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Austrian chancellor suspects ‘secret contracts’ signed at ‘vaccine bazaar’ behind unequal jab distribution in EU

Covid-19 jabs are being distributed unevenly between EU member states, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said, pointing to “secret contracts” signed at a “vaccine bazaar” with big pharma by the bloc’s vaccination steering board. … Read More >Austrian chancellor suspects ‘secret contracts’ signed at ‘vaccine bazaar’ behind unequal jab distribution in EU

EU drug regulator to add severe allergy warnings for anaphylaxis to AstraZeneca Covid vaccine after 41 cases in UK

Severe allergy warnings for anaphylaxis should be listed as possible side effects of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Friday after a troubling week for the jab. … Read More >EU drug regulator to add severe allergy warnings for anaphylaxis to AstraZeneca Covid vaccine after 41 cases in UK

OPCW chief must ‘find the courage to address’ Douma coverup allegations, says group including 5 senior ex-officials of watchdog

The scandal surrounding alleged manipulation of scientific data in the chemical weapons watchdog the OPCW, ignored by both the organization and the mainstream media, is only getting worse with time, a pro-whistleblower group said. … Read More >OPCW chief must ‘find the courage to address’ Douma coverup allegations, says group including 5 senior ex-officials of watchdog

We can do better, corporate media lies, palm oil slavery, Myanmar coup

There’s no question that we live in a dysfunctional society, but the majority of the people in our ruling class will never admit that the root of those dysfunctions is our economic system. Lee Camp opens the show with a dive into how racism, consumerism, environmental destruction, and misogyny are built on the foundations of our capitalist system. … Read More >We can do better, corporate media lies, palm oil slavery, Myanmar coup

No reason to stop using AstraZeneca Covid jab, WHO says, as several European countries suspend roll-out over blood clots

The World Health Organization said there was no reason to stop using AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine after some countries suspended its use when Denmark and Austria reported two deaths possibly linked to blood-clotting from the jab. … Read More >No reason to stop using AstraZeneca Covid jab, WHO says, as several European countries suspend roll-out over blood clots

Is that you, Rodrigo? California driver caught using fake license with photo of Philippines president

Police in Los Angeles say they have seized a fake driving license bearing the photo of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The police department praised the officers involved for being “up to speed” with world leaders. … Read More >Is that you, Rodrigo? California driver caught using fake license with photo of Philippines president

China labels US ‘unreliable and uncredible’ as Biden reportedly tightens restrictions on supplying Huawei

Beijing has called on Washington to cease the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese companies after it was reported on Thursday night that the Biden administration has introduced new restrictions on supplying tech-giant Huawei. … Read More >China labels US ‘unreliable and uncredible’ as Biden reportedly tightens restrictions on supplying Huawei