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Financial Times: Companies call for more help as coronavirus curbs hit revenues.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Poorer countries seek own vaccine rather than wait on UN
Honduras got tired of waiting to get vaccines through a United Nations programme.
From jail, Navalny urges Russians to overcome their fear
Vladamir Putin's political foe has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.
Russia braces for more pro-Navalny protests
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was jailed last month and faces years in prison.
EU's Covid vaccine supply assault backfires
In a week for the EC president to forget, her cajoling turned into a horrific own goal.
Supply squeeze? What rules in Europe could mean for NZ's Covid vaccine
New EU controls on Covid vaccine exports could mean there are not as many doses for NZ.
AstraZeneca hits back in row over Covid vaccine's efficacy
The AstraZeneca vaccine is one of four pre-ordered by New Zealand.
UK's 'tsunami' of grief as coronavirus deaths pass 100,000
UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths.
Covid-19 variants paralyse Europe
The threat is prompting European governments to introduce harsh new lockdowns and curfews.
Pro-Navalny protesters could face years in jail
The crackdown comes as supporters of Navalny defy the Kremlin with calls for more rallies.
'He met Hitler and fell in love': What it's like to be the son of a Nazi 'butcher'
Niklas Frank learnt the truth about his family when he saw photos of piles of corpses.
Treasure hunters prep for race to $1.2 million golden casket
Michel Becker's first treasure puzzle hasn't been solved. This one, he says, is easier.
Mass arrests at Russian protests demanding Navalny's release
Demonstrations were held in scores of cities in temperatures as low as -50C.
EU hit by delay to Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine delivery
Financial Times: Pharma group says volumes will 'be lower than originally anticipated'.
Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.
Two friends, two continents, very different pandemics
New York Times: Location made all the difference when the coronavirus hit.
Slovakia aims to test entire population for Covid over 9 days
The Central European nation of 5.4m entered a tough lockdown before Christmas.
Germans who keep refusing to quarantine could be put in detention centres
The controversial facilities will be used for people who have repeatedly broken the rules.
'Not alarmed': Norway adjusts advice after Covid vaccine deaths
Doctors will now assess whether very frail, elderly people should get the vaccine.
'At 6pm, life stops': Europe embraces curfews in Covid fight
Large parts of Europe are living under 6pm-6am restrictions on movement.
'New storm brewing': Battered Europe extends lockdowns
Leaders warn Covid vaccines won't help for months as lockdowns are extended.
The socialite who asked strangers to murder her Gucci heir husband
'Black Widow' Patrizia Reggiani, now 72, reinforces her chilling reputation in a new doco.
Europe is not immune from America's political madness
Far-right extremism and conspiracy theories can take hold in any country.
'Operation Bleach': Boris Johnson's secret plan to rewrite British history
UK PM Boris Johnson aims to solidify his political legacy - by stealth.
Snow blizzard kills 4, brings much of Spain to a standstill
A weather agency recorded the highest 24-hour snowfall seen since 1971 in Madrid.
From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand
There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
Democrat Raphael Warnock becomes first black senator in Georgia's history
The Democrats are on the verge of controlling the US senate.
The vaccine blunder that shook Europe
Vaccine trouble is breeding a new form of euroscepticism, writes Ambrose Evans-Pritchard.
'Basically a vertical line': New virus strain takes 'terrifying' turn
The UK's current outlook is bleak, as PM prepares to announce tough lockdown.
Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU
The move just hours ago ended a 48-year partnership with the European Union.
Boris Johnson's dad applies for French passport on Brexit eve
The move means Johnson Sr's grandkids will be able to live and work in the EU post-Brexit.
2021 baby! The newborns who arrived just in time to farewell 2020
Babies bring light to a dark year.
A gaping hole: Sinkhole swallows houses, 21 people missing in Norway village
Dramatic images show houses teetering on the edge of a gaping hole.