Cuba blocks dissident newspaper
Access to an online newspaper launched by Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez is blocked on the communist-run island shortly after it went live. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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May tells Police Federation to reform
The Police Federation must make sweeping changes and public funding will cease from August, the home secretary says. BBC News – UK
Obama vows action on veterans agency
President Barack Obama vows to punish those responsible for “dishonourable” alleged misconduct at hospitals for US military veterans. BBC News – US & Canada
Deadly attacks on Nigeria villages
Suspected Boko Haram fighters are accused of killing at least 27 people in two northern Nigeria villages, a day after deadly bombings in the city of Jos. BBC News – Africa
UK inflation rate rises to 1.8%
Higher fares for flights and ferries helped to push the rate of inflation up in April, the first increase in the rate for 10 months. BBC News – Business
Ukrainian tycoon confronts rebellion
Ukraine’s richest man, Rinat Akhmetov, calls for a mass rally for peace in the east of the country, accusing separatists of leading Ukraine towards “genocide”. BBC News – Europe