Europe

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 215 mn; UK records 38K in one day, Russia reports 19K

Global Covid-19 caseload topped 215 million so far, with UK registering 38,046 cases in the last 24 hours while Russia reported 19,509 new cases

Aug 28, 2021

Used face masks are killing animals: Elastic Cut Campaign aims to save wildlife [how to join]

The Elastic Cut Campaign involves one simple step of snipping the elastic before disposing off the masks. UK-based animal charity RSPCA has received a large number of reports of animals and birds tangled in the straps of masks.

Aug 26, 2021

Herd immunity for Covid in France could be achieved by autumn: Officials

Covid herd immunity could be achieved by autumin, according to Alain Fischer, the coordinator of France's Covid-19 immunisation effort. The French government has decided to make immunisation mandatory in order to combat a dramatic increase in Covid-19 infections.

Aug 3, 2021

UK reports 39,906 coronavirus cases in 24 hrs; 69% fully vaccinated

UK has recently lifted most Covid-19 restrictions though scientists have warned against it at this stage since it could increase likelihood of dangerous variants

Jul 23, 2021

UK reports 46,558 Covid cases; Surge forces new quarantine rules

The day England lifted most of the legal restrictions on social distancing, the visible evidence of rapid spread of covid-19 came with 47K cases reported in 24 hours

Jul 21, 2021

Parachute fails in training exercise, British soldier smashes through roof and lands in kitchen

Police officials revealed that the British soldier was stunned after the unexpected free fall

Jul 12, 2021

Student spots bright triangular UFO above sea in Devon, netizens assure alien visit

Several conspiracy theorists believe that an advanced alien species from deep space has been visiting the earth for hundreds of thousands of years

Jul 5, 2021

Bad luck for Nirav Modi as UK court rejects appeal against his extradition to India

Nirav Modi is accused of fraud of about 14 thousand crores by taking a loan from Punjab National Bank (PNB). He fled the country in January 2018 after the scam came to light.

Jun 24, 2021

AstraZeneca vaccine linked to a rare neurological condition in India, UK [Details]

In India and England, eleven people who received the AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine suffered a rare neurological condition.

Jun 22, 2021

Race between Covid delta variant and vaccine underway, says UK expert hinting third wave chaos

It is still unclear whether the Delta Plus variant now detected in India will trigger the third wave of the pandemic in India

Jun 20, 2021

14th century victims of the Black Death plague buried in dignity with "considerable care" [Study]

It has long been thought that the majority of plague fatalities were buried individually; however, this has been difficult to ascertain until now.

Jun 18, 2021

AstraZeneca sells two heart drugs to China Medical

Italy suspends AstraZeneca vaccine for under-60s after blood clot death [Details]

After an 18-year-old woman died of a blood clot Thursday after receiving an initial dosage of AstraZeneca vaccine, Italy banned the use of the vaccination for those under 60 years old on Friday.

Jun 12, 2021

Six Filipino workers accuse Pakistani diplomats in Geneva of human rights abuse

Employees have petitioned Switzerland's Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis through SIT.

Jun 12, 2021

Warmer temperatures not enough to prevent Covid spread: Study [Details]

Temperature and population density are the most critical elements determining how quickly the virus spreads, according to the study led by Imperial College London experts. Warmer weather isn't enough to stop it from spreading.

Jun 10, 2021

People afraid of catching Covid are more judgemental, reveals new study

According to experts, people who were more anxious about catching Covid-19 were more critical of others' wrongdoings. The study, from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, was published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology.