Covid: UK records new daily high of 1,610 deaths
The total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test during the pandemic is now above 90,000. BBC News – UK
Craig Taylor
Donald Trump’s farewell: We did what we came to do
“We did what we came to do – and so much more,” Mr Trump says, a day before he leaves office. BBC News – US & Canada
Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines
South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations. BBC News – Africa
Next in race to buy Topshop owner Arcadia as bid deadline nears
A consortium including the fashion chain wants to buy the Arcadia group out of administration. BBC News – Business
Yemen: This doctor saw Covid hospital empty after fake death text
One doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone in Yemen after her colleagues fled. BBC News – Middle East
Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines
Brazil has the world’s second-highest Covid death toll but has seen delay and discord over vaccines. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean