Tesco demands supplier price cuts in discount battle
Britain’s biggest supermarket has reportedly given suppliers until 10 July to agree price cuts. BBC News – Business
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Jamal Khashoggi murder: Turkey puts 20 Saudis on trial in absentia
Two ex-aides of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are among 20 on trial in absentia for the killing. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: Brazil’s Bolsonaro waters down law requiring face masks
Brazil’s president vetoes articles making masks obligatory in shops, churches and schools. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus Spain: Catalonia locks down area of 210,000 people
The Spanish region re-imposes restrictions on an area west of Barcelona after a surge in infections. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Pubs and hairdressers reopen as England’s lockdown eases
Midnight haircuts as coronavirus restrictions ease – but people are urged to be “tremendously cautious”. BBC News – UK
Mount Rushmore: Trump denounces ‘cancel culture’ at 4 July event
President Trump rails against anti-racism protesters who toppled statues in a speech marking 4 July. BBC News – US & Canada