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The revised figures indicate Mexico has the second highest number of Covid-related deaths in the world.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The pilot project aims to see if mass Covid testing will allow the return of big events.
BBC News – Europe

The stay-at-home order has ended, but people are urged to turn down hugs – even if it is “awkward”.
BBC News – UK

Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial.
BBC News – US & Canada

Witnesses say civilians with boats are evacuating survivors of a violent raid on the town of Palma.
BBC News – Africa

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A freight-forwarding firm says it has 20 containers stranded on the Ever Given container ship.
BBC News – Business

Tugs are taking advantage of a high tide to try to dislodge the ship blocking a key shipping route.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuela’s president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The row over Covid vaccination supplies escalates after France’s foreign minister criticises the UK.
BBC News – Europe