How are other countries responding to the rise of Omicron?

With record numbers of daily infections in recent days, the UK is currently a hotspot for Omicron - but the latest COVID-19 variant has hit other countries around the world, too.The US government's chief...

The Papua New Guinea women harnessing indigenous knowledge and science to protect coral reefs

"What if you're married... but your husband dies? Who is going to come in and feed you? Who is going to help you look after yourself?"This is how Evangelista Apelis and her team convinced...

Omicron ‘raging around the world’ and Christmas travel risks increasing infections, US expert warns

Dr Anthony Fauci says Omicron is "raging around the world" as he warned of the increased risk posed to unvaccinated people.President Joe Biden's chief medical officer said the new variant has an "extraordinary capability"...

Ireland’s curfew for pubs and restaurants begins – as Varadkar says ‘we’ll do whatever is necessary’

Hospitality venues in Ireland now have to close at 8pm each night, as new COVID-19 restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the Omicron variant come into effect.The new rules, agreed by the cabinet...

Chinese tennis star who disappeared after making sex assault claim denies she made accusation

The Chinese tennis star who sparked global concern when she appeared to suddenly go missing after accusing a government official of sexual assault has appeared in an online video denying she ever made the...

Teenager disfigured in acid attack after refusing marriage request

An Iraqi teenager whose face was savagely burned in an acid attack is trying to raise money for cosmetic surgery abroad.Warning: This story contains images of severe burns.Maryam Rukabi, 16, was in hospital for...

‘We know who the enemy is’: On the frontline of a forgotten war now back on the West’s agenda

The sound of the distant rumble of sporadic artillery, in positions a few miles away from us, only adds to the tension.We approach Ukrainian army positions through an icy fog that portends to the...

Sixth child killed in bouncy castle tragedy is named – as two children still critical

An 11-year-old boy has been named as the sixth child to be killed in a bouncy castle accident four days ago in Australia's island state Tasmania, police have confirmed.The children fell 10 metres (33...