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France and Germany struggle to get schools back to normal as infection rates remain high.
BBC News – Europe

All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March.
BBC News – UK

United Airlines and Japan’s two main airlines have already suspended 56 planes with the same engine.
BBC News – US & Canada

Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds.
BBC News – Africa

A Wildlife Name Recognition Quiz
What’s your knowledge of some of the more unusual names given to various animal species? Here’s a quiz with a difference – can you identify from the four possible answers the […]

The figures suggest the decision to extend the furlough scheme has helped to prevent wider job losses.
BBC News – Business

Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules.
BBC News – Middle East

Ten people have been arrested over what is one of the UK’s biggest ever drug seizures.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules.
BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson says there will be “no let up”, as he prepares to set out his plan to ease lockdown.
BBC News – UK

As electricity slowly returns to Texas, many residents still do not have access to running water.
BBC News – US & Canada

Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start.
BBC News – Africa

A Road Trip Themed Entertainment Quiz
Do you enjoy road trip movies? Are you a fan of 1980s music? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of those questions then this is definitely a quiz for you. It’s a fun film and […]

Estate Agents in Cumbria
If you are looking to sell or buy your next house the estate agents in Cumbria will help you. We know that choosing the right estate agent for you can be a tricky exercise so we have put […]

The decision could mean thousands of Uber drivers are set to receive minimum wage and holiday pay.
BBC News – Business

Dubai’s royal family says she is “being cared for at home” after she accused them of holding her hostage.
BBC News – Middle East

Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The alleged attacker, a Sudanese migrant, recently had an asylum request rejected.
BBC News – Europe

“Service is universal”, the couple say, after the Queen confirms they will not continue with duties.
BBC News – UK

The rover touched down successfully on Thursday in Mars’ Jezero Crater.
BBC News – US & Canada