EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal
Hopes of reaching an agreement are not high, but some countries say they need urgent funding. BBC News – Europe
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Coronavirus: £3bn for NHS to prepare for possible second wave
The funding for England will also help ease winter pressures on the health service, No 10 says. BBC News – UK
Coronavirus: Russian spies target Covid-19 vaccine research
The UK, US and Canada say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research. BBC News – US & Canada
River Nile dam: Sudan blasts ‘unilateral’ move as Ethiopia dam fills
As talks fail with Ethiopia, Sudan says water levels drop downstream and Egypt demands “clarification”. BBC News – Africa
KFC, Nandos and Pret lower prices after VAT cut
Starbucks and McDonald’s also say they will cut prices after the chancellor’s VAT reduction. BBC News – Business
Yemen: Decaying oil tanker in Red Sea threatens disaster
Experts say a leak could cause lasting damage to marine life and destroy fishermen’s livelihoods. BBC News – Middle East