Coronavirus variant fear sparks Africa travel curbs
Travellers arriving in England from several southern African countries will have to quarantine amid warnings over a new coronavirus variant. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid...
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Covid: New heavily mutated variant B.1.1.529 in South Africa raises concern
We’re back in familiar territory – growing concern about a new variant of coronavirus. The latest is the most heavily mutated version discovered so far...
Nasa Dart rocket: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid launches
A spacecraft has launched on a mission to test technology that could one day tip a dangerous asteroid off course. Nasa’s Dart mission wants to...
China: Photographer sorry for ‘small eyes’ Dior picture
A Chinese fashion photographer has apologised for her “ignorance” after a picture she shot for French luxury brand Dior sparked outrage. Chen Man’s photo showed...
Covid: Europe region faces 700,000 more deaths by March – WHO
A further 700,000 people could die of Covid by March in Europe and parts of Asia, the World Health Organization has warned. The death toll...
New Zealand to reopen to vaccinated visitors
New Zealand has unveiled its plans to reopen borders and will allow foreigners to enter next year. Fully vaccinated visitors can enter from 30 April,...
Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world
The CubeSat is a small but mighty bit of tech. About the size of a shoebox, the tiny satellites were invented by Professor Bob Twiggs...
Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas
Women have been banned from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under new rules imposed by the Taliban government. Female journalists and presenters have also...
Australia to ease border ban on some foreign citizens
Australia says it will begin significantly relaxing bans on foreigners entering the country, prioritising certain groups. Skilled migrants and international students, as well as Japan...
Harry Potter films at 20: What the cast did next
Hold on to your sorting hat, the original cast of the Harry Potter series are to reunite on screen to celebrate the 20th anniversary of...
