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by Clea Skopeliti on 31 May 2020 at 23:15

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreakFollow our latest coronavirus blog for live news and updatesKey developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include: Continue reading...

on 31 May 2020 at 23:12

Striking pieces by the Bulgarian artist best known for wrapping buildings including Berlin’s Reichstag, who has died aged 84. Continue reading...

by Clea Skopeliti (now), Caroline Davies, Ben Quinn and Helen Sullivan (earlier) on 31 May 2020 at 23:10

Spanish PM seeks final extension to state of emergency; Brazil becomes fourth worst country for deaths; pressure builds on South African presidentGlobal report: cases pass 6 million as Donald Trump postpones G7Senior UK adviser has broken trust in policy, say top scientistsCoronavirus latest: at a […]

by Lois Beckett (now) and Tom Lutz and Martin Pengelly (earlier) in New York on 31 May 2020 at 23:01

Trump aide O’Brien: ‘There are some bad cops that are racist’Mayors impose curfews, governors call in national guardDispatch from Minneapolis: the night the city cracked downTrump under fire as violence flares across AmericaGet a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our […]

by Richard Adams Education editor on 31 May 2020 at 23:01

Many parents sceptical about return of reception, year 1 and year 6 in England during coronavirus crisisCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA million children in England – half of those who are expected to return when their classes reopen – are likely to […]

by Amelia Hill on 31 May 2020 at 23:01

Fewer than half of parents plan to take up reopened childcare places on 1 June, survey revealsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe future of the early years and childcare sector is at risk in England, the Early Years Alliance (EYA) has said, as fewer than half of […]

by Peter Walker Political correspondent on 31 May 2020 at 23:01

Lords committee warns uncertainty over trading rules may add to economic damage of crisisNorthern Ireland faces a “potent threat” to its prosperity and stability if reduced business confidence due to uncertainty over post-Brexit trading rules compounds the economic damage from […]

by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor on 31 May 2020 at 23:01

Cross-party initiative reflects concern response to China’s imposition of security laws cannot be left to Donald TrumpBritain must take the lead in co-ordinating the international response to China’s efforts to impose draconian security laws in Hong Kong, seven former Conservative and […]

by Richard Partington Economics correspondent on 31 May 2020 at 23:01

Make UK says direct state support is needed to ensure firms survive during Covid-19Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageManufacturing industry leaders have called on the government for an emergency bailout as the coronavirus outbreak forces factories across Britain to […]

by Giles Richards on 31 May 2020 at 21:57

Hamilton: ‘I see those of you who are staying silent’Driver condemns response from ‘white-dominated sport’Lewis Hamilton has spoken out about the killing of George Floyd and offered a damning condemnation of the silence from others in Formula One, including his fellow […]

by Tom Lutz in New York on 31 May 2020 at 21:53

Footage emerges of 23-year-old in looted Scottsdale mallGeorge Floyd protests: live coverageDispatch from Minneapolis: the night the city cracked downThe YouTube star Jake Paul has denied taking part in looting at an Arizona mall on Saturday night.Video emerged on Sunday of Paul standing […]

by Alex Needham on 31 May 2020 at 21:50

Bulgarian creator of large-scale public artworks worked in collaboration with wife Jeanne-Claude The artist Christo, known for wrapping buildings including Berlin’s Reichstag, and also swathing areas of coast and entire islands in fabric, has died aged 84. The news was confirmed on his […]

by Tom Lutz in New York on 31 May 2020 at 21:48

Six-time NBA champion makes rare political statementProtests have engulfed America over last weekMichael Jordan has released a statement on the death of George Floyd, condemning “ingrained racism” in the United States.“I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain […]

by PA Media on 31 May 2020 at 20:39

EFL confirms plan to restart three days after Premier LeagueGames behind closed doors with broadcast plans still unclearThe EFL has announced the Championship season is set to resume on 20 June and will end “on or around 30 July” with the play-off final.“Following Saturday’s […]

by Associated Press in Washington on 31 May 2020 at 20:22

Trump fired Steve Linick at recommendation of Mike PompeoPresident has removed series of independent oversight officialsMembers of three House and Senate committees will on Wednesday interview Steve Linick, the state department inspector general who was fired abruptly by Donald Trump. Related: […]

by Richard Luscombe on 31 May 2020 at 19:02

Demonstrators in close proximity, many without masksTrump under fire as violence flares across AmericaGeorge Floyd protests: live coverageGovernors, mayors and public health officials across the US are raising fears of a surge in coronavirus cases arising from escalating protests over the death of […]

by Ben Jennings on 31 May 2020 at 19:00

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by Phillip Inman on 31 May 2020 at 18:30

Analysis suggests wealthiest Britons have used period to increase savings and pay debtsThe richest 20% of Britons will have reduced their spending by around £23bn by the middle of June, according to analysis by the New Policy Institute that shows the coronavirus pandemic has allowed the […]

by Mark Dobson and Niall McVeigh on 31 May 2020 at 18:28

Sancho reveals message reading ‘Justice for George Floyd’Thuram takes knee before both players post on social mediaJadon Sancho and Marcus Thuram sent out a powerful message of solidarity towards those protesting against the killing of George Floyd by American police, after scoring in […]

by Letters on 31 May 2020 at 17:52

Readers point out the problems and discrepancies in the government’s account of the chief adviser’s trip to Durham during lockdownIn questions following his statement on 25 May, Dominic Cummings claimed that the reason he did not tell the prime minister of his movements on Friday 27 […]