*) Myanmar shuts down wireless internet

Myanmar's junta has shut down wireless internet across the country in its attempt to quell anti-coup protests.

This comes as the UN Security Council strongly condemned the junta for using lethal force against anti-coup protesters.

Rights groups say over 530 protesters have been killed since the February coup that has seen mass resistance.

*) Chauvin defence relying on Floyd’s drug abuse

The trial of Derek Chauvin, a former police officer charged with murdering George Floyd, continues in Minneapolis.

On day four, jurors heard from Floyd's girlfriend who spoke about their opioid addiction, two paramedics who arrived on the scene and from one of Chauvin's supervisors.

The narrative of the defence relies on linking Floyd's drug abuse to his death.

The Black man's death was ruled a homicide at the hands of police months ago.

*) Egypt demands over $1B in damages from Suez blockage

Egypt wants over $1 billion in damages for helping move the MV Ever Given vessel from the Suez Canal.

The country's Suez Canal Authority based the amount on revenue losses, the cost of equipment, and payment for the 800 rescuers who helped.

It's not clear who will foot the bill as the Japanese owners are suing the Taiwanese operators of the Panama-flagged ship in London.

The six-day blockage threw global supply chains into disarray.

*) WHO slams EU's slow vaccination campaign

The World Health Organization has criticised the slow pace of Covid-19 vaccine rollouts in Europe as it braces for a fourth wave.

Vaccination drives in many European countries have experienced delays, and infections are on the rise.

The WHO says vaccines are the best way out of the pandemic, and that countries may have to reintroduce lockdowns to compensate for the delay in jabs.

And finally …

*) Ash Barty storms into Miami Open final

World number one Ashleigh Barty has booked a spot in the Miami Open final with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Elina Svitolina.

The Australian, who won the tournament in 2019, is trying to make her first successful defence of a WTA title.

She'll either face Bianca Andreescu or Maria Sakkari for the title on Saturday.