Month: November 2020

Read MoreWho the president-elect picks to fill the role, and whether he gives them a seat in the Cabinet, will help signal U.S. intentions to the world.Who the president-elect picks to fill the role, and whether he gives them a seat in the Cabinet, will help signal U.S. intentions to the world.

Read More Apple has slammed Facebook over indiscriminately syphoning users’ personal data as it pushed for its own latest privacy feature. The social media giant, in turn, said Apple’s update is about market dominance, not privacy. “Facebook executives have made clear their intent is to collect as much data as possible,” Apple’s director for global…

Read More A new vaccine approach using genetically engineered immune cells from a patient’s body has created a durable and long-lasting defense against HIV infection, generating new hope not just for a vaccine, but also a cure. In experiments on mice, a team at Scripps Research induced broadly neutralizing antibodies, or bnAbs, capable of preventing…

Read MoreAnthony Mason talks to newcomer Emma Corrin about the pressure of portraying Princess Diana in the new season of Netflix’s “The Crown,” mastering the icon’s voice and signature look, and why her mom was so crucial to her preparation.Anthony Mason talks to newcomer Emma Corrin about the pressure of portraying Princess Diana in the…

Read MoreThe vaccine could get emergency authorisation in the first two weeks of December.The vaccine could get emergency authorisation in the first two weeks of December.

Read MoreA security researcher claims he accessed Donald Trump’s Twitter account by guessing his password.A security researcher claims he accessed Donald Trump’s Twitter account by guessing his password.

Read More Facebook, Twitter and Google part of working group targeting false claims about vaccines Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Facebook, Twitter and Google are working with a coalition of governments including the UK and Canada to fight misinformation and conspiracy theories around Covid vaccinations. Formed by the British fact-checking charity…

Read More Sahé Sephore died when the boat she was travelling in with her mother foundered on rocks in May 2019 Sahé Sephore died when the boat she was travelling in with her mother foundered on rocks in May 2019

Read More Mark Drakeford says gains could yet be lost, while rates level off in Scotland and part of England Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Welsh “firebreak” lockdown has succeeded in driving down Covid infections, and there are signs that rates have also fallen in Northern Ireland and are levelling…

Read More RT’s project #VictoryPages dedicated to Victory in WWII won nine awards at the prestigious Shorty Social Good Awards in New York, taking six winners, two golds and a silver. RT won in ‘Best in Education’, ‘Best in News and Media’, ‘Best in Youth & Family’, ‘Best Media Partnership’, ‘Best Use of Animations’, and…

Read More Ban and £827,000 fine follows Guardian investigation Fifa finds he sexually harassed and abused female players Jean-Bart plans to appeal to court of arbitration for sport Fifa has banned Yves Jean-Bart, the president of the Haiti Football Federation, from all football-related activities and fined him 1m Swiss francs (£827,000) after its ethics committee…

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Read MoreActivists are drawing attention to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record as it prepares to host the G20 summit.Activists are drawing attention to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record as it prepares to host the G20 summit.

Read More Exclusive: Another seven women come forward with allegations about the former Elite boss Seven more women have come forward to accuse the former model agency boss Gérald Marie of sexual misconduct, adding to mounting allegations that have drawn parallels with the disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Last month a Guardian investigation revealed that…

Read More A clinical trial of the coronavirus-fighting ability of face masks had inconclusive results, but researchers say it strengthens the case for universal mask use. A clinical trial of the coronavirus-fighting ability of face masks had inconclusive results, but researchers say it strengthens the case for universal mask use.

Read MorePfizer’s application with the FDA sets in motion a process that could bring limited shots as early as next month.Pfizer’s application with the FDA sets in motion a process that could bring limited shots as early as next month.

Read MoreTwo apps, Filo and Wise, have helped students in Indian-administered Kashmir overcome the crippling internet speed.Two apps, Filo and Wise, have helped students in Indian-administered Kashmir overcome the crippling internet speed.

Read More A World Health Organization panel said on Friday there is no evidence Gilead’s remdesivir improves survival or reduces the need for ventilation and did not recommend the drug for all patients hospitalized with Covid-19. The WHO’s Guideline Development Group (GDG) issued the guideline citing “a lack of evidence that remdesivir improved outcomes that…

Read More When Hong Kong’s new political headquarters was unveiled in 2011, the architects said the structure represented the government’s always open door. But for many in the city, the sweeping harborfront complex is instead the focal point of a system they say disenfranchises them by design. That’s unlikely to change in the near future.…

Read More When Hong Kong’s new political headquarters was unveiled in 2011, the architects said the structure represented the government’s always open door. But for many in the city, the sweeping harborfront complex is instead the focal point of a system they say disenfranchises them by design. That’s unlikely to change in the near future.…

Read More We would like to hear from people who live in the vicinity of the HS2 route and have been impacted by developments We would like to hear from people affected by ongoing HS2 works. Continue reading…We would like to hear from people who live in the vicinity of the HS2 route and have…

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Read MoreTear gas fired outside Cape Town school that allegedly allowed dance party attended only by white students and teachers.Tear gas fired outside Cape Town school that allegedly allowed dance party attended only by white students and teachers.

Read MoreHRW urges government to pursue conflict-era human rights cases and ensure no amnesty granted to gross rights violations.HRW urges government to pursue conflict-era human rights cases and ensure no amnesty granted to gross rights violations.

Read More Leaders from Hungary and Poland have spoken of their confidence that an EU budget deal will be reached but demanded compromise from Brussels after the two nations vetoed a proposal to link access to funding with the rule of law. On Friday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that he was unfazed by…

Read More Some 500 fishermen in Senegal have developed a mysterious skin disease of unknown origin in recent days, prompting a major investigation as authorities rush to identify the source. All the infected men come from fishing towns along the outskirts of the capital Dakar and have been placed in quarantine, according to Ousmane Gueye,…

Read More Australia’s defense minister, Linda Reynolds, has said she felt “physically ill” after reading the military report into war crimes which provided evidence that the country’s special forces soldiers unlawfully killed 39 Afghans. In response to the report, Reynolds revealed she had discussed disbanding the Special Air Service Regiment’s second squadron with the chief…

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Read More Despite overall defeat, Trump boosted his support in the Iowa heartland and some say sounded the death knell for the ‘country club Republican’ party there Just a few months ago, Neil Shaffer thought Iowa was lost to Donald Trump. “I was worried. We were in the midst of Covid and the economy wasn’t…

Read More In an extract from her new book, the USA World Cup winner talks about the outrage that followed her decision to support Colin Kaepernick and kneel during the national anthem The first action I took was so discreet the only person who saw it was Sue [Bird]. To backtrack: after the Olympics, when…

Read More It is ‘never too late to do the right thing’, lawyer says It is ‘never too late to do the right thing’, lawyer says

Read More President’s legal efforts against election result continue as US records highest every daily Covid case rise Joe Biden confirmed as Georgia winner after recount Trump’s election legal challenges: where do things stand? Biden: Trump is one of ‘most irresponsible presidents in American history’ Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing…

Read MoreTop global health agency official in Europe says if 95% of people wore masks, lockdowns “would not be needed,” as he reiterates stance against closing schools.Top global health agency official in Europe says if 95% of people wore masks, lockdowns “would not be needed,” as he reiterates stance against closing schools.