COVID-19: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation
The number of deaths related to COVID-19 has passed 500,000 in Brazil, the second-highest in the world, as experts say the outbreak could worsen amid slow vaccination and
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COVID-19: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation
The number of deaths related to Covid-19 has passed 500,000 in Brazil, the second-highest in the world, as experts say the outbreak could worsen amid slow vaccination and
Biden to Send 500 Million Doses of Pfizer Vaccine to 100 Countries Over a Year
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, under pressure to aggressively address the global coronavirus vaccine shortage, will announce as early as Thursday that his admi
Research from the Melbourne University and the ANU concludes that cracking down on COVID outbreaks early is the best approach for the economy
Newly published research from the Melbourne University and the ANU has concluded that cracking down on COVID outbreaks early is the best approach for the economy. The
Prince Harry and Meghan announce birth of baby girl
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced the birth of their second child, a baby girl. Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born this morning in a hospit
Facebook suspends Trump accounts for two years
Facebook Inc has suspended former US President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts for two years. He was barred indefinitely from both sites in January in t
China's Sinovac vaccine gets WHO emergency approval
The World Health Organisation has approved China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. It is the second Chinese vaccine to receive the green light from the WHO
Israel's right-wing leader Bennett backs deal to oust PM Netanyahu
A key Israeli opposition party has backed a unity government that would bring to an end to Benjamin Netanyahu's time as the country's longest-serving prime minister. T
COVID: Vietnam detects a new hybrid variant that is more transmissible, especially in the air
Vietnam has detected a COVID variant that appears to be a combination of the Indian and UK variants and can spread quickly by air. Vietnam's Health Minister Nguyen Tha
Japan extends state of emergency just before Olympics
Japan has extended a COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and nine other regions for another three weeks. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that although infection wa
Victoria to begin 7 days lockdown from midnight
Victoria will go on lockdown from midnight to stop the spread of COVID cases in Australia. There was 15 cases recorded yesterday but the number of cases reported now i
Cyclone Yaas lashes India and Bangladesh
A powerful cyclone has torn into eastern India, with reports suggesting it has killed several people. Cyclone Yaas which intensified into a "very severe cyclonic storm
NZ's travel bubble with Victoria paused
New Zealand's travel bubble with Victoria will be paused while the source of infection of the cases announced in Melbourne is investigated. The move comes as Melbourne
India records 300,000 COVID-19 deaths as pandemic rages
The number of deaths linked to COVID-19 in India has moved past the 300,000 mark as the country continues to grapple with the pandemic. Experts warn that the real numb
Israel-Palestinian conflict: Aid arrives in Gaza as ceasefire holds
The first convoys of humanitarian aid have arrived in Gaza, hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants came into effect. Thousands of Palestinian
Israel agrees to a ceasefire in conflict with Gaza militants
Israel's security cabinet has agreed to a ceasefire deal to end the 11-day conflict with Gaza militants. It says the truce was proposed by Egypt and would be "mutual a
Reports that Israel and Hamas 'close to ceasefire deal'
There are reports that Israel and Hamas are close to a ceasefire deal to end fighting. BBC News reports that Israel has informed Egyptian mediators it will agree to en
‘I Was Surrounded by Death’: Gaza Father Is Rescued, Emerging to Grief
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Riad Ishkontana had promised his children that their building on Al Wahida Street was safe, though for Zein, his 2-year-old son, the thunde
Netanyahu vows more Gaza strikes despite pressure
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is "determined to carry on" with the military operation in Gaza until "calm and security are restored" US President
Israel prepares for 'intensive night of strikes'
After a temporary pause, Gaza militants have launched more rockets into Israel. BBC News reports a strike on southern Israel has killed two workers from Thailand and i
Severe cyclone makes landfall in COVID-battered India
A cyclone, classified as extremely severe, has made landfall in India's western state of Gujarat with wind speeds of up to 160km/h. Cyclone Tauktae had roared up India