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.
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.
Queen intent on hosting Christmas lunch despite soaring Omicron cases
The annual lunch, usually held at Buckingham Palace, had to be called off last year due to tough coronavirus restrictions.
Pfizer says Covid Pill drastically reduces severe disease
Another Covid pill, Merck's molnupiravir, has already been authorized in Britain.
Covid-19 outbreak causes chaos in Premier League
The match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton has been postponed
US lawmakers rebuff Instagram boss's self-regulation pitch
Facing pressure, the company announced in September a "pause" in developing a version of Instagram for kids under 13
US health panel endorses Merck Covid pill
Merck's treatment is taken as four capsules, twice a day, over five days -- for a total of 40 pills.