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French president Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus
France's President, Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the Elysee Palace said in a press release on Thursday December 17.
"The President of the Republic has been diagnosed positive for Covid-19 today," the statement read.…
British novelist John le Carre dies at 89
British novelist, David Cornwell, better known by his pen name John le Carre, has died at the age of 89, his agent confirmed on Sunday night.
The writer became widely popular for his thriller novels, which touched on his real-life…
BREAKING: 90 year old woman becomes first to receive Covid-19 Vaccine in the UK
90-year-old Margaret Keenan became the first person to receive the Covid-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials in the United Kingdom since it was approved by UK authorities. She received the first two doses at the University Hospital in…
Former Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez dies at 80
Former Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez died Sunday at the age of 80 from lung cancer, his family announced.
“With deep pain, we communicate the death of our beloved father,” his sons Alvaro, Javier, and Ignacio Vazquez said in a…
Former French president Giscard d’Estaing dies aged 94
Former French president Valery Giscard d’Estaing has died at the age of 94, sources close to him confirmed to dpa.
He died at his home in the central French department of Loir-et-Cher on Wednesday from complications linked to Covid-19.…
BREAKING: UK becomes first country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine
The United Kingdom has become the first country on earth to approve a vaccine for COVID-19.
The UK just approved Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus jab for general use from next week.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency of…
COVID-19: UK to borrow £394bn to increase doctors’ pay, tackle recession
The United Kingdom is set to borrow £394 billion to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
This is the highest ever amount the UK will borrow in its peacetime history.
UK chancellor to the exchequer, Rishi Sunak on…
There’s strong evidence to sanction Nigeria over #EndSARS crisis, says UK lawmaker
A member of the United Kingdom parliament, Theresa Villiers has stated that there is "strong" evidence to sanction the Nigerian government over the #EndSARS crisis.
Villiers, who is an MP for Chipping Barnet said the UK must use all…
We must stop funding corrupt Nigerian security agencies, says UK lawmaker
A member of the United Kingdom parliament, Kate Osamor has requested the country to reconsider funding for some Nigerian security agencies she described as "corrupt".
This request was made by the member of the UK parlaiment while…
US embassy celebrates Nigerian doctor who helped Pfizer develop COVID-19 vaccine
A Nigerian-born researcher and medical doctor, Onyema Ogbuagbu has been celebrated by the US embassy in Nigeria for his role in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Recall that Pfizer and BioNTech had announced that the first vaccine…
UK minister who attacked Nigeria over P&ID case indicted for bullying staff
United Kingdom's Secretary of state, Priti Patel who attacked Nigeria over P&ID case has been indicted for bullying staff.
Patel came under probe following the resignation of Philip Rutnam, former home office permanent secretary,…
Chile Police Chief Resigns After Officers Shoot Two Teenagers
Chile’s Chief of Police, Mario Rozas, resigned Thursday after cops shot two minors in an incident that sparked outrage across the country.
The South American nation is already alarmed at at the deployment of heavy-handed security force…
UK scientist invents face mask that ‘kills COVID-19’
A scientist in Nottingham, Gareth Cave has invented a face mask that "kills more than 90% of flu and coronavirus".
A scientist and nanotechnology expert at Nottingham Trent University, Cave said the new masks are due to go into…
UK to ban petrol vehicles by 2030
Boris Johnson, the UK's prime minister has disclosed that new cars and vans powered by petrol and diesel will not be sold in the country from 2030.
British Broadcasting Corporation reported that Johnson said it is part of “a green…
Boris Johnson self-isolates a second time after contact with COVID-19 patient
The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson has gone into self isolation after coming in contact with a COVID-19 patient.
Recall that Boris Johnson in March went into isolation after testing positive for the coronavirus.…
Turkey Sacks Central Bank Governor
Turkey has sacked the governor of its central bank, Murat Uysal and replaced him with a former finance minister.
This was made known in a presidential decree published in the official gazette on Saturday, after the Turkish lira reached…
Turkey Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 60 As Rescuers Comb Through Rubble
Rescue teams in Turkey’s Izmir region continue to search for survivors of Friday’s quake, while authorities have confirmed at least 60 deaths so far.
Officials say 58 people have died in Turkey, while two teenagers have died on the…
COVID-19: Britain announces new national lockdown
Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister has announced a new month-long lockdown for England after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
This announcement was made by…
Poland’s President Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has tested positive for coronavirus, an aide said Saturday, as the EU country faces a record rise in cases and mass protests despite a ban on public gatherings intended to stem infections.
Duda is the…
UK Parliament Condemns Killing Of #EndSARS Protesters At Lekki Toll Gate (Video)
The UK government on Wednesday deliberated on the killing of some #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate by soldiers.
Stephen Doughty, a British Labour and Co-operative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Cardiff…
