Sahel conflict: France rejects reports of airstrike on Mali wedding
Residents of a remote village say more than 20 people were killed when a helicopter opened fire. BBC News – Africa
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EU firms refuse UK deliveries over Brexit tax changes
Some specialist firms across the EU are no longer delivering to the UK because of Brexit tax changes. BBC News – Business
Iran resumes enriching uranium to 20% purity at Fordo facility
It is the country’s most significant breach yet of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: French government vows to speed up vaccinations
A week into mass vaccinations France has inoculated fewer than 1,000 – far behind Germany. BBC News – Europe
Man rescued from submerged vehicle in Peru
Flash floods caused extensive damage across the city of Arequipa. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid in Scotland: Scots ordered to stay at home in new lockdown
Mainland Scotland faces tougher restrictions from midnight, and schools will remain closed until February. BBC News – UK