The Covid Backlash: Trump targets UN World Health Organization
Donald Trump, on his first day back in office, signing an order for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization.…
COVID jails: Germany clamps down on quarantine violators
In Germany some local authorities have set up accommodation to lock up people who refuse to abide by coronavirus quarantine rules. But will these "prisons" actually be used, or just act as…
COVID: Serbia turns to China for vaccine relief
Serbia has set up some 200 coronavirus inoculation centers across the country. This has been made possible with international help — but not from the West.…
Netherlands: Tensions high after nights of COVID lockdown riots
After three consecutive nights of violent riots over COVID lockdown restrictions, the situation remains tense in the Netherlands. Police have beefed up their presence to prevent another night of unrest.…
Zimbabwe tightens COVID lockdown after deaths of government ministers
Zimbabwe's transport and foreign ministers have both succumbed to the disease within less than two days of each other. Four ministers have died so far, with several more reportedly fighting for their…
Nicaragua celebrates patron saint with fewer numbers amid Covid
Residents of Diriamba, 50km south of the Nicaraguan capital Managua, wear colourful costumes and dance in celebration of the town's patron saint San Sebastian. The festival takes place with fewer numbers than…
Africa lags in COVID-19 vaccination drive
Officials say 60% of Africa's 1.3 billion people will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to achieve continentwide herd immunity. But, with cases surging, governments are scrambling to secure enough…
‘Say ahh’: Chinese robots take throat swabs to fight Covid outbreak
In the northern Chinese city of Shenyang, robotic arms, built to collect samples quickly while lowering the risk of cross-infection between people, were used as part of a campaign to suppress a…
Disneyland opens as mass Covid vaccination center
California's Disneyland opens a giant coronavirus vaccination center, some 10 months after the pandemic's appearance forced the closure of the world-famous theme park.…
Nigeria’s total public debt increases by N6 trillion in 1 year, Pope receives vaccination and more
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday.…
Africa’s confirmed cases pass 3.1m – Africa CDC, Trump faces historic second impeachment vote and more
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Thursday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Thursday.…