
Britain, Germany in role reversal on AstraZeneca vaccine risks
Shifting advisories from the two countries underscore how hard it is for policy makers to weigh the vaccine's risks and benefits.

Shifting advisories from the two countries underscore how hard it is for policy makers to weigh the vaccine's risks and benefits.

The voting-in of a new MP in Hartlepool with be a test of Boris Johnson's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

If the SNP wins Thursday's election, Johnson will have a difficult choice.

In 2014, Scots voted 55-45 to remain in the 300-year-old union.

Researchers say majority of such cases and fatalities are among vulnerable, elderly people.


Chelsea were also reported to be preparing the paperwork to quit the controversial new competition.



It will help people arriving from Hong Kong find jobs, houses and schools.

This makes it the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe.

Investigations into reports of rare, and sometimes severe, blood clots continue.

US President Joe Biden says he suggested to UK's Johnson a plan to rival China's Belt and Road.



He rebuffs Greece’s request for the return of the 2,500-year-old sculptures.

This is the latest step by Beijing to hollow out the space for democratic debate in Hong Kong - Dominic Raab.



COVID-19 | Trial will see up to 90 healthy volunteers aged 18-30 exposed to virus in safe, controlled environment.


However, some European countries say more data is needed before it is given to those over 65.


However, Boris Johnson says evidence shows vaccines in use effective against the new variant.