Dr. Fauci: US could control Covid by early next year August 25, 2021 The United States could get Covid-19 under control by early next year if vaccinations ramp up, Dr. Anthony Fauci said last night, with more potential approvals coming in the weeks ahead. Watch the full report.
Pandemic impact: Young workers feel overworked and underappreciated August 24, 2021 Many entry-level employees feel isolated, overworked and underappreciated at work during the pandemic. One in four have been stuck working in their bedroom while living at home or isolated in their flat or a house share with strangers, according to research from Advanced, shared with City A.M. today. Generally, there’s been little support from their [...]
Skiing in Africa? Lesotho’s snow lures tourists August 24, 2021 A vacation in Africa usually conjures images of palm-fringed beaches or safari tours – but in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, one resort is attracting tourists seeking a more adventurous skiing destination. Watch the full report.
Afghanistan: Taliban are executing civilians, warns UN human rights chief August 24, 2021 The U.N. human rights chief said this evening that she had received credible reports of serious violations committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, including “summary executions” of civilians and Afghan security forces who have surrendered. Watch the full report.
Ruby Tuesday: The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts passed away aged 80 August 24, 2021 The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80, his publicist has said. The musician, who marked his 80th birthday in June, had been a member of the rock group since 1963. A statement from his London publicist Bernard Doherty to the PA news agency said: “It is with immense sadness [...]
Watch: Fear, panic and uncertainty in the chaotic Kabul airport crowds August 24, 2021 Thousands of Afghans continue to gather outside Kabul’s airport, waiting to flee the country. People in the crowd were asked if they believed the Taliban had changed. Watch the full report.
Trial starts over $2bn debt scandal that crashed Mozambique’s economy August 24, 2021 A criminal trial over the $2bn debt scandal that crashed Mozambique’s economy began this week, and South Africa says it’s ready to extradite a chief suspect that it has detained. Watch the full report.
Man flies from John O’Groats to Land’s End on paramotor via a Somerset tree August 24, 2021 There were some “scary moments” for Daniel Jones, of Norwich, on his way from Scotland to Cornwall, including clipping a tree in Somerset and almost getting blown over a mountain and into a valley in the Cairngorms. Jones, 27, flew from John O’Groats to Land’s End on a paramotor to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research [...]
Vaccinated mothers: Breast milk ‘contains antibodies that help to protect babies’ August 24, 2021 When babies are born, their underdeveloped immune systems make it hard for them to fight infections on their own. They are also often too young to respond adequately to certain types of vaccines, experts say. However, the breast milk of mothers who have had Covid-19 vaccines contains a significant level of antibodies that may help [...]
Babcock teams up with encryption tech firm to boost unmanned vehicle and AI capabilities August 24, 2021 Defence giant Babcock said today it is has formed a partnership with quantum encryption technology Arqit to jointly test and experiment with a range of use case scenarios and practical applications for government and defence customers to demonstrate the encryption capabilities. Testing will include planned participation in a number of UK Government funded projects. Specific projects of focus include [...]
