Month: December 2022

Read More Experts say a lack of data makes it difficult to assess the risk of potential new Covid strains with travel to the long sealed-off country set to resume As China abruptly dropped some of its toughest Covid-19 restrictions – including scrapping quarantine rules for travellers – virologists are watching nervously to see how…

Read More England to become first country to eliminate virus thanks to targeted screening campaigns and effective treatments The NHS is set to eliminate hepatitis C in England by 2025 due to targeted screening campaigns for those at risk and effective drug treatments, according to health officials. NHS England said the measures are helping to…

Read More Exclusive: ONS analysis shows black households five times more likely to struggle to pay energy bills Labour has reaffirmed its commitment to tackle structural racism after new analysis showed black households are five times more likely to struggle making energy bills repayments. Black and minority ethnic people were already 2.5 times more likely…

Read More National Trust’s annual audit reveals a dire year for animals from toads and bats to birds and butterflies This year’s tumultuous weather – including fierce storms, searing heat, deep cold snaps – has devastated some of the UK’s most precious flora and fauna, a leading conservation charity has said. The extreme conditions have…

Read More PwC, administrator of Lehman’s London arm since bank’s failure in 2008, secures three more years to finish process Administrators will spend at least three more years winding up the London-based arm of Lehman Brothers, swelling the almost £1.1bn in fees that PwC has already raked in since the bank’s calamitous collapse in 2008.…

Read More Authorities did not confirm if they were charging anybody over use of the restricted spray, which was posted on social media Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesSign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Queensland police are investigating an officer who allegedly provided a man with pepper…

Read MoreTourists are evacuated from the ruins of the ancient desert city of Petra after flash flooding.Tourists are evacuated from the ruins of the ancient desert city of Petra after flash flooding.

Read More Casualties include 429 children, says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Russia responds to oil price cap Russia-Ukraine war at a glance Russia retaliated on Tuesday against a price cap on its oil imposed by Western countries, while its forces were involved in heavy fighting around the bombed-out ghost town of Bakhmut in…

Read More Former president’s tax returns expected to be released by House Ways and Means Committee Former president’s tax returns expected to be released by House Ways and Means Committee

Read MoreUS officials express concern over lack of transparency about China’s rising COVID cases.US officials express concern over lack of transparency about China’s rising COVID cases.

Read More A senior military official admitted to shortcomings in Seoul’s reaction after North Korean drones entered the South’s airspace South Korea has issued an apology to its citizens after failing to shoot down several North Korean drones that crossed over the border earlier this week, acknowledging that the incident stoked fears among the public…

Read More Follow for live updates on the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow Follow for live updates on the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow

Read MoreThe global economy is facing risks and opportunities next year from rising interest rates to China’s reopening.The global economy is facing risks and opportunities next year from rising interest rates to China’s reopening.

Read MoreBoth companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.

Read More Buffalo region worst affected in US with 34 deaths after blizzard dumps 50 inches of snow on city Buffalo region worst affected in US with 34 deaths after blizzard dumps 50 inches of snow on city

Read More Health workers report huge jump in mostly elderly Covid patients as China adjusts to living largely without virus restrictions Chinese hospitals were under intense pressure as a surging wave of Covid-19 infections strained resources in the last major country to move towards treating the virus as endemic. In an abrupt change of policy,…

Read MoreA surge in Covid-19 cases in China creates a sense of fear among Indians about a fourth wave.A surge in Covid-19 cases in China creates a sense of fear among Indians about a fourth wave.

Read MoreAn Afghan teenager says animals have more freedom than women under Taliban rule.An Afghan teenager says animals have more freedom than women under Taliban rule.

Read More Kyiv readying forces for next year, including spring, in slow-burning Russian invasion Kyiv readying forces for next year, including spring, in slow-burning Russian invasion

Read More Rain-induced floods and landslides unlike previous disasters in the country, which are typically triggered by severe typhoons Rescue teams across nine provinces in the Philippines raced to try to locate 26 people missing after weekend rains, floods and landslides that have killed at least 25 people, in one of its deadliest weather events…

Read MoreInterior Minister Xhelal Svecla accused Belgrade of supporting Serbian protesters as a means to destabilise Kosovo.Interior Minister Xhelal Svecla accused Belgrade of supporting Serbian protesters as a means to destabilise Kosovo.

Read More The ruling marks the latest setback for President Joe Biden as he aims to reverse his predecessor’s immigration policies The US Supreme Court has ruled that the federal government may not end a policy allowing for the expulsion of certain immigrants on public health grounds, initially imposed amid the Covid-19 pandemic by former…

Read More While rest of US digs out from arctic blast, the Golden State sees welcome showers to mitigate dry days in coming new year A major storm known as an “atmospheric river” is pummeling California with heavy rain and high winds, continuing a streak of weather whiplash that has jolted the state from unseasonal…

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Read MoreKim Jong Un’s remarks may mean he will continue to conduct tests and expand military capabilities in the coming year.Kim Jong Un’s remarks may mean he will continue to conduct tests and expand military capabilities in the coming year.

Read More Daniel Duggan’s lawyer says the 54-year-old pilot will fight any extradition request and resolutely maintains his innocence Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The federal government has approved a request to extradite former US marine corps aviator…

Read MoreThe cost of living crisis has hit people on low wages hard – here’s what some have given up this year.The cost of living crisis has hit people on low wages hard – here’s what some have given up this year.

Read MoreThe Taliban have recently banned women from attending university and working for NGOs.The Taliban have recently banned women from attending university and working for NGOs.

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Read MoreAdama Diémé was motivated after seeing once-verdant villages in Senegal without a single tree.Adama Diémé was motivated after seeing once-verdant villages in Senegal without a single tree.

Read More The January 6 committee has released another batch of transcripts, including another pair of interviews with former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and other Trump administration officials. The January 6 committee has released another batch of transcripts, including another pair of interviews with former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and other Trump administration…

Read MoreThe Ukrainian city, liberated from Russian control last month, is coming under heavy bombardment.The Ukrainian city, liberated from Russian control last month, is coming under heavy bombardment.

Read MoreArizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs sought sanctions against Republican rival Kari Lake over allegations of voter fraud.Arizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs sought sanctions against Republican rival Kari Lake over allegations of voter fraud.

Read MoreRussian forces attacked cities in eastern and southern Ukraine Tuesday as they try to claim the city of Bakhmut. Russian President Vladimir Putin told state TV he is ready to negotiate some acceptable outcomes with everyone involved, and accused Kyiv of refusing to talk. Ian Lee has more.Russian forces attacked cities in eastern and…

Read MoreFormer President Donald Trump’s tax returns are expected to be released by the House Ways and Means Committee on FridayFormer President Donald Trump’s tax returns are expected to be released by the House Ways and Means Committee on Friday