Secretary of state says he resists putting labels on most relationships, including this one, as it’s complex

Focus on limiting commercial activity, with malls, bars, restaurants told to shut or stop serving alcohol

CCTV footage shows woman hitting, slapping two store staff during confrontation

Pharmaceutical companies take different stance by opposing move, saying it won’t fix supply problems

Tourism minister says country’s near blanket ban on arrivals essential to keep it Covid-19-free

‘No serious safety concerns, jab generally well tolerated’, says company

With 3,915 fatalities, virus-linked deaths rise to 234,083

Senator Bill 90 (2021) works against low-income, minority Americans by restricting mail-in ballots, requiring valid identification

Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in unrest once again as Jordan steps in against Jewish claims over Palestinian families’ homes

Teacher disarms student, detains her until law enforcement arrives

Covid-19 vaccine giant insists building new plants ‘counterproductive’, copyrights not roadblock to ramping up production

Wellington struggles to find middle ground between largest trading partner and traditional Western allies

It has 79.4% efficacy compared with 91.6% for two-shot Sputnik V