The Italian government has blocked the export of an Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine shipment to Australia. The decision affects 250,000 doses of the vaccine produced at an AstraZeneca facility in Italy. Italy…
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USA: Capitol police warn of possible militia plot to breach Congress
Security has been ramped up at the US Capitol in Washington in response to “a possible plot to breach” the building. The move was prompted by intelligence that a militia…
USA: SpaceX’s Starship rocket lands but then explodes
The SpaceX company has managed to land one of its Starship prototypes at the end of a high-altitude test flight. Serial Number 10 (SN10) touched down in Boca Chica, Texas…
USA: Amazon changes app logo that ‘resembles Adolf Hitler’
Amazon has quickly changed its main shopping-app logo, after commentators said the recent redesign made it look like Adolf Hitler. Launched in January, the icon depicts a strip of blue…
USA: Bowl bought for $35 valued between $300,000 and $500,000.
As far as antiques hunting goes, this might just be as good as it gets. A small bowl bought for just $35 (£25) at a market sale in the US…
Covid: Qantas launches ‘mystery flights’ to boost tourism
Qantas is launching “mystery flights” in an effort to boost domestic tourism across Australia and spark nostalgia. The day-trips, where passengers don’t know the destination when boarding, were popular in…
France: President Macron admits torture and murder of Algerian nationalist
France has admitted that a prominent Algerian nationalist was tortured and murdered by its army more than 60 years ago. Ali Boumendjel was arrested during the Algerian War of Independence…
Australia: Attorney general denies rape allegation
Australia’s Attorney General Christian Porter has identified himself as the cabinet minister at the centre of a rape accusation – an allegation he strongly denies. A letter sent to Prime…
Mars: Nasa’s Perseverance rover sends stunning images
Nasa’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars at 20:55 GMT on 18 February after almost seven months travelling from Earth. Since then, it has sent back some amazing images from around…
USA: Father and son extradited to Japan over exNissan boss’ escape
An American father and son have been handed over to Japanese authorities for allegedly helping former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee the country. The two were charged last year with…