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New Zealand imposes 3-day lockdown on Auckland after 3 new local COVID-19 cases 14 Feb 2021 - 11:07 am
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses supporters at a Labour Party event in Wellington, New Zealand, October 11, 2020. REUTERS/Praveen Menon/File Photo
Gas tanker explodes at customs post on Iran-Afghanistan border, 10 hurt 13 Feb 2021 - 03:04 pm
Debris fly after an explosion in Herat, Afghanistan
Myanmar's 'Spiderman' joins anti-coup protests 13 Feb 2021 - 02:38 pm
A protestor wearing a Spiderman costume gives the three-finger salute as he rallies against the military coup and to demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
China refused to provide WHO team with raw data on early COVID cases, team member says 13 Feb 2021 - 12:58 pm
Dominic Dwyer, a member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) team tasked with investigating the origins of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), stands on the balcony of a hotel in Wuhan, Hubei province, China February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song
Japan panel recommends approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after morning arrival 12 Feb 2021 - 05:49 pm
Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are seen during a mass vaccination rollout in Ronda, Spain February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
New Year blessings from Mars as China releases footage from space probe 12 Feb 2021 - 03:16 pm
The Long March 5 Y-4 rocket, carrying an unmanned Mars probe of the Tianwen-1 mission, takes off from Wenchang Space Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan Province, China July 23, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo
Australia to introduce landmark Google, Facebook legislation to parliament next week 12 Feb 2021 - 01:45 pm
FILE PHOTO: Smartphone with Google app icon is seen in front of the displayed Australian flag in this illustration taken, Jan. 22, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
India, pharmacy of the world, falls behind on vaccinations at home 12 Feb 2021 - 01:04 pm
A health care worker receives a dose of COVISHIELD, a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India, inside a classroom of school, which has been converted into a temporary vaccination centre, in Ahmedabad, India, February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Ami
China New Year travel slumps amid coronavirus curbs 12 Feb 2021 - 11:51 am
FILE PHOTO: A woman waits in the departure hall of Beijing South Railway station ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beijing, China, February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
Melbourne in new lockdown, bars fans from Australian Open 12 Feb 2021 - 11:33 am
Fans are seen in Melbourne Park. It was announced the tournament will proceed without crowds over the next five days after the state of Victoria was placed under a snap lockdown from Friday to contain a fresh outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Japan's receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccine, courtesy of Pfizer 12 Feb 2021 - 11:22 am
An aerial view shows an All Nippon Airways (ANA) plane, carrying the first batch of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. arrives from Brussels at Narita airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, Japan February 12, 2021. Mandatory cr
New Zealand will get first batch of coronavirus vaccines next week 12 Feb 2021 - 12:13 am
Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are seen during a mass vaccination rollout in Ronda, Spain February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
Pakistan to allow private firms to import COVID shots, exempt from price caps -documents 12 Feb 2021 - 12:03 am
A health worker counts used vials of Sinopharm's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, at a vaccination centre in Karachi, Pakistan February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Melbourne steps up COVID tests as quarantine hotel cluster rises to 10 cases 11 Feb 2021 - 10:59 pm
FILE PHOTO: Commuters wearing protective face masks in accordance with new public health regulations for riding public transit depart a train station in the wake of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, January 6, 2021. REUTERS/L
In Wuhan, last-minute shopping and a return to normal on Lunar New Year eve 11 Feb 2021 - 10:56 pm
People wearing face masks following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) walk near the Qianmen street ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations, in Beijing, China February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
India warns US social media firms after dispute with Twitter 11 Feb 2021 - 07:41 pm
FILE PHOTO: The Twitter App loads on an iPhone in this illustration photograph taken in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Thailand says to administer 10 mln COVID-19 shots monthly from June 11 Feb 2021 - 04:31 pm
A student wearing a face mask undergoes a temperature check to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as schools nationwide reopened in Bangkok, Thailand, February 1. 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
Myanmar leader urges civil servants to return to work 11 Feb 2021 - 02:47 pm
People hold pictures of Myanmar's army chief Min Aung Hlaing with his face crossed out as Myanmar citizens protest against the military coup in Myanmar outside United Nations venue in Bangkok, Thailand February 6, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Europe

Firefighters operate from a column of firefighters vehicles near the town of Lacanau, in southwestern France on July 25, 2026. (Photo by Julien De Rosa / AFP) Wildfires overwhelm exhausted firefighters in France and Spain
Burned cars sit in the yard of a home after a wildfire raged through Pelayos de la Presa, 65 kilometers west of Madrid, on July 26, 2026. (Photo by Oscar Del Pozo / AFP) Spanish firefighters battle new blaze front as 15,000 evacuated
Bystanders look on as fire and smoke billow across Castres-Mazamet aerodrome, near Labruguiere in south-western France on July 24, 2026. (Photo by Daniel ABELOUS / AFP) Over 98,000 hectares burned in France in 2026, marking record high
Firefighters battle a wildfire in Zarzalejo area, near El Escorial, 60 kms northwest of Madrid in the morning of July 25, 2026. Spanish firefighters hoped to get control of wildfires raging near Madrid on Saturday but an official warned that erratic winds threatened to fan the blazes further. (Photo by Oscar DEL POZO / AFP) Fires in Madrid region, Avila have burned up to 25,000 hectares: government

Africa

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A general view of a traditional gathering place where men rest and socialize in Moroni痴 historic Medina on July 18, 2026. (Photo by Shainess DAOUD / AFP) Six ancient Comoros medinas join UNESCO's heritage list
File photo UK cancels military training in Kenya over permit dispute

Americas

Peninsula ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed
File photo US military says it disabled tanker attempting to breach Iran port blockade
Relatives light candles during a mass for the victims in Caraballeda, Venezuela, on July 24, 2026, one month after an earthquake struck the area. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP) Venezuelans hold minute of silence one month after tremors
US President Donald Trump speaks during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) Trump returns to White House press dinner months after shooting chaos

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