Peter Mayhew: Harrison Ford leads tributes to Star Wars’ Chewbacca star
Peter Mayhew, who has died aged 74, was a “kind and gentle man”, says Han Solo actor Harrison Ford. BBC News – US & Canada
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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson sacked over Huawei leak
No 10 says Theresa May had “lost confidence in his ability to serve” in his role. BBC News – UK
Paris May Day protests: Police and demonstrators clash
Union marches are disrupted as other groups join demonstration and clash with police. BBC News – Europe
Venezuela crisis: Defiant Maduro claims victory over Guaidó ‘coup’
In a defiant TV address, the Venezuelan president says he still has the support of the military. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
White House to designate Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organisation
The move against the Middle East group would prompt wide-ranging sanctions. BBC News – Middle East
Bank of England inflation report: Five things to watch
Ahead of the Bank of England’s inflation report, here’s what to watch out for. BBC News – Business