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A sign is seen with a message against the Brexit border checks in relation to the Northern Ireland protocol at the harbour in Larne, Northern Ireland February 12, 2021

05:57 GMT 05 March 2021 / updated: 06:19 GMT Europe

EU Threatens ‘Infringement Action' Against UK for Extended Grace Period on Irish Sea Border Checks

Australia Asks EU to Review Italy's Decision to Ban AstraZeneca Vaccine Exports

Police investigators work at the scene where a man attacked eight people with a sharp weapon, seriously injuring two, in the Swedish city of Vetlanda on 3 March 2021.

Swedish Prime Minister Under Fire for Saying Afghan Stabbing 'Not a Question of Immigration'

Technicians work on an electricity transmission tower on the outskirts of Yangon on July 8, 2020

Widespread Electricity Blackouts Reportedly Hit Myanmar

(FILES) In this file photo Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive for the unveiling of a plaque dedicating 20 hectares of native bush to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy project at The North Shore Riding Club in Auckland on October 30, 2018

Royal Family Panned as It Probes Meghan Markle Bullying Claims but Not Prince Andrew's Epstein Links

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Middle East
Saudi-Led Coalition Destroys Houthi Bomber Drone in Country's Southwest
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Forces of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen have destroyed a bomb-laden unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launched by the Houthis toward the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait, coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said on Friday.
Last update: 07:25 GMT 05.03.2021
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Europe
Over Half of All Convicted Rapists in Sweden Have Foreign Background, Study Finds
The report, which found that 60 percent of convicted rapists have a foreign background, left researchers searching for an explanation. So far, socio-economic factors and cultural differences have been suggested.
Last update: 04:25 GMT 05.03.2021
04:25 GMT 05.03.2021
World
Live Updates: Germany Registers 10,580 New COVID-19 Cases
The global death toll from the coronavirus infection has topped 2.569 million; over 115.5 million cases of the infection have been detected, according to Baltimore, Maryland's Johns Hopkins University, which tracks and compiles data from national and local authorities, the media and other sources.
Last update: 08:32 GMT 05.03.2021
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Russia
Russia’s EpiVacCorona Coronavirus Vaccine Approved for Citizens Over 60
The vaccine, developed by the Vector State Research Centre of Virology and Biotechnology, has been earlier proven to provide a year of protection against COVID-19.
Last update: 05:33 GMT 05.03.2021
05:33 GMT 05.03.2021
Sport
Lionel Messi Reportedly Argues With Sevilla Sporting Director Monchi in Tunnel Post-Game
On Thursday, Barcelona defeated Sevilla 3-0 after extra time in a Copa del Rey semi-final.
Last update: 04:23 GMT 05.03.2021
04:23 GMT 05.03.2021
Asia & Pacific
Residents of New Zealand’s North Island Allowed to Return Home After Tsunami Alert
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency canceled on Friday a tsunami alert declared following a series of powerful earthquakes, and residents of the coastal areas of the North Island are allowed to return home.
Last update: 02:03 GMT 05.03.2021
02:03 GMT 05.03.2021
UK
Windsor Castle Gets Corgi Puppies to Cheer Up Queen Amid Royal Crisis With Meghan Markle - Report
The 94-year-old monarch is known to have had over 30 dogs throughout her life, and has always been fond of the corgi breed. She has also, until recent years, bred a corgi-dachshund crossbreed, also known as a "dorgi".
Last update: 23:54 GMT 04.03.2021
23:54 GMT 04.03.2021
World
Biden Administration Should Keep Selling Key US Weapons Systems to Taiwan, Admiral Says
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration should push ahead with significant arms sales to Taiwan to enable the island to defend itself against any military threat from China, Indo-Pacific Command head Adm. Philip Davidson said.