The Welsh Government is due to announce later if and when it'll bring in a short nationwide lockdown  to tackle coronavirus. Most areas of Wales already have some form of local restrictions, but ministers say there's a growing belief that they need to go further as a country. They've been weighing up the potential impact on infection rates against likely damage to the economy. 

The two or three-week "fire-break", as it's been called, could see people once again told to stay at home, and pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities and non-essential shops closed. The restrictions would most likely coincide with the start of half term this coming weekend. Primary pupils would probably return after a week, but secondary school students may be kept at home for longer. Northern Ireland has already imposed a circuit-breaker, including school closures. Scotland has tougher rules in place across the country's central belt, but schools are so far unaffected.

England, for now at least, is sticking with the regional, tiered approach, and talks will continue later over the imposition of tougher rules in Greater Manchester. It's thought the chancellor may offer tens of millions of pounds in extra funding for the area to try to persuade local leaders to accept stronger controls. Ministers have warned they will impose them if necessary.

Across Europe, a number of nations have strengthened their approach in response to the apparent second wave of coronavirus infections. Italy - hard hit the first time round - is the latest.

Large rallies have been held across France to honour the teacher murdered in an apparent Islamist terror attack on Friday. Prime Minister Jean Castex told huge crowds in Paris the country was not afraid and would not be divided. Demonstrations were also held in Lille, Toulouse, Strasbourg, Marseille and elsewhere. 

Samuel Paty was beheaded after showing controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to his pupils during a class about freedom of speech. His killer, an 18-year-old man named as Abdoulakh A - who had no apparent connection with the teacher or the school - was shot dead by police.

Urgent improvements are needed in the care given to women suffering from endometriosis, a Parliamentary inquiry has concluded. The condition - which can cause chronic pain, very heavy periods and infertility - affects one in 10 women in the UK. More than 10,000 told the inquiry about coping with multiple surgeries, frequent time off school or work, and not being taken seriously by doctors. 

It takes on average eight years to get a diagnosis - often longer for people from black and Asian communities. MPs want ministers to commit to halving that time by 2025, along with introducing compulsory menstrual wellbeing lessons in schools. The government says it's determined to improve women's health. We've spoken to some of those suffering.

The stand-off over tougher coronavirus restrictions for Greater Manchester makes several front pages. "Millions for Manchester to buy off corona revolt" is the headline in the Times, which thinks Boris Johnson is preparing to "dangle extra cash" to break the deadlock. The Daily Mirror also reports that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is willing to "reopen his cheque book" to get an agreement. The Financial Times estimates the region may be in line for an extra £50m to help local businesses. The Guardian says leaked NHS documents showing that three of the region's 12 hospitals are already full will ratchet up the pressure for a deal. The Daily Telegraph also leads with the impact of the pandemic on the health service. It has analysis which suggests hospital admissions in England for some serious illnesses fell by up to 90% during the first two months of lockdown as people stayed away and planned treatments were put on hold. Elsewhere, the Daily Mail believes the prime minister is "set for war" with the UK's five Anglican leaders following their joint letter criticising his Brexit legislation. The paper asks "what on earth" this has to do with the Church, and suggests that if clerics want to get involved in politics they should stand for election.

Could cold water hold a clue to a dementia cure? Swimmers at one London lido are helping scientists investigate. Elsewhere, as Africa gears up for an election season, find out why colours and symbols are so important in the pursuit of power. And finally, image recognition software is becoming an integral part of many businesses, but the founders of one firm found themselves the target of subterfuge. They explain what happened.

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