UK scientist slams Macron’s claims that AstraZeneca jab is ‘quasi-ineffective’ in over-65s
A member of the UK’s inoculation committee has said that “politicians need to understand the…More
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New lockdown is ‘the very last option’ for France, finance minister says as top doctor warns not doing so is ‘too big’ a risk
The French government remains divided on whether to implement a third national lockdown, with the…More
French restaurant owners who open in defiance of lockdown on Monday will be punished, says economy minister
France’s economy minister has warned restaurateurs not to defy lockdown restrictions by opening their premises…More
Bing there, done that: Microsoft could step in if Google exits Australia over content licensing row, PM Morrison says
Microsoft is ready to bolster its presence in Australia if Google follows through with a…More
France to get AstraZeneca vaccine from next week, minister says, after row with company over supplies
French Secretary of State for European Affairs Clement Beaune has said the country will start…More
UK orders 100mn doses of French Valneva Covid-19 vaccine candidate, drugmaker says
The UK government has ordered 40 million additional doses of the Valneva vaccine, bringing its…More
Leader of Myanmar’s ruling party calls for protests against ‘dictatorship’ following arrest by military – reports
Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar’s National League for Democracy Party, has reportedly…More
US demands Myanmar’s military immediately reverse its takeover, as Rohingya community calls for democracy to be restored
Washington has demanded the immediate release of government officials in Myanmar after de-facto civilian leader…More
Myanmar military says it takes charge of country for ONE YEAR, declaring state of emergency over alleged ‘election fraud’
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Myanmar’s state TV goes off air over ‘communication problems’, phone & Internet services limited amid coup fears
Myanmar’s residents have reported issues with internet and phone lines, and a state-run TV channel…More