The UK’s medicines watchdog says it has found 30 cases of rare blood clots in people who have had the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency…
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USA: Police officer dies after car rams Capitol complex
An attack at the US Capitol complex in Washington DC has left one police officer dead and another in hospital with injuries. A car crashed into a security barrier before…
USA: Stock markets hit new records on Biden spending plan
Asian markets rose on Friday following a record-breaking session on Wall Street. The S&P 500 broke the 4000-point barrier for the first time, while the Nasdaq and Dow Jones also…
Netherlands: The Dutch to halt AstraZeneca jabs over blood clot fears
The Netherlands is halting AstraZeneca vaccines for under-60s after new reports of rare blood clots following vaccination, Dutch health authorities have said. “The immediate cause for the decision are reports…
Russia: Will your pet need a covid vaccine?
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…
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…