DEBATE OVER UK UNLOCKING AS INDIA VARIANT SPREADS

Several scientists advising the UK government say a planned further easing of restrictions this month should be delayed because of the spread of the India-discovered covid variant.

3000 coronavirus cases have now been reported for six days in a row.

However, many Conservative MPs say the country's vaccine rollout means unlocking the economy should go ahead on June 21st because hospitalisations and fatalities remain low.

Business minister Paul Scully says covid-19 is not currently overwhelming hospitals.

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Zanzibar’s President Mwinyi says the Covid vaccine will be voluntary

Zanzibar's President, Dr Hussein Mwinyi has said that no one will be forced to take the Covid 19 vaccine against their will. He said the people should not accept what they are being told that if they get vaccinated they would die, all over the world people have been vaccinated.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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Doctors protest against Yoga guru who claims modern medicine led to deaths among COVID-19 pateints

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Thousands of doctors in India are protesting against a self-styled Yoga Guru…

Who has claimed that western medical practice has led to deaths among COVID-19 patients.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan entry rules eased for Olympic staff and athletes

The organisers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have said that most Olympics staff and athletes are entering Japan under relaxed quarantine rules. Japan has been tightening entry requirements over recent weeks as the country continues to battle a wave of coronavirus infections.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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China eases birth limit to three in seismic policy shift

China has announced further changes to its decades-old one-child policy and will now allow couples to have up to three children.

It comes as concerns have grown about a sharp decline in births in the world's most populous nation.

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China eases birth limit to three in seismic policy shift

China has announced further changes to its decades-old one-child policy and will now allow couples to have up to three children.

It comes as concerns have grown about a sharp decline in births in the world's most populous nation.

Sam Wong reports

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FRANCE'S PRESIDENT MACRON LAMBASTS DENMARK AND US

The leaders of France and Germany are demanding an explanation from Denmark and the United States, over reports the Danish intelligence service helped the US spy on high-level European politicians.

French President Emmanuel Macron said such behaviors is "not acceptable between allies, even less so between European allies and partners."

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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South Sudan's Doctors abandon COVID-19 treatment centre over pay.

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Medical personnel in charge of COVID-19 in South Sudan are on strike over a non payment of salaries and allowances.

The health care workers are demanding a 9-month salary pay from the government.

Patrick Oyet reports

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ECOWAS suspends Mali over second coup

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS have suspended Mali from the regional bloc. It's in response to the second take over by the junta Colonel Assimi Goita. The West African leaders have also called for a new civilian Prime Minister to be selected immediately.  

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

 

 

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Texas Democrat walk out blocks controversial voting bill

Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives have walked out,
blocking a bill that would introduce new voting restrictions.

The legislation has been described as unfairly targeted at black voters.

Sarah Walton reports.

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France opens up vaccine campaign to all adults over 18

France has opened its Covid-19 vaccination roll-out to all adults over the age of 18. 

From Monday, any French adult can be vaccinated without needing to prove a pre-existing medical condition. 

Those aged 18-49 were marked as the last group in the French vaccination queue. 

Lucy Hough has more from Paris.

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Ryanair flight makes emergency landing following reported of bomb threat

Police have used sniffer dogs to inspect a Ryanair plane after it made an emergency landing in Germany. 

The unscheduled stop comes just one week after another midair incident over Belarus. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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DRC HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

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Thousands of people displaced by a volcanic eruption in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have criticised the government for its delay in providing them with humanitarian assistance. 

At least 20,000 people in the eastern city of Goma were left homeless after lava flows from Mount Nyiragongo destroyed their homes two weeks ago. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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India reports lowest daily COVID-19 infections in 50 days

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India's daily tally of COVID-19 infections has dropped to its lowest in 50 days…

With just over 150,000 new infections being reported on Monday…

A third of the country's world record tally reported earlier in May.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan to offer vaccines to those under 65

Japan is urging local governments to begin vaccinations for those under 65 at the same time as those with underlying conditions.

 
The country is rushing to speed up its vaccine rollout as it battles a fourth wave of infections while preparing to host the Olympics.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Australian blogger standing trial fears political tensions to impact outcome

The Australian political blogger tried last week in China on charges of espionage has expressed concern that tensions between Beijing and Canberra could affect the outcome of his case.

In a message he sent to family and friends, he also said he was tortured during his detention.

Sam Wong reports.

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Hong Kong's COVID-19 vaccination rate boosted by incentives

Hong Kong's slow COVID-19 vaccination rate is improving, following a series of incentives from the city's business sector. Some companies are offering employees cash rewards for inoculations, and a property developer is launching a lottery for vaccinated residents to win a million dollar apartment. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Report claims Denmark helped US spy on European politicians

Danish media is reporting that the country's secret service helped the
US spy on European politicians.

Their targets included the German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Sarah Walton reports

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UN Security Council extends arms embargo on South Sudan

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The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution on extending an arms embargo on South Sudan, travel bans, and financial sanctions for targeted individuals suspected of perpetrating violence in the East African country.

The Security Council says the arms embargo is extended for a year and it will be reviewed in May next year.

Patrick Oyet reports

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Wall St rises following Biden budget release

Wall Street rose higher on Friday with the S&P recording its fourth
straight month of gains.

Increased optimism helped buoy the markets as President Biden unveiled
his Budget.

Nick Harper reports.

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