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COVID to Navalny: 10 must-read stories you may have missed

COVID-19 variants and vaccines, Myanmar, Navalny and the Golden Globes made headlines this week.

We look back on some of the biggest stories from last week. Pics: Max Noble and Associated Press
Image: We look back on some of the biggest stories from last week. Pics: Max Noble and Associated Press
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We're all busy.

Yes, even during lockdown.

But as you settle down this weekend, why not look back on some of the biggest stories from Sky News this week that you may have missed?

We've put it all in once place for you...

Surge testing, variant threats and vaccinations

These were the main things offering hope of unlocking lockdown this week - but one chart explained why the strategy of targeting the over-50s will make a difference.

Tap to read about how:

Vaccine rollout

Vaccine rollout

The impact vaccinating everyone over 70 may have - and what happens when over-50s get the jab too

Kent? South Africa? Brazil?

The vaccine minister told Sky News this week that more than 4,000 variants have emerged. Ever wondered how and why the virus is changing?

This explains:

The variant threat

The variant threat

The dangers of new forms of coronavirus emerging around the world

Struggling to get up in the morning?

It seems you are not alone. New data obtained by Sky News suggests a shift in our waking hours as more of us work from home. And it's coming from an unlikely source...

Lockdown habits

Lockdown habits

Exclusive data reveals how we're sleeping more

How did this all start?

The search for answers about how coronavirus began has stepped up with a WHO team going to Wuhan to investige the origins of the virus. With misinformation and conspiracy theories rife, we examined the prospects of finding the truth.

Listen here:

Listen to "WHO in Wuhan: Tracking down a virus".

This woman went viral - she's not even on TikTok. In fact, she had absolutely no idea...

The week began with Myanmar in the grips of a military coup. There has been much focus on the fate of Aung San Suu Kyi - but an unlikely heroine emerged when Khing Hnin Wai's aerobics routine in front of parliament went viral. Sky News tracked her down:

Myanmar Coup

Myanmar Coup

Aerobics instructor 'not aware' of military takeover behind her in viral video

Alexei Navalny - what's all that about?

To Moscow, and the return of Navalny to court. After he was sentenced, we witnessed a huge police presence described as "a swarm of angry, life-sized hornets". Read Diana Magnay's eyewitness report:

Navalny protests

Navalny protests

A show of police force on Moscow's equivalent of Regent Street

The Beirut explosion - what does the UK have to do with it?

It's six months since a huge explosion devastated Lebanon's capital. Families are still fighting for justice, and a British link has now emerged...

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Beirut blast - the desperate fight for justice for the victims

Football's biggest secret

The "biggest, best kept secret" in the sport has been revealed by an ex-player who has spoken out about the lack of care and "toxic atmosphere" in the game.

'Football's biggest secret'

'Football's biggest secret'

Ex-starlet on how game exploits boys on brink of Premier League dream

Who can resist an awards ceremony?

With cinemas shut, this year's awards season is going to have a different feel. First up - as ever - is the Golden Globes, which has recognised the biggest films to (mostly) hit small screens.

Golden Globes

Golden Globes

British stars lead nominations in many of the major categories

Let's end on a high shall we?

Finally - a story of joy - as we returned to meet newborn baby Florence and her mother Elsa, reunited despite almost dying from COVID. A real heartwarming story of hope...

COVID reunion

COVID reunion

The mum who gave birth while critically ill with coronavirus