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Venetians keep the magic alive as tourist-free carnival kicks off
Elaborately dressed couples promenaded around St Mark’s Square in the fog as Venice kicked off its celebrated carnival this weekend – without the usual crowds of tourists, absent because of…
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Coronavirus: South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine drive
South Africa suspended the start of its AstraZeneca inoculation programme over concerns the shot does not work on a new variant, with WHO experts due to meet to discuss the…
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Rescue boat with 422 migrants, some testing positive for Covid-19, heads to Sicily
A rescue ship with 422 migrants aboard, a small number of whom tested positive for Covid-19, was headed to a port in Sicily on Sunday.SOS Mediterranee, the humanitarian group which…
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Coronavirus live: ‘We had clear focus on being quick but no blank cheque,’ says UK ex-vaccine chief of rollout success
Kate Bingham says ‘the UK had a very strategic approach … to secure vaccines quickly. The European approach … was more about making sure you got the best value for…
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Until Africans get the Covid vaccinations they need, the whole world will suffer | Paul Kagame
We’re not asking for charity, but fairness – instead of the hoarding and protectionism currently in play Paul Kagame is the president of Rwanda The current situation with regard to…
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Hundreds get Covid vaccine at East London mosque’s pop-up clinic
Mosque serving largest Muslim community in UK seeks to reassure those hesitant about the shot Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Hundreds of people were vaccinated at…
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Welsh first minister criticises UK’s Covid quarantine plan
Mark Drakeford says scheme is another example of government doing ‘bare minimum’ in crisis Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Welsh first minister has strongly criticised…
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US-China relations: Biden must act on his window of opportunity on trade
Conventional wisdom has it that international trade issues are a low priority for the new Biden administration in Washington. The megaphone priorities are bringing the vicious Covid-19 pandemic under control,…
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Why jogging is a lockdown lifesaver
Millions of us are self-medicating in the best way possible – with our feet Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Jogging has been a life-saver for me.…
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Study shows Oxford Covid vaccine has less protection against South African variant
Researchers say vaccines’ focus must shift to protecting people from hospitalisation and death Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine will not stop people becoming…