US President denies role in what Venezuela says was ‘mercenary’ incursion
US President denied any involvement by the U.S. government in what Venezuelan officials have called a failed armed incursion in…
Tag: Coronavirus
Scottish schools reopening too early could ‘overwhelm’ NHS
Scottish primary schools fully reopening would “most likely” see the NHS overwhelmed by coronavirus within two months, Nicola Sturgeon has…
German top court ruling on bond purchases sparks worries over EU resilience
German top court (Federal Court of Justice) rules country’s central bank must justify bond-buying under European Central Bank stimulus scheme.
Britain to recommend sweeping changes to workplaces after lockdown
Britain will recommend a wide range of changes to how people organise their working lives when the coronavirus lockdown is…
US Supreme Court begins historic session with arguments broadcast live
US Supreme Court begins historic session with live broadcast of teleconference arguments, after delays due to coronavirus.
Volunteer in Turkey uses 3D printers to produce PPE
Volunteer collective using a network of 3D printers to produce much-needed protective equipment during COVID-19 crisis in Turkey.
Trump adviser says additional stimulus package might not be necessary
Trump economic adviser said that coronavirus relief legislation might not be necessary, as Democrats push for Congress to provide more…
Trudeau vows more funding for mental health
Trudeau vows additional funding as Canada’s daily coronavirus death toll edged up by under 5% on Sunday in another sign…
Supreme Court in Israel discusses Netanyahu’s fate
Supreme Court in Israel began a two-day hearing to determine whether Netanyahu’s indictment on criminal charges disqualifies him from forming…
New infections jumped by almost 10,000 in Russia
New infections jumped by 9,623 to 124,054 cases in last 24 hours as Russian authorities mull tighter restrictions on movement.
Japanese govt to fast-track review of anti-viral drug remdesivir
Japanese govt will fast-track a review of Gilead Sciences Inc’s antiviral drug remdesivir so that it can hopefully be approved…
Top British hospital trials blood plasma treatment for COVID-19
Top British hospital will use for COVID-19 patients as part of a trial that transfuses plasma from recovered people into…
Covid 19 exposes UK low-wage essential workers to exploitation
Covid 19 exposes people working in United Kingdom vulnerable sectors falling through cracks of government rescue packages.
Italian PM Giuseppe Conte apologies over long welfare delays
Italian PM Conte apologised to millions of struggling Italians who have yet to receive long-promised financial aid meant to help…
Malta plans to not let migrant ship dock, awaits EU deal
Malta plans to keep 57 rescued migrants aboard a private ship anchored just outside territorial waters until the EU finds…
Donald Trump believes China wants him to lose his bid for re-election
Donald Trump said that he believes China’s handling of the coronavirus is proof that Beijing “will do anything they can”…
UK confident it can get a deal this year
UK is confident it can get a deal on its future ties with the EU,London needs Brussels to start treating…
France wants commuters to get on their bikes when lockdown ends
France wants people to ditch their cars and use their bicycles for commuting when the coronavirus lockdown ends, according to…
India shipped 50 million hydroxychloroquine tablets to US
India has exported 50 million tablets of hydroxychloroquine to the US for Coronavirus fight,although experts warned against its side effects.
European Commission started new legal case against Poland over muzzling judges
European Commission started new legal case and gave Poland two months to address concerns about controversial law introduced earlier this…
Chinese embassy accuses Australia of ‘petty tricks’ in Pandemic dispute
Chinese embassy has accused Australia of “petty tricks” in an intensifying dispute over Canberra’s push for an international inquiry into…
German pharmaceutical company begins human trials of coronavirus vaccine
German pharmaceutical company BioNTech test comes a week after clinical trials by Oxford University scientists in the United Kingdom.