the uk has announced a record 183,000 new daily coronavirus cases, although figures have been affected by testing delays. it comes as doctors and pharmacists warn of a shortage of covid tests. record numbers of coronavirus infections have been recorded by several european countries, with the 0micron variant fuelling a surge in cases. the world health organization says the virus is straining health care systems and staff around the world. the european court of human rights has urged russia to suspend the shutdown of the country s oldest human rights group, memorial international. the court said it needed time to examined the case. and the life of archbishop desmond tutu has been celebrated at memorial services outside his home injohannesburg and at an interfaith ceremony in cape town.