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The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.
BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson says he takes “full responsibility” for the UK government’s response to the pandemic.
BBC News – UK

The Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was “business-like and frank”.
BBC News – US & Canada

No reason was given but the country continues to grapple with insecurity and an Islamist insurgency.
BBC News – Africa

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Online retailer Boohoo will buy the brand for £55m, but not its shops, putting 12,000 jobs at risk.
BBC News – Business

Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.
BBC News – Middle East

The 19 victims were discovered in an area where violent drug cartels operate.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Rioters attacked police and set fires to protest against a night-time curfew introduced on Saturday.
BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson says he understands parents’ frustrations but the infection rate is “still very high”.
BBC News – UK