Rare white giraffes killed by poachers in Kenya
Rangers found the carcasses of a female and her calf in a village in north-eastern Kenya. BBC News – Africa
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Shares plunge in worst day since financial crisis
London’s FTSE 100 faces its worst day since 2008, with billions wiped off the value of top firms. BBC News – Business
Yemen: The doctor on the front line after years of war
Yemen’s healthcare system is on the verge of collapse after five years of a devastating war. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting
Ministers will consider measures such as school closures and home working to delay the virus’s spread. BBC News – UK
Coronavirus: Italy in ‘massive shock therapy’ pledge to offset virus impact
The country’s economy takes a hit, as millions try to adapt to new coronavirus restrictions. BBC News – Europe
International Women’s Day: Clashes mar Mexico City march
Dozens are injured as activists throw petrol bombs and police use tear gas during a women’s protest. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean