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Boris Johnson confirms first Omicron death in UK, urges public to take booster shot

Omicron is leading to hospitalisations, so people need to shed idea that it is a milder version of the virus and recognise the ‘sheer pace’ at which it spreads, UK PM warns.

UK’s MI6 to be ‘more open to stay secret’, says chief in 1st public speech, calls China priority

MI6 chief Richard Moore expressed his desire to 'judiciously change' the idea that it is unusual for the chief of a secret intelligence service to give public speeches.

Children with poorly controlled asthma need Covid vaccine on priority, study in Lancet says

The study says children aged 5–17 years with poorly controlled asthma are at higher risk of Covid-19 hospital admission compared with those without asthma.

France scraps talks with UK govt over migrant crisis, says Johnson ‘not serious’

The UK & France have been at loggerheads on several issues since Britain’s exit from EU. The rift has hampered efforts to agree to an approach to tackling boats crisis in the Channel.

Pakistan has a confused relationship with the West. Imran Khan a living embodiment

Imran Khan has been famous in Pakistan because of his Western pursuits of an Oxford education, a playboy lifestyle and as a player in the most English of games.

UK cuts gap between second dose and booster jabs of Covid vaccine for vulnerable groups

UK Health Security Agency has updated the medical advice and is expected to help groups such as housebound patients, so that they can have their flu and Covid-19 vaccines at the same time.

Covid-19 pandemic: Experts urge UK to reimpose restrictions, 1st case of Delta mutation in Israel

ThePrint brings you some important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic

UK to lift quarantine rules for Indians fully vaccinated with Covishield from 11 October

Indian travellers who have received both doses of Covishield or another UK-approved vaccine at least 14 days before arrival in the UK can travel without having to quarantine now.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar contradicts govt on UK vaccine row, says nations doing what’s best for them

MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar says he is not speaking on behalf of Modi govt but notes UK govt decision is simply a case of country doing what's in its best interest.

India, UK moving towards early harvest trade deal, FTA next step, Piyush Goyal says

Taking to Twitter after a virtual meeting with his UK counterpart Monday, the Commerce Minister said the discussions reflected further strengthening of India-UK trade ties.

On Camera

Hyderabad’s broken roads make Revanth Reddy’s ‘Future City’ goal hard to believe

How can the Telangana government plan to build a world-class ‘Bharat Future City’ out of Hyderabad when it can’t even provide basic infrastructure?

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.