Goodwill Zwelithini: South Africa’s straight-talking Zulu king
King Goodwill Zwelithini backed age-old practices but was at times criticised for his politics. BBC News – Africa
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Cumbria coal mine: Public inquiry after government U-turn
Ministers say “increased” controversy over the Cumbria mine means a public inquiry is needed. BBC News – Business
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe needs mental health treatment, charity says
The British-Iranian woman faces a new court hearing this weekend, following a five-year sentence. BBC News – Middle East
The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar
How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world’s most dangerous man. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
UK exports to European Union drop 40% in January
Official figures show a sharp drop in trade in goods with the EU as the Brexit transition period ended. BBC News – Europe
Sarah Everard: Body found in woodland confirmed as that of missing woman
A police officer is still being questioned on suspicion of murdering the marketing executive. BBC News – UK