Jonathan Ditchburn

Department of Health confirms its IT systems was hit by a ransomware attack last Thursday.
BBC News – Europe

People must remain cautious, the PM says, as lockdowns ease in England, Wales and most of Scotland.
BBC News – UK

A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery’s lifestyle channels under the same owner.
BBC News – US & Canada

After more than a decade of fighting, the Islamist militant group is still causing havoc in the north-east.
BBC News – Africa

After 240 years of trading, Debenhams’s remaining stores are welcoming customers for the last time.
BBC News – Business

Strike on a Gaza refugee camp kills children, and a man dies in a rocket attack in Israel.
BBC News – Middle East

Members of indigenous groups in Chile will be represented in the constitutional convention.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Flights arrive in Greece as restrictions on movement are lifted, but infections are still quite high.
BBC News – Europe

Eligible people in areas where the Indian virus variant is spreading are urged to get vaccinated.
BBC News – UK

In at least one case a child was kept on a coach for four days, waiting to join his family.
BBC News – US & Canada

Rival Muslim groups clashed over who should lead end-of-Ramadan celebrations, killing one policeman.
BBC News – Africa

The group run by Liberty Steel owner Sanjeev Gupta is under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.
BBC News – Business

More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza and eight have died in Israel since Monday.
BBC News – Middle East

Protests in Colombia are in their third week with demonstrators saying they plan to carry on.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

“Woman of courage” Elisabetta Belloni is appointed head of Italy’s secret services.
BBC News – Europe

Local restrictions have also not been ruled out in areas worst affected by the Indian variant.
BBC News – UK

The president removes his mask in the Oval Office as the new health guidance is announced.
BBC News – US & Canada

Moses Kuria’s claim has been denied but the politician says such inducements are commonplace.
BBC News – Africa