UK government, hit by Hancock scandal, to probe leak of footage
The departure put renewed focus on the government over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Britain's new health minister targets 'return to normal'
Javid, a former finance minister, starts his new role with a pressing to-do list as the coronavirus cases are rising in the country.
Mon Jun 28 2021
UK health minister quits after breaking COVID-19 rules by kissing aide
British health minister Matt Hancock quit on Saturday after he was caught breaking COVID-19 rules by kissing and embracing an aide.
Sat Jun 26 2021
Over 2 million in England may have had long COVID, study finds
The findings suggested older people were more likely to suffer long COVID, with a 3.5 pct increase in likelihood with each decade of life.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Britain seeks extra AstraZeneca shots to combat 'beta' COVID-19 variant
Britain says the extra doses under discussion would be tailored to target the B.1.351 variant.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Britain reassures on AstraZeneca after advising under-30s take other vaccines
Britain is leaning on AstraZeneca for a large portion of its vaccine supply, with 100 million doses ordered.
Fri Apr 09 2021
UK to announce new international travel rules
Britain will set out plans to restart international travel, using a "traffic-light" system as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Opera singers help UK Covid patients to breathe easier
After a successful six-week pilot, the English National Opera is now rolling out its "ENO Breathe" programme to 1,000 patients.
Sun Feb 07 2021
COVID-19: UK vaccinating 200,000 people a day - Health Minister
Britain is ramping up immunisations to two million a week, the rate needed to cover the most vulnerable by the middle of February.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Britain expects to roll out Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine before Christmas
Health minister Matt Hancock said Britain expects to start rolling out the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine just before Christmas.
Mon Nov 16 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024