- Saturday, 23 August 2025
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China must share Covid data, says WHO
Chinese officials must share more real-time information on Covid in the country as infections surge, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. Many of the country's strict restrictions have been lifted over the last few weeks, but cases have soared and several countries are now screening travellers from China.
Pele: Goalscorer, World Cup winner, hero, icon and legend
Brazil legend Pele, who has died aged 82, is widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, the iconic sporting figure for a country that regards itself as the game's spiritual home. Pele's greatness can be measured by the simple fact that he could make football a spectacle of natural grace and beauty when he missed as much as when he scored.
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant hurt in car accident
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has been injured in a car accident in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. The batsman has two cuts on his forehead, a ligament tear in his right knee along with other injuries, India's cricket board said in a statement.
Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for a further seven years
A Myanmar military court has sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to a further seven years in prison, taking her overall jail time to 33 years. The country's former democratically-elected leader has been under house arrest since a military ousted her government in a coup in February 2021.
Indian PM Modi's mother Heeraben dies aged 99
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi died at the age of 99. "A glorious century rests at the feet of God," Modi tweeted on Friday morning. He lit his mother's funeral pyre in Gandhinagar in western Gujarat state - where Heeraben lived - on Friday.
Winter storm traps Americans in cars for days
At least 28 people have died in western New York State, most of them in Buffalo, as a monster winter storm continues to batter North America. A state official said some people had been trapped in cars for more than two days during what was "probably" the worst storm of their lifetime.
China ends Covid quarantine for travellers in January
China will scrap quarantine for travellers from 8 January, officials said, marking the last major shift from the country's zero-Covid policy. After three years of closed borders, this will effectively reopen the country to those with work and study visas, or seeking to visit family.
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Golfer who broke record for wins dies at 83
Kathy Whitworth - the professional golfer with the most trophies - has died aged 83, America's Ladies Professional Golf Association has said. "Her 88 LPGA victories are the most ever on a professional tour," it said.
Winter storm's icy blast hits 200 million in US
Some 200 million Americans are feeling the icy grip of a massive winter storm that has been linked to at least 12 deaths ahead of the holiday weekend.
14 of the most striking images of 2022
14 of the most startling photos from this year – including Ukrainian soldiers playing chess with Molotov cocktails, Iranian protesters and wildfires in Spain and the US – and compares them with iconic artworks.
Japan's inflation rate hits 41-year high
Japan's core consumer price inflation edged up to 3.7% in November, the highest it has been since 1981. That was when a Middle East crisis disrupted oil production and caused energy prices to soar.
Covid antiviral treatment leads to faster recovery
An antiviral drug tested by more than 25,000 vaccinated Covid patients has been found to reduce recovery time from the disease. Molnupiravir was given to people twice a day, for five days at home, while they had the Omicron variant of Covid.
Indians told to mask up amid China Covid surge
India's health minister has called for a return to Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in public, as the country steps up surveillance of cases. Top health officials have also asked people to get vaccinated and take booster doses.
India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge
India's health ministry is on alert following a surge of Covid cases in neighbouring China. The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country.
Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found
Elon Musk has said he will resign as Twitter's chief executive officer when he finds someone "foolish enough to take the job". The billionaire promised earlier to abide by the result of a Twitter poll which saw 57.5% of users vote "yes" to him quitting the role.
