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The Ethiopian government is "closing in on itself", according to one expert, as it resists pressure from abroad to end the conflict in the northern Tigray region.

Chaotic scenes outside a medical store in New Delhi, India selling remdesivir as family members of hospitalised Covid-19 patients desperately search for the antiviral drug, which is facing severe shortages. Despite India's status as the "pharmacy of the world", the biggest producer of generic drugs has been unable to meet the demand for antiviral medication such as remdesivir and favipiravir.

A theatre in Brussels is putting on a performance as a first test event as Belgium's cultural sector pushes to reopen. Audience members must take a coronavirus test before entering and air quality is measured inside the venue.

President Joe Biden marks his administration's first 100 days on Thursday, touting a number of successes and relatively high approval ratings, without the drama brought on by his predecessor. Still, his road ahead is unlikely to be so smooth.

CNN's Vedika Sud goes to New Delhi's crematorium and hospital, which have been crippled by India's record-breaking second wave of Covid-19 cases.

Washington (AFP) – The United States will release up to 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says at her daily briefing. The Food and Drug Administration will perform quality checks over the next few months on US-produced doses before they are sent abroad, she adds.

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to Andrew Brown Jr.'s son, Khalil Ferebee, and Brown family attorney Harry Daniels about the 20 seconds of bodycam video of the fatal shooting by Pasquotank County sheriff's deputies in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

CNN's Clarissa Ward reports on the torture tactics, such as beatings with cable wires, the Myanmar military is using against pro-democracy protesters.