Germany CDU: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race
Armin Laschet wins the backing of the CDU executive for the chancellor’s job in September’s elections. BBC News – Europe
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European Super League: ‘No action off the table’ over breakaway group – No 10
FA and Premier League officials are told they have the UK government’s support to stop the plans. BBC News – UK
Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries
Coronavirus continues to pose “unprecedented risks to travellers”, the US state department says. BBC News – US & Canada
Chad’s President Idriss Déby dies after clashes with rebels
Idriss Déby dies just hours after provisional election results set him on course for a sixth term. BBC News – Africa
Job centre workers ‘feel unsafe returning to work’
A union representing job centre staff says three in five feel unsafe interacting with the public. BBC News – Business
Syria to hold election in May after years of war
The vote is expected to pave the way for President Bashar al-Assad to serve another seven-year term. BBC News – Middle East