EasyJet admits nine million customers hacked
The attack was “sophisticated” the airline said, adding that some credit card details had been accessed. BBC News – Europe
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Huge rise in number of people claiming benefits
The number of claims soared by 856,500 to 2.1 million in April, the first full month of the lockdown. BBC News – UK
Coronavirus: Trump says he is taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine
The president claims hydroxychloroquine is harmless but regulators warn it may cause heart problems. BBC News – US & Canada
Sudan ‘must pay’ US East African embassy attack victims
The US Supreme Court rules in favour of damages over the 1998 bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. BBC News – Africa
Japan’s economy slips into recession amid coronavirus woes
The world’s third biggest economy has fallen into recession for the first time in more than four years. BBC News – Business
Israel swears in unity government after long political crisis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz agree to share power amid virus crisis. BBC News – Middle East