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Could be a major breakthrough against the disease, says the University of Oxford team behind it. Malaria kills more than 400,000 people a year, mostly children in sub-Saharan Africa. But despite many vaccines being trialed over the years, this is the first to meet the required target. The researchers say this vaccine could have a major public health impact. When trialed...

After talks on Friday in London the two said they aim to seal a deal by June. "Both countries are confident the remaining issues will be resolved, and will now enter a sprint to agree the outstanding details with the aim of reaching agreement in principle," a joint statement said. It is estimated a deal could add £500m ($694m) to...

The Tokyo Motor Show has been cancelled for the first time in its 67-year history due to rising virus cases. The cancellation of the event comes even as the organizers of the Summer Olympics push ahead with their plans. It comes as Japan is expected to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures from...

The proposal would raise the top marginal rate and increase taxes on investment gains for the rich. The tax rise would help pay for childcare and education, but would not be used for healthcare, according to reports. The news triggered a selloff on Wall Street, with major indexes slipping during Thursday's trading session. Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending...

More than a million people are estimated to have been detained at camps in the region of Xinjiang. The motion approved by MPs does not compel the UK to take action, but is a sign of growing discontent towards the Chinese government in Parliament. In response, China said the UK should "immediately right its wrong moves". Tory Sir Iain Duncan...

The shower is due to peak at 13:00 BST on 22 April, but astronomers say the best time to view it will be early morning or after sunset. Meteor showers, or shooting stars, are caused when pieces of debris, known as meteorites, enter Earth's atmosphere. The shooting stars are named after the constellation of   Lyra the Harp. Tania de...

A South Korean court on Wednesday rejected a claim by South Korean sexual slavery victims and their relatives who sought compensation from the Japanese government over their wartime sufferings. Activists representing sexual slavery victims denounced the decision and said the Seoul Central District Court was ignoring their struggles to restore women’s honor and dignity. They said in a statement that...

Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder for killing George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes, a crime that prompted waves of protests in support of racial justice in the US and across the world. The jury swiftly and unanimously convicted Chauvin of all the charges he faced second and third-degree murder, and manslaughter...

It was taking part in a training exercise in waters north of the island of Bali but failed to relay results as expected. The country's military chief told Reuters's news agency that 53 people were on board the KRI Nanggala-402 vessel. Officials have called on Australia and Singapore to help in the search, according to Reuters. Copy Right: BBC