George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice
Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial. BBC News – US & Canada
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Mozambique: Dozens dead after militant assault on Palma
Witnesses say civilians with boats are evacuating survivors of a violent raid on the town of Palma. BBC News – Africa
‘Our customers are worried about the Suez Canal blockage’
A freight-forwarding firm says it has 20 containers stranded on the Ever Given container ship. BBC News – Business
Suez Canal: Fresh effort to refloat wedged container ship
Tugs are taking advantage of a high tide to try to dislodge the ship blocking a key shipping route. BBC News – Middle East
Facebook freezes Maduro’s page over Covid claim
Venezuela’s president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: France accuses UK of ‘blackmail’ over vaccine exports
The row over Covid vaccination supplies escalates after France’s foreign minister criticises the UK. BBC News – Europe