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Hospitals under pressure as coronavirus cases rise.

Hospitals under pressure as coronavirus cases rise Hospitals in the south of England say they have seen a “real rise in pressure” as the number of Covid patients needing treatment increases. Saturday was described as one of London Ambul…

Nashville explosion suspect named by police.

Nashville explosion suspect named by police Police investigating a camper van blast that injured three people in Nashville on Christmas Day have named a suspect after DNA was collected at the scene. Officials in the US state of Tennessee sai…

Trump rejects 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill.

Trump rejects ‘wasteful’ coronavirus aid bill President Trump has urged the United States Congress to amend a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill, to more than triple its stimulus payments to ordinary Americans. In a video message posted on T…

Syria, Russia discuss obtaining covid vaccine.

Syria, Russia discuss obtaining covid vaccine Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal Mekdad announced that his country is discussing with Russia the possibility of obtaining the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine named “Sputnik V…

UK isolated amid global alarm at new virus strain.

UK isolated amid global alarm at new virus strain The UK is engaged in urgent talks to unblock its international isolation after more than 40 countries suspended travel links, alarmed by a new coronavirus variant in the UK. EU member states will c…

1,500 lorries stuck in Kent as UK and France aim to restart freight.

1,500 lorries stuck in Kent as UK and France aim to restart freight More than 1,500 lorries are stuck in Kent waiting to leave the UK as politicians thrash out a plan to reopen France’s border to trade and travel. More than 40 countries have banned arrivals f…

Pakistani rights activist found dead in Torontoю

Pakistani rights activist found dead in Toronto Rights groups have called for an investigation into the death of Karima Baloch, a Pakistani activist living in exile in Toronto, Canada. Baloch, 37, a campaigner from the restive region of Balochis…

Thai man revives baby elephant with CPR after motorbike accident.

Thai man revives baby elephant with CPR after motorbike accident A baby elephant struck by a motorbike while crossing a road in Thailand survived after it was revived by an off-duty rescue worker. Mana Srivate told Reuters news agency he had performed dozens of …

World's first hijabi skater: 'I want to show the world that our women are powerful'.

World’s first hijabi skater: ‘I want to show the world that our women are powerful’ Over the past few years, the number of women from the Middle East participating in international sporting events has risen steadily. The glass ceiling appears to have been broken. One of these athl…

Shearer would 'not be so sure' about Arsenal staying in Premier League.

Shearer would ‘not be so sure’ about Arsenal staying in Premier League Former England captain Alan Shearer says he would “not be so sure” about Arsenal’s chances of Premier League survival at the end of this season. The Gunners have made their worst …

Trump's Covid vaccine chief admits delivery mistake.

Trump’s Covid vaccine chief admits delivery mistake The army general in charge of distributing Covid vaccines in the US has admitted he failed over the initial number of doses promised to states. Gen Gustave Perna, the head of Operation Warp Speed, …