Coronavirus: Arrivals in UK could soon need negative test
The government says it is considering the move to prevent the virus spreading “across the UK border”. BBC News – Business
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Qatar crisis: Saudi Arabia and allies restore diplomatic ties with emirate
The nations agreed to “set our differences aside” at a Gulf summit, the Saudi foreign minister says. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela crisis: Maduro loyalists take control of parliament
The National Assembly had until now been the only institution not controlled by the Maduro government. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Olivier Duhamel: French political scientist faces inquiry over sex abuse claims
Prosecutors open an inquiry after Olivier Duhamel is accused of abusing his stepson 30 years ago. BBC News – Europe
Covid-19: UK daily coronavirus cases top 60,000 for first time
Roughly one in 50 people in England has got the virus, Prof Chris Whitty says. BBC News – UK
Georgia Senate election: Outcome on knife-edge as polls close
Some polling stations are remaining open as long queues of voters wait to cast their ballots. BBC News – US & Canada