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• Al-Qaeda chief in north Africa Abdelmalek Droukdel killed - France June 5, 2020
  Abdelmalek Droukdel was killed in an operation in northern Mali, Defence Minister Parly says.
• Biden: Trump 'despicable' for invoking George Floyd June 5, 2020
  Mr Trump said the slain African American man was "looking down" and "saying this is a great day".
• Prince William reveals he is secret helpline volunteer June 5, 2020
  The second in line to the throne has been secretly answering text messages from people needing help.
• Buffalo police riot squad quit to back officers who shoved man June 5, 2020
  The police union says the two officers who pushed over an elderly man "were simply doing their job".
• Coronavirus: WHO advises to wear masks in public areas, reversing policy June 5, 2020
  The World Health Organization it has new evidence that this can help stop the spread of the virus.
• O'Sullivan returns with moustache and win - but has 'struggled' in 'bubble' June 5, 2020
  Ronnie O'Sullivan says he has "struggled" in the "bubble" of the Championship League, which is being played behind closed doors.
• Florence Eshalomi: Black MP mistaken for colleagues condemns racism June 5, 2020
  Florence Eshalomi says the frequency she is confused with black female MPs is "worrying".
• Coronavirus: Want to sell a home? Make the garden look nice June 5, 2020
  Property buyers and renters are on the search for outdoor space after lockdown, research suggests.
• Jordan to donate $100m to fight for racial equality June 5, 2020
  Michael Jordan says he will donate $100m to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice.
• Coronavirus: Isle of Wight MP admits lockdown 'barbecue' visit June 5, 2020
  Tory Bob Seely says he did not know other people would be present when he visited a journalist.