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Read More 2020 hasn’t exactly been the year to make travel dreams come true. With the COVID-19 pandemic putting vacations on the back burner, many are feeling extreme wanderlust in their lives—especially in the midst of the holiday season. But staying home doesn’t mean that you need to let all the joys of travel fall…

Read More Vaccine distribution could start as early as mid-December  Vaccine distribution could start as early as mid-December 

Read More Designer facing class action lawsuit in the United States alleging the sexual assault of dozens of women Fashion mogul Peter Nygård has been arrested in Canada after US authorities charged him with with racketeering and sex trafficking, alleging decades of crimes that left dozens of victims in the United States, the Bahamas and…

Read More US firm Google has complained that proposed new EU laws aimed at curbing tech giants’ dominance target only a “handful of companies,” the search provider included. The way Europe sees it, that’s the point. “We will carefully study the proposals made by the European Commission over the next few days. However, we are…

Read More ‘We’ve always been straight with one another, and we agreed we’d get together sooner than later’ ‘We’ve always been straight with one another, and we agreed we’d get together sooner than later’

Read More This article is part of the The DC Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox every weekday. Dropping much of the let’s-all-come-together comity from recent weeks, President-elect Joe Biden showed just how out-of-patience he has become with his predecessor and his allies. Where Biden…

Read MoreThe fast food chain is posting pictures of dishes from independent restaurants struggling under COVID-19 restrictions as part of a campaign in the U.K. and France.The fast food chain is posting pictures of dishes from independent restaurants struggling under COVID-19 restrictions as part of a campaign in the U.K. and France.

Read MoreA new law says only married couples can adopt, with some exceptions for single relatives.A new law says only married couples can adopt, with some exceptions for single relatives.

Read MoreThe first project from Archwell Audio will be released in time for the holiday season.The first project from Archwell Audio will be released in time for the holiday season.

Read MoreThe analysis by US experts concludes the Moderna jab is safe, clearing the way for approval within days.The analysis by US experts concludes the Moderna jab is safe, clearing the way for approval within days.

Read More Andrés Manuel López Obrador told the president-elect to stay out of his country’s internal affairs and they would stand between Latin American migrants and the US border Andrés Manuel López Obrador told the president-elect to stay out of his country’s internal affairs and they would stand between Latin American migrants and the US…

Read More The grisly incident happened in the Central Mexican state of Guanajuato.   The grisly incident happened in the Central Mexican state of Guanajuato.  

Read More SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (IPS) – Just before the World Health Assembly (WHA), an 18 May open letter by world leaders and experts urged governments to ensure that all COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and tests are patent-free, fairly distributed and available to all, free of charge. Read the full story, “Intellectual Property…

Read More ‘Jewel of biodiversity’ in natural oceanic basin formed during deglaciation of Kilimanjaro and Usambara mountains ‘Jewel of biodiversity’ in natural oceanic basin formed during deglaciation of Kilimanjaro and Usambara mountains

Read More A years-long legal battle between pond owners in a French village and their neighbors, pestered by loud frogs, has come to an end after a court ordered the basin be drained. The fate of the frogs, however, still remains uncertain. The infamous pond of discord, that repeatedly made headlines over the years, is…

Read More Migraine researchers have observed a tsunami-like phenomenon sweeping across mice brains just prior to the potentially blinding headaches, which could improve upon existing treatments and potentially help find a cure. Glutamate is a kind of chemical messenger which excites nerve cells across the brain, and is known to have some association with migraines.…

Read More Amid a spike in new cases, leaders in Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic have announced the return of strict measures to dissuade people from attending large holiday gatherings. (Image credit: Tobias Schwarz/AP) Amid a spike in new cases, leaders in Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic have announced the return…

Read MoreWeeks after the election, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulates the president-elect.Weeks after the election, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulates the president-elect.

Read More Pop stars and politicians express ‘deep concern’ at proposal to move museum from Aldershot Champions of the project say it will tell inspiring stories of how the lives of wounded service personnel have been saved over the centuries and help to inspire and teach future medics. But a plan to move the Museum…

Read More Wonder Woman 1984 isn’t great and it isn’t terrible. It’s a movie that has simply arrived at a time when people need a diversion, and following a summer devoid of blockbusters. Everybody could use some fun, and the studio behind the film, Warner Bros., has made the responsible decision to release it in…

Read More Social networking site Twitter has been fined €450,000 ($547,000) under the EU’s GDPR law in a world first, for failing to provide a timely report about a data breach that made some private tweets public. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) slapped Twitter with the fine for infringing the European General Data Protection Regulation…

Read MoreFacebook, Google and others face yearly checks and limits on what they can do with users’ data.Facebook, Google and others face yearly checks and limits on what they can do with users’ data.

Read MoreTakahiro Shiraishi was convicted of killing nine people he contacted on the social media platform.Takahiro Shiraishi was convicted of killing nine people he contacted on the social media platform.

Read MoreRestrictions vary among nations, but the trend is for a very quiet holiday as U.K. government is urged to abandon “rash” plan to allow household mixing.Restrictions vary among nations, but the trend is for a very quiet holiday as U.K. government is urged to abandon “rash” plan to allow household mixing.

Read More Report finds suppression of freedom and attacks against minorities common across all South Asian nations Report finds suppression of freedom and attacks against minorities common across all South Asian nations

Read More An official commission has published damning findings which say that responsibility for Sweden’s relatively high Covid-19 death rate lies with the government, after the coronavirus ravaged ill-prepared nursing homes. On Tuesday, the commission published its first interim report into the impact of Sweden’s approach to the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that the government did…

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Read More Turkey has vowed to use its own weapons to defend itself after the US slapped it with sanctions for buying Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missiles, a punishment Ankara said had seriously diminished its relationship with Washington. “All necessary measures will be taken and will be taken for the security of our country and our…

Read More New evidence from Xinjiang could have ‘potentially drastic consequences for global supply chains’ New evidence from Xinjiang could have ‘potentially drastic consequences for global supply chains’

Read More ‘We would like to thank all of the citizens who showed concern for the child,’ police said ‘We would like to thank all of the citizens who showed concern for the child,’ police said

Read MoreThe Russian leader says he is “ready for collaboration” after the US result is confirmed.The Russian leader says he is “ready for collaboration” after the US result is confirmed.

Read More Doctor hopes receiving shot ‘will encourage many more people to get vaccinated’ Doctor hopes receiving shot ‘will encourage many more people to get vaccinated’

Read More A senior World Health Organization official has said that the group is looking at ways to fill a huge $28 billion funding gap in their program to tackle Covid-19 in low-income countries. Speaking on Tuesday, World Health Organization (WHO) senior adviser Bruce Aylward who heads up the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator…

Read More Outside medical advisors will now review the FDA data, meaning a second vaccine could be approved by the end of the week  Outside medical advisors will now review the FDA data, meaning a second vaccine could be approved by the end of the week 

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