US West Coast fires: Trump fans flames of climate row in California
On a visit to fire-ravaged California, President Trump tells an official it will “start getting cooler”. BBC News – US & Canada
Craig Taylor
The Covid ‘virus blockers’ that do not do anything
BBC Africa explains the facts behind ‘protective badges’ that some politicians have been wearing. BBC News – Africa
Coronavirus: Israeli minister resigns over plans for second lockdown
Housing Minister Yaacov Litzman says the measure will affect key religious holidays later this month. BBC News – Middle East
Restaurants at ‘critical risk’ of eviction
Bosses of firms including Deliveroo call on Boris Johnson to extend the commercial rent moratorium. BBC News – Business
Belarus protests: Opposition keeps up pressure on Lukashenko
At least 250 people are arrested, ahead of the latest of several weeks of mass protest. BBC News – Europe
Toots Hibbert: Jamaican reggae legend dies aged 77
Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibbert was the front man of reggae band Toots & the Maytals. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean