37 killed in road accident in central Cameroon 

Thirsty-seven people died in a road accident in Cameroon early Sunday with 19 others seriously injured, according to local authorities.
Explosive volcanic eruption on Suwanosejima Island
The Japan Meteorological Agency says a volcanic eruption occurred early Monday morning on an island in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima.
US to require negative virus test for UK arrivals

Virus strain to cause more deaths in Britain: study
A MUTATED coronavirus strain spreading in Britain is on average 56 per cent more contagious than the original version, scientists have warned in a study, urging a fast vaccine rollout to help prevent more deaths.
Turkey to start using China's Covid-19 vaccine after strong results
Turkey will receive its first shipment of China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine within days as preliminary domestic tests showed it was 91% effective, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Thursday.
South Africa warns of speed of second wave
South African health authorities have warned of the rapid rise in coronavirus cases in the second wave of infections that is hitting the country now.
S.Korea reports highest daily caseload of 1,241 COVID-19 infections, 54,770 in total 
South Korea reported 1,241 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Friday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 54,770.