
Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus
UKHSA said the case was detected as part of routine national flu surveillance and the source of infection was not known.
Tue Nov 28 2023

Heavy snow briefly closes runways at Britain's Manchester Airport
The Met Office said some roads and railways could be affected with expected "longer journey times by road, bus and train services."
Thu Jan 19 2023

Mistakes at UK COVID testing lab may have led to deaths of 20 people
Britain has one of the highest coronavirus death tolls in the world, with more than 177,000 deaths since the pandemic started in 2020.
Wed Nov 30 2022

Monkeypox cases in Britain pass 1,000, world total now 3,413
Almost a third of all cases in the world reported since the current outbreak started emerged in Britain, Xinhua reported.
Wed Jun 29 2022

Health agency confirms community spread of monkeypox in England
The current outbreak is the first time that the virus has been passed from person to person in England.
Thu Jun 02 2022

Why don't most people with COVID need to test for another 30 days, even if they're re-exposed?
In some countries, you may not need to re-test for 90 days, unless you develop new symptoms.
Fri Feb 11 2022

Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95 pct - UKHSA
UKHSA said that data continued to show high levels of protection against hospitalisation from the booster.
Fri Jan 28 2022

Boosters significantly restore protection vs Omicron, UK says
The early findings from a real-world analysis are some of the earliest data on the protection against Omicron outside of lab studies.
Sat Dec 11 2021

Asian and European countries, alarmed by new COVID variant, tighten curbs
Singapore says it would restrict arrivals from South Africa and countries nearby as a precaution.
Fri Nov 26 2021

Britain alarmed by new COVID-19 variant spreading in South Africa
The variant has a spike protein that was dramatically different to the one in the original coronavirus that COVID-19 vaccines are based on.
Fri Nov 26 2021

UK to begin offering COVID antibody testing to general public for first time - Media
The govt's new programme is intended to produce data on antibody protections for people following infection by different COVID-19 variants.
Sun Aug 22 2021

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025