France extends its COVID-19 health pass to bars and restaurants

<p>From the BBC World Service: The requirement, which has seen weeks of protests in France, also covers travel on long-distance trains. Plus, a corporate takeover of British drug maker Vectura takes a rare turn. The company, which makes inhaled medicines and respiratory treatments, is subject of a quick-fire auction that will include a cigarette-making giant and a private equity firm. And, Hong Kong&#8217;s leader backs introducing a Chinese law in the territory to hit back at foreign sanctions.</p>