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They were once hailed as success stories, but both places are now seeing a steep rise in virus cases.

The price of Bitcoin fell below $34,000 for the first time in three months after China imposed fresh curbs.

Researchers lower a sediment corer through more than 8km of water to understand past earthquakes.

As India ramps up production to tackle its Covid pandemic, the halt on exports remains in place.

Were arrivals from Pakistan and Bangladesh three times more likely to have Covid than those from India?

The death toll is expected to rise and at least 53 people are missing in the incident near Mumbai.

Welsh farmers could struggle to compete, Mark Drakeford will tell UK minister Michael Gove.

The UK wants a quick trade deal with Australia, but concerns over agricultural tariffs could get in the way.

John Volanthen is writing a book about rescuing the trapped boys and a film is also in production.

The International Olympic Committee "must urgently guarantee world-class Covid-19 protections" if this year's Games are to be held safely, the World Players Association says.

They are among six nations whose participation in the contest ended in Tuesday's first semi-final.

Imagery comes back from the six-wheeled robot that landed successfully at the weekend.

Investigators hope DNA advances will uncover clues about the identity of the body found in the 1940s.

The final Test of England men's Ashes tour of Australia this winter will be in Perth rather than Sydney.

Dr Anushua Gupta describes saying final goodbyes to her family before being placed on life support.