Russia: Putin gets vaccine but without cameras

Vladimir Putin has been vaccinated against Covid-19, partly to encourage other Russians who remain deeply reluctant to get the jab. Although he has previously been filmed on horseback, ice skating…

USA: Nasa to fly Ingenuity Mars helicopter in early April

The US space agency says it expects now to fly the first helicopter on Mars in early April. The little chopper was carried to the Red Planet by the Perseverance…

USA: Black residents to get reparations in Evanston, Illinois

A suburb of Chicago is to become the first city in the United States to pay reparations to black residents who have suffered housing discrimination. The city council in Evanston,…

North Korea: Biden says missiles launch ‘not provocation’

US President Joe Biden has said he does not consider North Korea’s launch of short-range missiles – the first since he took office – as a provocation. Mr Biden added…

USA: Prince Harry get a job at US firm

The Duke of Sussex is to become chief impact officer at the US coaching and mental health firm, BetterUp. Prince Harry said in a statement that he was “really excited”…

Egypt: Suez Canal blocked by large container ship

Egypt’s Suez Canal has been blocked by a large container ship that ran aground while turning in the narrow channel, vessel tracking sites show. Several tug boats were deployed to…

North Wales: ‘Kardashian clones’ jibes teacher struck off

A teacher has been struck off for two years after mocking pupils for “dressing like Eastern European prostitutes and Kardashian clones”. Alexander Price, 43, was found guilty of professional misconduct…

Israel: PM Netanyahu claims ‘huge win’ for right-wing parties

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a “huge win” for the right in Israel’s fourth election in two years, though exit polls suggest he may fail to secure a majority…

Australia: Aide fired after Parliament House sex videos shock Australia

The crisis engulfing Australia’s politics has continued to grow following the emergence of videos showing staff members performing sex acts in parliament, leading to one senior aide being fired. One…

Covid: How the common cold can boot out Coronavirus

The virus that causes the common cold can effectively boot the Covid virus out of the body’s cells, say researchers. Some viruses are known to compete in order to be…