UK ‘heading towards digital skills shortage disaster’
Demand for AI, robotics and cloud skills is up amid news young people are shunning IT skill courses. BBC News – Business
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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town
For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday’s poll means keeping or casting out Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu. BBC News – Middle East
Covid: Brazil’s Bolsonaro calls governors ‘tyrants’ over lockdowns
The Brazilian president says it is now time to reopen the economy, despite a surge in infections. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Turkish lira falls 14% after bank governor sacked
The outgoing central bank chief is the third exit in under two years under Turkey’s President Erdogan. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus vaccines: PM to telephone EU leaders in bid to stop export ban being imposed
EU leaders will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to discuss the fate of vaccines made on the continent. BBC News – UK
Covid-19: Miami Beach imposes emergency curfew over spring break ‘chaos’
Large crowds on the US city’s party strips prompted an emergency overnight curfew. BBC News – US & Canada