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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