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US Hospitalisations Skyrocket in Kids Too Young for Covid-19 Shots
As of Tuesday, the average number of children and teens admitted to the hospital per day with COVID-19 was 766, double the figure reported just two weeks ago.
Warship Collided With Russian Submarine in 2020, UK Defence Ministry Confirms: Report
The UK's defence ministry confirmed that Russian submarine hit the HMS Northumberland in the Arctic.
2 Days After His Emergency Admission, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Released from Hospital
Bolsonaro's hospital stay came as he faces tough elections in nine months' time, with his approval rating at an all-time low.
Helion's Founders Say Fusion Reactors Will Provide Clean Energy Within Next Decade
Helion’s fusion is different from how traditional nuclear power plants produce electricity.
Covid: Hong Kong Bans Flights From India, 7 Other Nations To Curb Omicron Outbreak
Hong Kong has banned flights from Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, the UK and the US
North Korea Continues To Refine Its Nuke Arsenal, Test Fires New Ballistic Missile
The nuclear-armed nation's first apparent weapons launch of 2022 followed a year of major arms tests
France’s Macron To ‘Hassle’ The Unvaccinated; UK PM Johnson To Not Impose Lockdown
The rising number of cases once again put the spotlight on world leaders for whom curbing Covid has been the top priority for the last two years.
US, Australia Face Omicron Challenge As Covid Hospitalizations, Cases Soar
Hospitalizations in US increased over the past week as more than 100,000 people are hospitalized; while the UK and EU nations also struggle to contain Omicron
Omicron Could Become Dominant Covid Strain in Singapore in Two Months, Says Expert
The islandstate has recorded 438 new Omicron cases on Tuesday, with the weekly infection growth rate going above one for the first time since Nov 12, The Straits Times reported.
Rio de Janeiro's Annual Carnival Parade Cancelled Due To Omicron Scare, Rising Cases
Other Brazilian capitals are also canceling their Carnival parades. Last week, the northeastern city of Salvador announced it would not celebrate the event.
Strong Earthquake Hits off Taiwan's Eastern Coast
The quake measured 6.0 in magnitude and hit at the relatively shallow depth of 19 kilometres (12 miles)
22 Injured After 5.5-magnitude Earthquake Rattles China's Yunnan Province
The affected area with a seismic intensity of over six degrees spans 1,389 square km, an area with 24,000 inhabitants.
Britain Approves Pfizer's Antiviral Covid Pill for Patients Over Age of 18 Yrs With Mild to Moderate Symptoms
The approval comes as the country scrambles to build its defences amid a record surge in Covid-19 cases.
Porto Ends 2021 On Top In Portugal After Beating Benfica 3-1
Porto finished 2021 on top of the Portuguese league on goal difference after beating Benfica 3-1 on Thursday in its fierce rival's first game since the departure of coach Jorge Jesus.
Gator Bowl Fill-in Rutgers 'Letting It Hang Out' Vs Wake
Accepting a spot in the Gator Bowl was easy for Rutgers. Getting there proved much more daunting.
Ireland Relaxes COVID-19 Testing Rules, Cuts Isolation Period
Ireland on Thursday became the latest country to cut the isolation period for some people who contract COVID19 and relax requirements for tests as a record number of cases for the fourth time in a week overwhelmed testing facilities.
