Japan fears spread of UK Covid strain after three new mystery cases
The new cases raise the possibility that it the variant is already spreading in the general population

The new cases raise the possibility that it the variant is already spreading in the general population
Pressure cranks up on WHO inquiry team as it finally reaches China after months of delay
The 8,611m peak is the only one of the world's 14 tallest mountains to have never been climbed in winter
India is combining tradition and technology in an ambitious bid to vaccinate its one billion citizens by the end of this year
Kim Jong-un vowed to build the country's nuclear capabilities during a parade at which a submarine-launched ballistic missile was unveiled
The researchers the impact of climate was so great it outweighed other developments efforts
Drivers often pay bribes to avoid the shame of their car bearing the number
The painting of a life-sized picture of a warty pig was made at least 45,500 years ago in Indonesia
The death of a young Indonesian crew member has become a symbol for the endemic abuse of foreign fishermen
Abstaining from multiple marriages would protect from accusations of 'bribery, misappropriation, or embezzlement', said the Taliban chief
Analysis: Intense paranoia inside China has sent country into overdrive to restore international reputation
The ruling will deepen inequality for women who are often seen as 'impure' when they have their period, campaigners warn
The cancellation is part of a sweeping bar on travel for senior US officials in the last days of the transition period
We have a responsibility not to fuel the violations going on in Xinjiang
Ruling is believed to be a legal first to recognise environment factors in deciding residency
UK companies will be given guidance on auditing their supply chains, but face large fines if they don't take their "obligations seriously"
The study of sharks unique to Great Barrier Reef raises concerns for other species of marine life as the oceans heat up
Farmers fear the removal of government-set crop price guarantees will benefit large private corporates at their expense
Nirmal Purja said his summit attempt on the perilous 28,251ft peak was still on, but would now have to be delayed
'Nothing suspicious' as cockpit recording of conversations with air traffic control point to routine exchanges