New Zealand's first COVID-19 case in six months prompted a snap nationwide lockdown. But the country's 'Zero COVID' policy is starting to come under criticism amid growing pressure on the economy.

Some of the world's top corporations have made bold promises to reach carbon neutrality. But according to a report from the New Climate Institute, many of them are far off track from their own targets. Also, Japanese conglomerate Toshiba revises its restructuring plan, and cryptocurrency exchanges are planning to spend big at the Super Bowl.

In Bangladesh headlines are dominated by violence: Secular bloggers murdered by extremists, opponents of the government disappear, the Hindu minority is under attack. Why is Bangladesh finding it harder and harder to reconcile democracy and religion?

The front pages continue their focus on Vladimir Putin's bloody offensive in Ukraine. We also look at how Poland is enjoying positive publicity for a change and hoping to redeem itself in the eyes of the EU after years of strained ties. Finally, we see how supermarkets are calling for an iconic British dish – chicken Kiev – to be renamed chicken Kyiv in honour of its Ukrainian spelling.

After first appearing in China more than two years ago, Covid-19 has returned to the Middle Kingdom. The country had largely succeeded in keeping infection and mortality rates in check. But in recent weeks, the Omicron variant has posed a significant challenge to the country's zero-Covid strategy. Once again, harsh lockdowns and restrictions are being enforced. We take a closer look.

The omicron variant is driving case numbers in parts of China to levels not seen since coronavirus first emerged. But keeping case numbers at near zero means continued disruptions and lockdowns.

DW speaks to Ben Cowling of the School of Public Health at the University of Hong Kong.

Some coronavirus restrictions are being eased in Shanghai, despite the Chinese city reporting recent record highs of new cases. Residents have grown increasingly frustrated as they've struggled to find enough food and medicine. We get analysis from Carl Minzner, senior fellow for China studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and a professor at Fordham Law School specialising in Chinese politics and law.

Students at an engineering school in Rabat, Morocco, are testing a new solar-powered racing car. Called Eleadora II, the vehicle runs without burning fossil fuels and could change how racing vehicles are made.

Officials have set out what is being called an "ambitious" plan aimed at protecting Australia's unique plants and animals. The government wants to set aside 30% of land for conservation as part of the effort.

China's approach has meant restrictions and lockdowns. The signs are this will continue for some time, especially given an upcoming Communist Party congress where President Xi Jinping is expected to assume a third term in power.

The United States and Norway "challenge" highly polluting shipping sector to reduce emissions at UN climate summit.