miss out on life changing payments. BBC News – Business
Israel opposition parties agree to form new unity government
Naftali Bennett will initially become PM, meaning an end to Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year tenure. BBC News – Middle East
Chile same-sex marriage: Piñera vows to push bill in surprising move
Sebastián Piñera vows to push a bill in Congress, a move that has stunned his conservative allies. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Belgium gang rape: Five arrested over assault on teenager
The 14-year-old girl took her life days after images of the alleged attack were shared online. BBC News – Europe