Africa’s long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine
Africa will have to wait “weeks if not months” before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say. BBC News – Africa
Craig Taylor
Marmite maker Unilever to insist suppliers pay ‘living wage’
Unilever says that by 2030 suppliers must pay staff enough to cover a family’s basic needs. BBC News – Business
Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 13
The attackers detonated explosive belts at a clothing market in Tayaran Square, officials say. BBC News – Middle East
Pink seesaws at US-Mexico wall win design award
The installation allowed children to play together from both sides of the US-Mexico border. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
UK and EU in row over bloc’s diplomatic status
The EU’s top representative in London is not being given the same privileges as other ambassadors. BBC News – Europe
Storm Christoph: Evacuations amid floods and snow
More than 200 flood warnings are in place across England and Wales as river levels surged overnight. BBC News – UK