Coronavirus: EU top scientist forced out in political row
Mauro Ferrari says he lost faith in the system, but EU science officials say he was asked to leave. BBC News – Europe
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La Luz del Mundo sex crimes case dropped by US court
A US court says the La Luz del Mundo church sex crimes case must be dropped over a hearing delay. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: WHO chief urges end to ‘politicisation’ of virus
The comments come as President Trump continues his attacks on what he calls the “China-centric” WHO. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus in Africa: Emergency laws v individual rights
Security forces in several states have allegedly abused their powers during the Covid-19 crisis. BBC News – Africa
Coronavirus: Four out of five people’s jobs hit by pandemic
The global economic impact of coronavirus could leave nearly 200 million people jobless, a UN agency says. BBC News – Business
Coronavirus: Israel’s ultra-Orthodox lockdown challenge
Coronavirus has hit Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews disproportionately, but implementing lockdown in those communities has been challenging. BBC News – Middle East