Afghan activist: Either we let them kill us or keep working

A recent survey on behalf of the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uncomfortable about returning to in-person interactions when the pandemic ends. The poll of 3,013 adults who reside in the US found that adults who had received a Covid-19 vaccine were almost as likely to feel the same way…

The latest James Bond film, No Time To Die, was delayed due to Covid three separate times. The stars of the movie are finally hitting the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Tuesday evening. Daniel Craig, in the titular role of James Bond, spoke to the BBC’s Lizo Mzimba.

Scientists carrying out HIV research in the Democratic Republic of Congo have discovered a rare group of people who could potentially unlock new treatments to tackle the virus. Known as HIV controllers the group tested positive for HIV antibodies but they had a low to non-detectable viral load without the use of medication. The head…

The Taliban say they will not extend the deadline for Western forces to leave Afghanistan. A spokesman, Suhail Shaheen, told the BBC’s Yalda Hakim that the 31 August was a red line and that any extension would be a “clear violation” of the Doha agreement between the United States and the Taliban. He said that…

Germany is facing a “massive” third wave of Covid-19 infections, Prof Tobias Kurth, an epidemiologist at Charite-Universitatsmedizin in Berlin has said. He told BBC World News measures were relaxed too early before the vaccination programme had time to take effect. There had been an “exponential” rise in cases over recent days, Prof Kurth said. “It’s…

CornerShop is a London-based concept store which aims to test a range of different retail technologies with real customers. Shoppers will be able to use their smartphone to help them either pre-select items or purchase products based on their own preferences such as dietary requirements. There are also options to try on clothing using a…