Covid hero Pfizer ramps up battle to save millions of sick children
The US pharmaceuticals giant is investing billions of dollars into research and development of therapies to treat illnesses such as spina bifida and haemophilia. Read more...
Sunil Kothari, Eminent Scholar of Indian Dance, Dies at 87
A critic for The Times of India and a teacher of youthful energy, he explored a country rich in dance traditions, interviewing hundreds of gurus. Read more...
Sarah Ferguson reveals Princess Eugenie will be 'an incredibly empathetic and very strong mother'
The Duchess of York, 61, told US weekly that Princess Eugenie, 30, will be 'an incredibly empathetic and very strong mother' - weeks before the royal's due date in mid-February. Read more...
Director of Amazon39;s 39;Tandav39; Cuts Scenes After Pressure From India39;s Hindu Nationalists
Faced with boycotts and criminal complaints, the director of Tandav made the edits this week. But that did not appear to satisfy some of the shows critics, who called for him to be jailed. Read more...
Stuck at Home, People Are Splurging on Wine and Spirits
Sales of wine, beer and spirits are up across the board, but consumers are trading up and spending more, one analyst said. Read more...
Suicide Bombings in Crowded Baghdad Market Kill at Least 32
Such attacks, once common in the Iraqi capital, have become rarer in recent years as U.S.-backed Iraqi forces have largely defeated the Islamic State. Read more...
Covid UK Another 65 vaccine centres opened to speed up rollout
The coronavirus vaccinations rollout has been turbocharged today as a mosque in Birmingham and a cinema in Aylesbury are brought in to help dish out the jabs. Read more...
My Neighbor, My Pandemic Pal
Coronavirus precautions have made it harder for people to spend time with friends and family. For some, neighbors are filling the gap. Read more...
Only a fifth of motorists got a premium refund from their insurer
Half of drivers reported a major decrease in their annual mileage, but only a fraction told their insurer or saw any premium refund as a result, data shows. Read more...
Lubomir Kavalek, Czech Who Became U.S. Chess Champion, Dies at 77
One of the first and most elite chess players to flee the Soviet bloc for the West, he was among the best players in the world for many years. Read more...
Discover your energy type... and your destiny
It's the key to a happy, balanced life, according to the ancient healing system Ayurveda. Take our quiz to find out yours. You may be surprised! Read more...
Kate Hudson reflects on what it's like having three children with three different fathers
Kate Hudson opened up on Sunday about her experience as a mother, specifically with regard to the fact that her three children each have a different father. Read more...
Census gender question will now be asked to declare their sex rather than what they identify as
In the 2021 census, people will have to declare their sex rather than the gender they think they are. This is in contrast to the 2011 survey and is a setback to transgender rights campaigners. Read more...
Daily Report The Mystery of Amazons Bookstores
How an offhand remark about Amazon opening new bookstores spawned a viral reaction and a backtracking. Read more...
Four players and president of Brazilian club Palmas killed in plane crash
The small aircraft was taking the group to a Brazilian cup game on Sunday - and it has been reported, tragically, that there were no survivors. The plane came down shortly after take-off. Read more...
The Essential Octavia Butler
She created vivid new worlds to reveal truths about our own. Heres where to start with her books. Read more...