Earliest evidence for humans in the Americas
Humans settled in the Americas much earlier than previously thought, according to new finds from Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Greece wildfires rage out of control
Locals and tourists have been evacuated as fires continue to rage near the city of Corinth. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: New face covering rules come into force in England
Customers in shops, banks, post offices and takeaways are among those who must now wear masks. BBC News – UK
Trump scraps Republican convention in virus ‘flare-up’
The president says he told his team “it’s not the right time” for a “big, crowded convention”. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: South Africa death toll could be ‘far higher’
Researchers point to a “huge discrepancy” between reported deaths and excess natural deaths. BBC News – Africa
AO World workers to get bonus worth 18 months’ pay
The retailer has offered 3,000 workers a big bonus if the share price rockets over the next five years. BBC News – Business