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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under investigation as to whether to go on a luxury vacation to the Caribbean islands after winning the general election in late 2019. The authority has die Task, die Ensure compliance with the parliamentary rules stated on their website.

In addition, the Conservative leader and his partner Carrie Symonds spent die New Year holidays on the private island of Mustique in the Caribbean archipelago of the Grenadines.

Boris Johnson had in MEPs asset disclosure announcement stated that the holiday, which cost 15,000 at current price, was provided by businessman David Ross, a Conservative Party donor.

Johnson brought die Ambiguity expressed than he initially did die Refused to pay that amount before retiring from speaking through his spokesman to claim it was an asset.

On Monday, a Johnson spokesman reiterated that the prime minister die I have consistently followed the rules.

He said: The prime minister has that advantage in transparently set out the House of Commons Interest Record and added, It is clear that die Rules are in place and it is important that everyone obey them.

The government had previously stated that everything in the advertisement was disclosed.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for David Ross announced that the businessman was Johnsons residence in Mustique relieved which was valued at 15,000.

It is also a factual advantage of Mr. Ross over Mr. Johnson, and die Mr Johnsons statement to the House of Commons is correct, he said.

This comes as pressure mounts on the UK Prime Minister, who faces allegations of die undermine his integrity and the relationship between power and private gain; and an investigation into financing the renovation of his home in Downing Street is initiated.

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The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries School Garden Initiative is the recipient of an irrigation system including an irrigation hose, fittings, emitters and seedlings including, okra, kale, lemon basil, season and bell peppers courtesy of the Fort Garden Centre and Plant Wise VI.

The Fort Garden Centre donated the irrigation system while the seedlings were donated by Mr. Jamal and Mrs. Stressa Bradshaw of Plant Wise VI as part of the Farmers' and Fishers Week 2021 activities.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, said the much appreciated donations will benefit the students of Alexandrina Maduro Primary School by allowing them to be exposed to and work in a properly set up garden.

As a result, these students will have the knowledge and skills to set up their own gardens at their homes or even consider a career in agriculture. They will also develop a greater appreciation of how the food they eat is produced, Honourable Wheatley said.

Director for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Theodore James said the departments school garden initiative aims to expand the learning experience beyond the traditional classroom setting.

School gardens are not only about planting, watering and harvesting of fruits and vegetables, but they also provide many opportunities for problem-solving and identifying beneficial and non-beneficial insects, Mr. James said, adding, They promote healthy eating by connecting growing food and healthy diets. They also increase environmental awareness.

The Director said, Obesity and malnutrition affect many children and adults around the world. To curb these behaviours many countries are incorporating health and nutrition curriculum alongside their school garden; they are changing the eating habits of students and kitchens at home. We must jump on board for a healthier Virgin Islands.

Mr. James stated that the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries aims to revive school gardens and farms in all public primary and secondary schools throughout the Territory.

We have begun with the Alexandrina Maduro Primary School and we are in the process of looking at two additional schools as pilots. After the evaluation of the pilots, we will bring other schools on board.

Director James said the department intends to collaborate with the Ministry of Education, principals, staff, parents and teachers associations, other sponsors as well as the farming and fishing community to develop a programme and an agreement among stakeholders during the next twelve months. He also encouraged all private schools to build or improve on their school gardens and farms.

We encourage all schools to establish a garden club, create badges and club shirts for students. Before you know it, your school can be featured at the Farmers and Fishers Week Exhibition and Market Day event, he said.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries remains committed to ensuring the sustainable production, harvest and supply of safe, high quality food by regulating the agricultural and fisheries sectors.

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Melinda Gates reportedly rented a R1.8 million-a-night private island to avoid the media following the announcement of her divorce from Bill Gates.

According to TMZ, Bill and Melinda reportedly planned to make their stunning divorce in March and she hoped to avoid media glare by renting the private island in Grenada for the family.

The report quoted sources as saying Melinda rented the entire Calivigny Island for a whopping $132 000 a night for herself and the couples children, as well as their significant others.

However, Bill was not invited to the 80-acre Caribbean islet hideaway.

The report said the family was furious at Bill for various things they claimed he had done.

According to news.com.au, Calivigny was considered to be one of the most exclusive private islands in the world.

The islands Beach House residence offered 10 luxury suites and the master bedroom had its own jacuzzi room.

The Overhang House boasted stunning views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, while there were three beach cottages located just minutes away from crystal blue waters.

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But, there was a problem lawyers for both Bill and Melinda were trying to hash out a divorce settlement and there were still outstanding issues that couldnt be resolved at the time of the trip. Were told Melinda decided to go anyway well, with everyone BUT Bill

it appears they have all but reached a property settlement given the lawyers have been working on it for months and Bill transferred nearly $2 billion in stock to Melinda on the very day she filed for divorce, TMZ said.

The former philanthropist couple had three children: Jennifer, 25, Rory, 21, and Phoebe, 18

They announced their decision to get a divorce in a joint post on Twitter this week on Monday.

The two had been married for 27 years.

A BBCreport said they had always known they were either going to break up or get married, even sitting down to write out on a whiteboard the pros and cons of marriage.

It wasMelinda who filed a petition for divorce on Monday in Washington CNNBusiness reported.

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MIAMI After more than a year without cruises, it looks like vacations at sea may finally become available for U.S. residents in the Caribbean and elsewhere this summer as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

But unlike before COVID-19, cruisers wont be able to hop on ships in U.S. ports just yet.

Instead, theyll have to fly to the Caribbean if they want to cruise in June, July or August.

Several cruise lines are selling summer cruises to U.S. residents in the Mediterranean as well, though some still lack approvals from countries.

There is progress, however.

In late April, the European Commission announced it would allow American tourists who have been vaccinated to visit Europe this summer, though no timeline was given.

Heres where ships are going plus advice on whether you can cruise safely.

Q. Is it safe to cruise?

A. According to CDC recommendations, the answer is no.

As of early April, vaccinated people can safely travel domestically by air, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the health agencys Level 4 warning its highest against cruise travel remains in place, citing the increased risk of getting COVID-19 on a cruise ship. The CDC recommends all people avoid travel on cruise ships worldwide.

Cruising in the Caribbean at this stage in the pandemic is a bad idea, according to Dr. Michael Callahan, director of the Clinical Translation, Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, who worked on the Diamond Princess and Grand Princess COVID-19 evacuations last year.

Hes particularly worried about COVID-19 variants emerging in the Caribbean and the potential for cruise travel to spread those variants to countries with low vaccination rates and testing and hospital capacity.

Though testing before travel and requiring vaccinations can reduce risk to cruise passengers and crew, the protocols do not create an immunity bubble, he said, noting that tests and vaccines will not block everyone who has the virus.

Adding several partially effective steps to prevent infected passengers from boarding a cruise ship is not prevention, its risk reduction, he said.

That said, cruise companies have announced new pandemic cruising protocols that passengers will have to follow. In addition, Caribbean countries have their own evolving COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements for visitors.

Q. What if Im vaccinated?

A. If someone decides to take a cruise and is fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends they get a PCR test three to five days before the cruise. (Many countries require this; be sure to check.)

Dr. Mary Jo Trepka, an infectious disease epidemiologist and professor at Florida International University, said the No. 1 way to lower the risk of getting COVID-19 on a cruise ship is to make sure everyone on board, both passengers and crew, is vaccinated.

Still, the risk of getting COVID-19 in airport terminals while traveling to the ship and while on board remains. Other factors like the travelers underlying health conditions, the companys mask requirements, and the vaccination and hospitalization rates in the countries the cruise will be visiting are all important to consider, too, she said.

Theres nothing a pathogen likes more than a place crowded with humans, she said. Its a question of what someone is willing to tolerate.

Callahan recommends anyone considering taking a cruise this summer get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within 60 days of boarding the ship and take an antibody test within the month before boarding.

If possible, he recommends passengers make reservations for meals and onboard activities that include only the people in their travel group, and avoid mixing and mingling with people outside their group, especially in settings like multi-story promenades. He recommends passengers wear masks at all times outside their cabin and prioritize cruises to nowhere over cruises with port calls.

Q. What if Im not vaccinated?

A. If youre not fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends getting a PCR test three to five days before the cruise; afterward, you should stay home for seven days even if you test negative.

If youre not fully vaccinated and you dont test prior to your sailing, the CDC recommends you stay home for 10 days after your cruise.

If someone recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months decides to cruise, they do not need to be tested or stay home unless they have COVID-19 symptoms.

Q. Where and when can I cruise?

A. Beginning in June, Royal Caribbean Group plans to launch seven-night cruises on its Adventure of the Seas ship from Nassau, The Bahamas, visiting Cozumel, Mexico, Grand Bahama Island and the companys private island in the Bahamas and seven-night cruises on Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Millennium ship from Phillipsburg, St. Maarten, visiting Curaao, Aruba and Barbados.

In July, Royal Caribbean Group plans to launch seven-night cruises from Bermuda on its Vision of the Seas ship visiting its private island in the Bahamas and Carnival Corporations Seabourn plans to launch six-night and 13-night cruises from Barbados on its Seabourn Odyssey ship visiting Grenada, St. Lucia, Dominica, Antigua, St. Maarten, Jost Van Dyke and Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

Also in June, Windstar plans to launch seven-night cruises on its Star Breeze ship from St. Maarten visiting Anguilla; Jost van Dyke, Sopers Hole, Tortola, Norman Island and Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands; and Saint Barthlemy.

In July, Crystal Cruises plans to launch seven-night cruises on its Crystal Serenity ship from Nassau and Bimini, The Bahamas, visiting Bahamian islands of Harbour Island, Great Exuma, San Salvador Island and Long Island.

In August, Norwegian Cruise Line plans to launch six-night cruises on its Norwegian Joy ship from Montego Bay, Jamaica, visiting its private beach in Belize, Roatn, Honduras, Cozumel, Mexico and Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and six-night cruises on its Norwegian Gem ship from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, visiting Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Maarten and Antigua.

In addition, several U.S. cruise lines are booking Americans on cruises in the Mediterranean. To date, only a handful of Western European countries have said they will allow Americans to cruise though restrictions may soon be loosened for those who are vaccinated.

Q. Which lines require vaccinations?

A. Royal Caribbean Group, including Celebrity Cruises, will require all crew and passengers over 18 to have completed their COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before embarkation with vaccines authorized for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO).

Windstar will require all passengers to have completed their COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before embarkation using any vaccine approved by the passengers home country. It will not require crew to be vaccinated.

Crystal Cruises will require all passengers to have completed their COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before embarkation using vaccines approved by the country passengers are entering to get on the cruise. It will not require crew to be vaccinated.

Norwegian Cruise Line will require all crew and passengers to have completed their COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before embarkation using vaccines authorized for use by the FDA, WHO, or the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Carnival Corporations Seabourn will require all crew and passengers to have completed their COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before embarkation

Q. Are COVID-19 tests required?

A. Many of the countries where cruises are launching this summer require COVID tests. Be sure to check requirements.

As for the cruise lines:

Royal Caribbean Group, including Celebrity Cruises, will require passengers under the age of 18 to provide proof of a negative RT-PCR test result. The company did not set a time frame for the test.

Windstar will administer a free COVID-19 antigen test for all passengers at the pier prior to boarding. A negative test result is required to board.

Crystal Cruises will require passengers to provide proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than five days prior to arriving in the Bahamas, as required by the country.

Norwegian Cruise Line will require all passengers to take a COVID-19 antigen test prior to boarding and receive a negative result.

Seabourn has not yet announced its testing requirements.

Q. Will ships sail full?

A. Royal Caribbean Group, including Celebrity Cruises, has not yet announced at what capacity its ships will be operating.

Windstar cruises will be operating at less than 80% this summer.

Crystal Cruises will operate its Crystal Serenity ship with around 900 passengers, down from its regular occupancy of 980.

Norwegian Cruise Line will operate its ships at reduced capacity. The company did not specify how full the ships will be.

Seabourn will operate its ship at lower capacity, but did not specify what capacity.

Q. Will masks be required on board?

A. Royal Caribbean Group, including Celebrity Cruises, has not yet decided whether passenger will be required to wear masks.

Windstar will require passengers to wear masks indoors in public spaces except when eating and drinking.

Crystal Cruises will require passengers to wear masks in restaurants before being seated, show lounges, casino, fitness center, elevators, ship tenders, shoreside terminals and tour dispatch areas.

Norwegian Cruise Line will require passengers to wear masks while indoors except for in their rooms and while eating and drinking in restaurants, bars and lounges, and outdoors when social distancing is not possible.

Seabourn will require passengers to wear masks whenever physical distancing cannot be maintained both on board and during excursions.

Q. What happens if there is an outbreak?

A. Royal Caribbean Group, including Celebrity Cruises, will end a cruise immediately if a certain threshold level of COVID-19 is detected onboard the ship. The company did not specify what that threshold is and how it will evacuate passengers and crew.

Windstar said the company is setting aside rooms for isolation and quarantine on board and will comply with all government requirements at the time and place of the outbreak.

Crystal Cruises said the company is currently developing evacuation and repatriation plans with guidance from each destinations health departments.

Norwegian Cruise Line said it has a thorough mobilization and response plan in case of an outbreak to treat sick passengers and crew and get people home safely. The company did not provide more detail.

Seabourn did not provide plans for what it will do in the case of an outbreak.

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MALE (Reuters) - Maldives will begin a night-time curfew from Thursday to control a doubling of daily coronavirus infections that was fuelled by crowds at a local election and family gatherings during the ongoing Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

The Health Protection Agency announced the curfew on Wednesday after government data showed daily cases grew to 734 from 318 a week ago. Most of the cases reported on Wednesday were in the crowded capital Male.

Restrictions have been placed on movement between islands, although there are no curbs on tourists headed to private island resorts if they can produce a negative COVID-19 test. The health agency also ordered mandatory physical distancing in mosques.

The numbers are very high. If we are not able to significantly lower these numbers, we are going to face very difficult days. So we have to get ready, said Mabrook Azeez, the spokesman for the Presidents Office.

There were large gatherings during the council elections held on April 10, and mass groupings have only increased during Ramadan, with communal prayers being held without any physical distancing in the capital Male.

Australian cricketers and staff involved in the Indian Premier League are headed to the Maldives after the tournaments abrupt suspension over the coronavirus crisis in India. They will quarantine there before heading home.

Vaccination queues in the Maldives have also lengthened during Ramadan due to shortened hours, with thousands lining up without any physical distancing to get their shots.

Azeez said the government is looking for foreign medical workers and local volunteers to staff the main public hospital in Male.

Reporting by Mohamed Junayd; Editing by Sanjeev Miglani and Tom Hogue

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Were all ready to get back out into the world again! And while we appreciate the great outdoors, glamping makes the outdoors a little more manageable than traditional camping. Besides, why add unnecessary stress after the year we alljust endured? Glamping provides outdoor lovers with the chance to sleep under the stars, in comfort. If your ideal vision of disconnecting and being in tune with nature involves sipping wine in your robe and slippers on the balcony of your treehouse, then glamping is for you.

Weve compiled the best glamping destinations across the country. From safari tents to RVs to treehouses, youll want to keep these sites in mind when planning your next getaway.

Location: Buellton, California

Price: From $150/night

You can say you almost roughed it by sleeping in an upscale safari tent at Flying Flags RV Resort and Campground. Tents include a real bed, television, and mountain views. If a luxury safari tent still isnt your cup of tea, you can also stay in a renovated vintage trailer. Each type of accommodation has its own backyard and a grill or fire pit. Flying Flags RV Resort and Campground is located about two hours north of Los Angeles.

Location: Glenmont, Ohio

Price: From $250/night

The Mohicans is a treehouse resort in the heart of Amish country, Ohio. The resort has nine unique treehouses, open-air entrances and no lobby or common areas. A glimpse at what unique really means treehouses include an airstream placed in the trees, hanging bridge entrances, floor-to-ceiling windows, two story treehouses, and amazing forest views. Nearby activities include; ziplining, Amish markets, canoeing, rafting, yoga, and mobile massages. The Mohicans is about an hour and a half northeast of Columbus.

Locations: Los Angeles, California and Seattle, Washington

Price: From $189/night

Experience the comforts of a boutique hotel packed into a van with Cabana. Cabana offers fully equipped vans to make things simple for adventure travelers. In addition to providing guests with helpful overnight resources, Cabana Concierge will also create a customized itinerary based on a questionnaire to identify your preferences. Cabana can be rented from Seattle and Los Angeles.

Location: Queen Creek, Arizona

Price: From $145/night

Schnepf Farms is a 300-acre organic peach farm that offers glamping in 1950s-era auto trailers. Overnight glamping can be paired with farm activities such as seasonal u-pick flowers and produce, bike rentals, and in-the-kitchen baking demos. Nearby, guests can wine taste, take a clay art studio class, or a guided astronomy course. Schnepf Farms is located about an hour southeast of Phoenix.

Location: Brooklyn, New York and multiple locations

Price: From $109/night

Getaways tiny cabins have one or two beds and are tiny, about 140 to 200 square feet tiny, and include everything you need and nothing you dont. The best part is, every new Getaway booking results in planting one tree somewhere in the world. So far they have donated over 23,000 trees. How it works: Select a city you want to escape from, all Getaway outposts are located within a three-hour (maximum) drive from the city. Getaway locations include Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Boston, New York, Portland, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Houston, Cleveland, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Raleigh, and Washington, DC.

Location: San Francisco, California and multiple locations

Price: From $114/night

Glamping Hub is an online booking platform for luxurious and unique outdoor accommodations. The site features over 30 different types of glamping accommodations, everything from treehouses to tiny homes, cabins, domes, villas, and even private islands. Our favorites include this yurt near Yosemite National Park and this container home near Joshua Tree National Park.

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The Tenerife-based startup presented at a press conference in February as Canarian Airways has been given a new name. The airline, a public-private partnership born out of the desire to safeguard connectivity in case of future airline bankruptcies, will be known as Lattitude Hub. Its goal is to commence operations by mid-June.

Before anyone goes trigger happy in the comment section, the spelling of Lattitude is intentional. The airline says the name comes from a combination of the words latitude and attitude and represents an initiative committed to Canarian society and destiny. The new airline will commence flying with one single Airbus A319. However, the idea is to add one or two more aircraft by the end of the year.

"Lattitude Hub" sounds like a coffee joint but who in his/her right mind would give an airline that name? Yet that's how startup Canarian Airways from #Tenerife will be branded #TheCanarianAirline #avgeek pic.twitter.com/rj0VDnotri

Andreas Spaeth (@SpaethFlies) May 6, 2021

It is looking to serve destinations such as Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, and Glasgow from its base at Tenerife South Airport (TFS). No official start date has yet been announced, but it is planned for the second half of June. On its social media channels, the carrier says it is revving up the engines and getting ready to go.

Estamos calentando motores y muy pronto podremos darles la bienvenida a bordo de esta nueva aventura en la que queremos embarcar con ustedes.

Pero antes dgannos, quin tiene ganas de un viaje? #travelmood #traveltogether #goexplore pic.twitter.com/M9Py3obqbf

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One of the companies behind the new airline, One Airways, is a wet lease operator who already held an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). It has put its head together with 14 local hoteliers and El cabildo de Tenerife to create a public-private partnership. It is also possible to book accommodations with the hotels directly through the airlines website.

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The ongoing crisis has all but decimated the tourism industry on the Canary Islands. In an interview with Routesonline from March this year, David Perez, CEO of the Tenerife Tourism Corporation, said that the new airline had been formed so as not to have the islands vital connectivity be at the mercy of the fate of other carriers on the other side of COVID.

One million tourists are from Germany and about 100,000 are Austrians more or less. But this number of travelers was higher in the pastweve had problems with the bankruptcies of Niki, Germania, Air Berlin. All of this was crazy for us and we lost a lot of connectivity with Germany,Perez stated.

The bankruptcy of Thomas Cook also meant a massive blow to tourism on the islands. Before its insolvency in 2019, the tour operator represented about 30% of the total capacity, with important routes from Scandinavia, the UK, and Germany. While this gap was quickly filled by other airlines, there is concern that the premium segment catered to by the islands five-star hotels is left underserved.

We also need more airlines with a business class product on board, because we have so many five-star hotels on the island. But that is not possible with LCCs like easyJet or Ryanair.

What do you make of the new startup airline from the Canary Islands? Leave a comment below and let us know.

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From green lists to vaccine passports, the idea of going abroad on holiday this summer is looking increasingly like a hassle.

The staycation returned in full force last year after many abandoned travel plans due to the pandemic, and though vaccinations have been rolled out to a substantial part of the population already, all will likely not be completely back to normal for the summer holidays.

Though the idea of staying in the UK might not seem thrilling to some, there are a lot of hidden gems in and around Kent, making the county a worthy place for a weekend getaway if you're in need of a break.

However, if you look a little off the beaten path, you can find some truly unique options for having a roof over your head whilst on holiday, from historic cottages to loft conversions.

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In Kent though, there is one property that really stands out as something totally different to any hotel or apartment.

Nestled in Ash, East Kent, lies Stay Wild's converted vintage school bus, a slice of classic American culture right in Kent's backyard.

This bus conversion is so unique that it's managed to land on Host Unusual's list of the 25 Best Worldwide Bucket List Stays for 2021, ranking alongside Greek private islands and Sri Lankan beach huts.

Though it looks a fairly standard school bus from the outside, the property has been fully refitted on the inside, including a King Size bed, a fully fitted kitchen and bathroom, and a 'steampunk' wood burner.

As an 'off-grid' property, there's no Wi-fi or TV, but this is part of the bus' appeal - a totally disconnected vehicle-turned-home free from the distractions of everyday life.

At 107 per night, the bus offers an affordable little glamping escape, with a BBQ, outdoor blankets and modern, wooden interior giving it a rustic sense of adventure.

Built in Tennessee in the 1970s, the school bus echoes that classic image of the bright yellow vehicle that pulled up to school gates in many a TV show or movie, and has found a new home in the Garden of England.

With air conditioning, heating, a coffee machine and free parking, it has the amenities you'll need to disconnect and embrace a quirky weekend in one of Kent's one-of-a-kind experiences.

With access to nearby Dover, Sandwich and Canterbury, this odd yellow gem is a perfect hub for an exploration of Kent's east coast, or could be worth just visiting alone for the sheer experience of sleeping in an American School bus.

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Covid spreading in rural IndiaIndia reported a record 412,262 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday and a record 3,980 daily deaths, as a second wave of infections swamps the health system and spreads from cities into the vast countryside.Covid-19 infections in the world's second most populous nation have surged past 21 million, with a death toll of 230,168, health ministry data show.

Government modelling had forecast a peak in second wave infections by Wednesday.

U.S. backs giving poorer countries access to vaccine patentsPresident Joe Biden on Wednesday threw his support behind waiving intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines, bowing to mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers and more than 100 other countries, but angering pharmaceutical companies.

Biden voiced his support for a waiver - a sharp reversal of the previous U.S. position - in remarks to reporters, followed swiftly by a statement from his top trade negotiator, Katherine Tai, who backed negotiations at the World Trade Organization.

This is a global health crisis, and the extraordinary circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic call for extraordinary measures," Tai said.Tokyo set to seek extension of emergencyJapan's capital will seek to extend until May 31 its state of emergency aimed at curbing infections, Governor Yuriko Koike said on Thursday, a move that could spark more questions about its ability to host the Olympics.

Japan had hoped a "short and powerful" emergency would contain a fourth wave just under three months before Tokyo is set to host the Olympic Games from July 23.

While the measure now running from April 25 until Tuesday has not damped a surge of new infections, continuing it until May 31 leaves a margin of less than two months before the Games, already postponed by a year.

Australian case spurs return of masks, travel bansAustralian officials reinstated social distancing measures in Sydney as New Zealand partially suspended the pair's "travel bubble" on Thursday, amid fears an Indian variant case of Covid-19 could spur a significant outbreak.

The swift action was taken a day after a 50-year-old man became the first reported local transmission case in New South Wales state in more than a month, with the source of his infection baffling health officials.

Further testing determined the man was infected with a variant first detected in India and genomic sequencing had linked the case to a returned traveller from the United States, but there was no clear transmission path between the two people.

Maldives imposes night curfewMaldives will begin a night-time curfew from Thursday to control a doubling of daily coronavirus infections that was fuelled by crowds at a local election and family gatherings during the ongoing Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

The Health Protection Agency announced the curfew on Wednesday after government data showed daily cases grew to 734 from 318 a week ago. Most of the cases reported on Wednesday were in the crowded capital Male.

Restrictions have been placed on movement between islands, although there are no curbs on tourists headed to private island resorts if they can produce a negative Covid-19 test.(Reuters)

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Welcome to Prince Island No. 1.

J. Princetook to Instagram to show off what appears to be his own private island. They said itcouldnt be done,he can be overheard saying as he seems to be riding a jet ski in avideo he posted to Instagram. They told me I was dreaming too big. They told me I was crazy. They said it was impossible. I done made the impossible possible. Prince Island No. 1.Loyalty for life.

Prince doesnt give away much about the island regarding the location, how much it cost,or even how it looks up close, but we can gather from name itself is that he seems to have his sights set on getting more private islands in the future.

The Rap-A-Lot Records founderjoins a handful of celebrities who have reportedly bought an island. The Sun reports JAY-Z spent nearly $4 million in 2016 on an island in the Bahamas so that he andBeyonc can do the little things, like go to the beach with Blue Ivy. Back in 2009, Tyler Perry bought an island for his 40thbirthday. Im a loner by nature, so when Im out there on these islands, I just feel like the only person in the world, Perry explained.

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