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The ban will begin on December 28 and run until the end of January after Japan confirmed seven cases of a new Covid-19 variant found in Britain.
The ban will begin on December 28 and run until the end of January after Japan confirmed seven cases of a new Covid-19 variant found in Britain.
After nearly 50 years of integration with Europe, Britain starts an uncertain new chapter on January 1.
After nearly 50 years of integration with Europe, Britain starts an uncertain new chapter on January 1.
Disgraced actor, who has largely disappeared from public view since being accused of sexual misconduct, makes plea in a video he posted on YouTube.
Disgraced actor, who has largely disappeared from public view since being accused of sexual misconduct, makes plea in a video he posted on YouTube.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposes tougher regulations in an effort to stamp down on the mutant strain.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposes tougher regulations in an effort to stamp down on the mutant strain.
Freight from France has been disrupted as part of a wider suspension of travel links with Britain to try to curb a new faster spreading strain of Covid-19.
Freight from France has been disrupted as part of a wider suspension of travel links with Britain to try to curb a new faster spreading strain of Covid-19.
The long-delayed aid package is aimed at throwing a lifeline to the pandemic-battered US economy.
The long-delayed aid package is aimed at throwing a lifeline to the pandemic-battered US economy.
In June 2013, American intelligence whistle-blower Edward Snowden hid in Hong Kong before fleeing to Russia. Here’s what we know about him.
In June 2013, American intelligence whistle-blower Edward Snowden hid in Hong Kong before fleeing to Russia. Here’s what we know about him.
The UK was shut off from much of Europe after its closest allies cut transport ties due to fears about a new strain of the coronavirus.
The UK was shut off from much of Europe after its closest allies cut transport ties due to fears about a new strain of the coronavirus.
Residents in Sydney’s northern suburbs have been ordered to stay at home from late Saturday until midnight on Wednesday.
Residents in Sydney’s northern suburbs have been ordered to stay at home from late Saturday until midnight on Wednesday.
Fingers are pointing to Russia as the source of the worst-ever hack of US government agencies. President Donald Trump has so far been silent.
Fingers are pointing to Russia as the source of the worst-ever hack of US government agencies. President Donald Trump has so far been silent.
New anti-ship missiles would allow Japan to target warships at greater distances around disputed islets.
New anti-ship missiles would allow Japan to target warships at greater distances around disputed islets.
Australia’s largest city scrambles to contain outbreak, throwing travel plans into chaos a week before Christmas.
Australia’s largest city scrambles to contain outbreak, throwing travel plans into chaos a week before Christmas.
The United States set a grim double record, notching more than 3,700 deaths and more than 250,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours.
The United States set a grim double record, notching more than 3,700 deaths and more than 250,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours.
The Senate majority leader also publicly congratulated President-elect Joe Biden, ending weeks of silence over Trump’s defeat.
The Senate majority leader also publicly congratulated President-elect Joe Biden, ending weeks of silence over Trump’s defeat.
Voters cast their ballots for US president more than a month ago, but the votes that officially matter will be cast Monday. That’s when the Electoral College meets.
Voters cast their ballots for US president more than a month ago, but the votes that officially matter will be cast Monday. That’s when the Electoral College meets.
US president said he was not scheduled to be vaccinated against coronavirus, after reports indicated he could receive a jab as early as Monday.
US president said he was not scheduled to be vaccinated against coronavirus, after reports indicated he could receive a jab as early as Monday.
New Zealand and the Cook Islands will let people travel between the countries without quarantine in 2021, citing low infection rates and their ‘special ties’.
New Zealand and the Cook Islands will let people travel between the countries without quarantine in 2021, citing low infection rates and their ‘special ties’.
The US plans to sanction Nato ally Turkey for buying Russian missiles, while the EU targets Ankara over a Mediterranean gas dispute.
The US plans to sanction Nato ally Turkey for buying Russian missiles, while the EU targets Ankara over a Mediterranean gas dispute.
India’s cases are stabilising and analysts warn Indonesia may feel indebted to China for doses of its Sinovac vaccine.
India’s cases are stabilising and analysts warn Indonesia may feel indebted to China for doses of its Sinovac vaccine.
Coronavirus is infecting Americans at frightening rate in the final weeks of 2020.
Coronavirus is infecting Americans at frightening rate in the final weeks of 2020.
Scientist Rebekah Jones was fired from her government job after she raised questions about Florida’s Covid-19 data.
Scientist Rebekah Jones was fired from her government job after she raised questions about Florida’s Covid-19 data.
The UK rolls out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
The UK rolls out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
World Health Organization advice a reminder of ‘brutal reality’ as global infections top 15 million.
World Health Organization advice a reminder of ‘brutal reality’ as global infections top 15 million.
US space agency publishes voluminous report outlining the scientific priorities for the Artemis III astronauts it intends to send to the moon.
US space agency publishes voluminous report outlining the scientific priorities for the Artemis III astronauts it intends to send to the moon.
Prince Harry sues the publishers of a British newspaper for libel, joining his wife Meghan who is separately suing them over breach of copyright and data protection.
Prince Harry sues the publishers of a British newspaper for libel, joining his wife Meghan who is separately suing them over breach of copyright and data protection.
Gyms and massage parlours will also be forced to close and the government will consider relief packages for the affected industries.
Gyms and massage parlours will also be forced to close and the government will consider relief packages for the affected industries.
UK gears up for huge vaccination plan watched by the world.
UK gears up for huge vaccination plan watched by the world.
The carrier has seven Boeing 747-400 freighters ready for the transport of the coronavirus shots.
The carrier has seven Boeing 747-400 freighters ready for the transport of the coronavirus shots.
Before its postponement Japan said the Olympics would cost US$12.6 billion, though an audit estimated the cost as twice the amount
Before its postponement Japan said the Olympics would cost US$12.6 billion, though an audit estimated the cost as twice the amount
The result of a local election in Namibia is capturing attention far beyond the African nation’s borders due to the name of the victor: Adolf Hitler Uunona.
The result of a local election in Namibia is capturing attention far beyond the African nation’s borders due to the name of the victor: Adolf Hitler Uunona.