Boohoo buys Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton but 2,450 jobs lost
The online fashion retailer also buys the Wallis and Burton brands from failed retail group Arcadia. BBC News – Business
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Israel’s Netanyahu enters plea in court in corruption trial
The prime minister is fighting the charges while standing for re-election in just a few weeks’ time. BBC News – Middle East
Ecuador election goes into run-off with Arauz in the lead
Left-wing candidate Andrés Arauz is in the lead but does not have enough votes to win outright. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Storm Darcy: Netherlands hit by ‘first major snowstorm in decade’
A severe cold snap is pushing through northern Europe, bringing snow and gale-force winds. BBC News – Europe
Covid: Scientists developing vaccine boosters to tackle variants
An early study suggests the AstraZeneca vaccine may be less effective against the South African variant. BBC News – UK
Iran nuclear deal: US sanctions will not be lifted for talks, says Biden
Joe Biden says he will not lift sanctions to kick-start talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme. BBC News – US & Canada