Xi calls for ‘complete reunification’ with Taiwan as China celebrates centenary of its Communist Party
Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged his compatriots to “smash” any attempts at independence from Taipei,…More
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Germany’s CureVac jab shows only 48% effectiveness against Covid-19 in final stage of trial, driving stock plunge
German biotech firm CureVac said its coronavirus vaccine showed just 48% efficacy against Covid-19 following…More
Passenger disruptions at Paris airports expected as workers from three French unions strike over new contract terms
People traveling through two of Paris’ main airports have been warned to expect “possible delays”…More
Over 180 unmarked graves found at former Catholic school in Canada, indigenous group says, in third such find
A Canadian indigenous group has said 182 unmarked graves have been discovered in the South…More
‘Ongoing colonialism’: Indigenous groups call to ‘Cancel Canada Day’ in light of mass grave discoveries, but not everyone agrees
Ahead of Canada’s annual celebration of nationhood on July 1, calls by indigenous groups for…More
Israeli settlers to cease illegal occupation of West Bank outpost, regional council says
Israeli settlers who illegally established an outpost in the occupied West Bank near the village…More
Swiss govt announces bid for 36 F-35A fighter jets and Patriot missiles from US despite political pushback at home
The Swiss government has said it wants to buy 36 F-35A fighter jets from American…More
Almost 25% of Covid cases in Belgium are more transmissible Delta variant, virologist reveals
The Delta variant is responsible for almost a quarter of Covid cases in Belgium, following…More
Palestinian kids’ book author accused of anti-Semitism after complaints cost black Jewish diversity chief her job
A statement condemning anti-Semitism, which was released by a children’s book non-profit, triggered a conflict…More
Saudi Arabia thwarts attempt to smuggle 4.5 million amphetamine pills inside crates of oranges
Saudi authorities have announced that customs officials halted an attempt to illegally import more than…More