Plan to test millions of school pupils in England is “undeliverable” – BBC News
The UK government’s plans to test millions of school pupils in England for Covid when they return to their classrooms…
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COVID Update: Germany hits new Coronavirus infection record | DW News
Germany hit a new record for daily infections on Thursday, on the second day of tough new restrictions. More than…
The moment landmark hotel demolished – BBC News
The former Holiday Inn offered landmark views of Washington, but was brought down without a hitch in a controlled implosion.…
Landmark ruling finds air pollution contributed to 9-year-old girl's death – BBC News
A coroner has ruled that air pollution contributed to the death of a 9-year-old girl from south London who died…
Emmanuel Macron: French president tests positive for Covid – BBC News
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, his office says. The 42-year-old took a test after developing symptoms…
Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff – BBC News
Australia will challenge China’s tariff on its barley exports in an appeal to the World Trade Organization (WTO). It marks…
Can common sense guide us out of the coronavirus pandemic? – BBC Newsnight
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people to keep Christmas celebrations “short” and “small” to reduce the risk of…
Pete Buttigieg: 'Eyes of history' on LGBT appointment to Biden cabinet – BBC News
Former US presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has been formally nominated by President-elect Joe Biden to be his transportation secretary. It…
“Extreme caution” urged over Christmas period as Covid infections rise sharply – BBC News
Despite growing pressure from doctors and scientists to abandon the relaxation of Covid restrictions over Christmas , the four nations…
US snowstorm: Plane skids after landing in icy conditions at Baltimore – BBC News
A huge snowstorm has been causing chaos in the north-eastern US – with a Spirit Airlines plane skidding off the…