Women could be owed ‘lottery-winning’ pension sums
Up to 5,000 women pensioners could be entitled to huge refunds under a little-known-rule, the BBC has learned. BBC News – Business
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Jordan’s King Abdullah describes ‘most painful’ royal rift
His comments follow reports of an alleged plot to destabilise the kingdom involving his half-brother. BBC News – Middle East
Covid: Brazil has more than 4,000 deaths in 24 hours for first time
Experts warn new variants coming from Brazil could undermine global efforts to control the pandemic. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Navalny: Jailed Putin critic ‘losing sensation in legs and hands’
The Putin critic has been diagnosed with spinal hernias and his health is worsening, a lawyer says. BBC News – Europe
Covid: UK vaccine rollout ‘breaking link’ between infections and death
Experts tracking coronavirus say vaccinations are starting to break the link between Covid cases and deaths. BBC News – UK
Tiger Woods car crash: Golfing great drove at almost double the speed limit
Tiger Woods was driving close to double the 45mph speed limit when he crashed in February, according to Los Angeles County’s sheriff. BBC News – US & Canada