EPA The World Health Organization (WHO) has criticised the rollout of coronavirus vaccines in Europe as being “unacceptably slow”. It also says the situation in the region is more worrying than it has been for several months. Vaccination campaigns in much of Europe have been hit by delays and the number of infections is rising.
Month: April 2021
Getty Images Seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy campaigners have been convicted of unlawful assembly relating to huge demonstrations two years ago. Media tycoon Jimmy Lai and veteran politician Martin Lee were among those found guilty of organising an unauthorised march. All seven had pleaded not guilty but now face time in prison. A
Humanists UK One of the UK’s leading brain surgeons, who has advanced prostate cancer, has said an inquiry into assisted dying is “absolutely essential”. Henry Marsh, a retired neurosurgeon and bestselling author, received his diagnosis six months ago. He has supported a call by politicians for the government to hold an inquiry. The Care Not