A review finds a “plausible” link to rare blood clots, but says the jab remains beneficial for most.
Day: April 7, 2021
Oxfam: UK halts funding over new sexual exploitation claimsOxfam: UK halts funding over new sexual exploitation claims
It comes as workers were suspended over sexual exploitation, three years after a similar scandal.
Richard Okorogheye: Police confirm body find as missing studentRichard Okorogheye: Police confirm body find as missing student
Richard Okorogheye was last seen by his family on 22 March, when he left their home in west London.
Belfast: Boris Johnson ‘deeply concerned’ after police attackedBelfast: Boris Johnson ‘deeply concerned’ after police attacked
Police are attacked, a bus is hijacked and a press photographer assaulted during the disorder.
Tiger Woods car crash: Golfing great drove at almost double the speed limitTiger Woods car crash: Golfing great drove at almost double the speed limit
Tiger Woods was driving close to double the 45mph speed limit when he crashed in February, according to Los Angeles County’s sheriff.
‘Can you help me?’ Boy found alone at US border‘Can you help me?’ Boy found alone at US border
A 10-year-old from Nicaragua woke up to find he had been abandoned by his group.
Myanmar ambassador to UK ‘locked out’ of London embassyMyanmar ambassador to UK ‘locked out’ of London embassy
Kyaw Zwar Minn says all staff were asked to leave the building by his country’s military attaché.
Betfred: Blackjack player wins £1.7m jackpot after High Court battleBetfred: Blackjack player wins £1.7m jackpot after High Court battle
A High Court judge rules the gambling firm was wrong not to pay Andy Green his winnings.
Muons: ‘Strong’ evidence found for a new force of natureMuons: ‘Strong’ evidence found for a new force of nature
Physicists may have just made a major breakthrough in our understanding of the Universe.
M25 crash: Lorry hangs over bridgeM25 crash: Lorry hangs over bridge
The M25 and A2 are closed in both directions due to a lorry hanging off the side of a bridge.
Lee Collins: Yeovil Town captain ‘found dead in hotel room’Lee Collins: Yeovil Town captain ‘found dead in hotel room’
An inquest into the death of Yeovil Town captain Lee Collins hears he did not turn up for training.
Chelsea beat Porto in Champions League first legChelsea beat Porto in Champions League first leg
Chelsea bounce back from a testing few days to secure a crucial first leg quarter-final away win over Porto in the Champions League.
Khloe Kardashian tries to get unfiltered photo removed from social mediaKhloe Kardashian tries to get unfiltered photo removed from social media
A natural-looking image of the glamorous Khloe Kardashian was shared “by accident” by her team.
Ursula von der Leyen left without a seat during EU visit to TurkeyUrsula von der Leyen left without a seat during EU visit to Turkey
The European Commission president had to sit on a nearby sofa as the EU visited Turkey.
Prehistoric human bones in Guernsey discovered by coastal walkerPrehistoric human bones in Guernsey discovered by coastal walker
A man walking around Guernsey’s coast finds bones estimated to be between 4,000 and 5,000 years old.
Road sign blunders see Saxilby and Thorpe on the Hill renamedRoad sign blunders see Saxilby and Thorpe on the Hill renamed
The misspelt signs on Lincoln’s bypass prompted much mirth among local residents.
Ed Accura: I want to tackle myths around race and swimmingEd Accura: I want to tackle myths around race and swimming
Parents need to understand the importance of their children learning to swim, the film-maker says.
Rare Superman comic sells for record $3.25mRare Superman comic sells for record $3.25m
Action Comics #1, which sold for 10 cents in 1938, is the world’s most valuable comic book.
Covid: Applause for 104-year-old Colombian who beat coronavirus – twiceCovid: Applause for 104-year-old Colombian who beat coronavirus – twice
Carmen Hernandez was given a standing ovation as she left hospital in Colombia.
Four quizzed over 8,000 bluebells dug up in woodFour quizzed over 8,000 bluebells dug up in wood
Four people are questioned by police after 8,000 bulbs are found in bags in a wood.
‘I could photograph space my entire life’‘I could photograph space my entire life’
A paediatrician describes how his love of space observation has grown during the lockdown.
Inner Light: The children surviving conflict in DR CongoInner Light: The children surviving conflict in DR Congo
Hugh Kinsella Cunningham documents the lives of children caught up in conflict in DR Congo.
How one woman discovered her true cultural heritageHow one woman discovered her true cultural heritage
Gail Lukasik’s life was turned upside down when she discovered her mother was mixed race but had ‘passed’ as white to escape racial segregation in the US.
Hazmat crew called in to clean US houseHazmat crew called in to clean US house
The resident has been dealing with depression and fatigue following a stroke over 20 years ago.
The tech billionaire who is putting women firstThe tech billionaire who is putting women first
Whitney Wolfe Herd, the 31-year-old founder of dating app Bumble, has joined the billionaires’ club.
Where are Britain’s loneliest places in lockdown?Where are Britain’s loneliest places in lockdown?
Loneliness in the pandemic has been more intense for young people in poor, urban areas.
China one-child policy: can dropping limits increase birth rates?China one-child policy: can dropping limits increase birth rates?
The government is considering dropping birth limits in some parts to offset an ageing population.
‘Long Covid has destroyed me but I am fighting back’‘Long Covid has destroyed me but I am fighting back’
A former health coach is blogging about her experience with the condition to help others get diagnosed.
Another Round: How a film about a drinking experiment became a celebration of lifeAnother Round: How a film about a drinking experiment became a celebration of life
Another Round sees four men on an alcohol experiment and has become an Oscar-nominated success.
Why Utah is making men pay women’s pregnancy costsWhy Utah is making men pay women’s pregnancy costs
Fathers in Utah will soon be legally obligated to foot half the bill of a mother’s pregnancy.