Month: December 2020

Read More The Dutch government has imposed a ban on commercial flights from the UK to the Netherlands after it reported a first case of the new fast-spreading Covid-19 strain. The ban will be in effect at least till January. The travel restrictions will apply to all passenger flights from the UK bound to the…

Read More One case of mutant variant already detected inside Dutch borders One case of mutant variant already detected inside Dutch borders

Read MoreWe examine widely shared false claims about vaccines – from “disappearing” needles to a “dead” nurse.We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines – from “disappearing” needles to a “dead” nurse.

Read More Scotland announces travel ban with rest of UK, France death toll surpasses 60,000; Sweden introduces tough new measures List of Sydney and regional coronavirus case locations UK PM announces ‘tier 4’ curbs and curtails Christmas mixing in England New strain in south-east England prompts fears of third lockdown 12.19am GMT Berejiklian said they…

Read More The network is running a pre-taped interview to counter claims made by pro-Trump guests and hosts on election fraud. The network is running a pre-taped interview to counter claims made by pro-Trump guests and hosts on election fraud.

Read MoreBBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions.BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions.

Read MoreNoor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.

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Read MoreEthiopia’s prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.Ethiopia’s prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.

Read MoreClaims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election.Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election.

Read MoreA self-proclaimed pedophilia advocate who once ran for political office in Virginia has been arrested by authorities who said they caught him flying across country with a 12-year-old girlA self-proclaimed pedophilia advocate who once ran for political office in Virginia has been arrested by authorities who said they caught him flying across country with…

Read MoreSydney residents rush to leave the city ahead of Christmas after a new coronavirus cluster emerged.Sydney residents rush to leave the city ahead of Christmas after a new coronavirus cluster emerged.

Read More President-elect announces racially diverse team to face ‘existential threat of our time’ President-elect Joe Biden announced a racially diverse slate of environmental advisers on Saturday, to help his administration confront what he called “the existential threat of our time, climate change”. Related: US to hold world climate summit early next year and seek…

Read MoreThe army general apologises to states who will get fewer Pfizer doses than they were expecting.The army general apologises to states who will get fewer Pfizer doses than they were expecting.

Read More Ten killed when ‘high pressure oxygen device’ exploded at Sanko University hospital in Gaziantep At least 10 people have died after an oxygen cylinder exploded at an intensive care unit treating Covid-19 patients in Turkey, the health minister said. The state-run Anadolu news agency said the fire took place at the private Sanko…

Read More Hoping to lead by example, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu got a jab of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in an event broadcast live, as the polls showed a high level of mistrust to the immunization drive among Israelis. The ceremonial injection took place at the Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv on Saturday, with…

Read More While “nothing is 100 percent safe,” the chances of side effects from vaccination are hundreds of thousands of times lower than those of contracting Covid-19 by staying unvaccinated, prominent immunologist Stanley Plotkin told RT. With an increasing number of Covid-19 jabs approved by regulators, nations across the world are launching vaccination campaigns. However,…

Read MoreTurkey’s health minister said an oxygen cylinder exploded.Turkey’s health minister said an oxygen cylinder exploded.

Read More Spread of new Covid strain forces lockdown with a ‘stay home’ alert for London and south-east Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The nation’s Christmas plans were plunged into chaos last night after Boris Johnson dramatically abandoned his attempts to avoid tighter Covid restrictions, and instead placed millions of people…

Read More When it comes to the fight against climate change, the boffins at the World Economic Forum think we can learn from the planet Venus, which had its oceans and milder climate wrecked. All that, and nobody on Venus ever drove a car. “We can learn a lot about climate change from Venus, our…

Read More Rudy Giuliani and other advisers opposed president’s suggestion, according to New York Times Donald Trump pushed to have the lawyer and “kraken” conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell named as a special counsel to investigate supposed electoral fraud, the New York Times reported on Saturday. Related: Trump downplays government hack after Pompeo blames it on…

Read More Americans waiting their turn for a COVID-19 vaccine may not be pleased to see who’s in line ahead of them. Does a prisoner or smoker deserve it more? Americans waiting their turn for a COVID-19 vaccine may not be pleased to see who’s in line ahead of them. Does a prisoner or smoker…

Read More Top US infectious diseases expert tells Sesame Street event Father Christmas is ‘good to go’ for present-delivery duty California healthcare system on brink as cases surge Coronavirus – live coverage Children around the world should not worry about the logistics of Christmas present delivery while the coronavirus pandemic rages, Dr Anthony Fauci said…

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Read More Germany recorded more than 31,000 new infections and 702 deaths on Saturday – a rise in cases of almost 60%. Germany recorded more than 31,000 new infections and 702 deaths on Saturday – a rise in cases of almost 60%.

Read More Passenger signed form saying he had not tested positive for disease, airline says Passenger signed form saying he had not tested positive for disease, airline says

Read More In a bizarre case of life imitating art, a parody Twitter account making fun of the woke movement ended up predicting exactly what that movement would do. Does the line between satire and reality even exist any more? ‘Titania McGrath’ doesn’t exist, and is a creation of Spiked columnist Andrew Doyle. Yet her…

Read More ‘We called [Ivanka] the serial poacher,’ Stephanie Winston Wolkoff says about her time working for Mrs Trump ‘We called [Ivanka] the serial poacher,’ Stephanie Winston Wolkoff says about her time working for Mrs Trump

Read More Small number of issues remain as Senate convenes Controversy over measure to curb Fed powers New record for daily Covid cases as Moderna vaccine approved Congressional negotiators were down to a handful of issues on Saturday, as they sought to finalize an almost $1tn Covid-19 economic relief package. Related: Trump downplays government hack…

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Read More The drawbacks of insecure work and the gig economy have crystallised in the past six months. In an era of accelerated change, how can young Australians find quality jobs? Freedom lost: the generation now coming of age Greg Jericho: This recession has not spared Australia’s youth “This industrial revolution is a sneaky one,”…

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Read More Japan offers Canada access to the Asian market as well as protection from the increasing ‘China threat’ which will enhance Canada’s prospects in the future.Japan offers Canada access to the Asian market as well as protection from the increasing ‘China threat’ which will enhance Canada’s prospects in the future.

Read More Scotland and Wales also reduce five-day festive window for indoor mixing to one day Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage There will be a strict travel ban between Scotland and the rest of the UK throughout the festive period, and the five-day Christmas window for indoor mixing will be reduced…

Read MoreSources told CBS News it is believed to be the largest cyber espionage campaign in U.S. history, and it’s not over.Sources told CBS News it is believed to be the largest cyber espionage campaign in U.S. history, and it’s not over.