Belgian king expresses ‘deepest regrets’ for DR Congo colonial abuses
King Philippe expresses his “deepest regrets” to DR Congo’s president for Belgium’s colonial rule. BBC News – Europe
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Leicester lockdown tightened as coronavirus cases rise
Non-essential shops will shut and schools will close for most pupils in the city, Matt Hancock says. BBC News – UK
Coronavirus-hit Arizona reverses course on reopening
Arizona emerges as a new US virus epicentre, joining other Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas. BBC News – US & Canada
Hachalu Hundessa: Popular Ethiopian singer and activist shot dead
Hachalu Hundessa sang about the plight of the Oromo ethnic group, which partly inspired protests. BBC News – Africa
Extra £14bn needed a year for climate, report says
A report by the Green Alliance think tank argues that extra cash is required for clean transport. BBC News – Business
Yemen crisis: Five years of hunger, five years of war
Yemen’s humanitarian crisis is worsening as coronavirus compounds the impact of the conflict. BBC News – Middle East