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British Health Minister Matt Hancock announces the introduction of restrictions on travel from South Africa over the spread of another "highly concerning" new variant of coronavirus. SOUNDBITE
Scene from Berlin airport after Germany decides to restrict air travel from the UK, in bid to fight new strain of Covid-19. Countries around the world have begun banning flights and travellers from Britain as London said the spread of a more-infectious new coronavirus strain was now "out of control". IMAGES
The EU "disapproves" of Trump's "unilateral" decision to impose a ban on travellers from Europe, European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer tells a news briefing, reading from a joint statement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel. SOUNDBITE
US President Donald Trump suspends 'all travel from Europe' to US for 30 days, starting at midnight on Friday. SOUNDBITE
US President Donald Trump arrives at Stansted Airport aboard the Air Force One for an official three-day state visit to the UK. The President's visit will begin with a pomp-filled ceremony at Buckingham Palace followed by lunch with 93-year-old Queen Elizabeth II. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.