British Prime Minister announces new national lockdown for England
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavi
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Concern over 'rushed' approval for India Covid vaccine
Experts have raised concerns over India's emergency approval of a locally-produced coronavirus vaccine before the completion of trials. Delhi approved the vaccine - kn
Pope Francis criticizes people going on holiday to avoid COVID-19 lockdowns
The Head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has condemned people who travelled abroad for a vacation and avoid COVID-19 lockdowns, adding that holidaymakers were not con
Coronavirus: India approves vaccines from Bharat Biotech and Oxford/AstraZeneca
India has formally approved the emergency use of two coronavirus vaccines as it prepares for one of the world's biggest vaccination drives. The drugs regulatory author
Legal bid to get Pence to overturn results rejected
The latest in a series of attempts by allies of President Donald Trump to overturn the November US election result has failed. A Texas judge rejected the case, brought
Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies
Samuel Little, a man described by the FBI as the most prolific serial killer in US history, has died aged 80. Little died in a California Hospital. He was serving a
COVID-19: US reports first known case of highly-infectious variant
The first reported US case of the highly-infectious COVID-19 variant that emerged in the UK has been confirmed in the state of Colorado. The patient, a man in his 20s
EU starts COVID-19 mass vaccination
The European Union has begun a co-ordinated vaccine rollout to fight COVID-19. BBC News reports the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been delivered to all 27 member states.
Nashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward
Businesses and TV personalities have offered US$315,000 to catch those responsible for a van blast in the US city of Nashville. BBC News reports the explosion rocked t
More cases of new coronavirus strain found in Europe
Cases of the more contagious strain of COVID-19 identified in the UK have been confirmed in several other European countries as a vaccine is due to be rolled out across t
Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant
France has confirmed the first case in the country of the more contagious coronavirus variant recently identified in the UK. The French health ministry said the perso
Queen's Christmas message: 'You are not alone'
Queen Elizabeth II has used her Christmas Day message to reassure anyone struggling without friends and family this year that they "are not alone". She said what many
COVID: Nations impose UK travel bans over new variant
European nations have begun to impose travel bans on the UK after it reported a more-infectious and "out of control" coronavirus variant. Ireland, Germany, France, Ita
Russia begins COVID-19 vaccinations in Moscow
Russia is starting its COVID-19 vaccination programme, with clinics in the capital Moscow vaccinating those most at risk from the virus. Its own vaccine Sputnik V, whi
Argentina passes tax on wealthy to pay for virus measures
Argentina has passed a new tax on its wealthiest people to pay for medical supplies and relief measures amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Senators passed the one-
Diego Maradona: Police raid house and clinic of doctor
Police in Argentina have searched the house and private clinic of the doctor of football legend Diego Maradona who died four days ago. They are trying to establish if
Florida man saves puppy from the jaws of an alligator
Gunner the puppy was dramatically saved by his owner Richard Wilbanks, after he was snatched by an alligator and dragged into a pond in Florida. A video shows the mome
US reaches 12 million total COVID-19 cases
More than 12 million people in the US have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. The nation's total number of confirmed cases reached 12.01 million toda
Pfizer seeks COVID-19 vaccine approval in the US
American multinational pharmaceutical corporation, Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have filed for emergency authorisation in the US for their COVID-19 vaccine. It will
WHO says Europe faces tough 6 months ahead in the pandemic
The World Health Organisation has warned a "tough" six months lies ahead for Europe, which is once again the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO says the conti
Chinese vaccine 'successful in mid-stage trials'
A COVID-19 vaccine developed in China has shown success in mid-stage trials. There are several vaccines being developed in China, some of which are already being adminis