From a case study for success against the virus, Taiwan is emerging from more than two months of partial lockdown as a “COVID-zero” cautionary tale.

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The decision follows a bitter dispute across the Tasman over which nation should shoulder responsibility for the woman, who lived in Melbourne for most of her life.

Across India, vigilante groups have created a vast network of local informers who tip off the police to planned interfaith marriages.

George Pell’s Vatican rival Cardinal Angelo Becciu is on trial this week, accused not only of siphoning off money, but of trying to sabotage the investigation.

“I’m not going to kid you and say it’s going to be easy,” General Kenneth McKenzie said. But he wouldn’t rule out strikes if militants launched terrorist attacks.

The death toll from Maharashtra’s monsoonal landslides and floods rose to 127 on Sunday as rescue crews in boats and helicopters tried to reach survivors.

A weekend tweet from Britain’s new health minister backfired as those who lost loved ones to the pandemic objected to suggestions of cowardice.

Angela Merkel and her chief of staff think those who won’t be vaccinated could be barred from restaurants or sporting arenas if infections continue to rise.

The French tyre company’s mode of launching its world-famous restaurant ratings guides in Asia doesn’t come without a healthy portion of cynicism.

The internet-savvy entrepreneur who employs dozens has published more than 600 articles on Facebook that cast doubt on COVID-19 vaccines since the pandemic began.

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The scenes in India echoed disasters around the world caused by deadly floods in recent weeks in China and in Germany and Belgium.

After revealing the death of his church member, Hillsong founder Brian Houston said COVID-19 vaccines are a “personal decision for each individual”.

French anti-riot police fired teargas on Saturday as clashes erupted during protests in central Paris against COVID-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign.

Poundbury has attracted scathing reviews from the moment construction began but something big is happening here recently.

The choice of the mixed-race national icon for the lighting of the cauldron threw the spotlight on the intersection of three of Japan’s great unspokens – racism, sexism and discrimination.

Fiame Naomi Mataafa revealed the plan a day after the country’s Court of Appeal affirmed her government was legal.

“It isn’t rocket science: if you’re asking people to do something that’s difficult for them, guess what -- they’re not going to do it,” said one specialist in health data.

On the day that Bezos blasted off, the US government quietly tightened its rules, meaning billionaires could miss out on the designation of being commercial astronauts.

The scale and pace of the Taliban advance has provoked alarm among top US military and civilian officials in recent days.

After rubbing mud on herself, Ohlen presented a news package at the scene of floods under the heading “RTL presenter Susanna Ohlen lends a hand in Bad Münstereifel”.

The designs of underground trains, based on the expectations of another era, are being overwhelmed, and investment in upgrades could be squeezed by the pandemic.

The daughter of the late president John F. Kennedy previously served as US ambassador to Japan under Democratic former President Barack Obama.

Events have conspired to drive global supply chains towards breaking point, threatening the fragile flow of raw materials, parts and consumer goods.

The US first lady’s first solo overseas trip is intended to send two very clear messages.

From pink shorts to flamboyant gowns, enjoy this collection of outfits paraded by the national teams in Tokyo.

When a small group of armed insurgents in cars arrived in a village in the Wakhan Corridor, it put a sharp focus on Beijing’s role in Afghanistan.

The visit shows the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s confidence in having established order and gained support in the once-restive region, analysts say.

As more than 1000 people die from COVID-19 each day in Indonesia, police in Jakarta are investigating reports of funeral operators allegedly exploiting the pandemic by overcharging.

An Oxford University study finds the mRNA vaccine proves most effective with eight to 10 week wait between two doses - but antibodies drop after first jab.

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Reporter Felicia Sonmez is suing the Post for barring her from covering the Supreme Court judge - because she had gone public in the past as an abuse victim.

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This is just another idea foisted on us by a very rich man that makes about as much sense as sending a submarine into a labyrinthine Thai cave system to locate lost schoolchildren.

Citizens and permanent residents have a seven-day grace period to return home.

The glove, which was worn by pop icon during his “Bad” tour was at the centre of a legal battle with the US government which tried to block the deal.

The activists’ goal is not just to end the pop star Britney Spears’ legal conservatorship but to overhaul a system they say is rife for abuse.

Italy is essentially betting that it can revive its slowing vaccination campaign - and avoid future, onerous restrictions - by creating heavy incentives for inoculation.

After Jeff Bezos’ successful launch this week, are we on the road to space colonies or the corporate colonisation of space?

Tokyo’s coronavirus cases have jumped to their highest level in six months just over 24 hours out from the Olympics opening ceremony.

When White House press secretary Jen Psaki said twelve super-influencer accounts on Facebook generated the majority of vaccine misinformation, the information was immediately misconstrued.

The Ukrainian government, however, strongly deplored the agreement on the pipeline which it sees as a political weapon to be used by Russia.

“I could feel that this plan revealed a lack of respect for common sense and an arrogant attitude towards science,” one of Beijing’s top health officials said.

Johnny Rotten, former Sex Pistols frontman, said he refused to allow God Save the Queen to be included in the Netflix drama because the scripted version of history “never happened”.

As the insurgency takes control of more than half the country and most of its borders, Afghan interpreters are fleeing for Kabul hoping to evacuate.

More than 500 were pulled to safety after a subway tunnel flooded, state media reported, as dozens are reported dead in the Chinese region’s record deluge.

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A 21-year-old Ohio man who was part of the incel subculture has been arrested on charges related to plans to kill sorority members at a local university.

An 11-year Oxford study of 82,000 people over 60 found links between dementia and the inability to detect speech in a crowded setting.