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Several senators reportedly wore bulletproof vests as armed demonstrators looked on from the gallery.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created afrobeat with Fela Kuti, dies aged 79, his manager says.
BBC News – Africa

A quick guide to Hua Hin
Hua Hin is a city and beach resort situated on Thailand’s southeast coast in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan.  It lies directly opposite its infamous and markedly unrulier ne […]

The origins of the tomato
I would guess a good many of us know the answer to the age-old question surrounding the tomato on whether it’s a fruit or […]

The electric car company said forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries had clouded its forecast.
BBC News – Business

Turkey blames the attack in the opposition-controlled city of Afrin on a Kurdish militia group.
BBC News – Middle East

A mother in Argentina says she fears the asthmatic killer will not survive Covid-19 in jail.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Germany warns against worldwide travel before mid-June, as its tourism sector calls for state aid.
BBC News – Europe

It comes as the PM is to lead the Downing Street briefing later – the first time since his return to work.
BBC News – UK

Bill de Blasio singled out the “Jewish community” for gathering to mourn a rabbi.
BBC News – US & Canada

Malawi announces cash handouts for the poorest, after the courts blocked the proposed lockdown.
BBC News – Africa

Ten of the Worlds Rarest Parrotlike Species
Parrots and their brethren are amongst the most easily recognised bird species on the planet. They belong to the Order – Psittaciformes, which contains in excess of 350 […]

In some rare good news, it appears that the critically endangered Orange Bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) has survived the worst rigours of the recent Australian fires and its numbers are up over eightfold […]

As people turn to digital payments during the lockdown, there are fears over the long-term future of cash.
BBC News – Business

Demonstrators are angry at the economic crisis which has been made worse by a coronavirus lockdown.
BBC News – Middle East

El Salvador, already criticised by rights groups, cracks down further on imprisoned gang members.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia flatly denies a report alleging a Russian agent came to Prague to poison local mayors.
BBC News – Europe

Outbreaks in care homes claiming 2,000 lives a week, but hospital fatalities are going down.
BBC News – UK

The president says he takes no responsibility for a reported spike in calls to emergency hotlines.
BBC News – US & Canada

What African countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns.
BBC News – Africa