Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March
Despite the rising cases, President Jair Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Dutch PM Rutte narrowly survives no-confidence vote
Mark Rutte is accused of lying and trying to sideline an MP during talks to form a governing coalition. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Dozens of MPs criticise ‘divisive’ Covid passports
They say demanding proof of a jab or test would be “dangerous” amid reports that trials are planned. BBC News – UK
Derek Chauvin trial: Paramedics say Floyd had no pulse when they arrived
Moving testimony at the trial of ex-policeman Derek Chauvin charged with killing George Floyd. BBC News – US & Canada
Evidence suggests Ethiopian military carried out massacre in Tigray
A BBC Africa Eye investigation uncovers the location of a massacre, and evidence linking it to the military. BBC News – Africa
Minimum wage rises for two million workers
Most low-paid workers will receive a pay rise, but those on furlough will miss out. BBC News – Business