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Beyond 2020: How the world might recover and rebuild, according to experts
From the impact of Brexit and how Europe has dealt with the COVID-19 crisis, to climate change and the future for international relations under a Biden presidency.
We have a shared responsibility for bringing our seafarers home
Restrictions imposed due to the pandemic have had the unintended consequence of keeping seafarers away from home for months. The industry demands action.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 17 December
Top stories: President-elect Biden set to get vaccine next week; South Korea reports record death toll; Denmark announces hard lockdown for Christmas period.
COVID-19 shows why we must build trust in digital financial services
The pandemic proves that trust in digital financial digital services is crucial - and often absent. Here's how to use this moment to start building it up.
Facial recognition can help re-start post-pandemic travel. Here's how to limit the risks
An industry decimated by COVID-19 turns to contactless systems to address fears over virus transmission - but not without concerns for passengers' privacy
This online scheme gives parents help with their kids’ homework
Homework Helpers was set up by US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to address inequalities and support parents struggling to teach their children at home.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 16 December
Top stories: Moderna vaccine set for US approval; South Korea reports record rise in cases; EU set to approve Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
These were the leading causes of death worldwide in 2019
New data from the World Health Organization shows the leading causes of global deaths in 2019. Ischaemic heart disease, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were the biggest k...
Equal access to COVID-19 vaccines could be worth billions
By averting economic disaster and helping to end the pandemic, 10 major economies could be $466 billion better off by 2025, new data finds.
9 good news stories from 2020
From cancer breakthroughs to net-zero gains and technology firsts, there was plenty of good news in 2020 to counter the gloom of the COVID crisis.
More parcels, fewer people: how aviation is adapting to COVID-19
Airline firms are rushing to convert passenger jets into freighters, as the value of used planes tumbles amid the disruption caused by the pandemic.
Australian state says work from home is over, but employees still shun office
New South Wales, home to Australia's biggest city Sydney, has ended its work from home order brought in to tackle COVID-19. Office restrictions still remain in Victoria.