Outrage over Navalny's jailing is now a big problem for the Kremlin

For years, the Kremlin has publicly dismissed Alexey Navalny as an irrelevant blogger with little popular support. But the geographical spread of mass protests over two weekends in support of Navalny, with thousands turning out in dozens of cities across Russia, underlines how much of a challenge he and his anti-corruption message have now become for the Kremlin.

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South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?

Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus.

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SA variant: Urgent tests after community cases found

Testing will start in Surrey, but London, Kent, Hertfordshire and Walsall also being targeted.

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Inside the Reddit army that's crushing Wall Street

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Covid-19: UK orders extra 40m doses of Valneva vaccine

Deliveries will come towards next winter when people may need to be revaccinated.

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Covid-19: Cambridge vaccine aims to 'take care of' variants

"It isn't the first... but it has a longer usability," says a scientist making a new Covid vaccine.

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Covid: EU and AstraZeneca in 'step forward' on vaccines

The Commission chief announces a "step forward" after criticism over EU handling of vaccine plans.

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