Uganda elections 2021: Bobi Wine takes on Yoweri Museveni
The internet is shut down following a campaign in which dozens of people were killed. BBC News – Africa
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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. BBC News – Business
Al-Qaeda: Pompeo says Iran is jihadist network’s ‘new home base’
The US secretary of state says jihadists “operate under the hard shell of the regime’s protection”. BBC News – Middle East
Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list
Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Central Spain records temperatures of -25C after snowstorm
Plunging temperatures inland follow heavy snow at the weekend and lead to deaths and injuries. BBC News – Europe
Covid: Play your part in fight against virus, says Patel
The home secretary says she will back police to enforce virus rules, as another 1,243 die in the UK. BBC News – UK