Coronavirus: UK firms slash more than 12,000 jobs in two days
Businesses including Topshop owner Arcadia, Harrods, John Lewis, Airbus and EasyJet are cutting back. BBC News – UK
Craig Taylor
Coronavirus: What’s behind alarming new US outbreaks?
Cases are rising in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California – here’s a look at the data and the theories. BBC News – US & Canada
Hachalu Hundessa: ‘Fifty killed’ in protests over Ethiopian singer’s death
Popular Oromo musician Hachalu Hundessa was shot dead on Monday night, sparking widespread unrest. BBC News – Africa
Coronavirus: UK economy hit worse than first thought
The economy contracted by more than first estimated between January and March, revised figures show. BBC News – Business
Israel annexation: What is the West Bank?
Concerns have been expressed around the world over plans by Israel’s prime minister to annex parts of the West Bank. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country
Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa’s expulsion comes after the EU placed sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean