The brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has admitted for the first time that he played a “full and knowing part” in planning the suicide attack, which was carried out by Salman Abedi. Hashem Abedi was jailed for the...
Coronavirus vaccination begins in the UK with most vulnerable given priority – BBC News
The coronavirus vaccination programme begins on Tuesday 8th December in the UK, with some of the most vulnerable people across the UK given their first dose of the vaccine. Those over 80, care home staff and frontline...
President Maduro declares victory after opposition boycott
Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, has claimed a sweeping victory in an election which was mostly boycotted by the opposition. Maduro’s alliance has taken back control the only state institution which...
UN aid agency for Palestine on the verge of collapse
The UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees is on the verge of financial collapse after US President Donald Trump withdrew funding in 2018. However, the agency is hopeful that Joe Biden will reverse the decision. Mustafa...
Digital insurance plans gain popularity in South Korea
New, quick, and affordable policies are revitalising South Korea’s insurance industry. So-called ‘digital insurance plans’ are attracting younger customers by offering personalised coverage. And as...
Vaccine: ‘No evidence of serious adverse side effects’
Prof of Pharmacoepidemiology Stephen Evans has told Sky News that a vaccine for coronvirus should not be made compulsory in the United Kingdom. He said that the Pfizer and BioNTech jab has been tested in more than...
US-Georgia Senate runoff: Republican, democratic contenders face off in debate
Republican Senator Kelly #Loeffler faced off with Democratic challenger the Rev. Raphael #Warnock on Sunday in what is likely to be their final debate before two #Georgia runoff elections that will decide control of the...