'Day of Civil Disobedience' planned in France against coronavirus restrictions

A 'Day of Civil Disobedience' is planned in France against coronavirus restrictions, with some bar and restaurant owners saying they will open for a day.

Demonstrators have called on people not to wear masks or socially distance but the prime minister has "very strongly urged" people to respect the current restrictions.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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MYANMAR MILITARY SEIZES POWER

The military has seized power in Myanmar and declared a one-year state of emergency.

De facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other governing party members have been detained.

The coup follows elections which were won in a landslide by Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party.

The military says it took action because of 'election fraud'. 

Simon Adams from the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect says it's a worrying development.

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Zanzibar’s first Vice President Maalim Seif hospitalized after claims of testing positive for Covid-19

Zanzibar's first Vice President and ACT Wazalendo's national chairman Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad has opened up over his being hospitalized after he reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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ELEPHANTS KILL TWO PEOPLE

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have announced the construction of an electric fence in the Virunga National Park to prevent wild animals from straying into areas occupied by people. The announcement follows the killing of two farmworkers by elephants on Thursday. Chris Ocamringa has more...

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Farmers' protest gathers momentum in India

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Thousands of farmers are making their way to New Delhi as the protest against the new farming laws gathers momentum.

Protestors say the reforms will hit their incomes hard and make them vulnerable to exploitation by big business.

Ishan Garg has more.

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Tokyo doubles monthly COVID-19 record in January

Tokyo saw nearly 40,000 new coronavirus cases in January - which is more than double the previous monthly record, set in December. That's according to new figures released by the metropolitan government over the weekend, as officials continue to plead with the public to stay at home. Grace Lee has more.

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Hong Kong confirms BNO passport is no longer valid for travel

Hong Kong's Immigration Department says the British National Overseas passport can no longer be used to enter or leave the city. China has stopped recognising the passport as a valid travel document, in retaliation to the UK launching a pathway to citizenship for Hong Kongers with BNO status. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US "alarmed" by Aung San Suu Kyi arrest

The United States says it is "alarmed" following the arrest of the
leader of Myanmar's ruling party, Aung San Suu Kyi.

There are fears a military coup is underway with other top officials
in the National League for Democracy party also detained in early
Monday morning raids.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US Republicans propose $600bn counter stimulus deal

A group of ten US Republican senators have proposed a $600 billion
stimulus package as a counterproposal to President Joe Biden's $1.9
trillion plan.

The measure, though much lower, is a challenge to the President who
has said he favors finding common ground to achieve a bipartisan deal.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump appoints new legal team for impeachment

Former US president Donald Trump says he has a new legal team to
defend him at his upcoming impeachment trial.

Five members of his team abruptly left last week.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Russians rally in support of jailed politician Alexey Navalny

Mass rallies in Russia in support of the arrested opposition politician Alexey Navalny continue for the second weekend - despite fresh police warnings that unsanctioned demonstrations are illegal. Thousands of people are demanding for Mr.Navalny and hundreds of his supporters arrested across the country to be released. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 

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France rules out lockdown for now but tightens travel restrictions

The French government has ruled out another coronavirus lockdown for now but imposed even tighter restrictions to go with the continuing nationwide 6pm-6am curfew.

France's borders will be closed with non-EU countries except for essential travel and anyone coming into France from any country - including EU neighbours - must have proof of a negative PCR test.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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GameStop's wild ride set to be in focus again on Wall St. [PREVIEW]

All eyes on Wall Street this week will be firmly fixed on any further
volatility caused by day traders trying to outgun hedge fund managers.

On Friday, the markets ended their worst week since October.

Wiliam Denselow reports from New York.

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EU overrides Brexit deal to control vaccine supply to Northern Ireland

The British government is "carefully considering next steps" after the European Union decided to override the Brexit deal to prevent vaccine exports to Northern Ireland. 

Under the deal, signed last year, all products exported from the EU to Northern Ireland should not have to face customs checks. 

But the bloc has invoked Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol -- allowing parts of that deal to be unilaterally overruled -- to ensure it's not being used as a back door to funnel Covid vaccines into the rest of the UK.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Oxford/AstraZeneca shot authorised in EU as row continues over delivery targets

The European health regulator has approved the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine for use within the European Union.

It comes as the row between the EU and Astrazeneca over supply shortages continues. 

The EU has unveiled an export control mechanism to address concerns of supply. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Canada introduces tougher entry restrictions

Canada will require all incoming travellers to quarantine in a hotel at their own expense. Testing for COVID-19 will be required both before departure and on arrival. Julia Chapman has more.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine 66% effective

Johnson & Johnson has announced its vaccine candidate is 66 percent
effective in preventing Covid-19.

The study was carried out across three continents and the company aims
to seek emergency use authorization in the U.S. next week.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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GameStop share price rises as some trading restrictions are lifted

Shares in GameStop rose again when US markets opened, after some
trading platforms lifted restrictions bought in to counter a buying
frenzy.

Small traders have used social media to talk up the stock,
artificially inflating its price.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Tanzania, Kenya to conduct a wildlife census in Mara - Serengeti

Tanzania and Kenya will conduct a joint cross-border count of rhinos and other large mammals in the shared Mara-Serengeti ecosystem.

Isaac Lukando reports. 

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100,000s of Hong Kongers to be offered path to UK citizenship this weekend

Millions of Hong Kong residents will be offered a path to citizenship in the UK from Sunday as the British government opens a new visa route for British National Overseas passport holders. 

This follows China's controversial security law which critics describe as a means to "crush dissent" against Beijing in Hong Kong. 

Hannah Simpson has more. 

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