Brexit: UK backtracks on full EU border checks amid coronavirus crisis
The government will take a “pragmatic and flexible approach” due to coronavirus, a source says. BBC News – Europe
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Coronavirus: Fracas on Brazil’s Copacabana over Covid-19 ‘graves’
A symbolic monument to Brazil’s coronavirus victims is mocked by Bolsonaro supporters, organisers say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
UK economy shrinks record 20.4% in April due to lockdown
The contraction was the biggest monthly decline on record, as the full impact of lockdown was felt. BBC News – UK
George Floyd: Trump told to back off Seattle’s Chaz police-free zone
The US president threatens to “take back” a police-free district controlled by protesters. BBC News – US & Canada
Africa’s week in pictures: 5 – 11 June 2020
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond. BBC News – Africa
Fed warns US faces ‘long road’ to recovery
America’s central bank says it will continue actions aimed at shoring up the economy “for as long as it takes”. BBC News – Business