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UK's fresh Covid toll: Boris Johnson takes aim at China, blames 'demented' beliefs
Johnson has hit out at China as the UK records another grim death toll.
It's mother vs. son in Britain's priciest divorce war
New York Times: A feel-awful yarn for a feel-awful era.
'I am very concerned': New UK, South Africa strains of virus spook experts
'This is possibly the most dangerous phase we have been in since August ...'
As Covid mutates, the world stumbles again to respond
New York Times: Experts have been startled by the pace at which new variants have emerged.
Ban on flights with high Covid outbreaks should be considered - expert
Almost a quarter of New Zealand's active cases are now the UK variant.
Harry and Meghan 'quit social media for good'
After months of online backlash, Harry and Meghan are reportedly done with social media.
'Operation Bleach': Boris Johnson's secret plan to rewrite British history
UK PM Boris Johnson aims to solidify his political legacy - by stealth.
Liam 'Jesus' Payne new lockdown look
Fans were left in shock after seeing Liam Payne's new look.
Queen and Prince Philip receive Covid jab as virus toll hits new UK high
With Covid ravaging the UK, the Queen takes the rare step of releasing medical details
The Beckhams' secret holiday overseas
"Travel shaming" has forced many people, including celebrities, to keep their trips quiet.
'Good old Johnny': The psycho killer who appeared on a hit TV game show
John Cooper was brought to justice by painstaking sleuthing – and one freak TV appearance.
'Major incident': London hospitals pushed to breaking point as Covid toll grows
One in 30 people in London was infected with the virus in the week to January 2.
Unmasked: The Kiwi diplomat who spied for the Russians
The unmasking of a Russian spy - Kiwi diplomat Paddy Costello branded traitor.
From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand
There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variants
Two contagious variants of the coronavirus erupted in Britain and South Africa.
Australia mandates international pre-flight Covid testing
The measures are for international travellers and flight crew to try to combat UK variant.
Mutant Covid strain spreading at 'frightening' speed - UK PM
Tempers fray across the UK over lockdown to stop spread of Covid-19
Covid mutation: Aussie mulls closing border to UK, South Africa
Australia is formally considering the drastic move amid grim news from London.
'You literally fed him to the badgers': Man butchers uncle
Nephew dismembered his uncle's body after being accused of stealing from him.
1 in 50 infected: UK locks down as mutant strain tightens grip
Boris Johnson promises 'jab by jab' updates as the UK faces long lockdown.
New lockdown 'frustrating and utterly disappointing', Kiwis in the UK say
People in the UK are ordered to stay at home in a new lockdown.
Andrew Barnes: Covid testing for travellers needs a rethink
Opinion: 'Did no one sense-check this policy for cost and practicality?'
Six new Covid cases in managed isolation; Two from UK
The UK went into lockdown today as a new strain of Covid raced out of control.
'Weeks ahead the hardest yet' - UK locks down as Covid strain surges
UK Prime Minister delivers dreaded news of restrictions as pandemic crisis deepens.
UK judge rules against extraditing Assange to US
Judge says it would be oppressive to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US.
'Basically a vertical line': New virus strain takes 'terrifying' turn
The UK's current outlook is bleak, as PM prepares to announce tough lockdown.
Who is Carrie Symonds? The rise and rise of Boris Johnson's fiancee
The Times: "First ... she was dismissed as a bimbo. Now she's Lady Macbeth."
Gwynne Dyer: The European Union is free at last!
Opinion: 'Boris will smear lipstick all over this pig of a deal and declare it a triumph.'
Boy who 'recovered' from Covid now battling rare disease
Parents should be warned about the potentially deadly side effect, boy's mother says.
Explainer: How dangerous is the UK coronavirus variant?
The highly transmissible UK strain has arrived in NZ. Here's what we know about it.
NZ to require pre-departure Covid tests for UK, US travellers
Similar rules are likely "for travellers using most other long-haul routes", Hipkins says.
Why Queen 'took two seconds' to ban Harry
"It was the Queen's decision. She actually had very strong views on the subject."