Threats force several scholars to withdraw as ‘far-right fringe groups’ accuse event of being ‘anti-Hindu’An academic conference in the US addressing Hindu nationalism is being targeted by rightwing Hindu groups, which have sent death threats to partic…
The west has more vaccine doses than it needs – and no excuse not to share them | Gordon Brown
Covid vaccine production is now so high that millions of doses risk going to waste while poorer countries struggle for suppliesGordon Brown was UK prime minister between 2007 and 2010Soon, the ten-billionth Covid vaccine will roll off the production li…
West will kill thousands if it keeps on hoarding vaccines, says Gordon Brown
Former UK prime minister urges rich nations to transfer unused supplies to countries in desperate need‘The west has no excuse not to share vaccines’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHoarding of vaccines by wealthy western nati…
Three becomes latest mobile firm to bring back roaming charges
End to almost five years of free roaming across Europe will come into effect from 23 May 2022Three is to reintroduce charges for using their phones when travelling abroad, ending almost five years of free mobile phone roaming across Europe for their cu…
Netherlands proposes radical plans to cut livestock numbers by almost a third
Dutch farmers could be forced to sell land and reduce the amount of animals they keep to help lower ammonia pollutionDutch politicians are considering plans to force hundreds of farmers to sell up and cut livestock numbers, to reduce damaging ammonia p…
Taliban to allow 200 foreigners to leave on charter flights
Departures will be among first international flights to take off from Kabul airport since end of US-led evacuationTwo hundred Americans and other foreigners who remain in Afghanistan were expected to depart the country on charter flights from Kabul on …
North Korea celebrates 73rd anniversary – in pictures
Civil defence units and health personnel wearing gas masks and hazmat suits featured in celebrations in Pyongyang to mark the 73rd anniversary of North Korea’s founding, in a departure from previous militaristic displays Continue reading…
Gambling firm 888 buys William Hill International in £2.2bn deal
Online casino business signals intention to keep bookmaker’s shops as part of a foray into bricks and mortarThe online casino company 888 Holdings has confirmed its £2.2bn purchase of William Hill International and signalled its intent to keep the book…
Coronavirus live: warning German vaccine campaign not enough to stop fourth wave; Italy approves booster jabs
German plan to reboot flagging vaccine rollout not sufficient to stop fourth wave, warns expert; Italy’s medicines agency approves boostersUnvaccinated health and care workers in England could be redeployedFormer British PM tells west to stop hoarding …
Twenty years after 9/11: tell us your memories of the day
We would like to hear your experiences from the day and how you will be marking the anniversaryAs we approach the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America on September 11, we would like to hear your experiences of where you were when it hap…