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Fnideq (Morocco) (AFP) – A stream of migrants cross the border from Morocco to Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta unimpeded, adding to what Spanish officials say is an unprecedented influx at a time of high tension between Madrid and Rabat. Ceuta, together with Melilla — Spain's other North African enclave — have the European Union's only land borders with Africa, making them popular entry points for migrants seeking a better life in Europe.

India has been hit by the strongest storm on record to reach its west coast, hampering authorities' response to the Covid-19 crisis in some of the country's hardest hit regions. CNN's Anna Coren has more.

Russia wants to ban members of so-called "extremist" organisations from being elected lawmakers – including members of Alexei Navalny's organisation. The opposition leader, who has been in prison since his return to Russia in January this year, ran the Anti-Corruption Foundation, which is currently the subject of court proceedings in the country.

Germany is scrapping its COVID vaccine priority list and is to offer jabs to all adults from June 7. The move means anyone aged 16 and up will be eligible for a vaccine in Germany, ending the existing priority criteria based on age, jobs, and pre-existing medical conditions.

British-Swiss company Mootral says its garlic-based feed supplement helps to reduce a cow's methane emissions by an average of 30%. Now, its converting those savings into carbon credits.

An autonomous Waymo car carrying a passenger got confused when it encountered construction cones and unexpectedly drove off when the roadside support arrived.

Renowned Chinese respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan has highly commented on a recent report released by the World Health Organization's Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, saying it is aimed at offering an overall guidance for a global response mechanism against future pandemics such as COVID-19.

A full-sized Titanic replica is set to open as a tourist destination in Sichuan province, China. It will include functions of the Titanic, such as banquet halls, performance theaters, observation decks and swimming pools.

With amateur trading going mainstream, financial education is becoming more important. Dubai-based start-up Baraka is launching a commission-free trading platform that it hopes will reduce the gap between inexperienced and professional investors.

Australia is experiencing a worker shortage, as the country has closed its borders to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Such a shortage is especially being seen in sectors that rely on temporary and skilled migrants, shedding a light on the country's economic reliance on immigration.

Helicopters flew over trails of blazing fire to extinguish the flames burning through vegetation in Los Angeles County on Sunday. Dense clouds of smoke rose from the so-called 'Palisades fire,' extending over 1,325 acres near Topanga State Park. According to local media, over 500 homes were evacuated.

US President Joe Biden said on Monday that 20 million additional COVID-19 vaccine doses will be shared with other countries by the end of June.