Fredie Blom: ‘World’s oldest man’ dies aged 116 in South Africa
Fredie Blom’s identity documents showed he was born in 1904, but his record was never verified. BBC News – Africa
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Coronavirus forces STA Travel out of business
The firm which focused on the youth tourism market has 50 outlets in the UK. BBC News – Business
Israel warns of Gaza escalation over balloon and rocket attacks
Israeli warplanes bombed the Gaza Strip overnight after Palestinians fired rockets towards Israel. BBC News – Middle East
Evo Morales: Exiled Bolivian ex-president accused of rape
Bolivia’s former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Alexei Navalny: Putin critic arrives in Germany for medical treatment
The Russian opposition activist fell ill in Siberia, with his supporters saying he was poisoned. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: ‘No socialising’ rules in parts of North West
Residents in Oldham, Blackburn and parts of Pendle are told not to socialise outside their household. BBC News – UK