Wagner, shadowy Russian military group, ‘fighting in Libya’
The private military group has up to 1,200 members supporting a renegade general, a leaked UN report says. BBC News – Middle East
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Coronavirus: Russia marks WW2 Victory Day with subdued celebrations
Footage of last year’s Red Square military parade play on TV as the pandemic mutes celebrations. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: No ‘single leap to freedom’, minister warns
“Extreme caution” will be needed when the UK eases lockdown, Grant Shapps says as he announces transport measures. BBC News – UK
Little Richard: Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer dies
The self-styled “king and queen of rock ‘n’ roll” – who inspired Elvis and The Beatles – dies at 87. BBC News – US & Canada
Rapper Ty dies after contracting coronavirus
The Mercury-nominated rapper had been put in an induced coma in April. BBC News – Africa
New Iraq prime minister after five months of deadlock
Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been sworn in as the new prime minister. BBC News – Middle East