Thursday evening news briefing: We think Madeleine McCann is dead, say German prosecutors

Germans 'think Madeleine is dead' as suspect named

German prosecutors have said they believe Madeleine McCann is dead after the prime suspect in her disappearance was named. Hans Christian Wolters, a spokesman for the Braunschweig Public Prosecutor's Office, described the suspect as "a sexual predator who has already been convicted of crimes against little girls and he's already serving a long sentence". He has been named as Christian B, sources in Portugal have told The Telegraph. Clarence Mitchell - who has been a representative of the McCanns for many years - has hinted this breakthrough is the most significant in 13 years. Here is everything we know about the suspect, who may have been jailed for raping a US pensioner in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz two years before Madeleine vanished.

Ever since her disappearance, Madeleine's parents have campaigned to find their daughter, appearing in television interviews and posting updates on social media. Jamie Johnson profiles the couple who refuse to give up hope. These developments come after countless twists and turns in the search for the truth. Martin Evans reconstructs how 13 years of investigations have led to the discovery of the new suspect.

Face coverings to be mandatory on public transport

Anyone using public transport will be required to wear a face covering from June 15, when the next phase of the easing of the lockdown is expected. In this evening's Downing Street press conference, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it had been shown coverings "offers some, albeit limited, protection from the virus" and that it was more important given social distancing is not always possible on trains and buses. It comes as Downing Street has acknowledged that Boris Johnson may have to follow test and trace orders to self-isolate if Alok Sharma tests positive for coronavirus. With the Business Secretary awaiting the results of a test, the Prime Minister's spokesman revealed he had met Mr Johnson and Rishi Sunak for a 45-minute in Number 10 earlier this week.

Air fares fall by two thirds for summer getaways

The cost of flying to Europe will plummet this summer as airlines use cut-price fares to woo back travellers, exclusive research for The Telegraph has shown. Analysis of the price of return flights from London airports to seven key holiday hotspots, including Tenerife, Ibiza and Majorca, has revealed peak season bargains for July and August are also set to remain into September. All fares checked show double-digit percentage decreases against the two-year average, with the majority slashed by two thirds. Click here to see how much you could save. It comes as Emirates and Etihad Airways have paved the way for the return of long haul travel. Our travel liveblog has the latest updates.

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• Tottenham cash | Club borrows £175m from Government scheme

• Drink for victory | Meet villagers picking to save English wine crop

• Good news round-up | 5G robot dog will fetch hand sanitiser

Also in the news today

'Wrong to say nothing' | The Duchess of Sussex has given an emotional speech to students about the Black Lives Matter movement, condemning "senseless" acts of racism and telling them: "The only wrong thing to say is nothing." The Duchess, speaking on a video message to the graduates of her old school in Los Angeles, apologised that the world they had grown into was not "in a place that you deserve it to be". It comes as a key witness to the incident that led to the death of George Floyd at the hands of a US police officer has said his friend did nothing to resist arrest. Our liveblog will have the latest through the night. And one protester describes his treatment after becoming one of the 1,500 people arrested in New York City, saying: "I couldn't breathe and they just laughed."

• London shooting | Suspect 'at large' after child and three adults shot

• Fire risk | Ban disposable barbecues, shops in Peak District urged

• Wool price crash | Farmers losing money each time they shear sheep

• Amazon dispute | Villagers at war over 'assault' on Roman aquaduct

• Paintings 'found' | Raphael works hiding in plain sight in Vatican

You Are Not Alone - Getting you through the crisis

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2. Life after lockdown | These are the countries offering to pay for your holiday

3. How a naked baby changed rock | The story behind Nirvana's Nevermind album cover

Comment and analysis

• Sherelle Jacobs | The chilling attempt to rewrite lockdown history

• Leo McKinstry | As errors pile up, it's time for firm government

• Asa Bennett | Brexit deal is there to be done if EU doesn't push its luck

• John Longworth | Be bold in emergency Budget: we've little to lose

• Michael Taube | Welcoming Hong Kong's people was boon for Canada

Video: Crowds defy ban on Tiananmen Square vigil

Hong Kong lawmakers approved a bill today that would criminalise insults to China's national anthem, as protesters defied a ban on a vigil for the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Offenders will face three years in jail and fines as high as HK$50,000 (£5,160). The ruling came as Hong Kong ramped up police presence after a vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre was banned for the first time. Watch the people of Hong Kong defy the order.

Business and money briefing

Pension pots | Experts have warned that millions are gambling with their future by relying on inheritance to boost their pensions. Yet many have been forced to change their plans because the coronavirus crisis means they will recieve much less than expected. Read on for more.

• Stamp duty trap | Government grants virus extension to save sellers

• Diary of a fund manager | Six reasons why I worry about markets

• On top of markets | Live stocks and shares updates 24 hours a day

World news: The one story you must read today...

Drugs war investigation plea | The Philippine government's "heavy-handed" war on drugs has resulted in serious human rights violations, including killings and arbitrary detentions, a new report by the UN Human Rights Office said today, calling for an independent and credible international investigation. The report said that long-standing human rights concerns had become more acute in recent years. Details here.

Sport briefing

Premier League | Teams will be allowed to make five substitutions per game upon the resumption of the Premier League, the governing body has announced. The purpose of the change is to help manage the workload of players who are likely to have very little further break before the 2020-21 campaign begins. Our liveblog has the latest.

• 'Sliding doors' moments | How Liverpool's midfield was transformed

• Des Lynam | I told Gary Neville it's his destiny to be Man Utd boss

• Straw bales and punch-ups | 25 sights you no longer see in Formula 1

Tonight's TV

After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News, Sky Documentaries, 9pm | This film highlights the dangers posed to society by fake news in the "post-truth" era. Read more.

And finally... for this evening's downtime

'Today's cartoons lack the smell of humanity' | As 'Not Now, Bernard' celebrates its 40th birthday, David McKee - who also created perennial favourites Mr Benn and Elmer the elephant - explains why his creations have stood the test of time.