Finland expected to begin process of joining Nato this week – BBC News

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

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

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

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