Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 6 Sep 2016

1. 'Revenge pornography' prosecutions hit 200

More than 200 people have been prosecuted under recently introduced 'revenge pornography' laws for posting sexual or nude photographs of ex-partners online. The Crown Prosecution Service's latest figures also revealed that prosecutions for violent offences against women, including rape and domestic abuse, rose by 10% in 2015-2016.

2. London City airport occupied by protesters

All flights to and from London City airport were disrupted this morning after protesters used a rubber boat to cross the dock and occupy the runway. Police were called at 5.40am. The Black Lives Matter UK movement confirmed that it was responsible for the protest.

3. Obama cancels meeting after 'whore' remark

Barack Obama has called off his first meeting with the new Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, because he called him a "son of a whore". Duterte made the comment before flying to China for the G20 summit when he was asked by reporters what he would say to Obama if the latter raised the issue of the extra-judicial killings Duterte sanctions.

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Rodrigo Duterte: Philippines President likens himself to Hitler

4. Vaz steps down from Home Affairs Committee

Keith Vaz has quit his role as chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee over allegations that he paid two male escorts for sex. The Labour MP for Leicester East, who has publicly apologised to his wife and children for the "hurt and distress" his actions have caused, is due to meet with members of the committee, who had been threatening an unprecedented vote of no confidence.

Keith Vaz quits Home Affairs Committee over escort scandal

5. Women 'do ask for pay rises', says study

Women are as likely as men to ask for a pay rise – but not to receive one, new research has found. It has long been suggested that female employees are paid less partly because they aren't confident enough to ask for more money but the study of 4,600 workers found "no support" for the "reticent female" theory.

6. Anjem Choudary jailed for five-and-a-half years

Radical preacher Anjem Choudary has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after he was convicted of drumming up support for Islamic State. Choudary and co-defendant Mohammed Mizanur Rahman backed IS in speeches after it declared a caliphate in 2014. Police believe Choudary was responsible for radicalising followers who later carried out terror attacks.

7. Man 'obsessed' with Emily Maitlis jailed

A man has been jailed for three years after breaking a restraining order by contacting the BBC newsreader and presenter Emily Maitlis. Edward Vines, 46, knew Maitlis at Cambridge University 26 years ago and was said in court to be "obsessed" with her. He breached restraining orders in 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014 and earlier this year.

8. Sports Direct to pay above minimum wage

Embattled retailer Sports Direct has announced reforms after commissioning its own report into what newspapers had said were unfair working practices. The report found "serious shortcomings" and the retailer has said it will now ensure all staff are paid above minimum wage and receive guaranteed hours instead of zero-hours contracts.

Sports Direct shares surge despite profit plunge

9. 'Darth Vader' to take over Formula One racing

An American media baron nicknamed 'Darth Vader' because of his deal-making style is to take over Formula One racing at a cost of £6.4bn. John Malone, 75, owns Liberty Media and is perhaps best known for the Discovery Channel. It is thought the deal could be finalised this week, with Bernie Ecclestone staying on to oversee the sport.

F1 takeover: Ecclestone rumours overshadow Italian Grand Prix

10. Briefing: What was the Black Death and how did it end?

The Black Death, also known as the Black Plague, was one of the most costly pandemics in human history, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 75 to 200 million people and peaking in Europe in the years 1346-53. Although there are many theories, no one has yet provided a definitive answer as to why the plague ended and although the disease is no longer a major health problem in Europe, it is still prevalent in some parts of the world.

What was the Black Death and when did it end?