Brexit: UK and Australia agree ‘vast majority’ of trade deal
A full trade agreement in principle should be agreed between the UK and Australia by June BBC News – Business
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Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months
The drop in deaths is seen as a promising sign as Israel vaccinates more than 50% of its population. BBC News – Middle East
Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge
At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Biden says Armenian mass killing was genocide
The statement by the US president drew an immediate rebuke from Turkey, which disputes the term. BBC News – Europe
Dominic Cummings allegations: Boris Johnson urged to explain funding of flat refurbishment
It comes after Dominic Cummings claimed Boris Johnson had once had plans to get donors to fund the work. BBC News – UK
US lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The officials said it was important for women be told about the potential risks of the jab. BBC News – US & Canada