Israel tries to contain avian flu outbreak after 5,000 wild cranes die
Some 5,000 wild cranes have died and hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys are being culled. BBC News – Middle East
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Covid: Europe sees record virus case rise
Italy, Greece and Portugal all also announced their highest daily case totals on Tuesday. BBC News – Europe
Fighting to learn in Venezuela
Despite the country’s continuing economic crisis, both pupils and teachers are determined to continue with schooling. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: England reports record 117,000 daily cases
Cases continue to rise, but the surge in infections has so far not led to a spike in hospital admissions. BBC News – UK
Ghislaine Maxwell jury told to meet every day because of Covid
The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial asks jurors to deliberate every day. BBC News – US & Canada
South Africa court blocks Shell’s oil exploration
Environmentalists hail the ruling as a victory in their efforts to protect marine life. BBC News – Africa