Israeli plan for new East Jerusalem settler homes criticised
Diplomats visiting the site are heckled after the EU and UN warn Israel against the project. BBC News – Middle East
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Hurricane Iota threatens ‘catastrophic winds’
The storm has strengthened to category five and is forecast to hit Nicaragua and Honduras on Monday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
EU budget blocked by Hungary and Poland over rule of law issue
The two countries object to a clause that links funding with adherence to the rule of law. BBC News – Europe
Covid: England tier system may need strengthening – government adviser
The impact of the three-tier Covid system in England was varied, says a senior health official. BBC News – UK
FTSE 100 and Dow Jones jump on second Covid vaccine hopes
News of a breakthrough by US drugs firm Moderna follows last week’s positive results from Pfizer. BBC News – US & Canada
Shepherd Bushiri: South Africa issues arrest warrant for fugitive preacher
Shepherd Bushiri is wanted after skipping bail ahead of his fraud trial and fleeing to Malawi. BBC News – Africa