It is widely expected that Finland will begin the process of joining Nato this week. The move will redraw Europe’s security map dramatically and will be seen in Moscow as a hostile act. For many Finnish people, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reawakened memories of the country’s own wars against the Soviet Union. Only the… Continue reading Finland expected to begin process of joining Nato this week – BBC News
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Why is China still aiming for zero Covid? – BBC News
In many parts of the world most Covid restrictions are gone, but in China zero Covid remains the strategy. Health officials in the country believe if they give up now, their efforts would have amounted to nothing, but attempts to become zero Covid keep cities such as Shanghai in lockdown. The BBC’s Ros Atkins takes… Continue reading Why is China still aiming for zero Covid? – BBC News
Desperate search for tornado survivors in US – BBC News
Rescuers across six US states are searching through wreckage after a series of tornadoes left a trail of destruction. At least 94 people have been killed across the country after about 30 tornadoes struck on Friday night. US President Joe Biden has declared a disaster in Kentucky, the worst-affected state, where at least 80 people… Continue reading Desperate search for tornado survivors in US – BBC News
Dust storms and tornadoes hit the US Midwest – BBC News
Just days after record breaking tornadoes ripped through four states, more severe weather has hit parts of the US. Strong winds caused dust storms and even tornadoes in some areas. Drivers were urged to stay off the roads as visibility dropped to zero and wind gusts reached up to 100 mph (160 kph). Please subscribe… Continue reading Dust storms and tornadoes hit the US Midwest – BBC News
World responds to new Omicron Covid variant – BBC News
As US President Joe Biden refers to the emergence of Omicron as a “cause for concern, not a cause for panic,” Ros Atkins examines the global response to the new Covid variant. Please subscribe HERE #BBCNews
India battles to contain spread of Omicron variant – BBC News
India is battling to contain the spread of the new Omicron variant of Covid. The country was hit hard during the second wave of coronavirus earlier this year and was criticised for not telling the world early enough about Delta, which spread rapidly and became the dominant variant across the globe. More than half of… Continue reading India battles to contain spread of Omicron variant – BBC News
How billionaires like Elon Musk pay less tax than you – BBC News
In 2007 and 2011, Jeff Bezos paid $0 in income tax. Same for Elon Musk in 2018. So how do billionaires end up paying less tax than you? Here’s how the ‘Buy Borrow Die’ mantra has become common practice amongst many of the ultra-wealthy. Please subscribe HERE #BBCNews
Global markets fall after Moderna Omicron warning – BBC News
European stock markets have fallen after the boss of Moderna cast doubts on the effectiveness of vaccines against the new Omicron Covid variant. The Covid variant was first detected in South Africa, and the symptoms have been mild so far. But travel restrictions have been imposed as a precaution by places including the UK, the… Continue reading Global markets fall after Moderna Omicron warning – BBC News
Countries around world see rise in Covid as Omicron spreads – BBC News
Countries across the world are starting to see a dramatic rise in the number of the daily recorded cases of Covid as Omicron spreads. First to experience the dramatic surge in cases was South Africa, but the early data suggests fewer people have died or are requiring hospital treatment compared with previous waves of infection.… Continue reading Countries around world see rise in Covid as Omicron spreads – BBC News
Afghanistan's booming drugs trade under Taliban rule – BBC News
With economic collapse in Afghanistan, the country’s drug trade appears to be booming. Afghanistan has long been linked with the production of opium and heroin and is also now a major producer of crystal meth. The Taliban say farmers cannot be banned from producing drugs for now because there are no alternative sources of income… Continue reading Afghanistan's booming drugs trade under Taliban rule – BBC News