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Vietnam opens 'world's longest' glass-bottomed bridge
Vietnam has now opened up a new tourist attraction for people who love heights and the thrill of feeling on top of the world. The country has opened a glass-bottomed bridge suspended at 490 feet above a dense forest.
Panic buying in Beijing as authorities order mass testing in Chaoyang district
The residents of Beijing were seen flocking to markets on Monday to stock up on food and other essential supplies in case the Chinese government imposes a Shanghai-style lockdown.
WHO estimates massive under-reporting in India's Covid death toll
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has accused India of stalling the health agency's efforts to revise the global Covid death toll after it reportedly pegged India's death toll at 4 million as against the official figure of 520,000
Covid-19 destroys 9-year-old's kidneys, forces mum to donate hers
A woman from West Sussex, UK has decided to donate her kidney to save her nine-year-old daughter's life after the latter suffered kidney failure upon contracting Covid-19 last year.
Covid-19: US orders non-emergency staff to leave Shanghai consulate
The US State Department has asked non-emergency US government workers to leave the consulate in Shanghai as the city continues to see a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Davide Ancelotti to take over for Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo
His father tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently in isolation
Covid-19: Suicide rate in Hong Kong hits 'crisis level' during latest outbreak
The rate of deaths by suicide during the fifth Covid wave in Hong Kong reached a crisis level, according to a new study carried out by researchers at the University of Hong Kon
Barcelona faces sexual harassment scandal after claims made by female footballer
The club has found itself the subject of several serious accusations by a former Femeni player
UK hospitals ask patients to stay away as norovirus outbreak worsens
The UK hospitals have issued warnings asking people to be cautious as the cases of Norovirus infection have been increasing slowly when the country is already struggling to cope with Covid-19.
Queen Elizabeth II all smiles in latest engagement since COVID-19 recovery
The 95-year old this week carried out two in-person meetings at Windsor Castle without her walking stick.
Indian labourer-turned-Youtuber now makes £600 a month
Isak Munda, a daily wage labourer from the Indian state of Odisha who was struggling to earn a living during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, has now become a YouTube star. He had uploaded his first video on the platform in March and now has almost 800,000 subscribers.
Pet hamsters could pass Covid to humans, study suggests
The researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have found that pet hamsters were the most likely source of the latest Covid-19 outbreak in Hong Kong. The Delta variant of the coronavirus has been leading the current surge in the region.
MRI scans reveal how Covid-19 infection changes the brain
A study conducted by scientists in the UK has revealed that Covid-19 infection changes the human brain. The findings which have now been published in the journal Nature are based on the health data of 401 people who have had Covid and 384 healthy persons.
Scientists discover a likely case of Covid-19 jumping from deer to human
The scientists in Canada have found a highly mutated version of the coronavirus in white-tailed deer, one that may have also have infected a person in the southwestern Ontario region. It could become the first known case of deer to human transmission once confirmed.
Vietnamese couple rescues 15 dogs after authorities cull their pets
A Vietnamese couple whose dogs were culled by the authorities last year when they were in quarantine due to Covid-19, have now made it their sole purpose to serve the animals.
Queen Elizabeth II health: Monarch 'up and about' amid COVID-19 battle
The 95-year old is doing "light duties" as she isolates in Windsor Castle.
Health fears for Queen Elizabeth II take spotlight off Kate Middleton's solo trip
Her Majesty is still experiencing cold-like symptoms as she battles COVID-19.
Man claims aliens warned him about Covid and WW3 during abduction
Calvin Parker, a 68-year-old man from Pascagoula city in Mississippi, has said that he was warned about Covid-19 and World War Three by aliens 50 years ago.
Political analyst brands Queen Elizabeth II's duties 'colossal waste of time'
Buckingham Palace announced that the British monarch will continue to do light duties from her desk amid her COVID-19 battle.
Decomposed body of woman, 61, found two years after her death
A young woman who lived next door expressed her shock as she remembered the deceased.
Supporters share their fears and encouragement as Queen Elizabeth II battles COVID-19
The 95-year old British monarch is "experiencing mild cold-like symptoms."
Queen Elizabeth II under COVID-19 watch after meeting Prince Charles
A royal source confirmed that Her Majesty is not displaying any symptoms.
Mummified body of woman, 70, found sitting in chair after two years
Local authorities believe the woman died alone at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Messi affected badly by recent Covid-19 infection, says coach
The PSG forward tested positive in December while back in Argentina for the holidays
Messi set to return to action for PSG after a month out
The Argentine last played for PSG on December 22.
Djokovic may be able to compete in Australian Open next year despite visa ban
The tennis star's deportation came with a three-year visa ban which may potentially be shortened
Real Madrid vs. Athletic Club: Los Blancos may be missing three players for Supercopa final
Injuries and Covid-19 have taken their toll on the squad ahead of the important match
Barcelona players finally available for 'El Clasico' after testing negative for Covid-19
Ferran Torres and Pedri were previously in doubt for the Supercopa de Espana semi-final after contracting Covid-19
Djokovic knowingly made public appearances while Covid positive
The Serb stated he received a positive Covid-19 test result on December 16, but was seen at a public event the following day.
Barcelona suffer blow with three more players ruled out for El Clasico
Ferran Torres and Pedri still positive for Covid-19 while Eric Garcia has been ruled out for five weeks