Two opposing dynamics have emerged in the global race for a coronavirus vaccine: unprecedented scientific collaboration on the one hand; and a worrying strengthening of national autarky on the other. The contrast between the world of politics and governments with that of science could never be starker. While governments have been quick to close their...
Polish lawmakers rejected a ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party proposal on Monday to hold a presidential election on May 10 by post. The move makes it more uncertain whether the ballot will take place amid the coronavirus pandemic. PiS insists the election should be held despite the rising number of deaths caused by the...
A therapy dog handler has launched an alternative campaign for young hospital patients who are unable to get visits from the dogs during the coronavirus outbreak.
Globalism's open borders and just-in-time supply chains have been providing cheap labor and products — but the coronavirus pandemic has shown us the huge cost of neglected independence. Covid-19 has opened the kimono of globalism, and what's underneath is ugly. The virus has illustrated the importance of, and our reliance on, just-in-time supply chains. Supply...
Irish shoppers set a supermarket sales record last month amid Covid-19 crisis stockpiling.
Google recently published a Doodle to underscore the importance of staying home during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Boris Johnson had a "comfortable night" in St Thomas' Hospital, London, and is in "good spirits", the British Prime Minister's official spokesman has said.
