Coronavirus: Bank of England vows to ease economic impact
The FTSE 100 rises more than 1% after major central banks promise help to stabilise financial markets. BBC News – Business
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Coronavirus: Ecuador reports five new cases
All five people had direct contact with an infected woman who travelled to Ecuador from Spain. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria war: Turkish drone strikes ‘kill 19 Syrian soldiers’
Turkey, which backs the Syrian opposition, targets government forces after a spike in tensions. BBC News – Middle East
Greece suspends asylum applications as migrants seek to leave Turkey
Greek officials earlier said they stopped 10,000 migrants crossing the land border with Turkey. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Widespread transmission in UK ‘highly likely’
A public health chief warns the country must be prepared as the PM chairs an emergency meeting. BBC News – UK
Pete Buttigieg drops out of Democratic race for White House
The 38-year-old became the first openly gay major-party presidential candidate last year. BBC News – US & Canada