Coronavirus: Nigeria’s death penalty by Zoom ‘inhumane’
A man is sentenced to hang for murder after a virtual court session amid the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News – Africa
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Coronavirus: Barclays customers struggle to get ‘vital’ loans
Small businesses are reporting problems accessing money under the Bounce Back Loan scheme. BBC News – Business
Iranian airline ‘spread coronavirus’
An investigation by BBC News Arabic has found how one Iranian airline contributed to the spread of the virus around the Middle East. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela detains two Americans over speedboat incursion
President Maduro claims “terrorist mercenaries” tried to enter the country by sea to overthrow him. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
German court criticises European Central Bank crisis bond-buying
Constitutional court ruling does not directly affect the European Central Bank’s coronavirus aid. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic to cut 3,000 jobs and quit Gatwick
The airline will axe a third of its workforce in response to the “severe impact” of coronavirus. BBC News – UK