Iraq Covid hospital fire: 82 dead after ‘oxygen tank explodes’
Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital. BBC News – Middle East
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Brazil: Environment police battle for Amazon rainforest
Riots, policy changes and funding cuts have all threatened the mission to preserve the rainforest. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: Man arrested after infecting 22 people in Majorca
The man allegedly coughed on his colleagues and told them they would get sick, Spanish police said. BBC News – Europe
Dominic Cummings allegations: Top civil servant to face MPs
The cabinet secretary is also expected to be questioned about the row over lobbying in Westminster. BBC News – UK
Ghislaine Maxwell makes first US court appearance
The socialite is accused of helping Jeffrey Epstein groom and sexually abuse underage girls. BBC News – US & Canada
Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president’s term
Pro-government forces battled rebel soldiers opposed to the president, as a national crisis deepened. BBC News – Africa