Biden ends deadlock over first African and first woman to lead WTO
Shawdesh desk: The Biden administration has ended the deadlock over the next head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) by expressing its “strong support” for Nigeria’s ex-finance minister. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala ReadMore
Myanmar coup: Does the army have evidence of voter fraud?
Shawdesh desk: A military coup fuelled by allegations of electoral fraud has led to the removal and arrest of Myanmar’s democratically-elected leaders. The army’s move has been condemned inside and ReadMore
Study reveals extent of Covid vaccine side-effects
Shawdesh Desk: About one in three people recently given a Covid vaccine by the NHS report some side-effects. None was serious – a common one was some soreness around the ReadMore
Fake N95 masks have flooded the market. Here’s how to tell the difference
Shawdesh Desk: There’s one mask guideline that hasn’t changed throughout the pandemic — you definitely should be wearing one. But what happens when you’re not sure if your mask is ReadMore
Covid-19: Facebook rejects businessman’s jab advert
Shawdesh Desk: Facebook has apologised for rejecting a businessman’s advert designed to encourage black and Asian people to have the Covid-19 vaccine. Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones wanted to raise awareness about the ReadMore
