Toxic: How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous

The Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, despite publicly declaring that it supported an open scientific inquiry, an Associated Press investiga ... Read More

Solomon Islands' elections could impact China's influence in the South Pacific

The country in which China has gained most influence in the South Pacific, Solomon Islands, goes to the polls on Wednesday in an election that could shape the region's future. Read More

Live news: TikTok suspends reward programme on concerns of EU violation

TikTok said on Wednesday it was voluntarily suspending its reward programme as part of its new TikTok Lite app as it addressed worries by EU officials that it may have broken EU law. The move, which ... Read More

Maldives votes in election key to its India, China relations

Voters in the Maldives were flocking to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election that may determine whether the Indian Ocean island nation continues its shift toward China and away from its ... Read More

Congress turns its eye to health care cybersecurity

Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Health Care Health Care  The Big Story Congress turns its eye to health care cybersecurity Lawmakers in both the House and Senate are ... Read More

Mark Menzies suspended from role as unpaid trade envoy to Colombia, says No 10 – UK politics live

MP suspended from role as envoy aimed at boosting trade with Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina after allegations he misused campaign funds ... Read More

Live news: UK media watchdog warns broadcasters on impartiality

Ofcom has warned broadcasters to remain impartial ahead of a general election expected this year, after finding a need to strengthen industry guidance for TV channels using politicians as presenters. Read More