Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent
Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its social media platform after last week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol was the “right…
COVID-19: Infection gives some immunity for at least five months – UK study
People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months but there is evidence that those with antibodies may still be able…
WHO delegation prepared to fly on Thursday from Singapore to Wuhan in month-long mission – team member says
A global team of scientists led by the World Health Organisation, WHO, to investigate the origins of the novel coronavirus will spend around a month in the Chinese city of…
COVID-19: WHO says British virus variant now in 50 countries, notes a 3rd ‘variant of concern’ in Japan
The coronavirus mutation first found in Britain has now spread to 50 territories, according to the World Health Organization, WHO, while a similar South African-identified strain has now been found…
Invoking 25th Amendment To Remove Trump not in the best interest of our nation – Pence tells House
US Vice President Mike Pence told House leaders Tuesday he does not support invoking the 25th Amendment process to remove Donald Trump, all but guaranteeing an impeachment vote against the…
YouTube Temporarily Suspends Trump’s Channel Over Safety Concerns Ahead of Biden Inauguration
Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday temporarily suspended President Donald Trump’s channel and removed a video for violating its policy against inciting violence, joining other social media platforms in banning his accounts…
Uganda bans social media ahead of presidential election
Uganda banned social media and beefed up security in the capital on Tuesday, two days ahead of a presidential election pitting Yoweri Museveni, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, against opposition…
Lockdown: Meagre food parcels for English school children provoke outcry
Shared images of meagre food packages supplied to children by schools during England’s COVID-19 lockdown prompted an outcry on Tuesday and led the government to warn private suppliers to raise…
Another President contracts Covid-19 ahead of election
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has tested positive for the coronavirus just two weeks before the election of a new head of state. The 72-year-old politician from the Conservative…
U.S. House to consider impeachment article against Trump on Wednesday – Lawmaker
The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Rules Committee said he expected the article of impeachment against President Donald Trump to get to the House floor for a vote…