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Will the vaccines stop Omicron? Scientists are racing to find out
The vaccines may well continue to ward off severe illness and death, although booster doses may be needed to protect most people
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The rise of Psychedelic retreats
Psychedelic drugs are quietly gaining steam, thanks to growing interest among some mental health professionals who see them as a novel therapeutic for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder
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He knows the best-kept secret in sports. No, he won't tell.
Pascal Ferré, the editor-in-chief of the weekly France Football is one of only two people who knows beforehand the winners of Football's most coveted individual prize, the Ballon d'Or
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How Peng Shuai's accusation pierced the privileged citadel of Chinese politics
Zhang Gaoli belongs to a generation of officials who rose after the upheavals of the Cultural Revolution, taking on the self-effacing ethos of collective leadership under Hu Jintao, who preceded the country's current leader, Xi Jinping
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South Africa identifies new virus variant displaying a 'big jump in evolution'
In the past two days, scientists detected the B1.1.529 variant after observing an increase in infections in South Africa's economic hub surrounding Johannesburg and so far, 22 positive cases have been identified in the country
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He convinced voters he would be like Merkel. But who is Olaf Scholz?
As Olaf Scholz unveiled his new government Wednesday and prepares to take office next month, one question for Germany and for the whole of Europe and the world is, can he deliver and fill Merkel's very big shoes?
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As virus cases rise in Europe, an economic toll returns
Europe's already fragile economic recovery is at risk of being undermined by a fourth wave of coronavirus infections as governments impose increasingly stringent health restrictions that could reduce foot traffic in shopping centres, discourage travel and thin crowds in restaurants, bars and ski resorts
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Pakistan, stricken by surging inflation, seeks an IMF lifeline
As the cost of food and fuel eats up a larger share of meagre incomes, people are putting pressure on the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan to do something
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Why China can't bury Peng Shuai and its #MeToo scandal
Chinese state media and its journalists have offered one piece of evidence after another to prove the star Chinese tennis player was safe and sound despite her public accusation of sexual assault against a powerful former vice premier
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How Magnus Carlsen is building a business empire like no other chess grandmaster
Play Magnus, an app that allowed users to mimic Carlsen's playing style and strength has expanded, mostly through acquisitions, to become a company with a dozen subsidiaries and now includes an online playing site, multiple teaching and training platforms, and digital and book publishing arms
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How fake news on Facebook helped fuel a border crisis in Europe
Facebook, now officially known as Meta after a corporate name change, said it prohibited material that facilitates or promotes human smuggling and has dedicated teams to monitor and detect material related to the crisis