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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France bans flights from Ethiopia

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France has banned flights by Ethiopian airlines until January 31st. 

France has accused the Ethiopian national carrier of carrying passengers without a negative COVID-19 certificate.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa. 

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France bans flights from Ethiopia

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France has banned flights by Ethiopian airlines until January 31st. 

France has accused the Ethiopian national carrier of carrying passengers without a negative COVID-19 certificate.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa. 

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UK's travel ban list extends to 33 countries

Three more countries have been added to the UK's travel ban list.

Restrictions have been placed on those arriving from The United Arab Emirates, Rwanda and Burundi.

Chris Jones has more in London

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Farmers' Protest in the Outskirts of Delhi Turns into a Tense Situation

Clashes have broken out at one of the largest protest sites outside of New Delhi where farmers have camped for two months.

Locals reportedly clashed with farmers, asking them to vacate the site. Police used tear gas shells to control the situation and disperse the crowd.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story..

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Kidnappers, gunmen abduct 75, kill 18 across Nigeria

Unknown assailants have attacked different parts of Nigeria, allegedly kidnapping at least 75 people and killing 18 others.

50 of the victims were reportedly kidnapped in Niger state while the other abductions occurred in neighbouring states.

Nigeria has been dealing with an increase in insecurity including kidnappings and armed robbery, which has recently prompted some drastic measures from the Presidency to change the top military heads.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.


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UK hails another vaccine announcement; orders tens of millions of doses

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has welcomed the "good news" of a new coronavirus vaccine, which has been shown to be 89.3% effective in UK trials.

The Novavax jab is the first to have proven efficacy against the virus variant found in Britain, and will now be assessed by the UK's medicines regulator.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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China to stop recognising British National Overseas passports

China says it will stop recognising British National Overseas passports as travel or identification documents from Sunday. The move coincides with the launch of a new UK visa, allowing Hong Kongers who are eligible for the passports to apply for residency, and potentially full British citizenship. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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UK BANS RWANDA AND BURUNDI

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The United Kingdom has added Rwanda and Burundi to the list of countries banned from accessing her borders.

 

The UK believes the South African strain of COVID-19, which is said to spread fast, has been detected in various countries across the continent.

 

Hillary Ayesiga reports from Kampala

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Germany introducing travel bans to stop Covid-19 variants

Germany is finalising plans to stop international travellers arriving from countries deemed covid mutation hotspots. 

The government has released a list of countries that will be placed on the banned list while signalling it's likely more will be added in coming weeks. 

In Berlin, our correspondent Trent Murray has the details. 

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RUSSIA POPULATION DECLINE LARGEST SINCE 2005

Russia's population has declined by 510,000 people - the biggest drop since 2005.

Demographers point to multiple exceptional factors in 2020 as the cause, from the Covid-19 pandemic to low birth rates.

Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.

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NOVAVAX JAB TO BE ASSESSED BY REGULATORS

A new covid-19 vaccine made by Novavax will now be assessed by UK regulators after showing 89% efficacy in major trials in Britain.

The UK's ordered 60 million doses of the jab which will be manufactured in northern England.

Trials showed it to be effective against the so-called 'UK variant' which has been spreading quickly in Britain and a number of other countries.

It was less effective against the variant discovered in South Africa.

But Dr Gregory Glenn, president of research and development at Novavax, says the results are encouraging nonetheless.

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