Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe. BBC News – Europe
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Arlene Foster announces resignation as DUP leader and NI first minister
Mrs Foster says she is stepping down as leader on 28 May and as NI first minister at the end of June. BBC News – UK
Ahmaud Arbery: Suspects face federal hate crime charges over killing
The men charged with killing an unarmed black jogger in Georgia receive additional federal charges. BBC News – US & Canada
Somali president in poll U-turn to stop Mogadishu clashes
His two-year extension provoked three days of clashes and forced up to 100,000 from their homes. BBC News – Africa
BA hopes wealthy tourists can plug corporate hole
Airline boss Sean Doyle says the leisure sector will be a buffer against weak business travel. BBC News – Business
Israel committing crimes of apartheid and persecution – HRW
The Israeli foreign ministry rejects Human Rights Watch’s allegation as “preposterous and false”. BBC News – Middle East