Steven Morris Archives - North India Kaleidoscope

UK Covid live: cases hit new record high in seventh day over 50,000 ahead of PM lockdown address to nation

Latest updates: Boris Johnson to make TV address this evening; UK records 58,784 further cases and 407 deaths

July 24, 2020March 2, 2021 Corona Virus Health World

UK coronavirus live: Boris Johnson admits government could have handled crisis differently in early months

PM says government did not understand Covid-19 in early weeks; UK death toll rises by 138 to 45,677; ONS figures suggest cases in England stable or possibly rising

Timelapse shows Indonesia's Mount Sinabung erupting March 2, 2021
The volcano in North Sumatra's latest eruption sent ash up to 5km (3.1 miles) into the air.
Michael Gudinski: Australian music industry icon dies aged 68 March 2, 2021
The music industry icon championed stars including Kylie Minogue and brought huge acts to Australia.
Migrating flamingos turn Mumbai lakes into 'sea of pink' March 2, 2021
Thousands of flamingos migrate to western India every year in search for food and nesting grounds.
How rape allegations have rocked Australian politics March 2, 2021
A political adviser's accusation has prompted other women to come forward with their own allegations.
Carlos Ghosn: US father and son extradited to Japan March 2, 2021
The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.
UK cruise ships scrapped in India's 'ship graveyard' March 2, 2021
Months after being sold to buyers from outside the UK they were sold on as scrap.
Hong Kong protest held as 47 activists appear in court March 1, 2021
Hundreds gathered outside the court where 47 pro-democracy figures faced charges of "subversion".
'Passport error' keeps man's body at Thai hospital March 1, 2021
David Donoghue, 75, will join a mass cremation at the hospital on Wednesday if the issue is not resolved.
Covid: Japan asks China to stop anal tests on its citizens March 1, 2021
Some Japanese citizens have said the tests for Covid-19 caused them "psychological distress".
Sri Lanka girl, 9, dies in 'exorcism' ritual March 1, 2021
Two people, including the child's mother, have been arrested in connection with the death.
Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court to face fresh charges March 1, 2021
Ms Suu Kyi's appearance comes a day after the deadliest day of protests, when 18 people were killed.
PM Narendra Modi gets Covid jab as India scales up vaccination March 1, 2021
The country has opened vaccination for people over 60 and those who have other illnesses.
Golden Globes: 'Tears' as Chloe Zhao becomes first Asian woman to win best director March 1, 2021
Chloe Zhao is hailed as a "huge inspiration for young Asian girls" after her Golden Globes win.
Hyunjin: K-pop star's apology for school bullying sparks debate March 1, 2021
The singer of South Korean boy band Stray Kids is accused of being verbally abusive while in middle school.
Chinese investment in Australia plummets 61% March 1, 2021
The drop reflects tougher foreign investment laws and the effects of Covid-19.
Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear' March 1, 2021
Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.
Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world February 28, 2021
The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.
Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts February 27, 2021
Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again.
Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon February 27, 2021
Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.
China celebrates colourful Lantern Festival February 26, 2021
Villages and cities become a sea of bright light to mark the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Alexei Navalny: US imposes sanctions on Russians March 2, 2021
US intelligence says Putin's government was behind the nerve agent attack on the opposition activist.
Covid-19: Sri Lanka chooses remote island for burials March 2, 2021
The government had decided last week to lift a ban on burials after criticism from minorities.
Jockey apologises for video of him climbing on dead horse March 2, 2021
Amateur jockey Rob James apologises for a video of him climbing on to a dead horse at a training gallops.
Twitch backtracks after outcry for using 'gender neutral' term 'womxn' March 2, 2021
The streaming platform said it had changed its spelling of "women" to be more gender neutral.
Timelapse shows Indonesia's Mount Sinabung erupting March 2, 2021
The volcano in North Sumatra's latest eruption sent ash up to 5km (3.1 miles) into the air.
Mercedes unveil Lewis Hamilton's 2021 Formula 1 car March 2, 2021
Mercedes reveal Lewis Hamilton's car for the 2021 season that retains the team's black anti-racism livery for a second season.
Nigeria school abduction: Hundreds of girls released by gunmen March 2, 2021
A group of nearly 300 girls are released after they were abducted from their school last week.
Andrew Cuomo: Fresh calls for New York governor to resign over harassment claims March 2, 2021
A third woman has accused influential Democratic politician Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.
Michael Gudinski: Australian music industry icon dies aged 68 March 2, 2021
The music industry icon championed stars including Kylie Minogue and brought huge acts to Australia.
Poland activists acquitted over LGBT Virgin Mary March 2, 2021
Three women, who faced up to two years in jail, were found not guilty of offending religious feelings.
Angelina Jolie sells Winston Churchill painting for record £7m March 2, 2021
The Tower Of The Koutoubia Mosque, owned by the actress, is sold to an unidentified buyer.
Covid: France approves AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s March 2, 2021
Older French patients can now get the jab, which had been initially limited to those aged under 65.
Ian St John: Former Liverpool & Scotland forward dies at age 82 March 2, 2021
Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has died at the age of 82.
Migrating flamingos turn Mumbai lakes into 'sea of pink' March 2, 2021
Thousands of flamingos migrate to western India every year in search for food and nesting grounds.
Volvo Cars to go fully electric by 2030 March 2, 2021
The Swedish firm is to phase out all models with internal combustion engines over the next few years.
PM Johnson backs potential UK and Republic of Ireland bid for 2030 World Cup March 2, 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is the "right time" to bid to host the 2030 World Cup and the plan is backed by football associations across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Nigeria's school abductions: Why children are being targeted March 2, 2021
Paying ransoms to kidnappers is fuelling the mass abduction of students in northern Nigeria, analysts say.
How rape allegations have rocked Australian politics March 2, 2021
A political adviser's accusation has prompted other women to come forward with their own allegations.
Carlos Ghosn: US father and son extradited to Japan March 2, 2021
The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.
Covid-19 variants pose 'real threat' to vaccine progress, CDC warns March 2, 2021
A top health expert says highly contagious variants of the virus pose a "real threat" to the US.