Bristol Myers’ treatment succeeds in late-stage bowel disease study
U.S. drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb Co said on Tuesday its treatment Zeposia, which it gained through its $74 billion buyout of Celgene last year, met...
Novacyt shares drop as France refuses to refund virus test
High-flying shares in Novacyt dropped as much as 12% on Tuesday after the healthcare diagnostics firm said a French regulator had decided against approving the...
F1 set for a series of firsts with revised race calendar
Formula One is set for a series of firsts after publishing a revised eight-race schedule on Tuesday that will see Austria’s Red Bull Ring and...
Stock futures hit three-month high on prospects of economic recovery
U.S. stock index futures hit a three-month high on Tuesday as hopes of a rebound from a coronavirus-led economic slump prevailed over fears of disruption...
Five police shot during U.S. protests, Trump says he could bring in military
At least five U.S. police were hit by gunfire during violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody, police and media...
New virus cluster spurs Hong Kong to extend border curbs and limit on gatherings
Voicing worries over a new cluster of coronavirus cases, Hong Kong decided on Tuesday to keep its borders almost completely closed to foreigners until mid-September,...
Choking on diesel costs, Somali firm turns to solar for cheaper power
A new solar power plant in Mogadishu should quadruple the city’s generation capacity and cut bills, the owners said, providing relief to businesses facing crippling...
George Floyd protests recall earlier tensions, promises of economic change
In November 2015, the shooting death of Jamar Clark by Minneapolis police touched off a debate on race and economic inequality that challenged the city’s...
Senegal postpones school restart after teachers test positive for coronavirus
Senegal has postponed the restart of schools until further notice after several teachers tested positive for the new coronavirus, the education ministry said late on...
China’s Wuhan finds no new COVID cases, 300 asymptomatics in tests
The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the novel coronavirus outbreak first emerged, found no new cases of COVID-19 and 300 asymptomatic carriers after testing most...
