CORONAVIRUS

Housing prices for single family homes in the U.S. rose by 4.2% in the third quarter of 2021 and by 18.5% over the last year, according to federal housing data. This continues a trend of appreciation in prices since 2012.

Omicron infections have now been confirmed in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium long before South Africa warned the world about the variant.

German MPs to decide on mandatory Covid jabs by year's end

India reports 8.4% quarterly growth on pandemic recovery

The miscreants locked up the two women inside a room before getting their hands on the family's gold.

The most recent case was detected in Japan with a man in his 30s who traveled from Namibia, South Africa.

The guests did not seem to be bothered by the fire and remained largely focused on what was on their plates.

The Texas Rangers are reportedly close to signing Corey Seager to a 10-year deal worth $325 million.

Omicron in Europe before SAfrica reported first cases

AIDS timeline: Four decades but still no silver bullet

French right contenders in final push ahead of presidency choice

EasyJet warns 'too soon' to know Omicron impact

China says Omicron will 'lead to challenges' for Winter Olympics

First Omicron case detected in Japan

Moderna boss says vaccines likely no match for Omicron: FT

Tough road ahead for Honduras' new president Castro

Perth in grave doubt for Ashes finale over Covid rules

French minister in talks with unions on troubled Caribbean islands

Barbados declared a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II

Scientists are still working to determine how the variant behaves differently than other COVID-19 strains.

From talking ducks to scary croissants: 2021's weirdest news