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Jerusalem shooting: Israeli PM warns of 'swift' response after attacksTwo separate attacks have left at least seven dead and five seriously injured. BBC News – Middle East

Haiti police riot after crime gangs kill 14 officersFourteen police officers have died since the start of 2023 amid a huge surge in gang violence. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Petr Pavel: Ex-general beats populist rival in Czech electionDefeated former PM Andrej Babis conceded to retired Nato general Petr Pavel on Saturday afternoon. BBC News – Europe

Richard Sharp: Boris Johnson was told to stop asking for loan adviceThe then-PM was warned off talking to incoming BBC chairman Richard Sharp, the Sunday Times reports. BBC News – UK

Tyre Nichols: Police unit is disbanded after deathThe so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were seen beating Mr Nichols. BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria floods: Songs and testimonies from a drowning worldPortraits of communities devastated by the worst recorded floods in Nigeria. BBC News – Africa

HS2 will run through to London Euston, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt saysThis follows reports that rising costs could mean the rail link might stop in the suburbs of west London. BBC News – Business

Five shot dead at Jerusalem synagogue – reportsAt least five people are reported to have been shot dead at a synagogue in Jerusalem, with others injured. BBC News – Middle East

Fugitive Gillespie brothers may have come to harm in BrazilDetectives confirm they have shared their concerns with the families of James and Barry Gillespie. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Auschwitz anniversary marked without RussiaMoscow accuses Poland of attempting to “rewrite history” after it is not invited to the event. BBC News – Europe

Jeremy Hunt says significant tax cuts in Budget unlikelyThe chancellor, who outlined a growth plan, says there will be little room for cuts in March. BBC News – UK

NYC bike path killer Sayfullo Saipov convicted of murderThe Uzbekistan native may face the death penalty for what was the city’s deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11. BBC News – US & Canada

Bilal al-Sudani: US forces kill Islamic State Somalia leader in cave complexBilal al-Sudani was a key figure in growing the Islamic State’s presence in Africa, the US says. BBC News – Africa

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The "Islands Only" General Knowledge Quiz! Do you know your islands? As we all know, simply put, an island is a piece of land surrounded by water. There are 47 island nation […]

Royal Mail says strikes have cost it millionsThe ongoing row with postal workers over pay and conditions has cost the company £200m in recent months. BBC News – Business

Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in JeninThe heaviest death toll in months comes as troops battle militants in the flashpoint West Bank town. BBC News – Middle East

Peru protests: President calls for 'truce' after clashesDina Boluarte says radical groups are behind the ongoing demonstrations calling for her to resign. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

US joins Germany in sending battle tanks to UkraineUkraine hails the announcements as a turning point, while Russia says they are a provocation. BBC News – Europe