Month: January 2021

Read More Steven Brandenburg told investigators he was ‘sceptical’ of vaccines Steven Brandenburg told investigators he was ‘sceptical’ of vaccines

Read More Two people had completed isolation at the same Auckland hotel as Sunday’s case, which was New Zealand’s first in months Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Two more returnees who stayed at the same New Zealand hotel at the same time as Sunday’s coronavirus case have tested positive after finishing…

Read MoreA nighttime tornado that devastated an Alabama community and killed a teenager surprised even storm-savvy residents in an area prone to violent weatherA nighttime tornado that devastated an Alabama community and killed a teenager surprised even storm-savvy residents in an area prone to violent weather

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Read More Two miners trapped underground say they had no food for nine days and survived on each other’s ‘encouraging words’ Two Chinese miners who were rescued after being trapped underground for two weeks have described their joy and relief at being free. Eleven men from a group of 22 were pulled out alive by…

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Read MoreMeasures to remain in force until February 14 as country looks to vaccines for way out of health crisis.Measures to remain in force until February 14 as country looks to vaccines for way out of health crisis.

Read More Expulsion of US woman who promoted Indonesian island as ‘queer-friendly’ reveals how acceptance extends only to visitors When American tourist Kristen Antoinette Gray began writing about her stay in Bali on Twitter, she apparently had little idea of the controversy she would cause. Gray and her girlfriend had travelled to Bali for six…

Read More Mexican regulators are expected to greenlight Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use sometime in the coming days, the county’s deputy health minister said, hours after medical experts gave a preliminary nod to the jab. The announcement from Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell on Tuesday followed a recommendation by an expert panel with…

Read MoreRate of loss rose from 0.8 trillion tonnes per year in the 1990s to 1.3 trillion tonnes per year by 2017.Rate of loss rose from 0.8 trillion tonnes per year in the 1990s to 1.3 trillion tonnes per year by 2017.

Read More Journalist Corinne Redfern discusses the impact the pandemic has had on the Filipino women trapped overseas, including Mimi (not her real name) who works for a wealthy family in London for just £5 an hour. Mimi was asked to keep working through the first lockdown with the family coaching her on what to…

Read More (WASHINGTON) — All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” after the deadly Capitol siege on Jan. 6 is unlikely. While the Republicans did not succeed in ending…

Read More The dynamic is very different than the last four years in the Brady press briefing room The dynamic is very different than the last four years in the Brady press briefing room

Read More Zhang Hai has been organising relatives to demand accountability from Chinese authorities A relative of a coronavirus victim in China is demanding to meet a visiting World Health Organization team, saying it should speak to affected families who say their voices are being stifled by the Chinese government. China approved the visit by…

Read More HS2 Rebellion say they are ready to occupy space under Euston Square Gardens to stop it being sold off Protesters claimed they have dug and are ready to occupy a 100ft tunnel network under a small central London park they claim is at risk from the HS2 line development. HS2 Rebellion, an alliance…

Read MoreThe Senate’s longest-serving member has been taken to a hospital for observation after not feeling wellThe Senate’s longest-serving member has been taken to a hospital for observation after not feeling well

Read More Guardian Australia analysis and map shows how the pattern of Covid-19 has changed by region and throughout Sydney. Live data updates will track the numbers throughout New South Wales Follow the latest Australia news live blog NSW Covid-19 hotspots list; QLD hotspots list Australia’s Covid restrictions and lockdown rules – state by state…

Read MorePresident Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project.President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project.

Read MoreStrict new lockdown measures are sparking backlash in Europe as countries seek to stem the spread of a mutant variant of the virus first identified in the U.K. Charlie D’Agata reports.Strict new lockdown measures are sparking backlash in Europe as countries seek to stem the spread of a mutant variant of the virus first…

Read MoreFrancisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.

Read More The Biden administration is increasing vaccination efforts with a goal of protecting 300 million Americans by early fall, as the administration surges deliveries to states for the next three weeks following complaints of shortages and inconsistent supplies. ‘This is enough vaccine to vaccinate 300 million Americans by end of summer, early fall,’ Biden…

Read MoreLockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret.Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret.

Read MoreYemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the ‘cradle of the revolution’.Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which…

Read More US states to get boost in vaccine next week; Germany considering stopping most flights to country; Portugal urged to seek international help as deaths hit record UK Covid hotel quarantine system to target travellers from high-risk areas German government challenges reports on AstraZeneca vaccine Why experts say there is no basis to AstraZeneca…

Read More Twitter did not take “Shoot” off its trending topics for at least a couple of hours — after there was public outcry and after BuzzFeed News emailed asking for comment. View Entire Post › Twitter did not take “Shoot” off its trending topics for at least a couple of hours — after there…

Read MoreThe Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was “business-like and frank”.The Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was “business-like and frank”.

Read MoreAdmission comes as impeachment trial against Donald Trump for ‘incitement’ of the Capitol insurrection gets under way.Admission comes as impeachment trial against Donald Trump for ‘incitement’ of the Capitol insurrection gets under way.

Read More Activists said that images of a police car driving into a crowd this weekend worsened tensions in the community  Activists said that images of a police car driving into a crowd this weekend worsened tensions in the community 

Read More Jenny Cudd had no problem bragging online about “charging the Capitol” on January 6 and being with a group that broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office and stole Pelosi’s gavel. In fact, Cudd, a former Midland, Texas, mayoral candidate and the owner of Becky’s Flowers, appeared giddy in the now-deleted videos posted…

Read More Ms Haley’s comments illustrate the balancing act high-profile GOP aspirants must face post-Trump Ms Haley’s comments illustrate the balancing act high-profile GOP aspirants must face post-Trump

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Read More Perhaps its something to do with the US ‘food insecurity’ problem or maybe there are some arch-criminals with a penchant for shellfish, but I can’t work out why the prawns are padlocked, writes Holly Baxter Perhaps its something to do with the US ‘food insecurity’ problem or maybe there are some arch-criminals with…

Read MoreU.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas’ Republican attorney general.U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas’ Republican attorney general.

Read MoreAstraZeneca has also dismissed German media reports, saying its vaccine is effective at all ages.AstraZeneca has also dismissed German media reports, saying its vaccine is effective at all ages.

Read More The US accounts for 25 million cases and more than 423,000 deaths  The US accounts for 25 million cases and more than 423,000 deaths