Coronavirus: South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat Covid-19
It is one of several restrictions introduced by President Ramaphosa amid rising infection rates. BBC News – Africa
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‘I left Smile Bank today due to the ongoing outage’
Smile Bank customers have been unable to access their accounts for days due to an ongoing outage. BBC News – Business
Iran explosions: Officials deny reports of fresh blast
The official denials come after several mysterious blasts hit the country in recent weeks. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: Why politics means success or failure in South America
Argentina has been singled out for success but the situation could not be more different in Brazil. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor’s arrest
Thousands rally on the streets of Khabarovsk as a regional leader is accused of contract killings. BBC News – Europe
Jack Charlton: 1966 England World Cup winner dies aged 85
Jack Charlton, a World Cup winner with England in 1966 and former Republic of Ireland boss, dies aged 85. BBC News – UK