Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer: Favourite to replace Merkel stands down
CDU leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer surprises her party by saying she no longer wants to lead it. BBC News – Europe
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Coronavirus: UK cases double as four more people diagnosed
The new cases bring the total number of people diagnosed in the UK to eight, the government says. BBC News – UK
US 2020: Buttigieg responds to Biden advert
Pete Buttigieg responded after Joe Biden released a video mocking his achievements as mayor. BBC News – US & Canada
Africa Eye: Torture ‘rampant’ among Nigeria’s security forces
BBC Africa Eye uncovers evidence that torture is being used by the Nigerian police and armed forces. BBC News – Africa
Women hold third of board roles at FTSE 100 firms
Boards of big companies have achieved the target almost a year early, say ministers. BBC News – Business
Russia says plane ‘almost hit’ by anti-aircraft fire in Syria
The A320 airliner diverted on Thursday after Syrian forces responded to alleged Israeli strikes. BBC News – Middle East