Assailants on motorbikes killed at least 32 people and burned homes and shops during raids on three villages in northwest Nigeria, according to residents. The attacks, which occurred in Nigeria's Niger State, highlight the ongoing insecurity and mounting pressure on the government to restore stability.
The attacks were described by residents who escaped the violence, detailing how armed bandits rode in on motorbikes and shot indiscriminately. Military personnel were seen standing guard after a deadly raid in Doma, Katsina State, Nigeria, on February 4th.
In other international news, Iran indicated a willingness to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the United States. Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, told the BBC in Tehran that Iran was ready to discuss lifting sanctions if the Americans were willing to do so. US officials, however, have repeatedly emphasized that Iran, not the US, is holding up progress in the negotiating process. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump preferred a deal but that it was "very hard to do" one with Iran.
In the UK, the Scottish craft beer brand Brewdog is considering a sale after the company brought in financial experts to look for new investors. Consultants AlixPartners have been brought in to oversee the sales process, which could lead to the business being broken up. Brewdog, founded in 2007, has breweries and pubs around the globe, including about 60 in the UK. A spokesperson for Brewdog said the decision was made after "operating in a challenging economic climate" in order to focus on the "long-term strength and sustainability" of the company.
Meanwhile, in the UK, Heathrow Airport's boss stated that the terminal wasn't crowded, but people were walking in the "wrong place." Thomas Woldbye told an industry event that the airport felt crowded because "all the British people keep to the left and all the Europeans keep to the right," causing people to "crash into each other." Heathrow is the UK's busiest airport, and its plans to build a third runway have faced push-back from climate campaigners and locals despite government support.
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