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Shock in India after man cuts off daughter’s head and takes it to police as he ‘disapproved of her relationship’
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Vaccine shortage to shut down some centres next week and delay second-dose jabs
Exclusive: Appointments to be cancelled and new slots unavailable in east Midlands, ahead of significant supply boost in following week
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Boris Johnson rebukes EU over AstraZeneca blockade as France signals it 'could follow Italy'
Boris Johnson has accused Brussels of endangering global efforts to combat the covid-19 pandemic, as France signalled it could follow Italy and block AstraZeneca vaccines leaving the EU. Downing Street suggested the European Commission had reneged on previous assurances it had made, after it approved Italy’s request to stop 250,000 jabs destined for Australia from leaving the country. A “frustrated” and “disappointed” Australia has also demanded a review of the decision, and has sought assurances from Brussels that future vaccine shipments will go ahead. The blockade is the first time that EU-wide export controls, which require manufacturers to seek permission from the national authorities and Commission to export vaccines outside the bloc, have been used. It has already led France to threaten similar action, as member states seek to catch up with other nations which have surged ahead in their vaccination programmes. Defending the move on Friday the Commission’s chief spokesman said that it was necessary to send a “message” to AstraZeneca over its failure to hit its contractual targets with the bloc. He added: “The EU continues to be a leading provider of vaccines around the world. During the period from 30 January to 1 March, 174 requests for exports requested in the context of the Regulation have been approved by the Member States.”
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Video Chinese motorist detained after refusing to wait for school students crossing road
A motorist was fined and detained after refusing to wait for a group of students to cross a road in southern China. The shocking video, filmed in the city of Guangzhou in Guangdong Province on March 4, shows a driver forcing their way through a zebra crossing. A teacher tried to stop the car but the motorist came out of his vehicle and swore at the teacher before driving away. Police investigated the case and caught the 32-year-old motorist named Han. Police fined, deducted points from Han's licence as well as detained him for five days. The video was provided by local media with permission.
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Scientists shocked at water and organic material found on asteroid for the first time
The finding could rewrite our understanding of how the Earth developed
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Press secretary Jen Psaki gives masterclass in shutting down hysterical questions about trans healthcare
White House press secretary Jen Psaki masterfully shut down a right-wing reporter who pressed her on trans healthcare.
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Exclusive: Charity Commission reviewing Harry and Meghan's Sussex Royal organisation
The Charity Commission is conducting a review of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's philanthropic organisation, The Telegraph can disclose. Well-placed sources have told The Telegraph the watchdog is examining how Sussex Royal was run and whether it complied with charity law. The "regulatory and compliance case" is understood to be looking at concerns about the charity before the royal couple decided to shut it down last July following their move to America. A Charity Commission spokesman said: "Our regulatory compliance case is ongoing. We cannot comment further." It came as the latest teaser clip was released from the couple's Oprah Winfrey interview, which is set to air in the US on Sunday night and on Monday in the UK. In it, the Duchess said it felt "liberating" to be able to speak and accused the Royal Family of effectively gagging her and taking away that choice.
