Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom
Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children. BBC News – Africa
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Covid: The holiday makers having to self-isolate abroad
Some holidaymakers who tested positive for Covid while abroad are having to stay and self-isolate. BBC News – Business
Olympics: Munich victims honoured for first time at opening ceremony
Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, a moment’s silence is marked in Tokyo. BBC News – Middle East
Tokyo Olympics: Geraint Thomas’ hopes dashed in crash as Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz wins road race gold
Geraint Thomas’ medal hopes are dashed during fall in the men’s road race as Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz wins gold. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: Moderna jab approved for teenagers in EU
Vaccination with Moderna’s jab can now be extended to adolescents, the EU medicines watchdog says. BBC News – Europe
Daily tests not self-isolation for police, fire, borders, transport and freight staff
Police, fire, borders and transport staff are now eligible in England, with 200 new test centres promised. BBC News – UK