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Who will be first to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Care home residents are at the top of the queue for the coronavirus vaccine – but practical challenges mean they may have to wait longer than over-80s and care home staff. The vaccine needs to be stored at -70C...

Is 2020 the hottest year on record?

This year is set to be one of the three warmest on record. The average global temperature in 2020 is on track to be about 1.2C above the preindustrial (1850-1900) level, according to the World Meteorological...