US President Joe Biden to ‘propose hiking tax on rich’
The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate. BBC News – US & Canada
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Idriss Déby: Chad funeral for president killed by rebels
France’s President Macron is among foreign leaders to pay their last respects to Idriss Déby. BBC News – Africa
Tata ‘sues Liberty Steel over unpaid debts’
It claims Liberty owes debts from the acquisition of Tata’s speciality steels business, reports say. BBC News – Business
Middle East states top Amnesty list of executioners in 2020
Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty’s list of who executes the most people. BBC News – Middle East
Mexico cartel used explosive drones to attack police
Two police officers were injured in the attack in the western state of Michoacán. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Alexei Navalny: Thousands across Russia defy ban on protests
Arrests are made as protesters demand the release of the opposition leader, who is on hunger strike. BBC News – Europe