Dr. Fauci: US could control Covid by early next year August 25, 2021 The United States could get Covid-19 under control by early next year if vaccinations ramp up, Dr. Anthony Fauci said last night, with more potential approvals coming in the weeks ahead. Watch the full report.
Skiing in Africa? Lesotho’s snow lures tourists August 24, 2021 A vacation in Africa usually conjures images of palm-fringed beaches or safari tours – but in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, one resort is attracting tourists seeking a more adventurous skiing destination. Watch the full report.
Afghanistan: Taliban are executing civilians, warns UN human rights chief August 24, 2021 The U.N. human rights chief said this evening that she had received credible reports of serious violations committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, including “summary executions” of civilians and Afghan security forces who have surrendered. Watch the full report.
Watch: Fear, panic and uncertainty in the chaotic Kabul airport crowds August 24, 2021 Thousands of Afghans continue to gather outside Kabul’s airport, waiting to flee the country. People in the crowd were asked if they believed the Taliban had changed. Watch the full report.
Trial starts over $2bn debt scandal that crashed Mozambique’s economy August 24, 2021 A criminal trial over the $2bn debt scandal that crashed Mozambique’s economy began this week, and South Africa says it’s ready to extradite a chief suspect that it has detained. Watch the full report.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit to go public via SPAC backed by Boeing August 24, 2021 Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit is going public through a merger with a blank-check vehicle in a deal that values it at $3.2bn and includes an investment from Boeing. Watch the full report.
Pelé brings sports legends together in fight against Covid-19 August 24, 2021 Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, the only player to claim three World Cup winner’s medals and a man often called the greatest football player of all time, said all monies raised will help Brazil’s fight against and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Watch the full report.
Crypto rebound: Bitcoin jumps past $50k for the first time since May August 24, 2021 Bitcoin rose above $50,000 last night, for the first time since May, as a rally gathered momentum. Watch the full report.
Watch: Afghan basketball star opens up about her incredible story of escape August 23, 2021 Nilofar Bayat, the captain of Afghanistan’s women’s wheelchair basketball team, arrived in Spain after fleeing from Kabul where she encountered the Taliban in the chaos of Kabul airport. Watch the full report.
Supermarket sellout: After Morrisons, private equity firms are circling Sainsbury’s August 23, 2021 Private equity companies are circling British supermarket group Sainsbury’s with a view to possibly launching bids of more than £7bn. Watch the full report.