Covid pandemic: Biden eyes 4 July as ‘Independence Day’ from virus
In his first prime-time speech, the US president says he is boosting efforts to vaccinate Americans. BBC News – US & Canada
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Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72
The king, one of South Africa’s most influential traditional leaders, had ruled since 1971. BBC News – Africa
M&S to sell clothes from rival brands to boost online sales
The High Street stalwart will sell items from 11 different clothing brands on its website from spring. BBC News – Business
Syria: Two women, 10 years on
Two Syrian women reflect on how their lives have changed, ten years after a popular uprising against the government began. BBC News – Middle East
Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000
The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russia slows down Twitter over ‘banned content’
The US company is accused of failing to remove 3,000 posts relating to suicide, drugs and pornography. BBC News – Europe