Europe

British pound. (File: Xinhua/Then Chih Wey/IANS)

UK government debt hits £2 trillion for first time

The UK government debt has increased above 2 trillion pounds ($2.6 trillion) for the first time amid heavy spending to support the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed on Friday.

Aug 21, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine

Russia's Sputnik V COVID vaccine to be tested on 40,000 people: Report

The vaccine, called "Sputnik V" in homage to the world's first satellite launched by the Soviet Union, has been hailed as safe and effective by Russian authorities and scientists following two months of small-scale human trials, the results of which have not been made public yet.

Aug 20, 2020

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned', claims spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny is still unconscious and in intensive care in hospital in Omsk.

Aug 20, 2020

ians

It actually snowed chocolate in Swiss town; Lindt factory malfunctions

Residents of a town in Switzerland saw to their disbelief snowing flakes of chocolates after a ventilation system in a world-famous chocolate factory malfunctioned.

Aug 20, 2020

Paris

France declares Paris, Marseille as high-risk zone for coronavirus

For the coronavirus high risk zones, authorities have the power to impose localized confinement by limiting people travel, restricting transport traffic and closing restaurants and bars.

Aug 15, 2020

sexercise, kissing,

Avoid kissing during sex, face-to-face sex positions, warns UK's top health charity

UK-based sexual health charity has important tips on safe sex in wake of COVID-19, which includes wearing face mask, avoiding face-to-face sex positions and more.

Aug 12, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine

Russia names new Covid vaccine 'Sputnik V' in reference to Cold War space race

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the country's RDIF sovereign wealth fund, said Russia had already received requests from more than 20 countries for 1 billion doses of its newly-registered COVID-19 vaccine.

Aug 11, 2020

Putin Calls Poisoned Ex-Spy Skripal A Traitor

Russia becomes first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, says Putin

President Vladimir Putin said that Russia had become the first country in the world to grant regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing, a move hailed by Moscow as evidence of its scientific prowess.

Aug 11, 2020

Russia Blast

Massive explosion at gas station rocks Russia, 13 people injured

A huge explosion at a gas station occurred when the staff were transferring fuel from a tanker to an underground storage tank. At least 13 people have been injured in the blast.

Aug 11, 2020

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Never too late to turn COVID pandemic around, but huge shortfall in funds to fight it: WHO chief

There is a huge gap between funds needed to fight the coronavirus and funds committed worldwide, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

Aug 10, 2020

JK Rowling

Happy Birthday JK Rowling: Some facts, inspiring quotes by the Harry Potter author

JK Rowling turns 55, while her created wizard turns 40 today.On the occasion of her birthday, we get you some of the best quotes by Rowling, and some of her notable work over the years.

Jul 31, 2020

A man wearing a surgical mask as G-string walks past a woman, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, on Oxford Street in London, Britain July 24, 2020. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

Man covers genitals with Face Mask; walks semi-naked on Oxford Street

A man strolled down central London's most popular shopping street on Friday with only a mask to cover his nudity, leaving passerbys astounded, amused and shocked.

Jul 25, 2020

eu summit

EU extends summit to Sunday after deadlock over COVID recovery plan

Summit chairman Charles Michel was due to hand new proposals before the 27 reconvene at noon (1000 GMT) on Sunday.

Jul 19, 2020

Mink

Spain orders culling of 100,000 minks after animals test positive for coronavirus

The WHO acknowledges that the infection of coronavirus from minks to farmworkers could be the "first known cases of animal-to-human transmission" after similar cases were reported in Denmark and Netherlands.

Jul 18, 2020

norway stabbing incident

Norway stabbing: Knifeman stabs 3 women in Sarpsborg, arrested later

The knife attacks are said to have taken place at various locations in the town which has a population of 54,000 and is about 70 km south of Norway's capital city Oslo.

Jul 15, 2020

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