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From December until late February, thousands of deaths were avoided among the elderly, says PHE.

The bloc is set to announce a 250-million euro investment, but rights groups say the sites may not help those in need.

We gather numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress yourself and your friends.

A new twist on the American dream is taking root in virtual worlds, where investors buy parcels of land.

Sportsman calls on social media giants to address 'toxic' anonymous account holders.

Activist LaSaia Wade is combating systemic inequality in the LGBTQ community by following in her role model’s footsteps.

The voting systems company says it was subject of a misinformation campaign by Trump and allies over the 2020 election.

Farmers squat on railway tracks and roads across India to mark months of protests against new farm laws.

More than 60 others injured after two trains collide north of Sohag city, health ministry says.

On its sixth anniversary, Yemen's devastating conflict is still continuing at full force.

Ex-president hits out at President Bolsonaro, saying the country will not withstand COVID if 'he continues to govern'.

New realities are imposing themselves, demanding different approaches to disease surveillance and vaccine development.

Batley Grammar School apologised after a teacher showed students the images, a move which has split opinion.

A Brazilian footballer's battle for greater freedom to change clubs sparked reforms benefitting generations of players.

Experts believe the actual death toll is 100,000 deaths higher, but is unknown due to extremely low rate of testing.

At least 10 die after fire breaks out in a mall housing a hospital treating coronavirus patients in the city.

US move comes as a 'renewed commitment to Palestinian people' after ex-President Trump's one-sided support to Israel.

We challenge the envoy for Myanmar’s ousted civilian government and discuss rising rates of femicide with Elif Shafak.

Al Jazeera visits village in northeastern Mizoram state along India-Myanmar border that hosts hundreds who fled coup.

Turkey condemns French president's claim that Ankara might meddle in next year's elections, dubbing it 'unjust'.

It could take weeks to free Ever Given ship if cargo needs to be unloaded or extensive repairs made to the canal itself.

Tornadoes arise from early spring 'supercell' storms, leaving destroyed homes in their wake.

Libyan football fans enjoy the return of international football, despite their side's 5-2 defeat to Tunisia in Benghazi.

Philippine president urged to take a firmer stand towards Beijing as expert warns of Chinese 'occupation'.

Saudi Arabia says it plans to take action after Yemen's Houthis said they targeted several Aramco terminals.

What can we learn from the failures and successes of revolutions in the Arab world over the last 10 years?

Large economies have pledged at least $292bn in COVID relief for fossil-fuel intensive industries, researchers say.

Modi begins two-day tour for Golden Jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence, but visit preceded by protests.

Salvage firm says giant ship blocking Suez Canal, among busiest channels for oil and fuels, could take weeks to free.

Final tally shows PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies eight seats short of a majority to lead country.

Fears mount that it could take weeks to free Ever Given, which would squeeze supplies of crude and refined products.

In first press conference since taking office, Biden cautions Pyongyang as it confirms test of 'tactical projectile'.

Shippers are concerned that a vessel blocking the Suez Canal could take weeks to dislodge.

Ethiopia's prime minister announced Eritrea has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Tigray region.

President Joe Biden gives his clearest signal yet that he would not meet a May 1 deadline to pull out all the US troops.

Twitter's Dorsey takes some responsibility for Capitol Hill riot, while Facebook's and Alphabet's chiefs deflect blame.

Monitoring group says 320 people have been killed as military tries to suppress protests with many shot in the head.

Number of forest elephants - found mostly in Central Africa - has fallen by 86 percent over the last 30 years.

The Olympic flame's journey from Olympia to the opening ceremony has been central to the Games for nearly 100 years.

Foreign ministry says nine individuals and four groups subject to immediate sanctions and threatens further action.

Bill targets surge in absentee voting by Democrats in the state Joe Biden won in the 2020 presidential election.

Severe weather continues Thursday as authorities survey damage in small towns around Alabama.

At least 516 rape cases reported by five medical facilities in Mekelle, Adigrat, Wukro, Shire and Axum, UN says.

Venezuela's military says it is fighting Colombian armed groups, Colombia says people 'forcibly displaced'.

The reason SPACs are known as 'blank check' firms is that they generally don’t have a merger target when they're formed.

Thursday's sanctions are the most significant yet against the wide-ranging business interests of Myanmar's military.

The $29.4 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust dropped about 20% so far this week as the retail-driven crypto craze cools.

The 400-metre-long ship is blocking transit in both directions through one of the world's busiest shipping channels.

The move is a blow to global vaccine distribution as India's Serum Institute is the biggest supplier of shots to COVAX.

A top court rules the judge who convicted Lula da Silva in a corruption case was 'biased'.