Coronavirus: Councils in England get new powers for local shutdowns
They can now target coronavirus outbreaks at local level, cancelling events and shutting premises. BBC News – UK
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John Lewis: Civil rights icon and congressman dies aged 80
Lewis, who was the last of the Big Six civil rights leaders, was diagnosed with cancer in December. BBC News – US & Canada
Zindzi Mandela’s family praised for revealing she had Covid-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa says revealing Zindzi Mandela had the virus would encourage acceptance. BBC News – Africa
UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases
Despite rising unemployment numbers, some sectors are still seeing a demand for new workers. BBC News – Business
Tauqir Sharif: British-born aid worker faces trial by Syria jihadists
Tauqir Sharif is accused of funding “projects that incite division” in opposition-held Idlib. BBC News – Middle East
In pictures: How coronavirus swept through Brazil
As the country passes 2m cases, we tell the story of how the outbreak spread in pictures. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean