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Red tape plus a “poor” Brexit deal mean fishermen fear for the future, says an industry body.
BBC News – Business

The UN’s aid chief urges the US to reverse a plan to designate the Houthis as a terrorist group.
BBC News – Middle East

Reports from Manaus say medical staff are begging for help in a critical situation due to Covid-19.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Many EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses due to a change in manufacturing processes.
BBC News – Europe

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the action is needed to protect against the risk of new Covid strains.
BBC News – UK

In the aftermath of last week’s Capitol riots, Washington DC is preparing with extreme security measures.
BBC News – US & Canada

President Museveni’s rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count.
BBC News – Africa

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The Early Days

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New Brexit trade rules mean Britain’s biggest supermarket faces problems importing some fruit, meat and ready meals.
BBC News – Business

Israeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight.
BBC News – Middle East

Latest results show Sinovac’s Covid-19 vaccine is less effective in Brazil than previously suggested.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Violence breaks out as hundreds gather at a police station over the death of a 23-year-old in custody.
BBC News – Europe

But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others again.
BBC News – UK

Donald Trump becomes the first president in US history to be charged with misconduct in office twice.
BBC News – US & Canada

The internet is shut down following a campaign in which dozens of people were killed.
BBC News – Africa