Three sisters who worked in Mexico's government hospital system were found murdered by strangling, authorities in the northern border state of Coahuila announced Friday, stirring new alarm in a country where attacks on health care workers have occurred across the nation amid the coronavirus outbreak. Two of the sisters were nurses for the Mexican Social Security Institute and the third was a hospital administrator, but there was no immediate evidence the attack was related to their work. The National Union of Social Security Employees called the killings “outrageous and incomprehensible.”

Former director of national intelligence James Clapper in 2018 said that he hadn't seen evidence that the Trump presidential campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 general election.Clapper was responding to a query from then-representative Tom Rooney, a Florida Republican, during an interview before the House Intelligence Committee. The transcript of the interview was released on Thursday."I never saw any direct empirical evidence that the Trump campaign or someone in it was plotting [or] conspiring with the Russians to meddle with the election," Clapper said."That's not to say that there weren't concerns about the evidence we were seeing, anecdotal evidence…[redacted]," Clapper added. "But I do not recall any instance when I had direct evidence of the content of these meetings. It's just the frequency and prevalence of them was of concern."Rooney then asked Clapper, "At what time is collusion collusion, and at what time is it just people that may have an affiliation with the campaign meeting or talking with… the Russian ambassador or somebody that's of Russian origin, and when should that be taken as something that rises to the level of an Intelligence Community concern?""I really can't answer it other than the sort of visceral reaction to why all these meetings with the Russians," Clapper responded. Clapper admitted that it would be "legitimate" for incoming Trump administration officials to meet with representatives of Russia, "but I think there is a line…between that and violating the principle that in this country we traditionally have one President and one administration at a time."The interview was part of a set of 53 transcripts of interviews held by the House Intelligence Committee as part of the Russia investigation. Current committee chairman Adam Schiff had called for the release of the transcripts in 2018.However, after 43 transcripts had been reviewed and redacted by intelligence agencies as of June 2019, Schiff refused to relase the completed transcripts to the public. Current acting DNI head Richard Grenell informed Schiff on Wednesday that all the transcripts were ready for publication.

Thousands of troops paraded before crowds of spectators in Minsk Saturday to mark 75 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany as Belarus held a celebration of Victory Day despite the coronavirus pandemic. Neighbouring Russia cancelled its Victory Day parade over the pandemic and Belarus was the only ex-Soviet country with reported cases to hold the annual event. President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been dismissive of the pandemic and the "psychosis" around the virus, watched in military uniform with top brass as some 4,000 troops marched past and planes and helicopters flew overhead.

President Xi Jinping expresses concern about the threat to its neighbour, and offers to help.

Abayev and members of his search team rummage the steppe for remains of the Red Army soldiers who fell in the autumn of 1942 in fierce fighting with Nazi troops pushing toward the Caspian Sea south of Stalingrad. Stiff resistance by the Red Army stopped the Wehrmacht onslaught in the steppes of Kalmykia, and months later the enemy's forces were encircled in Stalingrad and surrendered, a major defeat for the Nazis that marked a turning point in World War II.

The diagnosis brings the threat of infection into the president's inner circle.

At the Springplank school in the Dutch city of Den Bosch, staff have installed plastic shields around students' desks and disinfectant gel dispensers at the doorways as part of preparations to reopen amid the country's coronavirus outbreak. New infections in the Netherlands have been declining for weeks, and the government on Wednesday announced a schedule to relax some of its lockdown measures, with elementary schools to reopen on May 11. "Our teachers are not worried," said Rascha van der Sluijs, the school's technical coordinator.

Biden has repeatedly denied Reade's allegation.

President Trump said he had watched the video of Ahmaud Arbery being shot and found it “heartbreaking,” but he has confidence in the Georgia legal system.

Are dentists open for emergency care, and other questions answered by BBC experts.

Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered?

Baby Johnson joins Leo Blair and Florence Cameron to become a member of a very exclusive club.

Will life return to how it was once lockdown restrictions are eased, or will some things change for ever?

The number at the heart of the decision whether to lift lockdown.

Both sides are desperate for a speedy agreement, but there are clear sticking points.

The Labour leader says the UK's coronavirus death figures are “not success or apparent success“.

The Foreign Secretary says the prime minister will outline what steps the UK "can responsibly take over the following weeks."

How the government's policy has shifted from the first recorded case to the PM being treated in ICU.

Vulnerable children and victims of domestic violence and modern slavery will get extra support.

The experiment is part of the government's track and trace strategy aimed at limiting a second wave.

Rail union leaders have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson with "severe concerns".

Banks see stampede for bounce-back loans within hours of the new government scheme going live.

Boris Johnson says doctors had planned what to do if his coronavirus treatment went "badly wrong".

More than $8bn (£6.5bn) are pledged to help develop a vaccine and fund research into treatments.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says it could help maintain social distancing on public transport.

Reduced hot-desking, staggered shifts and continued home-working form part of a draft government plan.

The leader of the TUC says she cannot recommend the government's draft advice "in its current form".

A large zoo says it needs government grants as it has no visitors or income but still has to look after its animals.

Ministers say they will drive a "hard bargain" but Labour say they must be "wary" of President Trump.

About 8,000 job centre staff have been redeployed to process claims for financial help, minister tells MPs.

With the Lords conducting most of its business remotely, fees for attending are set to be reduced.

The moves could include a gradual reopening of schools and allowing people to spend more time outside.

Their letter says services can be held with "proper measures in place", amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Ann Clwyd argues against "blanket ban" on over-70s involvement in easing of virus restrictions.

Labour's Dr Rosena Allin-Khan questions Health Secretary Matt Hancock in the House of Commons.

Sir Keir Starmer urges politicians, employers and unions to work together to address public "anxiety".

The UK's chief scientist tells MPs mass testing is "part of the system that you need to get right".

The figure of 29,427 deaths is "a massive tragedy", the foreign secretary says, but steers clear of comparisons.

Countries have "gone their own way" rather than working together, the ex-prime minister says.

UK government advisors say post-pandemic recovery funds should go to firms reducing carbon emissions.

Scotland Yard says Prof Neil Ferguson's behaviour was "plainly disappointing" but rules out fining him.

The NI Executive says agreeing how to relax measures is the most crucial decision it will ever make.

The historic move will be temporary to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, says Commons speaker.

Demand for milk has dropped with the closure of cafes and restaurants during the coronavirus crisis.

The UK records a further 649 deaths, taking the total number of coronavirus deaths to 30,076.

The PM says government is "working hard" to tackle it - and sets 200,000 test aim by end of month.

Nadia Whittome claims she was "sacked" but the care employer says she was no longer needed.

Almost half a million people are at "high risk" of homelessness, local councils warn government.

People will be allowed to exercise outside more than once a day, First Minister Mark Drakeford says.