Autopsy indicates Tyre Nichols was beaten by police

The 29-year-old was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving, and died three days later.
Afghanistan: Taliban to set new rules on women’s aid work, UN says

The UN’s Martin Griffiths says he got “encouraging responses” from the Taliban about the issue.
Elizabeth Warren: Crypto giants are ‘collapsing under the weight of their own fraud’
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a longtime crypto critic, warned recent turbulence in the digital asset space will only continue unless a host of regulators strengthen protections for investors.
Australia Day: Why young Aussies are shunning their national holiday

A push to shift controversial Australia Day is gaining momentum – and increasingly in workplaces.
Beirut blast: Lebanon prosecutor charges judge leading investigation

It comes two days after the judge restarted his investigation, which had been frozen for 13 months.
Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out

Burkina Faso wants to defend itself against jihadists, who have forced two million from their homes.
Virginia school had three warnings about 6-year-old’s gun, says lawyer

Teacher Abigail Zwerner was left with serious injuries after being shot in her classroom.
US joins Germany in sending battle tanks to Ukraine

Ukraine hails the twin announcements as a turning point, while Russia says they are a provocation.