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Israeli police, Palestinians clash at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque

163 Palestinians and six Israeli police officers hurt

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UK eases foreign travel curbs

From May 17, Britons can go to 12 green-list countries, including Portugal, Gibraltar and Israel

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Vaccinate those at risk worldwide before children: WHO

Plea follows Canada’s authorisation of Pfizer vaccine on children, with other rich nations set to follow suit

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UK to offer under-40s alternative to AstraZeneca jab

It is taking ‘precautionary approach’ for adults aged 30-39 after assessment of blood clot risks

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WHO approves China’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine

It is first Chinese jab to receive organisation’s green-light, could pave way for Covax use

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Detained Yemeni model risks ‘virginity test’: Amnesty

Entisar al-Hammadi held by Huthi rebels for ‘challenging social norms’ since February

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Australia declares end of ban on citizens returning from India

As the public seethes, prime minister says repatriation flights can resume after May 15

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US military has no plans to shoot down errant Chinese rocket

Defence secretary suggests Beijing negligence in letting space body fall out of orbit

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US rejects cold war claims between Beijing, Washington

Secretary of state says he resists putting labels on most relationships, including this one, as it’s complex

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Japan extends emergency virus measures as Olympics approach

Focus on limiting commercial activity, with malls, bars, restaurants told to shut or stop serving alcohol

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Belgian envoy’s wife quizzed over ‘shoplifting’ assault in S. Korea

CCTV footage shows woman hitting, slapping two store staff during confrontation

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As India’s Covid-19 deaths hit new record, world rallies behind vaccine patent waiver

Pharmaceutical companies take different stance by opposing move, saying it won’t fix supply problems

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Australia may shut borders till late 2022

Tourism minister says country’s near blanket ban on arrivals essential to keep it Covid-19-free