Australia ditches Omicron ban
Australia has ditched its travel ban for arrivals from hotspot countries despite the outbreak of the Omicron variant.
Africa
At least 89 dead from mystery disease
At least 89 people have been killed by mystery disease. The World Health Organisation has now deployed a taskforce to investigate.
Major Omicron variant data released
Groundbreaking research of Omicron in South Africa has revealed promising insights but also some serious concerns into the variant.
Incredible images show homes buried in ash
Incredible images show homes and entire villages buried in ash in Spain’s Canary Islands as a volcanic eruption approaches its fourth month.
‘Mild my a**’: Omicron hitting kids hard
Experts have rubbished the idea that Omicron is “mild” as the South African government reveals its worrying impact on children under five.
Scary trend in Omicron surge
A concerning pattern is emerging out of South Africa’s Omicron ground zero, with a surprising group apparently “more at risk”.
‘Real danger’: Map reveals Omicron truth
Africa’s low vaccination rate means it has become a ‘reservoir’ for Covid variants, and the blame is being put on the West.
Inside Omicron epicentre chaos
Hospitalisations have skyrocketed at the epicentre of South Africa’s Covid outbreak – and experts say suggestions Omicron is ‘mild’ don’t stack up yet.
‘Immoral’ act that sparked new variant
The emergence of the Omicron variant was made more likely by vaccine “inequity” and hesitancy, some experts claim.
US jab at China over new covid strain
The US has praised South Africa for quickly finding and sharing information on Omicron, in a barely veiled slap at China’s handling of the original outbreak.
More nations slam borders over new variant
A number of countries are closing their borders to South Africa over fears a new mutant Covid-19 variant will spread. Where does Australia stand?
New Covid variant renamed Omicron
The World Health Organisation has renamed the new variant Omicron, declaring it a “variant of concern”. Now countries are closing their borders.
Australia responds as ‘awful’ variant emerges
As a new Covid-19 variant “of great concern” sparks panic across the globe, Australia is preparing to make “tough decisions”.
Australia‘s bold call on new variant
The Australian government has made some surprising comments about the worrying new variant of Covid-19.
Wild scenes as 3000-year-old avenue reopens
Egypt has held a jaw-droppingly extravagant parade to celebrate the reopening of a 3000-year-old avenue, after decades of excavation.
New Covid variant with ‘horrific’ mutations
Concerned scientists have raised the alarm over a new Covid-19 variant with an “extremely high number” of mutations which could cause fresh chaos.
Three killed as scorpions flood the streets
Incredible storms have swept across Egypt, flooding streets and washing deadly creatures into unsuspecting people’s homes.
‘Mysterious’ 4500-year-old find underground
A temple lost for thousands of years has been found in the Egyptian desert, in what is being dubbed the biggest discovery in decades.
Last apartheid president dead at 85
FW de Klerk, who dramatically dismantled the apartheid system in South Africa and freed Nelson Mandela from prison, has died aged 85.
Reeva’s family’s shock at Pistorius request
Eight years after shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead, Oscar Pistorius is eligible for parole. But there are two people he must meet with first.
‘Horrendous loss of life’: Explosion rocks city
Residents watched on in horror as cars and streets were swallowed up by flames in the horror inferno – leaving scores dead.
Country on the verge of ‘all-out war’
A nation with a population of almost 120 million is teetering on the brink of total chaos. The unrest threatens to destabilise an entire region.
Horror as 21-storey building collapses
Rescue workers are digging through rubble trying to find people trapped after a high rise collapsed in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos.
China makes billions from brutal crackdown
Beijing’s brutal persecution of millions is condemned across the world. But it is proving very lucrative for China.
‘Unacceptable betrayal’: World reacts to coup
The military has seized power in Sudan, arresting the prime minister and crushing protests. A state of emergency has been declared.
Mob beats child killer to death
A 20-year-old man who confessed to killing more than 10 young boys has been killed by villagers after escaping custody.
Horror moment man loses leg in shark attack
This is the shock moment a man lost his leg in a Great White shark attack as a group of heroic swimmers dragged him to shore.
Bombshell WHO report into sexual abuse
More than 80 aid workers were involved in sexual abuse and exploitation during the ebola crisis in Africa, the World Health Organisation has admitted.
Deadly new dinosaur discovered
Skeletal remains of a 43 million-year-old four-legged whale that lived on land and in the ocean have been discovered.
Monkey spotted wearing face mask
A monkey has been filmed trying its best to comply with coronavirus safety protocols – by wearing a face mask.
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