The extraordinary step shows that governments desperate to safeguard public health and economic recoveries are increasingly willing to push for once unthinkable measures. From: New York Times
The nationwide lockdown is Europe’s first since spring. And the national vaccine mandate is a first for the continent. From: New York Times
from: BBC News David Dimbleby, Horrible Histories and Konnie Huq are on the line-up for the BBC’s 100th birthday.
from: BBC News Britain’s 13-time Grand Slam champion Jordanne Whiley has announced her retirement from wheelchair tennis, saying she leaves with “no regrets and a heart filled with pride”.
from: BBC News The aim is to boost exports to £1 trillion a year by the end of the decade, says the government.
The conglomerate has come under increasing pressure from activist investors to reform. from: BBC News
Though the country has a high vaccination rate, new coronavirus cases and hospital admissions have been increasing in recent weeks. From: New York Times
Michael R. Bloomberg in New York in September. “Coal is enemy No. 1 in the battle over climate change,” he said in a statement. From: New York Times
The president said that his party was “on board” as he prepares to roll out a new spending bill. from: BBC News
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Like many countries, Russia has seesawed between tighter and looser pandemic restrictions. As the coronavirus claims more victims, the pendulum is now swinging toward tightening. From: New York Times
The rapper, who won BBC Music’s Sound of 2019, was accused of abusive behaviour by an ex in 2020.
The junta, which seized power in February, said it was releasing the prisoners to mark the Lighting Festival, a three-day holiday that begins Tuesday. From: New York Times
from: BBC News British swimmer Ellie Robinson – a Paralympic gold and bronze medallist in Rio, aged 15 – announces her retirement from the sport.
The surprise announcement has fuelled speculation that his daughter will run for president next year. from: BBC News
The image was taken by Anup Shah in the Central African Republic. from: BBC News
from: BBC News Astro can patrol the home when you’re not there, or be remotely controlled.
from: BBC News The US carmaker vows to “lead America’s shift to electric vehicles” with largest ever factory.
Dr. Eric Lander, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy From: New York Times
The International Criminal Court will investigate the killings of thousands under President Rodrigo Duterte. His lawyer says it has no authority to do so. From: New York Times