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2022-05-17 Man gambles away huge accidental Covid payment in Japan

The Japanese man's lawyer says the 46.3m yen ($357,400) meant for 463 people cannot be paid back.

2022-05-16 Shanghai lockdown: China unemployment rate near pandemic peak

Evidence of China's economic slowdown came as authorities unveiled plans to lift Shanghai's lockdown.

2022-05-16 North Korea: More than a million Covid cases feared

The military has been ordered to intervene as a wave of Covid cases sweeps the unvaccinated country.

2022-05-15 Ukraine crisis: Can Africa replace Russian gas supplies to Europe?

Europe is desperately seeking alternative sources of gas after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

2022-05-15 'I searched for my sister for 30 years, but Covid took her from me'

As a child Steve Ellis uncovered a family secret, 60 years later it led to an unexpected friendship.

2022-05-14 Covid: What will the pandemic look like in North Korea?

North Korea has for the first time admitted it has Covid and is uniquely vulnerable to the virus.

2022-05-14 North Korea: Covid outbreak a great disaster, says Kim Jong-un

North Korea's leader blames the outbreak on bureaucratic and medical incompetence.

2022-05-13 Sri Lanka economy crisis to get worse before it gets better, PM says

Sri Lanka's new PM tells the BBC the country's dire economic crisis will get worse before it gets better.

2022-05-13 North Korea announces first death from Covid-19

A day after confirming its first cases, state media reports thousands are suffering fever symptoms.

2022-05-12 Ukraine crisis: Could India cut its defence ties with Russia?

India has been under pressure to distance itself from Russia over Ukraine, including reducing defence ties.

2022-05-12 Sri Lanka crisis: How war heroes became villains

The Rajapaksa brothers, hailed by many as heroes for winning the civil war, are now reviled as leaders.

2022-05-12 Coastal fire: California mansions burn as wildfires spread

Across North America, wildfire crews are gearing up for a particularly difficult season.

2022-05-12 United States passes one million Covid deaths

It's the highest total in the world - but the WHO thinks the true death toll may be higher elsewhere.

2022-05-12 US surpasses one million deaths to Covid-19

Americans are taking stock after the pandemic's death toll in the US reaches a grim milestone.

2022-05-12 North Korea orders strict lockdown with first official Covid cases

State media report the country's first outbreak, but observers believe the virus has long been present.

2022-05-12 Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya Rajapaksa speech fails to reassure as crisis grows

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa again ignored calls to resign amid protests over an economic crisis.

2022-05-11 Covid mask rules relaxed for EU air travel

Masks will no longer have to be worn on EU flights and in airports from next Monday, new guidance says.

2022-05-11 Sri Lanka protests: Leaders under pressure as anger at economic crisis boils over

Troops have orders to shoot looters on sight as an economic crisis sparks violence and arson.

2022-05-10 ‘If I die no-one will know’: Covid and Hong Kong’s 'cage men'

The Omicron variant overwhelmed the city's healthcare system resulting in many deaths.

2022-05-09 US faces baby formula 'crisis' as shortage worsens

Pressure is building on the White House to address the worsening shortage of formula milk.

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