Sharp spike in winter cases puts hospitals under heavy strain, causing worry

New rules ban use of disposable plastic items such as cutlery, plates, cups, straws and food trays, in addition to a year-old ban on plastic bags

Lisa Montgomery’s crime is heinous, however defenders believe she suffers from mental health issues stemming from childhood abuse

Prosecutors hope to strike blow to ’Ndrangheta syndicate, said to be world’s richest crime organisation

Move is a major change of posture ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration as US president

President calls impeachment tomorrow a ‘continuation of the greatest witch hunt in the history of politics’

Residents of northeasten Heilongjiang told not to leave area unless absolutely necessary

With more balanced approach, govts can address side effects of Covid-19 policies, says company CEO

Platform also removes video for violating policy against inciting violence

Leader says he doesn’t ‘feel it at all’, after receiving first of two shots

#StopHateForProfit campaign says channel gives US president opportunity to continue spreading false info on election he lost

Lawyer admits suspect acted violently against 16-month-old daughter

It is first time fatalities in nation hardest hit by pandemic surpass 4,000 in 24 hours