With the highly transmissible, so-called Indian variant continuing to spread in the UK, news that both the AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines are highly effective against it has come as a relief. But recent studies stress that two doses are needed for protection so that means the government is stepping up the message to get both jabs.
Drake, The Weeknd, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, Bad Bunny, Cynthia Erivo and more pose backstage at the Billboard Awards in Los Angeles. (May 24)
Helmand (Afghanistan) (AFP) – The clay ruins of a thousand-year-old royal city in southern Afghanistan have become home to hundreds of displaced people who have fled Taliban clashes.
A shadow of fear hangs over Hong Kong's outspoken and staunchly pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper, with its wealthy owner Jimmy Lai now jailed and many reporters asking themselves "Are we next?"
A COVID-19 vaccination programme begins today for thousands of homeless people in Spain. Around 30,000 have been left behind in the inoculation rollout. The administration has begun a tailored plan to make sure everyone gets the vaccine, even if they live on the streets.
CNN's Jim Acosta speaks with actress Sharon Stone about standing up to predatory behavior, not only in Hollywood but around the world.
Six dogs participating in an early study were successful in detecting Covid-19, which has shown an association with a "distinct" odor.
Thousands of Inter Milan FC fans held a massive rally to celebrate their first Scudetto title win after 11 years, following the season's last match against Udinese, at Milan's San Siro stadium on Sunday. Players joined the celebrations, showing off their cup to fans from a balcony.
Hundreds of Arsenal fans protested outside the Emirates Stadium in north London on Sunday ahead of their side's final Premier League game of the season against Brighton.
A group was riding in a Stresa-Mottarone cable car when it plunged into a wooded area in northern Italy, according to a spokesperson for the National Alpine Speleological Rescue Corps, which is leading the rescue operation. CNN's Barbie Nadeau has the details.
Pink received the Billboard Icon Award and Drake received the Artist of the Decade at the awards ceremony honoring the most popular names in music today.
The Far Rockaway zip code of 11691 in New York City has the lowest vaccine rate in the city, according to the health department. It also has the fourth-highest death rate from COVID-19. (May 24)
