Covid: France restricts AstraZeneca vaccine to under-65s

It is the latest EU country to limit use of the jab citing lack of efficacy data for elderly people.


Myanmar coup: Medics to strike as anger at military grows

Medical staff and others plan civil disobedience, as residents of Yangon bang pots and pans.


Myanmar coup: Fitness instructor unwittingly films video as takeover unfolds

Recording her dance routine, Khing Hnin Wai had no idea she was filming a military takeover.


Canada regrets 'misunderstanding' over Wu-Tang Clan T-shirt

A Canadian diplomat's T-shirt came under fire after some claimed the logo looked like a bat.


Covid-19: Tanzania has no vaccination plan, minister says

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Tanzania to consider inoculating its population.


What is happening in Myanmar and why?

Myanmar hit headlines around the world on Monday when its military seized control.


Ancient mummies with golden tongues unearthed in Egypt

It is thought the dead were given the tongues 2,000 years ago so they could speak in the afterlife.


Spain's vaccine delays hamper fight against pandemic

Officials fear the delays mean the impact of vaccines will not be felt till the end of 2021.


Myanmar coup: US threatens sanctions over Aung San Suu Kyi detention

Aung San Suu Kyi and other elected leaders were detained on Monday as the army seized power.


Nigeria inheritance: 'My brothers took everything when my father died'

Women in parts of Nigeria are being left out of their parents' inheritance, despite a law banning discrimination.