Новости за 31.01.2021

 ‘Relaxation of non-pharmaceutical’ measures will cause another surge in deaths unless vaccination is a success, study warns 

The vaccine plan caused outrage among Republicans

Could you ‘launch your dreams into the universe’ just by thinking about them? The New Age idea of ‘manifesting’ is making a comeback during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Ruth La Ferla

The last year has been one of the most lonely for so many people, Katherine Cusumano suggests ways we can make and keep friends, even during the pandemic

A look into the world of an ex-Lieutenant Colonel who took two years to escape to South Korea

The sun delivers enough energy every 88 minutes to power our lives for a whole year. So why don’t we use it more, asks Steven Cutts

Political and economic setbacks – and sheer fear among communities – continue to hamper the Middle East, writes Liz Sly

Jonathan Petropoulos had no intention of befriending a Nazi when he was doing research for his book, but soon he was close to an art thief who worked for Hermann Göring, writes Nina Siegal

Law enforcement officials are investigating escalating threats of death and violence against California Gov. Gavin Newsom, his family and the wineries, shops and other businesses he founded

Sheridan Peterson was chief suspect as hijacker who parachuted from plane in 1971

Hundreds of Israeli protesters have once again gathered in Jerusalem to call for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation

‘Economic negligence … will choke off recovery’ 

The U.S. is backing off for now on a plan to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to the 40 prisoners held at the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

‘This criminal damage is an affront to those who maintain this heritage asset,’ say police

Southampton 0-1 Aston Villa: VAR confirmed an offside decision after Danny Ings had hit the back of the net late on for Saints

The 17-year-old, fresh from becoming a Winter X-Games champion, is tipped to claim gold in Beijing next year at the Winter Olympics

Boys aged 14 and 15 to appear in court on Monday

One also lashed out against funds on the other side of the Redditors’ bets

John Rentoul on questions of style and usage in last week’s Independent

Editorial: An early attempt by some EU countries to act independently in pandemic preparations was opposed by the commission – this was a bad mistake. Control of medicine regulation must go back to member states

Grabbing his sledge from the shed, Will Gore heads out for fun on the hills

YouTuber says decision to remove website 'clearly shows there is still a long way to go'

Prestigious item possibly more likely expression of ancient monarchs’ wealth than lost palaces, scientist says

‘I did not sleep last night,’ says migrant after blaze at controversial barracks

'They've recognised they have made a mistake'