Why investors are making a loss to keep their money safe
Some pension fund investors are paying to hold government bonds due to fears over the global economy. BBC News – Business
Craig Taylor
Brexit: Boris Johnson calls for ‘anti-democratic’ backstop to be scrapped
The plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland is “unviable”, the PM says in a letter to the EU. BBC News – UK
Eric Garner: NY officer in ‘I can’t breathe’ death fired
The decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo came five years after Eric Garner’s death during his arrest. BBC News – US & Canada
Omar al-Bashir trial: Sudan’s ex-president ‘got millions from Saudis’
Lawyers for Omar al-Bashir say the claims are baseless, as the ex-leader’s corruption trial begins. BBC News – Africa
Lidl lines up suppliers to cover no-deal costs
The supermarket’s Irish business reminds British suppliers they are expected to pay EU import tariffs. BBC News – Business
Iran tanker row: Gibraltar rejects US request to detain ship
The oil tanker is due to leave Gibraltar later on Sunday, Iran’s ambassador to the UK says. BBC News – Middle East