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Coronavirus live news: ‘Highly likely’ BioNTech vaccine works against new variant; Taiwan confirms first local case since April

BioNTech’s CEO says tests being run on mutant strain; US could require negative Covid-19 tests for passengers from Britain

Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia January 22, 2021
The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law.
Tokyo 2020 Games may have to be held behind closed doors, says Lord Coe January 22, 2021
The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 may have to be held behind closed doors if they are to go ahead this year, athletics chief Lord Coe says.
Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger January 22, 2021
The tennis player, now a pastor, has faced widespread condemnation for her LGBT views.
China mine rescue: Survivors to remain trapped at least two more weeks January 22, 2021
The survivors in the collapsed Shandong province mine have been underground since 10 January.
Indonesia plane crash probe focuses on autothrottle January 22, 2021
It's still unclear why Sriwijaya Air SJ182 crashed, but it previously had issues with the autothrottle.
Covaxin and Covishield: What we know about India's Covid vaccines January 22, 2021
As India starts exporting Covid vaccines, here's what we know about Covishield and Covaxin.
China falling short of US trade deal targets January 22, 2021
The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago.
Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid January 22, 2021
Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules.
Wuhan lockdown: A year of China's fight against the Covid pandemic January 22, 2021
The world's first coronavirus quarantine began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then?
Farm laws: Indian unions reject offer to suspend reforms January 21, 2021
The government proposed a delay of 18 months - but farmers want the new laws fully repealed.
Serum Institute: Fire at world's largest vaccine producer kills five January 21, 2021
The company says production of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has not been affected.
Australia Day row: PM Morrison criticises Cricket Australia over words' removal January 21, 2021
Scott Morrison criticises Cricket Australia for dumping references to the controversial holiday.
Christine Dacera: Police chief's removal ordered over 'botched' rape probe January 21, 2021
Was Christine Dacera raped and murdered? Differing accounts in the Philippines have caused outrage.
China's telecom giants ask for Wall Street relisting January 21, 2021
The New York Stock Exchange has already changed its mind several times about delisting the companies.
Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on January 19, 2021
Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries.
The Hong Kong migrants fleeing to start new lives in the UK January 19, 2021
A new visa will give 5.4m Hong Kong residents the right to resettle in Britain. How many will leave?
Conquering K2 in winter 'together' January 19, 2021
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, from the team of the first climbers to reach the K2 summit in winter.
Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan January 18, 2021
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.
Shukatsu sexism: The Japanese jobseekers fighting discrimination January 17, 2021
Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change.
Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians January 16, 2021
Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.

Trump impeachment: Senate trial poised to start next week January 22, 2021
The House will send an impeachment article, or charge, to the Senate on Monday.
Superb Vitinha goal helps Wolves edge past Chorley January 22, 2021
Vitinha's superb goal sees Wolves into the fifth round of the FA Cup at the expense of non-league Chorley.
Dortmund suffer surprise defeat to local rivals Monchengladbach January 22, 2021
Borussia Dortmund suffer a second-straight defeat as local rivals Borussia Monchengladbach win to go above them in the Bundesliga.
Paris St-Germain 4-0 Montpellier: Kylian Mbappe scores twice in win January 22, 2021
Paris St-Germain move three points clear in Ligue 1 and boost their goal difference with a thrashing of 10-man Montpellier
Coronavirus: European Union vaccine woes increase January 22, 2021
AstraZeneca is the latest company, after Pfizer, to warn of delivery delays, frustrating officials.
Mahomes out of concussion protocol before AFC title game January 22, 2021
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he is out of concussion protocol and can play in Sunday's AFC championship game.
New UK coronavirus variant 'may be more deadly' January 22, 2021
Evidence suggests the coronavirus variant that emerged in the UK may be more deadly as well as spread faster.
Iran's supreme leader makes online threats to attack golfing Trump January 22, 2021
A photomontage seems to show the ex-president playing in the shadow of a warplane or large drone.
Steinmetz Swiss trial: Jail for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial January 22, 2021
Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is given a jail term by a Swiss court in a historic corruption case.
Essex lorry deaths: Men jailed for killing 39 migrants in trailer January 22, 2021
Thirty-nine Vietnamese migrants suffocated in a sealed container en route to Essex in October 2019.
Australian Open 2021: Andy Murray's hopes of playing in tournament over January 22, 2021
Andy Murray will miss the Australian Open after failing to find a "workable quarantine" solution following his positive test for coronavirus.
Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies, aged 86 January 22, 2021
Hank Aaron, who broke Babe Ruth's Major League Baseball home run record in 1974, dies at the age of 86.
McGregor returns to the octagon - can Poirier avenge defeat from seven years ago? January 22, 2021
Everything you need to know about Conor McGregor's return to the octagon in a rematch against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 this weekend.
Mira Furlan: Babylon 5 and Lost actress dies at 65 January 22, 2021
Mira Furlan starred as Minbari Ambassador Delenn in 1990s sci-fi drama Babylon 5.
Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia January 22, 2021
The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law.
Russia detains Navalny aides as protests go viral January 22, 2021
Police hold aides to Putin critic Alexei Navalny as social media buzzes with plans for protests.
Could Google really leave Australia? January 22, 2021
After threatening to cut off Australia, could Google survive without it?
Mathews grinds out unbeaten century for Sri Lanka on hard-fought first day against England January 22, 2021
Angelo Mathews grinds out a century for Sri Lanka as England's bowlers toil on a hard-fought first day of the second Test in Galle.
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country January 22, 2021
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
Shoppers stuck at home shun new clothes in 2020 January 22, 2021
Clothing was the hardest-hit sector last year, seeing a 25% drop in sales overall.

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