Coronavirus: AstraZeneca defends EU vaccine rollout plan
The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches. BBC News – Europe
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Covid deaths: ‘Hard to compute sorrow’ of 100,000 milestone – PM
Boris Johnson says he takes “full responsibility” for the UK government’s response to the pandemic. BBC News – UK
Biden raises election meddling with Putin in first phone call
The Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was “business-like and frank”. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria’s President Buhari fires armed forces chiefs
No reason was given but the country continues to grapple with insecurity and an Islamist insurgency. BBC News – Africa
Debenhams shops to close permanently after Boohoo deal
Online retailer Boohoo will buy the brand for £55m, but not its shops, putting 12,000 jobs at risk. BBC News – Business
Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting. BBC News – Middle East