Covid in Namibia: Mortuaries at capacity
The southern African country has one of the world’s worst daily death rates from coronavirus. BBC News – Africa
Craig Taylor
House prices rise at fastest pace in 17 years
Prices rose 13.4% in the UK in the year to June and are close to record highs in relation to incomes. BBC News – Business
Israeli minister’s landmark visit to UAE signals deepening ties
Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister to visit the Gulf state since they normalised relations. BBC News – Middle East
Mexico marijuana: Top court decriminalises recreational use of cannabis
Adults will be able to cultivate and consume the drug, but smoking in public remains banned. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Spain, Malta and Portugal restrict non-vaccinated travellers
UK travellers will have to prove they have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus on arrival. BBC News – Europe
Covid: School isolation rules could end in autumn
Parents’ frustration is mounting over the disruption to children’s education and their own working lives. BBC News – UK