Covid: Italy 'blocks' AstraZeneca vaccine shipment to Australia

The bar on shipping 250,000 doses amid a row with the firm is backed by the EU.


Myanmar coup: Defiant protesters return a day after 38 are killed

Anti-coup demonstrators return to the streets, a day after 38 people were killed.


US Capitol police warn of possible militia plot to breach Congress

Lawmakers cancel a session as they are told of "potential threats" from a militia on Thursday.


Sweden attack: Terrorism suspected after mass stabbing in Vetlanda

At least eight people are injured in the town of Vetlanda before the suspect is shot and injured.


Covid: Brazil's daily deaths reach all-time high

The daily toll reached 1,910 on Wednesday, Brazil's highest figure since the pandemic started.


ICC opens 'war crimes' investigation in West Bank and Gaza

Israel rejects the court's decision to probe alleged war crimes, while the Palestinians praise it.


Mississippi storm: Living in a US city with no drinking water

Over 160,000 residents in Mississippi have been without drinkable water for two weeks after storm.


Myanmar sees deadliest day as 38 protesters killed

Security forces are accused of opening fire without warning on protesters in several cities.


French photojournalist in coma after youth gang attack

Christian Lantenois, 65, was assaulted with his own camera while covering youth violence in Reims.


Covid: Police break up 'fake vaccine network' in China and South Africa

Thousands of doses of suspected counterfeit vaccine are seized by police in China and South Africa.