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Date Title
2022-02-01 Woman applauded after giving birth on transatlantic flight

A Ghanaian doctor on the flight helped to deliver the baby in the plane's business class area.

2022-02-01 How HIV elimination is within Australia's reach

Australian HIV cases have hit an all-time low - and it's partly a legacy of unconventional strategy.

2022-02-01 Covid: Pfizer jab for children under five expected by end of month

Pfizer is to ask US vaccine regulators to authorise two doses for the age group.

2022-02-01 Global Covid response generating masses of waste, WHO says

The World Health Organization says discarded equipment is a threat to the environment and human health.

2022-02-01 Denmark Covid restrictions lifted despite increase in cases

It is the first EU country to drop nearly all restrictions, despite relatively high case numbers.

2022-02-01 All US federal prisons in lockdown after deadly gang fight

The rare nationwide lockdown of federal prisons comes after two inmates died in a fight in Texas.

2022-02-01 Lunar New Year: Covid thwarts travel plans for millions

An estimated 1.18 billion trips will be made across China, a far cry from pre-pandemic figures.

2022-02-01 South Africa's railways: How thieves have destroyed the network

During lockdown, criminals stripped parts of the network leaving tracks and stations in ruins.

2022-02-01 Austria's Covid vaccine law comes into force amid resistance

The country is the first in Europe to make vaccination against Covid-19 mandatory for over-18s.

2022-01-31 Brazil rains: São Paulo floods kill 19 and destroy homes

About 500 families have been left homeless in São Paulo state after the latest deadly floods.

2022-01-31 Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform.

2022-01-31 Winter Olympics: How will the Covid bubbles work?

To combat the risk of Covid, a huge army of volunteers and security staff will help implement enormous, strict separation bubbles.

2022-01-30 Harry and Meghan reveal Spotify Covid row concerns

The couple will keep an £18m content deal and continue to lobby for changes on misinformation.

2022-01-30 Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing reports spike in new virus cases

The highest number of cases since June 2020 is recorded as the Chinese capital hosts the Olympics.

2022-01-30 Ukraine crisis: What’s at stake for the UK?

From the disruption of gas supplies to the risk of broader war, the Ukraine crisis matters to the UK.

2022-01-30 UK PM mulls bigger troop offer amid Ukraine crisis

A possible offer to bolster Nato forces comes as ministers prepare a diplomatic blitz on Moscow.

2022-01-30 Beijing Olympics: Five things to know

Covid bubbles, artificial snow and human rights are making 2022's Winter Olympics hit the headlines.

2022-01-29 Storm Ana: Deadly Africa storm shows climate crisis reality - UN

Rescue workers in southern Africa are trying to reach thousands stranded as more are found dead.

2022-01-29 Joni Mitchell wants songs off Spotify in Covid row

The singer asks that her songs are removed from the platform in protest against Covid misinformation.

2022-01-29 Ukraine crisis: Russian attack would be 'horrific', US warns

Top US General Mark Milley says the build-up of Russian troops is the largest since the Cold War.

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