US and Nato start to formally withdraw troops from Afghanistan
The move will bring to an end the US’ longest war but prompted a new warning from the Taliban. BBC News – US & Canada
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Nigeria gang leader behind school kidnapping shot by rivals
Auwalu Daudawa, whose gang abducted over 300 children, is killed while stealing cattle, officials say. BBC News – Africa
Barclays boss predicts biggest economic boom since 1948
Jes Staley gives his upbeat assessment on the day Barclays reveals profits have more than doubled. BBC News – Business
Israel crush: Dozens killed at Lag B’Omer religious festival
At least 150 are also injured at an event near Mount Meron that attracted tens of thousands. BBC News – Middle East
Covid: Brazil passes 400,000 deaths amid slow vaccination
The 14-day average of deaths and cases in the country has seen a slight fall but remains high. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: France aims to reopen except nightclubs by July
Tourists with a “health pass” will be able to visit France from 9 June, President Macron announces. BBC News – Europe