France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers
Amid a surge in cases, President Emmanuel Macron announces new measures to combat Covid. BBC News – Europe
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England’s Tyrone Mings criticises Patel over racism response
England’s Tyrone Mings accuses the home secretary of “pretending” to be disgusted about racist abuse. BBC News – UK
Texas Democrats flee state to block Republican voting law
Republicans in the state are proposing some of the most restrictive voting laws in the US. BBC News – US & Canada
Ghana’s Kojo Marfo: Sell-out show for butcher-turned-painter
He’s got rock star fans and two sold-out shows to his name, but Kojo Marfo prefers life’s simple joys. BBC News – Africa
Almost half of staff care less about their careers since Covid
More of us worry about work-related burnout since the start of the pandemic, a study by Aviva shows. BBC News – Business
Jehan Sadat: Egypt’s first lady who transformed women’s rights
Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88. BBC News – Middle East