Month: November 2020

Read More Denmark has found mink-related versions of coronavirus in 214 people since June, according to a report updated on 5 November. Denmark has found mink-related versions of coronavirus in 214 people since June, according to a report updated on 5 November.

Read More The Israeli Navy took delivery of its new anti-missile ship, Sa’ar 6 corvette, according to a recent service news release. “The Israeli Navy welcomed its newest addition, the Sa’ar 6 Corvette, this week,” said in a statement, “Not only is the 2,000-ton ship the Israeli Navy’s most advanced anti-missile ship yet, it will…

Read MoreMr Trump makes an unsubstantiated claim of election rigging as Mr Biden again predicts victory.Mr Trump makes an unsubstantiated claim of election rigging as Mr Biden again predicts victory.

Read MoreAddis Ababa declares ‘unexpected war’ on opposition-ruled northern region as UN expresses alarm over the situation.Addis Ababa declares ‘unexpected war’ on opposition-ruled northern region as UN expresses alarm over the situation.

Read More Airline expects to fly no more than 20% of planned capacity for rest of 2020 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage EasyJet is cutting its flight schedule further after the introduction of new lockdown measures in the UK and mainland Europe, saying it will only run a maximum of 20%…

Read More The army’s deputy chief of staff accuses regional troops of treason as the Tigray conflicts continues. The army’s deputy chief of staff accuses regional troops of treason as the Tigray conflicts continues.

Read MoreThe army’s deputy chief of staff accuses regional troops of treason as the Tigray conflicts continues.The army’s deputy chief of staff accuses regional troops of treason as the Tigray conflicts continues.

Read More Vote counting is continuing in Pennsylvania as duelling protest groups gathered throughout the day outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center in the centre of Philadelphia. The battleground state received 358,257 mail-in ballots and the count has resulted in the vote gap narrowing between Joe Biden and Donald Trump US election live: Biden and Trump…

Read MoreFacebook is making a big push into India’s huge market, after also agreeing to buy a stake in Jio Platforms in April.Facebook is making a big push into India’s huge market, after also agreeing to buy a stake in Jio Platforms in April.

Read More This year the Lagos photo festival examines the ramifications of restitution through the Home Museum. An open call in May asked people to submit images of objects important to them and their home, resulting in more than 200 submissions Continue reading…This year the Lagos photo festival examines the ramifications of restitution through the…

Read More Playing proper shows in her post-pandemic homeland, making headlines for her politics and losing her privacy, the 20-year-old viral pop star is now learning to deal with real-life fame Twelve thousand fans packed into a venue on a Saturday night, phones aloft, no masks in sight: it looks like a scene from another…

Read More SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Memories of the Bosnian War are shaping Zdenka Sutalo’s perception of the coronavirus. The 58-year-old unemployed woman attends group therapy sessions to work through the trauma of the 1992-95 conflict. As a young woman in Sarajevo, she endured bombardment, hunger, electricity shortages and was forced to break off her…

Read More From naked protests to spells in prison, Stella Nyanzi has stood up to President Museveni – now she’s standing as an MP “Stella is my Mama Africa, because she has always fought for women!” shouts Hanifa Nagujja, a 28-year-old cook at akatale kabalema or “market of the disabled” in the heart of Kampala,…

Read MoreState Department informs Congress it plans to sell 18 armed MQ-9B aerial drones to Abu Dhabi, sources tell Reuters.State Department informs Congress it plans to sell 18 armed MQ-9B aerial drones to Abu Dhabi, sources tell Reuters.

Read MoreTrump claims without evidence the poll is being rigged by Democrats, as Biden closes the gap in key battleground states.Trump claims without evidence the poll is being rigged by Democrats, as Biden closes the gap in key battleground states.

Read More As Joe Biden closes in on the presidency, the incumbent unleashed a torrent of misinformation from the White House press podium Donald Trump has unleashed a torrent of misinformation in a White House speech that tried to undermine the legitimacy of the US election. One allegation after another had no basis in fact,…

Read More Growing up in Africa taught me to be self-reliant and resilient. Putting children to work must be seen in local context Aged eight, Tayambile would walk with her mother every day to fetch water. On her 2km return journey in 30C heat, she would carry 20 litres in an aluminium bucket on her…

Read More China has temporarily banned the entry of foreigners from at least eight countries as COVID-19 cases rise in Europe and elsewhere. Non-Chinese can no longer enter from Russia, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Philippines, India and Bangladesh, even if they hold a valid visa or residence permit for China. China has…

Read More Trend of canine carriers goes beyond the practical and reflects changing attitudes towards pet ownership In a quiet southern Taipei alleyway, an ageing golden retriever peers sleepily from a pram being pushed by his elderly owner. A few minutes later a stroller pushed along by a young woman rolls past, carrying a brindle-cross.…

Read More Naturalists, campaigners and other contributors to a new book pick the woodlands they love for views, history and magic My work as a Scottish woodland heritage specialist affords me the privilege of investigating many remarkable old woods. One of my favourites is Castle Wood, at 13th-century Caerlaverock Castle, the triangular moated ruin south…

Read More Democratic candidate could cross finishing line with win in Pennsylvania, where votes have been leaning his way Democratic candidate could cross finishing line with win in Pennsylvania, where votes have been leaning his way

Read MoreInvestors bet on a Joe Biden US presidential victory, but with Senate remaining with Republicans, blocking tax hikes.Investors bet on a Joe Biden US presidential victory, but with Senate remaining with Republicans, blocking tax hikes.

Read More Treasurer Dominic Perrottet is reportedly weighing up food vouchers for households as the centrepiece of his upcoming budget Follow our live blog NSW hotspots: Sydney and regional case locations Covid restrictions state by state Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email; download the free Guardian app The New South Wales government is considering…

Read More Birth rate remains stubbornly low despite series of government initiatives encouraging couples to have bigger families Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, has given hope to couples struggling to conceive with a pledge to cover expensive fertility treatments with health insurance, but experts warn the change will do little to avert a demographic…

Read MoreArdern says her government will prioritise fight against COVID-19 and rebuilding the economy.Ardern says her government will prioritise fight against COVID-19 and rebuilding the economy.

Read MoreOutbreak in Malaysia’s poorest state adds to prime minister’s problems as his administration prepares first budget.Outbreak in Malaysia’s poorest state adds to prime minister’s problems as his administration prepares first budget.

Read MoreRescue efforts continue as the storm travels across the region, leaving a trail of destruction.Rescue efforts continue as the storm travels across the region, leaving a trail of destruction.

Read MoreHundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims, who have taken shelter in Bangladesh, lament their exclusion from the polls.Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims, who have taken shelter in Bangladesh, lament their exclusion from the polls.

Read MoreThe luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral.The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral.

Read More InfoWars host spoke to crowd saying world is watching example of Arizona InfoWars host spoke to crowd saying world is watching example of Arizona

Read More Trump makes series of falsehoods in White House press conference Votes still being counted in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Nevada Biden calls for calm as America anxiously awaits results Why are the media reporting different US election results? Trump v Biden – full results as they come in 3.23am GMT Democratic hopes of wrenching…

Read More The campaign of President Donald Trump says Republican poll watchers are being improperly denied access to observe the counting of ballots. Not so, say election officials in key battleground states, who said rules are being followed and they are committed to transparency. WHAT IS A POLL WATCHER, ANYWAY? The campaign of President Donald…

Read More Joe Biden was still leading Donald Trump in the tense race to the critical 270 electoral votes as counting continued in key states. Jonathan Freedland describes an election that has provided one clear message: the US remains divided Joe Biden is tantalisingly close to securing the presidency, as votes continue to be counted…

Read More Citing “horror stories,” President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of fabricated accusations Thursday in an audacious attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the U.S. election. Standing behind the presidential seal, Trump used a White House setting symbolizing the power of his office to assail an election he portrayed as rife with fraud and…

Read More In 16 minutes, the liar-in-chief offered a downright dishonest take on the election that risked inciting violence US politics live – follow the latest in our live blog Trump v Biden – full results as they come in It seemed like a desperate last stand from a fearful strongman who can feel power…