Morning Chronicle - News from London and the UK, around the clock in six languages

London -

IN THE NEWS

US FDA says Pfizer Covid vaccine effective in kids under five

US FDA says Pfizer Covid vaccine effective in kids under five

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said the Pfizer Covid vaccine is safe and effective in children under five, ahead of a meeting to weigh its authorization later this week.

Read more
IPL cricket rights battle goes into day three

IPL cricket rights battle goes into day three

The battle for broadcast rights for the Indian Premier League reached fever pitch on Monday with global media giants reportedly bidding $5.65 billion to show and stream the hugely popular cricket contest.

Read more
Iraq swept by tenth sandstorm in weeks

Iraq swept by tenth sandstorm in weeks

Iraq temporarily closed Baghdad airport Monday as choking clouds of dust blanketed the capital, the latest crippling sandstorm in a country that has warned climate change poses an "existential threat".

Read more
Human remains found in search for Amazon missing: Bolsonaro

Human remains found in search for Amazon missing: Bolsonaro

Human remains have been found in the search for British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, who disappeared in the Amazon after receiving threats, Brazil's president said Monday.

Read more
Haaland satisfies Man City's need for a striker and status

Haaland satisfies Man City's need for a striker and status

Manchester City are still waiting for their moment of Champions League glory, but by winning the race to sign Erling Haaland they have established themselves as a go-to destination for Europe's top talent.

Read more
Spain in grip of heatwave as France braces for soaring temperatures

Spain in grip of heatwave as France braces for soaring temperatures

Spain was on Monday already in the grips of a heatwave expected to reach "extreme" levels, and France is bracing for one, too, as meteorologists blame the unusually high seasonal temperatures on global warming.

Read more
'Lightyear', animated film with lesbian kiss, banned in UAE

'Lightyear', animated film with lesbian kiss, banned in UAE

Disney's animated movie "Lightyear", which contains a lesbian kiss, has been banned from cinemas in the United Arab Emirates, officials said Monday without giving details.

Read more
Kane welcomes challenge from Haaland, Nunez for Golden Boot

Kane welcomes challenge from Haaland, Nunez for Golden Boot

Tottenham striker Harry Kane is welcoming the challenge he faces to win the Golden Boot next season from the arrival of Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez to the Premier League.

Read more
Capitol riot hearing to focus on Trump's election fraud 'Big Lie'

Capitol riot hearing to focus on Trump's election fraud 'Big Lie'

The congressional hearings into the US Capitol assault were set to focus Monday on Donald Trump's unfounded claims that the 2020 election was stolen, which fueled the anger investigators say led to the deadly insurrection.

Read more
Ryanair faces strike in Spain during summer break

Ryanair faces strike in Spain during summer break

Spanish unions called on staff at low-cost airline Ryanair on Monday to hold a six-day strike at the start of the summer holidays, the latest action by aviation industry workers to demand better conditions in Europe.

Read more