PM Jacinda Ardern vows to err on the side of caution, adding that portions of plan still need to be finalised
Bloc’s internal market commissioner says continent ‘in the home stretch’ despite vaccine troubles, Covid-19 infection surge
However, views on Anglo-Swedish pharma giant’s Covid-19 jab remain overwhelmingly positive in Britain

British Defence Ministry vows to boost navy, secure country’s interests
Justification comes amid severe 3rd wave in country struggling to inoculate at-risk groups
Thousands ordered to evacuate, 200 schools closed after what officials say are possibly worst floods in decades
Partial lockdown in Europe’s top economy could reportedly run into mid-April

Amid deadly surge, authorities say move will double number of doses administered in coming week

Coast guard detects 200 boats in line formation

Security forces using lethal force, live rounds to quell uprising

When I first heard – and I’m not alone, I would say – I had a big laugh, says television producer
