Smoking to disappear by 2050 from US, UK
Cigarette use in a number of developing countries may fall to zero in next three decades as smokers quit or…
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UK to expand nuclear warhead stockpile
UK will grow its nuclear warhead stockpile by more than 40% to ensure its security in a more risky global…
Dissident priests refuse to obey Vatican ruling
A dissident band of Roman Catholic priests leading a disobedience campaign against Vatican said would carry on blessing same-sex couples.
EMA says clinical studies of AstraZeneca shows no blood clot
European Medicines Agency firmly convinced that benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the risks, seeking to quell rising fears in Europe.
Austrian Chancellor and allies pushing EU to correct vaccine distribution
Austrian Chancellor said he and allies from eastern Europe were pushing for the EU to adjust the way it distributes…
Britain wants to expand its influence in Indo-Pacific
Britain wants influence in Indo-Pacific region to try to moderate China’s global dominance, a document laying out post-Brexit foreign said.
After state vote success, German Free Democratic Party on kingmaker potential
The Free Democratic Party increased their share of the vote to 10.5% from 8.3% at the previous election in 2016.
Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions such blessings not licit
The Vatican said that priests and Catholic Church ministers cannot bless same-sex unions and such blessings are “not licit” if…
Vaccine passports role in the pandemic
Several countries are rolling out vaccine passports for those inoculated against the coronavirus, despite concerns over the schemes.
Before ICJ hearing, Kenya-Somalia maritime boundary dispute fact
International Court of Justice in The Hague is scheduled to start hearing the case between the neighbours on Monday.
Britain and EU come face to face over vaccines
Senior EU diplomat in London was summoned to the British foreign ministry as the two sides traded barbs over COVID-19…
Britain to return politician’s stolen assets to Nigeria
UK and Nigeria signed a deal to return to the latter $5.84m recovered from a former state governor who was…
Reports says France concealed impact of Polynesia nuclear tests
Investigation says almost ‘entire population’ of the territory infected by tests carried out from 1966 to 1996.
UEFA Champions League suspends Romanian referee
UEFA suspended a Romanian football referee until the end of the current season for “inappropriate behaviour” in a match last…
Royal Family silent over Meghan’s claim of racist remark
The British monarchy wrestled to formulate a response to Meghan and Prince Harry who accused a family member of making…
Reports says Germany is main target for Russian disinformation
Germany is top target of Russian disinformation campaigns in EU, as ties between Moscow and the West hit new lows.
Brent crude futures rose above $70 first time since pandemic
Brent crude futures rose above $70 first time since COVID pandemic began while US crude was its highest in two…
Why Morocco cuts ties with German?
Morocco has suspended diplomatic ties with the German embassy and German cultural organisations, prompting tit-for-tat moves.
Prince Harry’s wife accuses Buckingham Palace of ‘perpetuating falsehoods’
Meghan accused Buckingham Palace of “perpetuating falsehoods” about them, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their…
Irish loyalist paramilitaries withdraw support for peace deal
Northern Irish loyalist paramilitary groups told British PM they are temporarily withdrawing support due to concerns over the Brexit deal.
Sources says EU will extend COVID vaccine export controls
The mechanism was set up at end of January as a reaction to vaccine makers’ announcements of delays in deliveries…
Report shows strong link between obesity and COVID death rate
New study says COVID deaths about 10 times higher in countries where half or more of the population is overweight.