WHO’s new naming system for coronavirus variants uses Greek alphabet
WHO’s new naming system for coronavirus variants uses the Greek alphabet. At least one expert says it comes too late....
More than 150 children are missing in latest Nigeria kidnapping raid
Students from an Islamic school in the north-central Nigerian state of Niger were indiscriminately shot and abducted Sunday by a group of “armed bandits,” state...
Author: We’ve doubled average human life in 100 years
CNN’s Bianna Golodryga speaks to Steven Johnson, author of “Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer,” about some of the discoveries and innovations that...
Covid-19: UK in early stages of third wave – scientist
A scientist advising the government says there has been exponential growth in the number of new cases....
Covid: WHO renames UK and other variants with Greek letters
The variant first detected in the UK becomes Alpha, with South Africa, Brazil and India also renamed....
NSA spying row: Denmark accused of helping US spy on European officials
Denmark’s secret service is accused of helping the US target politicians such as Germany’s Angela Merkel....
Covid: Peru more than doubles death toll after review
The official death toll now sits at more than 180,000, up from just under 70,000, after a review....
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after refusing to do news conferences
Naomi Osaka says she is withdrawing from the French Open as a result of controversy over her refusal to speak to the media....
7-year-old boy rescues family after swimming for an hour to shore
A seven-year-old boy is credited with rescuing his father and sister after swimming an hour to shore following a boating accident in Jacksonville, Florida....
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to defund state Legislature after voting restrictions bill fails, threatening salaries – The Texas Tribune
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to defund state Legislature after voting restrictions bill fails, threatening salaries The Texas Tribune Texas Democrats Stymie GOP Voting Bill, for...
