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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died 'peacefully' at 99

The unfortunate news comes just two months prior to what would have been the Duke's milestone 100th birthday.

Pfizer seeks Covid vaccine authorization for 12-15 year olds in US

The BioNTech/Pfizer shot is based on new mRNA technology and was the first Covid-19 vaccine to be approved in the West late last year.

EU regulator says AstraZeneca clot risk 'very rare' as nations battle virus surges

The United Kingdom on Wednesday said it will adopt new medical advice to offer most people under 30 an alternative to AstraZeneca if possible.

Australia says politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules

In recent weeks, Morrison's coalition government has been rocked by a litany of new sexual abuse and harassment complaints.

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GoFundMe or death: Venezuelans seek online help in Covid pandemic

Caracas is demanding access to funds blocked abroad due to sanctions against Maduro, to buy more...

India faces record virus surge as Saudi restricts pilgrimages

The persistent threat of the coronavirus despite vaccinations is well illustrated in Europe.

Brazil prostitutes go on strike demanding Covid vaccine as 'frontliners'

The government has prioritized health workers, teachers, the elderly, indigenous people and people...

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China sentences Uyghur ex-government officials to death for 'separatism'

China keeps data on its use of the death penalty secret, although rights group Amnesty...

Race to find dozens missing in deadly Indonesia, East Timor floods

Earlier images from Indonesia's search and rescue agency showed workers digging up mud-covered...

Over 50 dead after flash floods in Indonesia and Timor Leste

The death toll and the number of injured victims could still rise, authorities warned.

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Miami Open champion Barty says 'I deserve no.1 ranking'

Barty is unfazed by critics who have suggested that Naomi Osaka -- winner of last year's US Open...

Manchester City can't afford Aguero replacement as striker gets linked to Chelsea

Sergio Aguero has confirmed that he will be leaving the Sky Blues at the end of the season.

Erling Haaland snubs English clubs saying he only wants Real Madrid or Barcelona

Haaland's father and his agent have already spoken to representatives of both Spanish clubs.

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Queen Elizabeth II to allow unprecedented picnics in Buckingham Palace Gardens

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Russia fines TikTok over calls for minors to join protests

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Police charge Brussels April Fool's Day 'party' crowd

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Ecuador policeman held over 185 baby tortoises in suitcase

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Introducing Prince Julian Herbert Folke, Sweden's new royal

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EU countries to resume AstraZeneca jabs after 'safe' verdict

By Danny Kemp, with AFP bureaus

Britain

UK teen scammer caught selling fake Covid travel test package invoices

By Tanya Diente

UK to announce new international travel rules

By AFP News

Seven deaths in UK among AstraZeneca jab recipients after blood clots: medical regulator

By AFP News

Black adviser to UK leader quits amid race report outcry

By Jitendra Joshi

Oscars plan UK, France venues for nominees over pandemic travel fears

By Andrew Marszal

US Olympic karate practitioner Sakura Kokumai

US Olympic athletes detail anti-Asian racism

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Donald Trump poses with grandchildren during Easter celebration at Mar-a-Lago

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Florida homes evacuated as wastewater leak risks 'catastrophic' flood

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Suspect arrested in brutal New York assault of Asian woman

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Mexican man charged with smuggling 13 immigrants killed in border crash

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Donald Trump's daughter-in-law joins Fox News

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'Premature' easing of Covid curbs boosts US cases, Fauci says

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AstraZeneca US trials thrown into doubt after promising data

By AFP bureaus

Colorado mass shooting: Male suspect, 21, charged with murder

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Biden calls for assault weapon ban after Colorado shooting

By Jason Connolly with Sarah Titterton in Washington

News media seeing 'post-Trump slump' as passions cool

By Thomas Urbain, with Rob Lever in Washington

Trump to launch own social media platform: ex-aide

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Millions face Easter under virus curbs

By AFP bureaus

BUSINESS

Union drive at Amazon warehouse fails after bitter campaign

By Glenn Chapman, with Rob Lever in Washington

Technology

Facebook says hackers 'scraped' data of 533 million users in 2019 leak

By AFP News

Science

1 in 3 Covid survivors suffer mental, neurological problems: study

By Patrick Galey

Climate change driving marine species poleward

By Marlowe Hood

Elon Musk says no SpaceX Starship launch on Monday

By AFP News

Successful test for NASA's giant Moon rocket

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Covid reinfection rare, more common over 65: study

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Perseverance 'SuperCam' begins hunt for past life on Mars

By Marlowe Hood

UK residents capture spectacular meteor fireball using dashcams, doorbell cameras

By Snow Digon

Oral Covid treatment yields promising trial data: drugmakers

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China makes anal swab mandatory for all foreign arrivals even after complaints from Japan, US

By Tanya Diente

Glow-in-the-dark sharks in deep New Zealand waters surprise scientists

By Snow Digon

SpaceX rocket explodes on ground after seemingly successful flight

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COVID-19 long-haulers report reduced symptoms after vaccine jab

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Perseverance rover's success renews interest on possible human mission to Mars

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New name for long COVID: Fauci refers to long-term coronavirus effects as PASC

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NASA releases panorama taken by Mars rover

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Young boy loses all four limbs due to complications caused by rare coronavirus-related illness

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Scientists share images of gorgeous meteoroid explosion on the surface of Jupiter

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NASA reveals secret message hidden in Perseverance rover's parachute

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Numerous freshwater fish species face extinction due to declining habitat

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UK experts pinpoint animals most likely to cause next coronavirus outbreak

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NASA's Perseverance Mars rover to land this week

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Scientists discover unidentified life forms in impossible conditions 900m below surface

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When will kids get vaccinated for COVID-19?

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Dementia patients at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, hospitalisation

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Patients with gum disease more likely to die of COVID-19

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