Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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The Chinese doctor who attempted to warn the public about the Wuhan coronavirus has died, according to several state media reports, per CNN. Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old ophthalmologist, was working in Wuhan Central Hospital when he issued a warning to his fellow medics on the 30th December. This news comes…
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An advert for the fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing has been banned on YouTube, over complaints that it allegedly objectifies women with its overtly sexualized content. The commercial for the clothing store begins with with a woman looking over her shoulder, dressed black vinyl, high-waisted chaps-style shorts. It then shows…
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Originating in China, the number of cases of Coronavirus reportedly stands at 24,622. At the time of writing, the death toll is 493, but 990 people have recovered, as per WorldOMeter which is providing live updates. Now, an Instagrammer has been thrown off a plane after yelling that he has…
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As reported by BBC News, officials say at least eight rescuers have been killed by an avalanche during an attempt to rescue the victims of a previous avalanche that had hit a Turkish mountainside the day prior. Approximately 300 rescue workers had taken to the mountainside in the Bahcesaray in…
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A former Muslim woman has received a fury of backlash online after sharing 'before and after' pictures as she celebrates her new life in Canada after fleeing from Saudi Arabia. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 19, took to Twitter to celebrate one year "being free" by posting side-by-side images of herself. The…
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Last week, the coronavirus was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation. However, it's important to note that the situation is not yet a pandemic, the BBC reports. As per Fox News, currently, 20,438 people have been infected by the coronavirus and the death toll on Tuesday…
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As more and more reports come in regarding people afflicted with the coronavirus, a British man living in China is claiming that he managed to beat it after treating it with plenty of hot toddies and honey. Connor Reed, a 25-year-old English teacher from Wales who currently lives in the…
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Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The 17-year-old's nomination was made by Swedish politicians Jens Holm and Hakan Svenneling from the country's Left Party. As per the Evening Standard, they said that they nominated Thunberg because she "worked hard to make politicians…
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Although vast amounts of koalas have perished in the bushfires which continue to rage in Australia, a recent report reveals that many have also been killed at a logging plantation in Victoria. The plantation purportedly harvests blue gum trees - an important habitat for koalas. Due to its presence, however,…
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Happy 02.02.2020! For those unaware, today is a very special day to be alive. And it's not just because today marks the 54th Super Bowl championship between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. And it's not because my local church had a charity sale and I managed…
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China's richest man has donated over $14 million USD to help scientists develop a coronavirus vaccine. This is welcome news as the death toll from the virus hits 170 with an additional 7,700+ confirmed cases, as per the BBC. The donation was made by Jack Ma, the founder of e-commerce…
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Russia has decided to close the 2,700-mile border with China in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Fox News has reported. This news comes as the death toll from the epidemic rises to 170, with a further 7,711 confirmed cases, as per the BBC. There have now…
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Per the Mirror, up to 7,000 passengers and crew have been left stranded on a cruise ship in Italy following fears that a husband and wife from China could be carrying the coronavirus. The Costa Smeralda cruise ship is currently docked at a port in Civitavecchia, north-west of Rome, with…
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Per the Metro, a new 1,000-bed hospital that will be dedicated to fighting the coronavirus outbreak has been completed in China after just 48 hours of converting an empty building. The Dabie Mountain Regional Medical Centre is located in Huangzhou District (a city close to Wuhan, where the disease is…
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A person with the Wuhan coronavirus could be infectious to others before they are even aware they have the condition, according to China's National Health Commission Minister, Ma Xiaowei.At a press conference, which took place on Sunday, Xiaowei asserted that someone with the virus could show no symptoms of the…
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A bacon-scented patch has been developed "to help vegans and vegetarians with meat cravings". The unusual device, not dissimilar to a nicotine patch, was invented by Charles Spence, a professor of experimental psychology at the University of Oxford. His area of expertise is sensory perception (how smell affects the mind),…
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An escaped prisoner has trolled guards with a "greetings from Thailand" postcard. Oualid Sekkaki, who escaped from a Belgian prison in December, allegedly sent a "greetings from Thailand" postcard to the facility this week, The Brussels Times reports. An escaped Alcatraz inmate allegedly wrote this letter vanishing: "The letter was addressed…
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Lush, maker of vegetarian, vegan and cruelty free cosmetics, is showing its support for Australian wildlife by selling a new koala-shaped soap and donating the profits to the Bush Animal Fund. The new limited edition product, launched on Friday, is named All the Wild Things and is currently retailing for…
