Covid: Face mask rules relax but what do workers think?

It is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in England, but some employees are nervous.

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Thousands of orders cancelled after Ocado robot fire

The online grocer says the blaze was caused by a collision between robots at one of its warehouses.

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Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists'

Israeli tech firm NSO denies media reports that its software has been sold to authoritarian regimes.

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Lex Gillette: Record-breaking blind long jumper

With the support of his sighted guide, the four-time Paralympic medallist hopes to win gold in Tokyo.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment for blocked intestine

The Brazilian president was treated for continuing complications after a near-fatal 2018 stabbing.

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Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down.

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South Africa looting: Clean-up to mark Nelson Mandela Day

People were urged to honour the anti-apartheid hero's legacy by rebuilding after riots left 212 dead.

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Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down.

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Esraa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian activist released from prison

Esraa Abdel Fattah earned the moniker "Facebook Girl" for her role in the 2011 revolution.

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North Korea warns young people against using slang from the South

Kim Jong-un's party also warns against adopting the clothes, hairstyles and music of South Korea.

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ICYMI: Dead flamingos and a helicopter crash landing

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Covid-19: Ireland's top medical officers targeted by abusive calls

Gardaí are investigating reports of abusive calls to Ireland's chief medical officer and his deputy.

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Europe floods: Merkel shocked by 'surreal' devastation

The chancellor vows to fast-track aid after visiting some of the worst-hit areas in western Germany.

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Covid: 'Pingdemic' threatens shop openings say supermarkets

M&S says it may have to reduce opening hours if more workers are forced to self-isolate.

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Britney Spears says she will not perform while father controls career

The singer says the arrangement controlling her personal and financial affairs has "killed my dreams".

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Kenya fuel tanker explosion kills 13 in Siaya County

People rushed to the scene of the crash to siphon petrol when the explosion occurred.

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Europe floods: Residents return home to see damage inflicted

Resident in Kleivelderweg, deep inside the Dutch disaster zone, find homes and businesses destroyed.

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'It felt like now's my moment for a new career'

Covid lockdowns have led to a boom in the number of people retraining and starting up new businesses.

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Tokyo Olympics: First athletes have Covid at athletes village

Two athletes become the first to test positive for coronavirus at the Tokyo Olympic athletes' village - five days before the start of the Games.

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Haiti: Wife of assassinated president returns from US after surviving attack

Wearing a bulletproof vest, Martine Moïse flew back from the US after being wounded in the attack.

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Europe floods: Victims face massive clean-up as waters recede

Residents of the worst-affected areas struggle to recover from the devastation as flood waters recede.

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Moment New York mum saves five-year-old from kidnap

The mother pulled her son from a car after he was taken from her in broad daylight in the New York City.

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Daughter of Afghan envoy kidnapped and injured in Pakistan

Afghan officials urge Pakistan to keep diplomats safe, amid tensions between the two neighbours.

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The Broadway dancer whose lockdown business bloomed

When Covid closed New York theatres, dancer Robbie Fairchild started a business that put down roots.

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Latin American Foto Festival: Strength and resistance

Caribbean and Latin American photography features in the fourth Annual Latin American Foto Festival.

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Abir Moussi: The Tunisian MP who was slapped but not beaten

Abir Moussi uses a megaphone in parliament and gets death threats but many say her voice is crucial.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'under the stars'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Covid-19 tests while you wait in Israeli airport

Ben Gurion airport in Israel has introduced fast Covid-19 tests for travellers.

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Joshi is swapping life in captivity for a new start in the jungle

After a lifetime in captivity, Joshi is going to live in the jungle in Congo-Brazzaville.

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First Covid case reported in Tokyo Olympic village

The chief of the Tokyo Olympics accepts athletes are "probably very worried", after a Games-related organiser became the first person to test positive for Covid-19 in the athletes' village.

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Cannes Film Festival: Titane wins top Palme d'Or prize

The outlandish Titane wins after jury president Spike Lee reveals the award in a ceremony slip-up.

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Egypt's Al Ahly win African Champions League title

Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly win a tenth African Champions League on Saturday after beating Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in Morocco.

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'Havana syndrome'-like mystery illness affects Vienna US diplomats

The Biden administration is investigating cases of so-called "Havana syndrome" among US officials.

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Canada's vaccination rate overtakes US

Canada had a slow start on vaccinations compared to its neighbour but has now caught up to the US.

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In pictures: Masks and social distancing at downsized Hajj

Only about 60,000 pilgrims living in Saudi Arabia were eligible to take part this year.

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Covid: Travel firms angry over France quarantine rule

The continued need for travellers to quarantine on arrival in England and Wales undermines confidence, tourism groups say.

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Iran protests: One killed in water crisis demonstration

Iran is facing a severe drought, and there is growing public anger over water and power shortages.

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US Navy: First woman passes elite training scheme

The gruelling military training programme ends with a 72-hour event called the Tour.

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Floridians rally in support of Cuban protesters

Across Florida, Cuban-Americans have been rallying to show their support for protests in Cuba.

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Germany floods: Where are the worst-hit areas?

Maps, images and graphics showing the heavy rainfall and flooding that has caused widespread damage.

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Uber will continue to require riders to wear masks

The ride-hailing firm says passengers will still need to wear a face covering after rules relax on Monday.

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Lil Durk: Grammy-nominated US rapper in shootout with intruders

The Grammy-nominated star, who recently topped the US album chart, was not injured in the incident.

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Germany floods: 'My city looks like a battlefield'

Witnesses voice their grief and horror at the deadly floods in western Germany.

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Germany floods: How a country was taken by surprise

Amid the despair and mounting death toll, people are questioning how this could have happened.

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Drone footage shows mudslides

Houses have collapsed in the town of Erfstadt-Blessem following record rainfall.

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Science failed to predict extreme weather

Scientists want a super-computer powerful enough to accurately project the most damaging extremes.

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Hong Kong: US to issue warning on business risks

The US is set to issue an advisory for businesses after China imposed a national security law there last year.

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Warnings grow about staff forced to self-isolate

Alarm mounts over fears of a "surge" in workers and medical staff forced to quarantine after being "pinged".

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Petrol prices at eight-year high, says AA

Prices hit the highest since October 2013 amid forecasts of a very busy summer on UK roads.

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South Africa Zuma riots: Armed police protect food deliveries

Some $1bn worth of stock was stolen in KwaZulu-Natal and at least 800 shops looted, an official says.

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