South African says riots over Zuma jailing pre-planned – Cyril Ramaphosa
At least 212 people are now known to have died in unrest sparked by the jailing of Jacob Zuma. BBC News – Africa
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Covid staff shortage could shut meat production lines
The industry has warned of shortages as one in 10 staff are told to isolate by the NHS Covid app BBC News – Business
Lebanon crisis deepens as PM-designate quits over cabinet deadlock
Saad Hariri says he cannot agree a cabinet line-up with the president, after months of deadlock. BBC News – Middle East
Jovenel Moïse: Colombia ex-soldiers ‘in on plot to kill Haiti president’
Some of the suspects in the murder of Haiti’s leader were duped, but others allegedly knew of the plan. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Germany floods: Merkel pledges support for victims
Angela Merkel says the “full extent” of the German floods will only be seen in the coming days. BBC News – Europe
Covid: Younger adults still at risk of serious organ damage – study
Adults below the age of 50 are almost as likely to suffer from medical complications as the over-50s. BBC News – UK