Craig Taylor

Pictures are broadcast on TV showing a police officer stepping on the neck of a black woman.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The government signs a deal worth €8bn (£7.2bn; $ 9bn) hailing the workers’ role in the pandemic.
BBC News – Europe

The new rules will apply from 24 July and those failing to comply will face a fine of up to £100.
BBC News – UK

The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar.
BBC News – US & Canada

The youngest daughter of South Africa’s first black president dies in Johannesburg.
BBC News – Africa

The retailer will not apply for the state-funded scheme that pays to keep furloughed staff.
BBC News – Business

Thousands have rallied against what they say is hardship caused by the mishandling of the crisis.
BBC News – Middle East

On 7 June, an astonishing 117 murders were recorded, making it the most violent day of the year so far.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The conservative incumbent Andrzej Duda leads by a tiny margin, according to an exit poll.
BBC News – Europe

Minister Michael Gove says he does not think face coverings should be mandatory in shops in England.
BBC News – UK

The US president previously said he could not see himself wearing a mask in public.
BBC News – US & Canada

It is one of several restrictions introduced by President Ramaphosa amid rising infection rates.
BBC News – Africa

Smile Bank customers have been unable to access their accounts for days due to an ongoing outage.
BBC News – Business

The official denials come after several mysterious blasts hit the country in recent weeks.
BBC News – Middle East

Argentina has been singled out for success but the situation could not be more different in Brazil.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Thousands rally on the streets of Khabarovsk as a regional leader is accused of contract killings.
BBC News – Europe

Jack Charlton, a World Cup winner with England in 1966 and former Republic of Ireland boss, dies aged 85.
BBC News – UK

Democrats condemn the US president’s decision to spare ex-adviser and friend Roger Stone from prison.
BBC News – US & Canada

Police have fired shots to disperse protesters calling for President Keita to stand down.
BBC News – Africa

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