UK virus surge leads to record daily deaths – latest updates

The novel coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 96 million people around the world, with at least 2 million fatalities. Here are updates for January 20:

Uber makes a comeback in Turkey amid fear and hope

Foes turn friends as the ride-hailing giant readies itself to work with yellow cab drivers.

The Cut Short, Live Long film festival to feature 10 Turkish shorts online

The Yunus Emre Institute (YEE) aims to promote Turkey’s culture and arts, language, and civilisation while contributing to Turkey’s cultural diplomacy. It is organising an online film festival geared towards audiences in Germany, the UK and the US.

World Wide Web inventor opposes Australia's news payment plan

To check the tech giants' power, Canberra is pursuing world-first laws that would require Google and Facebook to compensate Australian news organisations, or pay millions of dollars in fines.

UK records its highest-ever daily Covid-19 death toll – latest updates

The Covid-19 pandemic has infected over 96 million people and claimed more than 2 million lives around the world. Here are updates for January 19:

A fragrant bloom: It’s harvest season for daffodils in Izmir’s Karaburun

Despite the unusually warm weather in December and the pandemic, daffodil growers are scraping a living off the beautiful flowers.

All-natural Covid-19 vaccine made from honeycombs shows promising results

Ireland’s Cellnutrition Health’s natural vaccine is showing promising results during test trials on animals by combatting the ever-mutating coronavirus, bacteria fungi and certain parasites.

How the cold and snow affects our brains and emotions

Cold makes us feel less secure. But the beauty of snowfall and its ubiquitous influence over the human psyche, connecting us with our childhood, is a clear indication of its positivity.

‘I can’t report with freedom’: Footage shows China blocked Covid reportage

An expert panel report and Al Jazeera documentary “3 Days that Stopped the World” show China was slow in taking public health measures and stonewalled journalists in Wuhan, also accusing WHO of a sluggish response at the start of Covid-19 crisis.

Spain reports weekend record of over 84,000 Covid-19 cases – latest updates

The novel coronavirus has infected over 95 million people globally and claimed more than 2 million lives. Here are the updates for January 18:

Women only taxi service launched in South Africa as sexual assault rises

Activist Joanie Fredericks' ladies only taxi service launched last week has already received calls from women requesting a ride to work that will keep them safe.

WHO: World to experience ‘moral catastrophe’ over vaccine hoarding

Tedros said more than 39 million vaccine doses had been administered in 49 higher-income countries as opposed to only 25 doses being given to a low-income country.