COVID-19: US reports first known case of highly-infectious variant
The first reported US case of the highly-infectious COVID-19 variant that emerged in the UK has been confirmed in the state of Colorado. The patient, a man in his 20s
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EU starts COVID-19 mass vaccination
The European Union has begun a co-ordinated vaccine rollout to fight COVID-19. BBC News reports the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been delivered to all 27 member states.
Nashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward
Businesses and TV personalities have offered US$315,000 to catch those responsible for a van blast in the US city of Nashville. BBC News reports the explosion rocked t
More cases of new coronavirus strain found in Europe
Cases of the more contagious strain of COVID-19 identified in the UK have been confirmed in several other European countries as a vaccine is due to be rolled out across t
Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant
France has confirmed the first case in the country of the more contagious coronavirus variant recently identified in the UK. The French health ministry said the perso
Queen's Christmas message: 'You are not alone'
Queen Elizabeth II has used her Christmas Day message to reassure anyone struggling without friends and family this year that they "are not alone". She said what many
COVID: Nations impose UK travel bans over new variant
European nations have begun to impose travel bans on the UK after it reported a more-infectious and "out of control" coronavirus variant. Ireland, Germany, France, Ita
Russia begins COVID-19 vaccinations in Moscow
Russia is starting its COVID-19 vaccination programme, with clinics in the capital Moscow vaccinating those most at risk from the virus. Its own vaccine Sputnik V, whi
Argentina passes tax on wealthy to pay for virus measures
Argentina has passed a new tax on its wealthiest people to pay for medical supplies and relief measures amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Senators passed the one-
Diego Maradona: Police raid house and clinic of doctor
Police in Argentina have searched the house and private clinic of the doctor of football legend Diego Maradona who died four days ago. They are trying to establish if
Florida man saves puppy from the jaws of an alligator
Gunner the puppy was dramatically saved by his owner Richard Wilbanks, after he was snatched by an alligator and dragged into a pond in Florida. A video shows the mome
US reaches 12 million total COVID-19 cases
More than 12 million people in the US have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. The nation's total number of confirmed cases reached 12.01 million toda
Pfizer seeks COVID-19 vaccine approval in the US
American multinational pharmaceutical corporation, Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have filed for emergency authorisation in the US for their COVID-19 vaccine. It will
WHO says Europe faces tough 6 months ahead in the pandemic
The World Health Organisation has warned a "tough" six months lies ahead for Europe, which is once again the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO says the conti
Chinese vaccine 'successful in mid-stage trials'
A COVID-19 vaccine developed in China has shown success in mid-stage trials. There are several vaccines being developed in China, some of which are already being adminis
Facebook and Twitter grilled over US election actions
Facebook and Twitter's chief executives are being cross-examined by US senators for the second time in three weeks. The two were summoned to answer questions about how
University of Oxford study finds video games good for well-being
A study has indicated people who play video games for long periods of time tend to report feeling happier than those who do not. The Oxford Internet Institute research
Boy Scouts of America facing over 92,000 abuse claims
The Boy Scouts of America will be facing at least 92,700 claims of abuse as former scouts have submitted filings against the organization. CNN reports the initial esti
Tests show new US COVID-19 vaccine offers nearly 95% protection
Early data from US company Moderna shows a new vaccine that protects against COVID-19 is nearly 95% effective. The results come hot on the heels of similar results fro
Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronaut crew heads to orbit
Four astronauts - three from the US and one from Japan - have launched from Florida on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). BBC News reports the crew rode
Texas baby dies after testing positive for heroin, family members arrested
A two-month-old Texas girl with injection marks has died after testing positive for heroin. She was rushed to Shannon Medical Centre after police found her unconscious