More than 10 million people across the UK have received at least one vaccination for coronavirus as part of the biggest programme of its kind in the history of the National Health Service.
Myanmar military blocks Facebook as resistance to coup grows | DW News
The military has blocked Facebook in Myanmar, just a few days after taking control of the country. It comes after people flocked to the social media platform to voice opposition to the coup, which ousted elected leader...
Tackling food waste in South Africa – BBC News
A group of South African chefs has diverted hundreds of tonnes of food that would have gone to waste in order to help families struggling to make ends meet.
China’s Uighur camp detainees allege systematic rape – BBC News
Women in China’s “re-education” camps for Uighurs have been systematically raped, sexually abused, and tortured, according to detailed new accounts obtained by the BBC.
Face masks reduce new infections significantly, German study finds | COVID-19 Special
A study from Germany has found that face masks could reduce the number of new Covid-19 infections 20 days after their mandatory introductions anywhere from 15% to 75%. Researchers also found that the reduction in new...
Italy looks to ‘Super Mario’ Draghi to end political crisis
Former European bank chief Mario #Draghi agreed Wednesday to try to form a non-political government to steer #Italy through the coronavirus #pandemic after last-ditch negotiations among political parties failed to...
