North Macedonia: Deadly fire guts Covid hospital
Fourteen people are killed at a makeshift hospital treating Covid-19 patients in Tetovo. BBC News – Europe
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Scotland to launch vaccine passports on 1 October
Plans to only allow fully vaccinated people into nightclubs and other large events are approved by MSPs. BBC News – UK
Canada federal election: Party leaders spar in first national debate
Justin Trudeau and other party leaders clashed over climate – and the election call – in the debate. BBC News – US & Canada
Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa: Free football tickets for fans with jabs
The government is concerned about growing anti-vaccine sentiment in the country. BBC News – Africa
Amazon pays £492m in UK tax as sales surge to £20.6bn
The online retail giant saw UK sales rise by 50% last year amid a Covid-driven hike in demand. BBC News – Business
Egypt accused of covering up extrajudicial executions
Security forces have falsely claimed that suspects are dying in shoot-outs, Human Rights Watch says. BBC News – Middle East