The Moderna vaccine has become the third coronavirus jab to be approved for use in the UK – with an additional 10 million doses ordered. The US-based company’s vaccine was shown to have 94% efficacy against...
COVID-19: UK reports highest ever number of daily coronavirus deaths
The UK has reported its highest daily increase in the number of COVID-related deaths of the pandemic, with 1,325 fatalities. Government figures also show the UK recorded 68,053 new coronavirus cases – the highest...
Lebanese central bank governor on country’s financial crisis: ‘My conscience is clear’
Lebanon remains in a deep financial crisis, with many people struggling to make ends meet. Meanwhile, the country is still without a government, five months after the devastating Beirut blast. Riad Salameh, the...
The World This Week: US Capitol stormed, Covid Europe, Where is Jack Ma?
It was not one but two grave assaults on America’s 240-year old democracy. Remember, the week began with the world discovering that leaked phone where Donald Trump tries to pressure Republican officials in Georgia...
London mayor declares ‘major incident’ over Covid-19 hospital pressure
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan declared a major incident in the British capital on Friday, saying hospitals in the city were at risk of being overwhelmed if people do not stay at home.
Trump, after promising orderly transition, vows to give ‘voice’ to supporters
President Donald #Trump on Friday vowed to continue to give a “giant voice” to his #supporters, one day after releasing a video promising an orderly transition after Congress certified Joe Biden as president...
Record Covid deaths and cases with NHS under extreme pressure – BBC News
The UK has recorded the highest number of coronavirus deaths in a single day since the start of the pandemic — 1,325 more people have lost their lives. A record number of new Covid cases was also recorded, more than...