Los Angeles (AFP) – The education board for the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second biggest in the US, votes that children aged 12 or over who attend public schools in the city will have to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by the start of next year. This is the first such requirement by a major education board in the US.
Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – Young Gazan contortionists train with the dream of taking part in international competitions, such as a yoga competition in India in November they have been invited to. Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian enclave means however that it’s unlikely they’ll be able to leave the territory to compete.
Jerusalem (AFP) – Palestinians gather at Al Aqsa mosque following Friday prayers for a demonstration in support of the six Palestinian prisoners who escaped from Israel’s Gilboa prison earlier this week.
Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – Young Gazan contortionists train with the dream of taking part in international competitions, such as a yoga competition in India in November they have been invited to. Israel's blockade of the Palestinian enclave means however that it's unlikely they'll be able to leave the territory to compete.
Palestinians gather at Al Aqsa mosque following Friday prayers for a demonstration in support of the six Palestinian prisoners who escaped from Israel's Gilboa prison earlier this week.
Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden says a "distinct minority of Americans" are to blame for preventing the United States from overcoming the pandemic during a speech from the White House on the nation's fight against the Covid-19 Delta variant.
This weekend marks twenty years since 9/11. A new exhibition of photographs at the Imperial War Museum in London captures the devastation caused by the attacks. CNN's Richard Quest, Nima Elbagir and Nick Paton Walsh have been down to take a look and reflect on the complex legacies of 9/11 for the world.
"Morning Express" Anchor Robin Meade celebrates 20 years of service with CNN and HLN with a surprise tribute from CNN Sports Correspondent Coy Wire.
Giant artworks adorn buildings in the German capital once again as the Berlin Mural Fest resumes after its 2020 edition was cancelled due to Covid-19. The festival has been controversial in the Berlin art scene because it is supported by the large property group Deutsche Wohnen, which plays a leading role in the German market, but in Berlin, where its housing stock is concentrated, Deutsche Wohnen suffers from an unsavoury image as a speculator that fuels rising prices.
Phil Collins says he is no longer able to play the drums due to health issues. The musician, who is 70, appeared on BBC Breakfast and said his son, Nic Collins, will be drumming with the band going forward. HLN's Melissa Knowles reports.
JP Morgan's David Kelly says the federal government's mandate on private employers gives companies "the backbone" to enforce vaccine requirements.
The United Bank for Africa has recorded a 33.4 per cent growth in profit before tax which rose to N76.2billion, up from N57.1billion.
