Iranian scientist acquitted of stealing research deported by US
Iran and the US deny Sirous Asgari, cleared of trying to steal secrets, is part of a prisoner swap. BBC News – Middle East
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Formula 1 season to start with eight races in Europe
The 2020 Formula 1 season will start in Austria on 5 July, the first of a run of eight races in Europe. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Mexico deaths pass 10,000 as restrictions eased
Despite a steep rise in cases and deaths, Mexico’s government is proceeding with easing restrictions. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
George Floyd protesters tear-gassed so Trump can walk to church
Rubber bullets are also used to disperse a peaceful demonstration as the president vows to quell unrest. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: Ministers ‘looking at ways to relax travel quarantine rule’
It comes after some MPs criticised the government’s plan to quarantine people coming to the UK for 14 days. BBC News – UK
Nigerian reggae legend Majek Fashek dies at 57
The artist popular for hits in the 1980s and 1990s died in his sleep in New York, his manager said. BBC News – Africa