New virus variant in Russia may be more contagious: Report
As Moscow’s mayor announced non-essential services to close between October 28 and November 7 in Russia’s capital, reports said a new coronavirus variant had emerged which may...
BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg ‘in talks to step down as broadcaster’s political editor’
The deal has yet to be signed off and there has been no confirmed time frame, but her departure is set to leave a major...
Syria executes 24 for allegedly sparking deadly wildfires
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria has executed 24 people after convicting them on terrorism charges for igniting last year’s devastating wildfires, which left three people dead...
Egypt detains artist robot over spy fears ahead of pyramids art show
A robot artist has been released by Egyptian authorities after being detained for 10 days on suspicion it could be part of an espionage plot,...
Settlers begin work on new neighborhood in Hebron
Jewish residents of a flashpoint settlement in the West Bank city of Hebron said Thursday they had begun work in the construction of a new...
Celtics games are pulled in China after Kanter’s pro-Tibet posts
Boston Celtics games were abruptly pulled from the Chinese internet Thursday after a center on the team, Enes Kanter, said on social media that the...
Moscow announces closure of non-essential services as Covid cases surge
As cases are alarmingly increasing in Russia, the capital city has decided to shut all its non-essential services between October 28 and November 07. Moscow’s...
As Chinese women seek to crack male professions, schools stand in the way
When Vincy Li applied to a prestigious police academy graduate program in China, she knew her odds of success were low. After all, the school...
Anti-vax mob storm NHS hospital to serve bogus WW2-inspired legal notices
As well as accusing the hospital staff of “operating illegally”, the group also claimed that they are committing “crimes against humanity”. Their supposed evidence included...
London stabbing horror: Man hospitalised after daylight knife attack – cordon in place
Police were called to an incident on Garratt Lane, Earlsfield on Thursday, October 21, just after 2.30pm. Upon arrival, police found a man with a...