Delayed vaccines and variants risk spike in Africa; Portugal, Iceland, Malta expected to be on UK green list; India cases rise by world record 414,188New concerns as Indian Covid variant clusters found across EnglandEU wants three ‘course-changing’ Covid drugs from OctoberLiving through India’s pandemic: ‘Oxygen is the new currency’Japan to... Read more »

US tax dollars helped create the Moderna vaccine – and 59% of Americans say Moderna share its vaccine technology with manufacturers worldwideOn 2 October – seven months and over 2,000,000 Covid-19 deaths ago – the governments of India and South Africa petitioned the World Trade Organization to issue a temporary... Read more »

This week we’ve got some highly-caffeinated pop, a spoken-word banger, and possibly the collaboration of the year Continue reading...... Read more »

Manufacture of Captagon is a growth industry so big it is starting to rival GDP of flatlining economyIn the summer of 2015 a businessman in the Syrian province of Latakia was approached by a powerful security chief, seeking a favour. The official wanted the merchant, an importer of medical supplies,... Read more »

European Union’s top court dismisses appeal by Bayer against partial ban on use of substances on certain crops The European Union’s top court has upheld the EU’s partial ban on three insecticides linked to harming bees, preventing their use on certain crops.The European court of justice on Thursday dismissed an... Read more »

Chinese steel mills rush to lock in supply of Australian high-grade ore in case trade restrictions are imposedThe crumbling relationship between China and Australia has helped boost iron ore prices to record highs, paving the way for a better-than expected budget next week.Iron ore prices hit US$200 a tonne on... Read more »

Let’s be open to the idea of returning stolen cultural objects, and remaking international relationships with honestyThe dead don’t bury themselves. This is one of the first lessons that every student of archaeology must learn. A grave is never evidence of some Pompeii moment, a freeze-frame of someone as they... Read more »

Defense secretary is hopeful the rocket will crash in the ocean; Aerospace Corp said it expects the debris to hit the Pacific near the equatorThe US military has no plan to shoot down the remnants of a large Chinese rocket expected to plunge back through the atmosphere this weekend, the... Read more »

Government admits restrictions that had been due to end on 11 May have failed to stop rising infectionsSee all our coronavirus coverageJapan has extended a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas until at least the end of the month in an attempt to arrest a surge... Read more »

Former prime minister and Lex Greensill will both speak to Treasury committee next weekDavid Cameron and Lex Greensill, founder of the now-collapsed finance firm for which Cameron was an adviser, are both to give evidence before MPs next week, it has been announced.The Treasury committee, which has launched an inquiry... Read more »

Repatriation flights will resume once the travel ban lifts on 15 May, but the government has not set a deadline for rescuing vulnerable AustraliansMore than 170 unaccompanied children are among the Australians seeking to return from India as it struggles to contain a deadly second wave of Covid-19, officials in... Read more »

The company I founded in my 20s exploited vulnerable people for profit. I was a merchant of death, and a charlatanA few years ago I sat on the phone, as a first-time CEO of a funeral start up in my 20s, trying to convince a woman to buy a $1,799... Read more »

I found a ball of mud with something pointy sticking out the top. I ran into the kitchen screaming. I was so excitedI love digging in the back garden; I’ve been doing it for ages. When I was younger, I hoped to reach other countries, or at least get to... Read more »

Exclusive: BBC faces questions as further allegations made about Clarke – and co-star John Barrowman is accused of exposing himself The Noel Clarke sexual harassment controversy threatens to embroil the BBC after several sources came forward to allege they were sexually harassed or inappropriately touched by the actor on a... Read more »

One of the frontrunners for the Republican nomination for Virginia governor is facing last-minute attacks as documents have surfaced indicating he worked for Democrats on multiple occasions. Digital marketing pioneer Pete Snyder, a top-tier candidate going into a GOP primary convention on Saturday, earned more than $7,200 from the Democratic... Read more »

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot inside a Brooklyn apartment building on Thursday night, police said. The victim was shot in his torso inside the building on East 94th Street near Church Avenue at about 6 p.m., according to cops. EMS took the man to SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where... Read more »

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler was one out away from his first shutout in seven years when Phillies manager Joe Girardi made a trip to the mound for a quick question. Can you get this batter? With two runners on base, Wheeler was emphatic — he could and he did. Wheeler... Read more »

When the Nets set out on an 11-day, five-game swing, they likely didn’t set hard and fast benchmarks of success and failure. But at 0-4 going into Saturday’s last portion in Denver — their worst slump of the entire season, with just five games left until the playoffs start —... Read more »

A New Zealand activist, who specializes in drawing large penises around the streets of Auckland, has finally been threatened with legal action. Geoff Upson, who calls himself a road safety campaigner, estimates he has made about 100 lewd drawings on streets with potholes, in the hopes that the phallic images... Read more »

President Biden left the word "God" out of his proclamation of the annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday.... Read more »

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has remarked that students who are returning to school in the fall should not be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine.... Read more »

The blaze broke out in an East Meadow house on 7th Street at about 8:30 p.m., according to police.... Read more »

Nearly 750 bodies of COVID-19 victims are still in the refrigerated morgues along the waterfront in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, that were set up in April 2020 as COVID-19 ravaged New York City.... Read more »

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced late Thursday that she would not seek a second term after what she described as "thoughtful prayer and consideration."... Read more »

An Alaskan High school teacher was placed on administrative leave after making comments that George Floyd would still be alive if he had followed directions from Minnesota police.... Read more »

Facundo Campazzo said fellow Argentinian and newest Knick Luca Vildoza will be a talented NBA player who has the potential to make "spectacular plays every game."... Read more »

The Yankees middle infielder took advantage of the Astros asleep in the shift as he scored from first base on an infield hit late in Thursday afternoon's contest.... Read more »

Dan Bowling, 26, had been chatting up a detective acting as a teen online since April with conversations that "turned sexual in nature within the first 24 hours and intensified quickly," Florida police said.... Read more »

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The mix-up comes amid Russia's growing pressure on foreign tech giants and social media platforms.... Read more »

Deaths surpass 110,000. Mass vaccination.... Read more »

The Belarusian strongman claimed victory last August in elections that were criticized internationally and by the opposition as fraudulent.... Read more »

Authorities previously reported the death of nearly 300 endangered seals on Dagestan's Caspian shore in December.... Read more »

The U.S. Secretary of State said "significant forces remain" from Russia's massive buildup of troops near the Ukrainian border.... Read more »

Putin remarked in a televised meeting that Russian-made vaccines are “reliable as a Kalashnikov assault rifle.”... Read more »

"We should not think about how to extract maximum profit, but about how to ensure people's safety," Putin said.... Read more »

The event, originally planned for May 9, has been postponed due to the local coronavirus situation, authorities said.... Read more »

Sputnik Light "demonstrated 79.4% efficacy" compared to 91.6% for the two-shot Sputnik V, its developers claim.... Read more »

Investigative journalist Christo Grozev said the two are now working as “important representatives of the Kremlin” in Russia's regions.... Read more »

The proposed bill comes as the Kremlin shows renewed interest in the memory of World War II and revives its praise for Russia’s Soviet past.... Read more »

The makers of Russia's third approved Covid-19 vaccine said volunteers who took a live polio vaccine saw "sharp reduction" in coronavirus incidence.... Read more »

Tests of a third EpiVacCorona shot on animals have “confirmed increased and prolonged immunity,” a researcher said.... Read more »

UN experts have sounded the alarm over alleged "major rights violations" by Russian forces sent to shore up the CAR's beleaguered armed forces.... Read more »

Click the video above to watch Local 10 News anchor Calvin Hughes’ full interview with Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.RELATED LINKS: Ruling by decree, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse prepares for summer electionMystery surrounds remarkably low amount of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Haiti... Read more »

The European Medicines Agency says it has begun an accelerated authorization process for an experimental coronavirus treatment made by GlaxoSmithKline and Vir BioTechnology.... Read more »

Across the border from a devastating surge in India, doctors in Nepal are warning of a major crisis as daily coronavirus cases hit a record and hospitals are running out of beds and oxygen.... Read more »

Republicans are increasingly using food — especially beef — as a cudgel in the culture war.... Read more »

China says the upper stage of its Long March 5B carrier rocket that launched the core module of its space station will mostly burn up on re-entry, posing little threat to people and property on Earth.... Read more »

Global shares are mostly higher on optimism about the rally on Wall Street and an economic rebound in the U.S., as investors await the release of U.S. jobs data.... Read more »

Britain’s governing Conservative Party has won a special election in the north of England town of Hartlepool, dealing a big blow to the main opposition Labour Party, which had held the seat since its creation in 1974.... Read more »

America’s employers likely delivered another month of robust hiring in April, reinforcing the economy’s steady rebound from the pandemic recession.... Read more »

The coronavirus crisis in India has created diplomatic and humanitarian challenges for the Biden administration.... Read more »

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Florida's new law prohibiting businesses from asking whether employees or customers have been vaccinated against Covid-19 may take a toll on its cruise business.... Read more »

An online petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled has garnered almost 200,000 signatures in the past few days, as public concerns mount over holding the Games in a pandemic.... Read more »

CNN's Richard Quest speaks with ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus about the state of the music industry.... Read more »

There is an active hostage situation stemming from an attempted bank robbery at a Wells Fargo in St. Cloud, Minnesota, according to the bank and law enforcement officials.... Read more »

When Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte live-streamed himself receiving a first dose of the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine on Monday, it was supposed to encourage reluctant Filipinos to follow his lead and protect themselves against Covid-19.... Read more »

More than a week of violent protests across Colombia have seen least 25 people killed and hundreds injured, prompting statements of concern from the US government and the European Union.... Read more »

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Arsenal's semifinal exit to Villarreal in the Europa League was an "embarrassment" according to former captain Martin Keown.... Read more »

The beautiful islands of French Polynesia have officially reopened their borders to tourists.... Read more »

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For a series about superheroes, "Jupiter's Legacy" moves in what feels like slow motion. The result is a Netflix drama that's impressive in its scope -- adding to the growing roster of dark comic-book tales -- but frustrating in its sluggish pacing, oscillating between twin timelines over the course of... Read more »

The US will likely reach its Covid-19 vaccination goals for the summer, but vaccine hesitancy and variants could still cause a surge in the winter, according to an influential model forecast released Thursday.... Read more »

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Germany has voted through a law giving wide-ranging freedoms for people vaccinated against Covid-19, and those who have recovered from it. But what new rights will be given to the chosen few?... Read more »

Germany has passed new measures that will see people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and those who've recovered from the virus, no longer have to abide by curfews, as well as quarantine and contact rules.... Read more »

Germany seems to have halted a surge of coronavirus infections driven by the British variant, Health Minister Jens Spahn said Friday, cautioning however against lifting restrictions precipitously.... Read more »

There's good news: Covid-19 infections in Germany are coming down - but health expert Karl Lauterbach has urged states to remain cautious until more people have been vaccinated.... Read more »

The northern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has opened its doors to vaccinated daytrippers and second-home owners - but families say they are being shut out.... Read more »

Health Minister Jens Spahn has said the priority order for the AstraZeneca vaccine will be lifted so that all adults can apply for it across the country if they want it.... Read more »

Germany wants to offer Covid-19 vaccines to all children aged 12 and over by the end of August once a jab is approved for younger people by the European regulator, Health Minister Jens Spahn said Thursday.... Read more »

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday urged industrialised nations not to let the enormous financial toll of the coronavirus pandemic deter them from investing in the fight against climate change.... Read more »

The UK government is bringing in a 'traffic light' system set of rules for travel to different countries. Here's what it could mean for travel between Germany and the UK.... Read more »

Germany gave out more than a million coronavirus jabs in a day for the second time, bumping up the number of people who've received one dose to over 30 percent.... Read more »

The German government on Thursday voiced opposition to a call from the United States for a patent waiver for Covid-19 vaccines, saying the protection is not hindering production of the jabs.... Read more »

Germany's constitutional court has said that pausing the night-time curfew to review its legality would pose "considerable risks" to the population.... Read more »

Due to the severe Covid-19 situation, there are strict travel regulations in place for travel from India to Germany and vice versa at the moment. Here's what you need to know about the latest travel rules and conditions.... Read more »

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Wednesday for a sweeping new free trade deal between the EU and the United States, after previous efforts faltered amid mass protests and transatlantic tensions.... Read more »

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As Sweden reaches a sad pandemic milestone, authorities still struggle to communicate both the severity of the situation and what can be done about it to the public, writes The Local's Catherine Edwards.... Read more »

Sweden has passed one million cases of coronavirus, and the spread of infection remains high.... Read more »

Follow the latest news about how the coronavirus outbreak is developing in Sweden with The Local's paywall-free blog.... Read more »

Swedish agencies and associations, including trade unions and the Migration Agency, have weighed in on government proposals to overhaul the work permit system.... Read more »

As the UK government prepares to roll out a new system of "traffic light" travel rules, here's what it means for people travelling between Sweden and the UK.... Read more »

Starting this autumn, Ryanair will fly from Stockholm’s main airport to 21 European destinations.... Read more »

The Stockholm region has started the fourth phase of vaccinations against Covid-19, with adults aged 55-59 now able to book their slot.... Read more »

If you want to move with your furry family members or you’ve met a pet that has stolen your heart while travelling, here’s what you need to do to get them to Sweden. ... Read more »

If you were born outside of Sweden and are about to retire, it is likely that you will get a lower pension than your native Swedish counterparts. But it depends on a few different factors.... Read more »

Translator and small business owner Miles Avison tells The Local how he fell through the gaps of Covid-19 government support, being asked to return the money he was paid.... Read more »

In many parts of Sweden, anyone aged over 18 is eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine if they belong to a group at risk of serious illness from the disease. A reader got in touch to ask how to ensure they got the vaccine.... Read more »

Sweden continues to have the EU's most serious spread of Covid-19, with the Public Health Agency reporting an increase in cases among children.... Read more »

Fifteen of Sweden's 21 regions have stricter coronavirus recommendations in place in response to local outbreaks and the spread of more infectious variants of Covid-19. Here are the things you need to do to protect the people around you.... Read more »

The Spanish government is planning a fiscal reform which will increase personal income tax, wealth tax, inheritances, the price of diesel and more. Here’s the breakdown of a tax reform which affects all taxpayers in Spain to a greater or lesser extent.... Read more »

With it's mountains and valleys dotted with rural communities within easy reach of a wild Atlantic coast, Northern Spain couldn't be more different from the over-developed Mediterranean resorts.... Read more »

Many Brits in Spain are anxious about what Brexit will mean for their access to public healthcare. Luckily there's a scheme which can solve this: the “convenio especial” (special agreement).... Read more »

Before you get grilling, make sure you know the rules.... Read more »

Life in Spain is truly enjoyed in its lively and colourful streets. Here are the 12 most beautiful Spanish ‘calles’ according to the country’s tourism board.... Read more »

With Spain’s state of alarm set to end in a matter of days, legal associations and judges have criticised the latest legislation by the national government for ‘passing the buck' to them in terms of deciding Covid restrictions across the country from then on.... Read more »

Several Spanish regions have started vaccinating their population in the 50 to 59 age group. Here’s where the rollout has started, how it works and which vaccines they’ll receive. ... Read more »

We asked you, our readers, to tell us which apps you use to make life in Spain that little bit easier. Here are your best recommendations.... Read more »

Several cases of the B.1.617 coronavirus strain have now been confirmed in Spain. Where have they been detected and what have Spanish health authorities said about a Covid strain which has the world’s eyes on India currently?... Read more »

Millions of people in Spain are going through difficult financial times due to the pandemic but that doesn’t mean that prices for day-to-day expenses such as groceries, internet and electricity are dropping. On the contrary, many daily costs are in fact rising.... Read more »

On May 17th the UK government will announce which parts of Spain are included on the country’s “green” list, which will in theory allow British holidaymakers to not have to quarantine on their return to the UK. Here are the Spanish regions that could be included based on the current... Read more »

The Spanish government has announced it will give Spaniards who are struggling to pay their rents another grace period of three months during which tenants cannot be evicted and they can apply for a rent reduction.... Read more »

Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias said Tuesday he was resigning from politics after a dire showing by his hard-left party in Madrid’s regional election which was resoundingly won by the right.... Read more »

Spain's right-wing Popular Party led by rising star Isabel Díaz Ayuso won a resounding victory in Madrid's regional elections Tuesday, handing a stinging defeat to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists.... Read more »

At present in France, people aged under 55 can only get a Covid vaccine if they have a health condition - but from next week there will be the option for anyone aged over 18 to book a next-day appointment. Here's how that works.... Read more »

The Italians have been doing it since April, the Greeks started on Monday - and France is shortly set to follow suit, allowing the country's café, bar and restaurant terraces to reopen for the first time since autumn.... Read more »

If you're planning on travelling around Paris or Île-de-France this weekend, be aware of work on the Metro, trains and roads that may affect your travel plans.... Read more »

The French online platform Ameli is a gateway to access information and crucial health documents, including the Covid vaccination certificate that could soon be vital for travel.... Read more »

As France opens up its Covid-19 vaccination programme to extra groups, here is how to go about registering for the injection if you are eligible.... Read more »

A protest over fishing licences granted by the tiny island of Jersey seems to have escalated out of all proportion with the UK government sending two gunboats to the area - but what are the French fishermen so angry about?... Read more »

Two French police vessels were deployed to Jersey as French fishermen staged a protest over fishing licences - and the UK government sent two navy vessels to the area.... Read more »

War has been declared between France (population 66,000,000) and the Bailiwick of Jersey (population not quite 100,000), writes John Lichfield as he examines the gravity of the latest cross-Channel fishing flare up.... Read more »

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new changes to the Covid vaccination priority list, opening up to more groups earlier than planned in a bit to reach the goal of having all adults vaccinated by the end of summer.... Read more »

France has continued to accelerate the opening up of its Covid-19 vaccine programme, with president Emmanuel Macron on Thursday moving up the opening date for over 50s, and announcing that any available next-day appointments can be booked by anyone over 18.... Read more »

French politicians and police unions paid tribute on Thursday to an officer killed during a drugs raid in the southern city of Avignon.... Read more »

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As France begins reopening after its partial lockdown, Health Minister Olivier Véran said he "sincerely hopes" wearing masks outside will no longer be necessary this summer.... Read more »

The EU's pointman on Brexit, Michel Barnier, releases a book on Thursday recounting the insider track on Britain's acrimonious departure and teasing his ambition to become France's next president.... Read more »

When applying for a job in Austria, it makes sense to know what a hiring manager expects to see on a CV. Here's what you need to know.... Read more »

An international charity said Thursday that it is investigating allegations of child abuse and fund mismanagement in Africa and Asia, pledging an "uncompromising" probe.... Read more »

Find out what's going on on Friday in Austria with The Local's short roundup of the news.... Read more »

Opening a bank account is an essential task when moving to a new country. Here's how to open a bank account in Austria.... Read more »

After some doubts, Vienna has announced it will participate in the nationwide plan to open restaurants, hotels, sporting and cultural events from May 19th.... Read more »

Austria, which does not have a minimum wage, is resisting efforts at a European Union level to put a minimum in place.... Read more »

Austria will implement its coronavirus immunity card, giving vaccinated people access to bars, restaurants and events, by May 19th. This is what you can expect.... Read more »

Some countries have bans in place for entry from Austria, while others require quarantines and testing. Here are the rules for entering Austria’s neighbours.... Read more »

Austria is a modern country with a strong economy, but the job market may be a little different as that back home for many international residents.... Read more »

Whether it be ibuprofen, paracetamol or aspirin, painkillers are only available in pharmacies in Austria. Here’s why.... Read more »

Two Austrian cities featured prominently in a new global ranking of the top 66 ‘most liveable for expats’ - although the Viennese will not be happy to learn another city in the country scored higher.... Read more »

From May 19th, people who have been fully vaccinated will be allowed certain privileges. How do you prove you've had the jabs?... Read more »

Nature in Austria can be deceptively dangerous. Here's The Local's handy guide to surviving the great outdoors when you live in Austria.... Read more »

Find out what's going on in Austria on Tuesday with The Local's short roundup of the news.... Read more »

Due to the severe Covid-19 situation, there are strict travel regulations in place for travel from India to Denmark and vice versa at the moment. Here's what you need to know about the latest travel rules and conditions.... Read more »

Gyms, theatres and cinemas on Thursday welcomed Danes back thanks to a new round of Covid-19 restriction easing and a reliance on a "corona pass".... Read more »

Find out what's going on in Denmark today with The Local's short round-up of the news in less than five minutes.... Read more »

Denmark's government has announced a new 1.6 billion kroner package which hopes to support the domestic tourism industry with subsidies for amusement parks, restaurants and domestic transport.... Read more »

The most comprehensive and systematic study yet of Danish and Norwegian residents who have taken the AstraZeneca vaccine has concluded that the benefits still outweigh the risks for almost all countries.... Read more »

As the UK government prepares to roll out a new system of "traffic light" travel rules, here's what it means for people travelling between Denmark and the UK.... Read more »

The human rights group Amnesty International has condemned Denmark's government after it struck a migration agreement with Rwanda that could be the first step towards sending those seeking asylum to the African country while their claims are processed.... Read more »

One of the first-ever Danish banknotes, issues nearly 320 years ago, has sold in Copenhagen for nearly three times the expected price.... Read more »

Denmark has struck a deal with Rwanda to cooperate over migration and asylum in what could be the first step towards the African country hosting a refugee reception centre for Denmark.... Read more »

The Irish low-cost airline has announced plans to return to Billund Airport after six years, as it relaunches next winter after the pandemic.... Read more »

Denmark has now withdrawn two vaccines from its inoculation program. Here is a detailed look at how this has changed the vaccination timetable.... Read more »

The Danish government has announced a new political agreement which have further pushed forward the lifting of coronavirus restrictions. These are the rule changes which come into effect on Thursday, May 6th.... Read more »

Denmark's Pandora announced on Tuesday that it would no longer make jewellery using mined diamonds, aiming to create more ethically sourced products.... Read more »

Denmark's government has reached a deal with eight political parties on the next stage of reopening, which will see all pupils returned to school this week and allow theatres, concert venues and cinemas to open for up to 2,000 people.... Read more »