#EndSARS protests: Nigeria abolishes loathed federal special police unit
It comes after footage of federal officers killing a man was shared online, sparking unrest. BBC News – Africa
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Covid-19: UK workers to get 67% of pay if firms told to shut
The chancellor says his Job Support Scheme “expansion” comes ahead of “what may be a difficult winter”. BBC News – Business
Lebanon explosion: Deadly fuel tank blast rocks Beirut
The blast in a busy area of Lebanon’s capital shook residents on edge after August’s huge explosion. BBC News – Middle East
Covid Brazil: Millions to return to poverty if handouts stop – report
A study says the end of emergency government payments could send 15 million back into poverty. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire
The ceasefire, announced by the Russian foreign minister, comes after 10 hours of talks in Moscow. BBC News – Europe
Birthday Honours 2020: Marcus Rashford, Joe Wicks and key workers honoured
The Queen’s Birthday Honours celebrate hundreds of people for their contributions during the pandemic. BBC News – UK