Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations.

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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa.

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Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over ‘censorship or coercion’

The head of women’s tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion.

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The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross.

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Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

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Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America’s musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.

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Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi’s new highway

Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project.

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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe’s Covid protests

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest.

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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

An Indian government survey says so – but the numbers don’t add up.

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Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Sunday’s referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe.

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