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21 October 2021

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News imageArtwork of three migrants and a soldier, with EU and Belarus flags behind

How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU

Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border.

News imageBangladesh Hindu woman – Bonolata Das

Bangladesh's Hindus in fear following mob attacks

Homes and temples of Hindu Bangladeshis have been torched across the country, and at least seven killed.

News imageMail and Guardian 22 October

'Royal health concern' and GP appointment 'row'

Some papers cover the Queen's hospital stay in their late editions, while others focus on Covid.

News imageVaccination centre in Vologda

Vaccine rejection drives Russia's Covid nightmare

More than 1,000 people are dying in Russia every day, and in Vologda only one in four is vaccinated.

News imageBoris Johnson in Saudi Arabia

Why is turning to Saudi Arabia for oil controversial?

Nations like the US and UK need to keep in with Saudi Arabia, as they turn away from Russian oil.

News imageA model gets ready in the backstage area during the third edition of East Africa International Fashion Week in Nairobi, on October 16, 2021. - The annual fashion event created by a former Kenyan model attracts fashion enthusiasts and buyers to see six different collections by designers from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Africa's top shots: Poise, paint and protests

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

News imageFour girls in class

'Why should women have to change their behaviour?'

Relationship education is now compulsory in England, including sex education at secondary schools.

News imageA Toronto snow storm

Canadians hurt slipping in snow can now sue cities

The Supreme Court rules in favour of a woman who was injured climbing a snowbank in British Columbia.

News imageStock image of a care worker and an elderly client

Many people won't get care this winter - watchdog

England's Care Quality Commission issues a warning, saying staff are "exhausted and depleted".

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