the headlines: the renowned kenyan conservationist and fossil hunter richard leakey has died at the age of 77. his discoveries were crucial in shedding light on the emergence of modern man. richard leakey also took a stand on the front line of the fight against ivory poachers in kenya. thousands have protested against the military regime in sudan. the prime minister resigned, urging coup leaders to return to democracy. it comes after another day of mass demonstrations against the military�*s involvement in the country's politics. two people were shot dead during the protests when soldiers used live rounds. america's top covid expert, anthony fauci, is warning there is a danger of a surge in the number of people needing hospital treatment. the omicron strain continues to cause a huge number of infections around the world. the sheer scale of cases is starting to place more pressures on health systems.