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The first detailed studies of the P.1 variant suggest it may be up to twice as transmissible.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Older French patients can now get the jab, which had been initially limited to those aged under 65.
BBC News – Europe

The health secretary says 379 households in south-east England are being contacted.
BBC News – UK

The 6 January siege on Capitol Hill was “domestic terrorism”, FBI director Christopher Wray says.
BBC News – US & Canada

Scientists discover a high rate of people who suppress the virus without taking medication.
BBC News – Africa

A lover of food and and travel? What’s your knowledge of food and beverage from around the world? Here’s a quiz to test the slightly more sophisticated palate. But, even if that doesn’t give you too much food for […]

Canary Wharf expects people to return to the office but may choose home working some of the time.
BBC News – Business

Israel’s prime minister says it is “clear” the Helios Ray was the target of an Iranian operation.
BBC News – Middle East

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Armenia’s embattled PM is now in open dispute with the armed forces chiefs.
BBC News – Europe

The whereabouts of one infected person is unknown, as they did not give their full contact details.
BBC News – UK

The former US president hints at another run in 2024 as he returns to the political stage.
BBC News – US & Canada

The former Nigerian finance minister becomes the first woman, and the first African, head of the WTO.
BBC News – Africa

Most of us, at the very least, have a passing interest in the phenomena of the natural world. However, what do you know of the fascinating facts that surround some of nature’s most extreme statistics? Here’s a fun […]

Chester the city with a history spanning two millennia. 

Chester, long since a city in its own English Shire, has a history longer than that of sliced bread! It goes all the way back into pre-historic times, […]

A Comprehensive List of Canines (2023) What is a Canine? Canines, also known as canids, include domestic dogs, foxes, wolves, jackals, and other members of the dog family […]

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.
BBC News – Business

An official report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the journalist’s murder.
BBC News – Middle East

While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean