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WHO team arrives in Wuhan for virus investigation
The WHO says establishing the pathway of the virus from animals to humans is essential to preventing future outbreaks.
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Atlantis nurse urges people to still go for check-ups for other health issues
Olivia Pharo said before the COVID-19 pandemic, they saw hundreds of people coming for medical care and other treatments.
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Pope Francis, ex-pope Benedict get virus vaccines: Vatican
It had already been reported that Francis, 84, had received the jab on Wednesday, the first day of the Vatican's vaccination drive, but officials declined to confirm the news.
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Social media's seizing of the Uganda election narrative was good for democracy
The migration to social media has been driven by two key factors: it's youthful voting population and excitement for Bobi Wine.
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China's Xi pens letter to Starbucks tycoon to promote trade
Xi, responding to an earlier message from Schultz, urged the multi-billionaire to "continue to play an active role in promoting China-US economic and trade cooperation", the official Xinhua news agency said.
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Twitter chief says Trump ban sets 'dangerous' precedent
Trump's access to social media platforms that he used as a megaphone during his presidency has been largely cut off since a violent mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington last week.
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WHO team arrives in Wuhan as China reports first virus death in months
The 10 scientists, who must complete a two-week quarantine in Wuhan before starting their work, arrived for their much-delayed mission to examine the orgins of the pandemic.
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Google 'experiment' blocks Australian news from local searches
Australia plans to force Google and Facebook to pay media organisations when their platforms host their content or face millions of dollars in fines, in one of the most aggressive moves globally to check the power of the US digital giants.
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Five things to know about Italy's 'Ndrangheta mafia
The group has only been classed as mafia under Italian law since 2010, but it dates back at least to the unification of Italy in 1861.
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Trump impeached for unprecedented second time
The Senate will not hold a trial before 20 January, when Democrat Joe Biden assumes the presidency, meaning the real estate tycoon will escape the ignominy of being forced to leave early.
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WHO convenes emergency committee early over coronavirus variants
The newly identified variants, which appear to be significantly more infectious than the strain that emerged in China in 2019, come as spiking virus numbers force many nations to enforce new lockdowns.
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Swiss shut shops due to virus variant fears
The Swiss government had been expected simply to extend the current closure of bars, restaurants and leisure facilities through February, but went much further with measures to be implemented from Monday.
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Major Italian mafia trial opens with hundreds of accused
More than 350 suspected members of the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate and the politicians, lawyers, businessmen and others accused of enabling them face a long trial in the southern Calabrian town of Lamezia Terme.
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Trump on brink of unprecedented second impeachment
As lawmakers opened their session on Wednesday, Washington was in a state of siege, with armed National Guards deployed, central streets barred to cars and public spaces fenced off.
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Japan expands virus emergency, tightens border restrictions
The expansion means that from Thursday, 11 of the country's 47 prefectures will be under the state of emergency - accounting for about 60% of its GDP.
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North Korea's Kim pledges to strengthen nuclear arsenal
Kim is looking to grab the attention of the incoming Biden administration, analysts say, with his country more isolated than ever after closing its borders to protect itself against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Kremlin critic Navalny vows to return to Russia on Sunday
The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany from a poisoning attack.
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What are biomarkers & do they hold the key to predict COVID-19 severity?
A collaborative study between SA, Kenya and London universities would also weigh up how COVID-19 presents in men compared to women.
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US COVID-19 deaths hit daily record as China rushes to contain outbreaks
The United States is the worst-hit nation in the global pandemic’s second wave, logging a record 4,470 deaths in 24 hours on Tuesday.
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Expectant mother's killer becomes US's 1st federal execution of woman in decades
The US Justice Department said Lisa Montgomery, 52, was pronounced dead at 1:31 am Eastern Time at a penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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YouTube suspends Trump's channel for a week over violence fears
Donald Trump's access to the social media platforms he has used as a megaphone during his presidency has been largely cut off.
