Coronavirus doctor’s diary: Will we need a third dose of vaccine?
A clinical trial began this week to find out whether a third dose of vaccine will provide people with better protection against the Covid-19 virus,...
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Roman Protasevich: Belarus journalist’s confession was forced – family says
The family of Belarusian journalist Roman Protasevich says he was coerced into making a confession on TV of organising anti-government protests. Mr Protasevich, 26, was...
BTS Festa 2021: Pop band mark anniversary by recreating classic photos
Pop group BTS have recreated some of their classic photos as they kick off celebrations for their eighth birthday. Every year, the Korean band mark...
Covid: China’s Sinovac vaccine gets WHO emergency approval
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine for emergency use. The WHO said it prevented symptomatic disease in 51% of those...
Bird flu: China sees first human case of rare H10N3 strain
A 41-year-old Chinese man has been confirmed as the first human case of infection with a rare bird flu strain. Officials did not give details...
Benefits of avocados: 5 ways they are good for your health
Avocados have become an increasingly popular food in recent years, with people blending the creamy fruit in their smoothies or slicing it to layer on...
Phuket on track to reopen to vaccinated international tourists from July 1
As Thailand continues to battle its third and worst Covid-19 wave since the start of the pandemic, officials say the popular resort island of Phuket is still...
China allows couples to have three children
China has announced that it will allow each couple to have up to three children, marking the end of a strict two-child policy. The change...
Belarus: Russia blocks some flights for avoiding its ally
Russia has denied entry to two European airlines because they planned to avoid flying over Belarus to get to Moscow. Air France and Austrian Airlines...
Covid: China hits back as US revisits Wuhan lab leak theory
China has denounced US efforts to further investigate whether Covid-19 came from a Chinese lab. US President Joe Biden has called on intelligence officials to...
