From the start of the pandemic, experts have shared their concerns about the impact of coronavirus on animals. And while scientists say there is currently no evidence that animals play…
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Bahrain: Prisoners to free over Covid jail fears
Bahrain is to allow more than 100 prisoners to serve the remainder of their sentences out of prison, as protesters and rights groups voiced fears over Covid-19 spreading in jails,…
Australia: Celebrities anger stranded citizens over ‘double standard’
It started with Zac Efron. Then Mark Wahlberg flew over, Matt Damon jetted in, and dozens of other celebrities followed – all to set up temporary homes in Australia. More…
Japan: $540 a meal proving hit in Japan
Japan’s biggest airline is offering first-class dining on a parked plane at $540 (£392) a meal. All Nippon Airways (ANA) started offering the service on Wednesday and has added more…
Taiwan: Chip-maker announces $100bn investment
Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC has announced plans to invest a mammoth $100bn (£73bn) over the next three years to increase its capacity. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is the world’s largest…
UK: New countries added to England’s travel ban list
Travel from the Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh is to be banned from next week, the UK government says. They are being added to England’s “red list” amid concerns about…
Netherlands: Dutch PM Rutte narrowly survives no-confidence vote
Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte has narrowly survived a vote of no confidence over his conduct during talks to form a governing coalition. But he remains under pressure after…
Niger: Mohamed Bazoum sworn in as president after failed coup
Niger has a democratic transfer of power after Mohamed Bazoum was sworn in as president. It comes just days after the government says it thwarted an attempted coup by parts…
USA: Nike wins lawsuit over ‘Satan Shoes’ with human blood
Nike has won its lawsuit against Brooklyn art collective MSCHF over their controversial ‘Satan Shoes’ that contain a drop of real human blood in the soles. The $1,018 (£740) trainers…
French: government condemns reality TV ‘virginity test’
A French reality TV series has been condemned by the government over its treatment of so-called “handkerchief ceremonies” in which young brides are supposed to prove their virginity. The Minister…