Arkansas executes Ledell Lee in first death penalty use in 12 years
A US Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the first in the state’s planned spate of executions. BBC News – US & Canada
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Cameroon ends internet shutdown on orders of President Paul Biya
Online access is restored three months after it was cut off in English-speaking areas over protests. BBC News – Africa
TalkTalk and BT rated worst for broadband in Which? survey
A Which? survey finds high levels of dissatisfaction with many UK broadband providers. BBC News – Business
US accuses Iran of ‘alarming provocations’
The US secretary of state says Iran seeks to destabilise the Middle East and hurt US interests. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela crisis: Teenager and woman shot dead at anti-government protests
The incidents came as thousands took part in the “mother of all protests” against President Maduro. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
General election campaigning begins as MPs back June poll
Party leaders begin touring the country after MPs back Theresa May’s call for a snap poll on 8 June. BBC News – UK