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2021-07-07 World's tallest sandcastle built in Denmark

Standing at higher than 21m in the Danish town of Blokhus, it is even decorated with Covid particles.

2021-07-07 Cannes Film Festival rolls out red carpet again after year off

Stars and photographers cram the red carpet for the first major film festival since the pandemic.

2021-07-07 Indonesia Covid: Hospitals beyond capacity amid deadly wave

Despite a lockdown, coronavirus cases are rising and authorities have started using unconventional means.

2021-07-07 Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi fully vaccinated amid spike in cases

It comes as Myanmar is battling a surge in cases, the effects of which have been felt as far as China.

2021-07-07 Covid: Sydney lockdown extended as Delta outbreak spreads

A stay-at-home order is extended by one week as officials battle to contain a Covid outbreak.

2021-07-06 India Covid-19: The community radio station fighting fake news

Radio Mewat is battling misinformation to convince people to take vaccines in rural northern India.

2021-07-06 Cannes 2021: Film stars without masks on Cannes red carpet

Actors and directors are seen hugging and posing for photos as the film festival returns after a year off.

2021-07-06 Tokyo 2020: Olympic organisers tell public to stay away from marathon and race walk events

Olympic organisers ask public not to line the route of marathon and race walk event at the Tokyo Games because of Covid infection fears.

2021-07-06 Covid: Israel and South Korea strike Pfizer vaccine deal

Israel will send 700,000 soon-to-expire Pfizer doses and will receive jabs in return later in 2021.

2021-07-05 Covid in Tanzania: What's changed after Magufuli's death?

President Samia Suluhu has adopted a different approach from her Covid-sceptic predecessor, John Magufuli.

2021-07-05 India's Covid doctors demand action after attacks

Doctors are seeking a stringent law to protect them from attacks by angry and frustrated relatives.

2021-07-05 Riot of cherry blossom reveals new Damien Hirst post-lockdown

Giant cherry blossom paintings by Damien Hirst contrast with his previous dead animal art.

2021-07-05 Covid-19: Germany lifts ban on tourists from UK and Portugal

People who are fully vaccinated will also not be required to quarantine when they arrive.

2021-07-05 Stan Swamy: Jailed activist dies at 84

Swamy, who had tested positive for Covid in May, died of a cardiac arrest.

2021-07-05 Indonesia faces oxygen crisis amid worsening Covid surge

The government asks producers to prioritise medical oxygen as hospitals struggle to cope.

2021-07-04 Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Accept our rule or no ceasefire, rebels say

The rebels, who have retaken much of the Ethiopian region, also insist Eritrean troops must withdraw.

2021-07-03 Covid: Thousands protest in Brazil against Bolsonaro over pandemic handling

The demonstration were triggered by allegations of corruption involving the purchase of vaccines.

2021-07-03 Europe migrant crisis: Boat sinks off Tunisia drowning 43

Another 84 migrants were rescued after their boat capsized in a bid to sail from Libya to Europe.

2021-07-02 Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Rebel resurgence raises questions for Abiy Ahmed

The capture of the Tigrayan capital Mekelle puts huge pressure on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

2021-07-02 The cat with more than 50,000 social media followers

Pet influencers have become the latest social media stars with the pandemic fuelling content demand.

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