Covid: Biden orders intelligence report on virus origin
The US president gives intelligence agencies 90 days to report amid controversy over its origin. BBC News – US & Canada
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Nigeria: Many missing feared dead after boat sinks in Kebbi state
About 200 people were on the vessel and around 40 have reportedly been rescued. BBC News – Africa
Liberty Steel nationalisation is unlikely, says Kwasi Kwarteng
The business secretary says taking control of the steel company is the least likely option. BBC News – Business
Israel-Gaza conflict: Blinken promises US support for Gaza reconstruction
The US secretary of state wants to consolidate a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants. BBC News – Middle East
Peru’s Shining Path kills 16, including children, ahead of polls
An offshoot of the far-left Shining Path rebel group said it was behind the attack. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest
Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held. BBC News – Europe