Ukraine is certainly not a 'Nazi state'. However, there are powerful neo-Nazi elements within it endorsed by the state, such as Azov. To what extent are Zelenskyy's hands tied by these militia as he negotiates peace?
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus – and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
An ex-WHO scientist has claimed Omicron BA.2 has an R0 of 12, making it as infectious as measles, the most infectious disease known. But what do the data show?
Scotland's Supreme Leader Nic Sturge-on sparked fury today as she U-turned on plans to remove Scotland's last remaining Covid laws by keeping mask rules in place for weeks more at least.
British holidaymakers will not be required to wear masks on British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights following the Government's announcement that all Covid travel measures will end on Friday.
What we require is a clear acknowledgement that, with masks. our political leaders inflicted an intervention on the British people that was unethical, ineffective and harmful, and their commitment never to do so again.
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus – and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
All UK Covid restrictions on foreign travel, including passenger locator forms and tests for the unvaccinated, are to be scrapped in time for families planning to go abroad for the Easter holidays.
A reader sent us the letter he received recently from the ONS, in which it states that "having had a COVID-19 infection before usually gives a stronger immune response than vaccination".
A surge in infections was always to be "expected" following the end of restrictions in England, Sajid Javid has said. Yet infections were rising already, and rose faster in Scotland where restrictions remain.
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