Black McDonald’s owner sues for racial discrimination
Herb Washington says the firm has retaliated after he raised concerns about the firm’s treatment of black franchisees. BBC News – Business
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Princess Latifa: ‘Hostage’ ordeal of Dubai ruler’s daughter revealed
“I just want to be free,” Princess Latifa, daughter of Dubai’s ruler, says in video messages secretly recorded from a villa where she was being held following her failed escape in 2018. BBC News – Middle East
Dispute over Haiti presidential term triggers unrest
Protesters demand that President Jovenel Moïse step down but he argues his term is not yet over. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: Dutch crisis as court orders end to Covid curfew
Judges ordered the measure removed immediately but it will remain in place pending an appeal. BBC News – Europe
Covid: Extra 1.7m vulnerable added to shielding list
The move brings the total to 4m in England and means vaccinations will be prioritised more quickly. BBC News – UK
Texas weather: Deadly winter storm sweeps Texas and US southern states
Freezing winds, ice and snow are battering states like Texas that rarely see such frigid conditions. BBC News – US & Canada