Germany says COVID-19 vaccine unlikely before mid-2021
As countries race to find a coronavirus cure, Germany’s research minister has said any vaccine was unlikely to be available …
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How expensive should fashion be? The true cost of our clothes isn’t decided at the till
Many of us will know the feeling. You’ve spotted some gorgeous garment on your Instagram feed and clicked through in …
Istanbul Convention: What is the domestic violence treaty and has it had an impact?
Recently, several countries have expressed their wish to leave the Istanbul Convention – the first legally binding instrument that establishes …
Dirty tricks: Romanians order face masks but get toilet roll instead
Scores of health-conscious Romanians ordered face masks to protect against COVID-19… but got sent toilet paper instead. Police say the …
Russia accused of ‘rewriting history’ to justify occupation of Baltic states
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the United States have accused Russia of seeking to “rewrite history” to justify the annexation of …
Slack files competition complaint against Microsoft with European Commission
Workplace messaging service Slack has filed a formal complaint against Microsoft Corporation with the European Commission, accusing it of anti-competitive …
‘Arise, Sir Tom!’ Captain Tom Moore receives knighthood from the Queen
A centenarian Second World War veteran who raised nearly £33 million (€36 million) for healthcare charities was knighted by the …
German police discover 31 migrants hidden inside Turkish fruit truck
German police and customs officers discovered 31 migrants hidden inside a refrigerated truck near the border with the Czech Republic. …
Coronavirus: UK ends quarantine rule for travellers from more than 60 destinations
Travellers from more than 60 countries and territories around the world are from Friday allowed to arrive in the UK …
Coronavirus: French health authorities investigating 68 clusters
French health authorities are currently investigating 68 COVID-19 clusters and urging people to continue to respect social distancing rules. Five …