Explainer-What to know about COVID vaccines for small children
Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are due to meet in June to decide on whether to recommend authorizing Moderna Inc's vaccine for children below 6 years old, and Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccine for children below 5 years old.
China Eastern plane crash likely intentional: Reports
A China Eastern Airlines aircraft that crashed in the southern Guangxi province of China in March this year was reportedly made to crash intentionally, according to US media reports
Indonesia: 14 people dead after tourist bus smashes into billboard
At least 14 people lost their lives and 19 were left injured after the tourist bus they were travelling in crashed into a billboard in Indonesia's main island of Java on Monday morning.
Two largest reservoirs in California at 'critically low levels'
A new report by the US government's Drought Monitor has revealed that the water levels in California's two biggest reservoirs have dropped to "critically low levels."
Stay or go? Ukraine refugees torn between safety and home
All along the Ukrainian border, the flow of refugees has slowed in the past few weeks.
Uber, Lyft join airlines in ending US mask mandate
US federal judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said the mask mandate exceeds the statutory authority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. CDC lifts COVID 'do not travel' recommendations on about 90 countries
Airlines and other travel groups have been pressing the Biden administration to lift the pre-departure COVID negative test requirements for international travelers
Shanghai to lock down in phases to rein in Covid-19 outbreak
On Saturday, a member of the city's pandemic task force had vowed Shanghai would not shut down.
Pregnant woman seen in viral Ukraine bombing image dies with unborn baby
A pregnant woman and her unborn baby both have lost their lives after Russia bombed the maternity hospital they were admitted in. The haunting image of the woman being evacuated from the rubble of the hospital in Ukraine's Mariupol had sent shock waves across the world last week.
British nurse decides to travel to Poland to serve Ukrainian refugees
A 55-year-old nurse from England named Wendy Warrington has taken unpaid leave from the National Health Service (NHS) to travel to Poland and help Ukrainians in need of medical assistance.
Fitbit recalls 1.7 mn smartwatches due to burn risk
A handful of those burns were reported to be second-degree or third-degree.
Video shows man smearing human faeces on woman's face at NYC subway
Mayor Eric Adams said the suspect must be dealing with mental health issues to do something disgusting.
Bipolar Buddy is Empowering Those Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
Many of those affected by the condition find accessing treatment and managing their condition difficult.
U.S. says it could spend $22 million a month testing unvaccinated federal employees
The government hires about 20,000 workers monthly and currently cannot require them to be vaccinated, he added.
France won't tolerate Canada-style 'freedom convoys'
Police said that anyone blocking roads faced up to two years in prison, a fine of 4,500 euros ($5,140) and a three-year driving ban.
Trudeau slams Canada trucker protests, police threaten arrests
Several provinces including Alberta, Quebec and Saskatchewan this week announced a gradual lifting or loosening of Covid-19 restrictions.
Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency over 'out of control' truckers' protest
Ottawa police are due to soon be reinforced by some 250 Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Spotify shares fall on worries over slowing growth amid Rogan row
The company reported a quarterly loss of 39 million euros ($44.1 million) as revenues increased 24 percent to 2.7 billion euros.
Spotify to link virus content to Covid facts after disinformation row
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex raised concerns over misinformation on the platform.
Despite Covid, it's home or bust for Chinese New Year travellers
Due to the Winter Olympics, citizens of the capital face perhaps the highest pressure not to leave
Real Madrid ready to intimidate PSG at the Bernabeu
Los Blancos want the maximum home court advantage when they host PSG in the Champions League last16.
Higher prices, fewer Covid-19 closures lift McDonald's profits
The company also saw strong sales growth in several countries outside its home market, including France, Britain, Italy and Germany.
Prince Andrew sparks 'victim-blaming' row after demanding to see Virginia Giuffre's mental health records
Giuffre's lawyer David Boies said in a scathing comment that "she wouldn't 'misremember sexual abuse by a Prince of England."
US authorizes Pfizer booster for kids as young as 12
The United States is currently averaging about 400,000 new Covid cases each day
Covid variant 'tsunami' as world cases hit record
More than 5.4 million people around the world have died from Covid-19
Scrapped flights, resurgent Covid deliver Christmas gut punch
Lufthansa, Delta, United Airlines, British Airways, Alaska Airlines and several others have been forced to cancel flights.
Google, Lenovo join consumer electronics show exodus
Another major conference planned for January, the World Economic Forum, announced Monday it would delay its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, due to Omicron.
US regulator authorizes Merck's Covid pill
The drug has previously been authorized in Britain and Denmark.
Liverpool, Chelsea managers speak up about Premier League Covid crisis
The Premier League has been hit by numerous outbreaks within participating clubs
Source says Queen Elizabeth II is "chatty with those she trusts"
Early this summer, she started inviting friends to Windsor for lunches and dinners, and would enjoy watching TV with them late into the evening.