Covid: South Africa variant now ‘dominant’ in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has 200,000 Sinopharm doses, although the efficacy level against the variant is unclear. BBC News – Africa
Craig Taylor
Travellers confront ‘bizarre’ quarantine rules
Travellers planning their return to the UK say the rules are confusing and sometimes “bizarre”. BBC News – Business
Abydos beer factory: Ancient large-scale brewery discovered in Egypt
The archaeological find in the Abydos burial ground is thought to date back about 5,000 years. BBC News – Middle East
Obituary: Former Argentine President Carlos Menem
Argentina’s former president lived a flamboyant life mired in financial scandal and controversy. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Catalonia Spain: Separatists set to boost majority in regional parliament
Pro-independence parties will continue governing the affluent region, near-complete results suggest. BBC News – Europe
Covid: Third of social care staff still not vaccinated, Matt Hancock says
The health secretary confirms a jab has been offered to everyone in the UK’s top four priority groups. BBC News – UK