Time for countries to have ‘healthy debate’ about mandatory COVID jabs, says WHO

The World Health Organisation has suggested it is time for countries to have a conversation about mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, saying: "It's a healthy debate to have."Robb Butler, executive director for WHO Europe, told Kay...

New Zealand to finally open its borders without quarantine to fully vaccinated travellers

Fully vaccinated travellers will finally be able to enter New Zealand from 30 April 2022, easing border restrictions that have been in place since March last year.Meanwhile, fully vaccinated New Zealanders and residence visa...

Einstein’s notes on theory of relativity sell for almost £10m

One of Albert Einstein's manuscripts has been sold at auction for $13.17m (GBP9.8m).The 54-page paper, which is half-filled with the physicist's handwriting, is only one of two working documents known in which he approaches...

Gabby Petito’s boyfriend died of a gunshot wound to the head, family lawyer says

The boyfriend of Gabby Petito, who was being hunted after she was found dead, fatally shot himself in the head, a lawyer has said.Brian Laundrie had been on a cross-country trip in the US...

‘Even if I die it’s not a problem, it’s for my country’: Ethiopians prepare for battle to ‘save the nation’

We were taken up the stairs at a community centre in Addis Ababa and offered a seat at what appeared to be a boisterous rally.There were women, draped in flags, dancing at the front...

Man convicted of British student Meredith Kercher’s murder is freed early from jail

A man convicted of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy in 2007 has been freed early from jail.Rudy Guede served about 13 years of a 16-year sentence, said his lawyer, Fabrizio...

Man convicted of British student Meredith Kercher’s murder is freed early from jail

A man convicted of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy in 2007 has been freed early from jail.Rudy Guede served about 13 years of a 16-year sentence, said his lawyer, Fabrizio...

Retired rugby players who suffered concussions more depressed and anxious, study suggests

A study of former professional rugby players has found they were more likely to suffer mental health problems than other sportsmen thanks to increased concussions on the field.The retired players who took part in...