Congo-Brazzaville: Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas dies from Covid on poll day
The main opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville had said he was “fighting death”. BBC News – Africa
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Coach Holidays: ‘More than a business, we’re family’
Lack of support for “unfashionable” industry could put 24,000 jobs at risk and leave vulnerable passengers heartbroken. BBC News – Business
Yemen war: Houthis express ‘regret’ for deadly migrant centre fire
The UN wants an independent investigation into the blaze that killed 44 migrants, mostly Ethiopians. BBC News – Middle East
US to send 4m vaccine doses to Canada and Mexico
The Biden plan to give AstraZeneca jabs to neighbours is seen as part of ‘vaccine diplomacy’. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge
Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut nationwide. BBC News – Europe
Covid-19: Record day for UK with 711,156 vaccinations given
More than 26.8 million first and 2.1 million second doses have now been given in the UK since December. BBC News – UK