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London police officer shot dead by detainee at Croydon Custody Centre
The 23-year old man turned the gun on himself after shooting the officer.
French Open crowd reduced to 1,000 fans per day
France is suffering from a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic like much of Europe and other countries around the world.
Novavax enters late-stage clinical trials
The company has been awarded $1.6 billion by the US government to develop and fund the drug.
Google Maps latest update adds COVID-19 layer to show potential transmission hotspots
The feature is reportedly slated to go live within the week for Google Maps on both Android and iOS devices.
'Enough is enough': China attacks US at security council
Trump in his speech had demanded action against China for spreading the "plague" of Covid-19 to the world.
CDC releases warning against Halloween trick-or-treating
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village has been cancelled this year.
Coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson begins phase 3 trials; fourth in the US
The final phase of its trials will include up to 60,000 adult subjects and will be distributed across 215 sites in the U.S. as well as globally.
Mexican protesters set up camp demanding president quits
The country has reported nearly 75,000 coronavirus deaths -- one of the world's highest tolls.
Coronavirus: CDC admits latest update was posted in error, takes down new guidelines
In July, around 239 scientists published an open letter addressed to the World Health Organization to warn people about the aerosols.
US health officials take the scare out of Halloween
The CDC guidelines come as states across the country are grappling with how to balance health safety and fun during the annual celebration.
Nike cheers return of pro sports as earnings top expectations
Shares of Nike jumped 13 percent to $132.18 in after-hours trading.
BTS to return to UN General Assembly to deliver message of 'hope' amid COVID-19 crisis
The 75th United Nations General Assembly is being held virtually this year due to coronavirus pandemic.
CDC study reveals having COVID-19 while pregnant increases risk of preterm births
The rate of preterm births among symptomatic pregnant patients was three times higher compared to those who did not show symptoms.
US closes in on 200,000 virus deaths, weeks before election
Critics say Trump abdicated responsibility and left it to the state governors to deal with the crisis and decide on lockdowns.
Global stocks tank on fears of second coronavirus wave
Most Asian bourses had already fallen sharply earlier in the day.
UK steps up coronavirus threat level after rise in cases
CMO Chris Whitty said rates of infection in England were replicating the strong resurgence seen in France and Spain, roughly doubling every seven days.
Sale of Michelangelo sculpture worth £100 million pegged to save 150 jobs
The Taddei Tondo was sculpted between 1504 and 1505 and is the only marble sculpture of Michelangelo in the United Kingdom
The 90-minute COVID-19 test developed in the UK 'potential gamechanger': Scientists
Until now, the 2019 novel coronavirus tests accredited by regulators normally take at least 24 hours before results are published.
Madrid braces for partial lockdown as virus surges
Spain has so far recorded over 30,000 deaths -- one of Europe's worst tolls.
Taj Mahal reopens even as India coronavirus cases soar
Schools were allowed to resume Monday on a voluntary basis for students aged 14 to 17.
Shut UK nightclubs worry about not seeing light of day
Six months after Covid-19, London's dance venues like Printworks and similar ones across Britain are closed, and there is no knowing when they will reopen.
Wearing eyeglasses could lower the risk of getting coronavirus: Study
Medical professionals are now required to wear goggles or a face shield along with a mask to fully protect them while attending to patients.
'The Batman' resumes production after Robert Pattinson comes out of COVID-19 isolation
Robert Pattinson reportedly tested positive for novel coronavirus which led to a hiatus in production of 'The Batman'
Moderna shares Covid-19 vaccine trial blueprints, Pfizer follows
Moderna's CEO Stephane Bancel said on Thursday his company would know whether their vaccine works by November.
COVID-19 testing debacle in the UK draws harsh criticism from top lawmakers
Resources currently available were purportedly insufficient to handle the demand, which led to backlogs among several laboratories.
Trump doubles down on vaccine timeline, contradicts top expert
Polls show a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the pandemic.
COVID-19: Long-term health issues after recovery continue to puzzle researchers
Post-hospitalisation COVID-19 study (PHOSP-COVID) is a UK-wide collaboration between leading researchers.
Disneyland and California theme parks push for reopening
Disneyland in Anaheim, south of Los Angeles, had planned to reopen July 17, but aborted after failing to get the green light from local officials.
EU Chief gives first 'State Of The Union' speech
Von der Leyen, a 61-year old medical doctor and conservative politician, took office in December.
Anti-inflammatory drugs can shorten recovery period of COVID-19 patients
Researchers combined 4mg dose of baricitinib with remdesivir and found that patients who received both drugs recovered faster by about a day.